OBITUARIES

John Burnette

Jan 19, 2025

John Gregory Burnette, 68, passed away January 19, 2025 at his home with loved ones by his side. Services will be held Monday, January 27, 2025 at Lathan Funeral Home, Chatom. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral begins at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. Billy Kendrick officiating. Interment will follow in Chatom Cemetery.

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Larry Abston

Jan 15, 2025

Larry Wilson Abston, 67, of Jackson, passed away on January 15, 2025, at Jackson Medical Center with loved ones by his side. Larry was born on May 23, 1957 to parents Woodrow Wilson and Lennie Pearl Abston. Larry was a Volunteer at Jackson Fire Department for many years. He loved his animals and he always enjoyed fishing. One of his...

Catherine Gaddy

Jan 14, 2025

Catherine Squires Gaddy,81, of Grove Hill, passed away on January 14, 2025, at her home with her husband, Lloyd, of 48 years and the love of her life for 55 years. Catherine was born on September 6, 1943. Catherine displayed her strong faith by attending and serving at Pine Level Baptist Church in Hobson, Al and serving at the Baptist...

Corey Lee Thomas

Jan 14, 2025

Corey Lee Thomas, 56 of Wagarville, passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones. Lee was born December 14, 1968 to Leo Spencer and Dixie M. Thomas. He worked at Olin Chemical for 24 years and had been attending Clearwater Assembly of God where he gave his life to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Lee was an avid...

Bryan Baxter

Jan 13, 2025

Bryan Keith Baxter, 60, of Bay Minette, passed away on January 13, 2025. He was born on January 28, 1964, in Chatom. Bryan was a retired 'Rockstar Cook' at Waffle House, where he had many loyal customers and friends. He served his country honorably in the National Guard. He loved watching the Tennessee Volunteers football games, he rarely missed watching...

Nell Smith

Jan 12, 2025

Nell Coleman Pace Smith, 97, of Chatom, passed away on January 12, 2025, at the Washington County Nursing Home. She was born on June 6, 1927, to parents Leon Earl and Sally Dessie Walker Coleman. She was a member of Jackson First Baptist Church. She worked at Vanity Fair as a seamstress and also as a nurse's aide. She enjoyed...

Trenton Smith

Jan 9, 2025

Trenton Bain Smith, 74, passed away January 9, 2025. Services will be held Monday, January 13, 2025 at Ulcanush Baptist Church, Coffeeville. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral begins at 12:00 p.m. with Bro. Benny Harrison, officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Jerry Roy Sellers

Jan 8, 2025

Jerry Roy Sellers, 76 of Jackson, passed away January 8, 2025. Jerry was born May 27, 1948 to Honree and Flora May Sellers and was member of Ulcanush Baptist Church. Jerry enjoyed the outdoors and liked hunting. He worked on the river for 46 years, the majority of that time as Towboat Captain, before retiring from the U.S. Army Corps...

David Jack Robinson

Jan 7, 2025

David Jack Robinson, 77 of Whatley, passed away January 7, 2025. Jack was born September 13, 1947 to Willie Percy and Era Louise "Buzz" Robinson. He was a member of Tompkins Baptist Church where he served as Deacon for many years. He also proudly served in the United States Navy where he received a Vietnam Service Medal with One Bronze...

Rev. David E. Guy Sr.

Jan 7, 2025

Rev. David Earl Guy Sr., 72, of Jackson, passed on January 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. David was born on July 11, 1952, in Stateline, MS, to parents James Guy and Francis Allday Bradley. He worked and retired from Brown & Root Construction with close to 30 years of employment with them, with his career it gave him...

Judith Deas

Jan 5, 2025

Judith Elaine Deas, 79, of Coffeeville, passed away on January 5, 2025, at her home. Judy was born on July 22, 1945, to parents George 'Buster' and Onie White Coate in Coffeeville. Judy enjoyed the community Coffeeville and had many lifelong friendships. She enjoyed her Alabama football, spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.

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Alfred "Al" Sibley

Jan 5, 2025

Alfred "Al" Messina Sibley left this world on January 5, 2025, at the age of 84. Al was born on October 13, 1940, to parents, John Wallace and Annie Vivian Crowder Sibley. A current resident of Jackson, AL, former resident of Perryville, AR and native of Vicksburg, MS, he began his work career at a very young age. He worked...

Susan Waddill

Jan 3, 2025

Gloria Susan May Waddill of Jackson passed away on January 3, 2025 at her home. She was born May 22, 1951 to Ivy and Lottie Dolbear May. Susan was a 1970 graduate of Jackson High School. She married the love of her life, John N. Waddill, III, in 1971. They were married 50 years until his passing in 2021. Susan...

James "Jack" Toomey

Jan 2, 2025

James "Jack" Edward Toomey passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025, surrounded by family.

Jack was born on May 20, 1930, in Aquilla, Alabama to parents, James Thomas and Esther Cunningham Toomey. He was an Army veteran and was stationed in Korea during his service. Jack worked as a crane operator for Terminal Railroad at the state docks. After retirement,...

Ollie Blackmon

Dec 30, 2024

Ollie Blackmon, 92, of Jackson, passed away on December 30, 2024, at his home. He was born on January 10, 1932, to parents Clifford and Maggie Blackmon.

Ollie retired from Boise Paper after 45 years, he found peace and enjoyed cutting his lawn on his riding mower. He served his county honorably in the United States Navy during the Korean...

David Gahlinger

Dec 26, 2024

David Gahlinger, age 84, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024. Born on March 23, 1940 in Shively, Kentucky to Clarence and Lavada Gahlinger, David lived a life marked by devotion to family, faith, and education. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Indiana Institute of Technology, which laid the foundation for his long and successful...

Walter Benjamin Jones

Dec 25, 2024

Walter Benjamin Jones was born July 28, 1940 in Lucedale, Mississippi to Lou Hurst and Rev Mack Jones.

Ben graduated from Auburn High School and Livingston University with a B.A. in history. He grew up in Chatom, Alabama. In 1963, he married Mary Binion Turner. They had three children; Benjamin Edward (Tina), Elizabeth Mitchell (Kenny), and Binion Turner...

Lori Canterbury

Dec 23, 2024

Lori Jeanette Canerbury, 51, of Tibbie, Passed away on December 23, 2024, she was born on November 28, 1973.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday,December 27, 2024, at Fairhope Baptist Church in Tibbie with a visitation one hour prior to services.

Maurice Elizabeth Fleming

Dec 21, 2024

Maruice Elizabeth Dunlavy Fleming of Whatley passed away December 21, 2024. Maurice was born on August 18, 1937 to Martin Owen Dunlavy Jr. and Ina Mae Moss Dunlavy Cruitt. Maurice leaves behind memories cherished by her family and friends whose lives she deeply touched. She loved her children deeply and found the most joy in life through her beloved grandchildren;...

Claire Williams

Dec 20, 2024

Claire Lee Dickinson Williams, 91, of Fruitdale, passed away on December 20, 2024, at the Washington County Nursing Home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Deer Park, Alabama on February 16, 1933, to parents Montree Lee and Lillian Dickinson.

Claire attended Deer Park School and graduated from Fruitdale High School. She was a stay-at-home mom...