Michael Grinstead
Sep 4, 2024
Michael Anthony Grinstead, 67 of Chatom, AL passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, peacefully at his home. Mike was born on June 18, 1957, in Chatom, AL to his parents Fred and Doris Grinstead. Mike worked in the trucking industry but trucking was more than his job, it was his world. He loved to share his stories and experiences...
Elbert Rogers Pettis
Sep 3, 2024
Elbert Rogers Pettis, 86, of Leroy, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 13, 1938, in Pleasant Grove, Alabama to his parents, Joe Pettis and Ollie Wilson Pettis.
Rogers spent four years in the United States Air Force and two years in the national guard and retired from Alabama...
Gloria Mauldin
Sep 2, 2024
Gloria Gail Lankford Mauldin, 78, of Coffeeville, passed away, Monday, September 2, 2024, at Mobile Infirmary surrounded by family. She was born on Wednesday, August 21, 1946, in Chatom to parents, Vera Dykes Lankford and Hezekiah "Hez" Lankford. She had most recently been a resident at The Meadows in Jackson where she made many friends.
A loving wife, mother and...
Helen Syphrit
Aug 27, 2024
Helen I. Syphrit, 77, of Jackson, passed away August 27, 2024. Helen was born July 10, 1947 to Elton L. and Mary E. Brown. Helen was a member of Peniel Baptist Church and a beloved member of this community. She could be found most mornings at Hardee's in Jackson enjoying a thoroughly browned biscuit which most people would consider burnt...
John Morgan
Aug 20, 2024
John Gilliam Morgan, 78, of Jackson, passed away on August 20, 2024, surrounded by love. He was born on September 2, 1945, to his parents, John Grady Morgan and Frances Elizabeth Sellers Morgan.
John worked for Allied Paper company for many years. In John's younger days he enjoyed farming and working with cows on the farm. He enjoyed hunting...
Harla Barnes
Aug 12, 2024
Harla Becton Barnes, a long-time resident of Grove Hill, was born in Meridian, Mississippi on April 12, 1949, to John H. and Madge T. Becton. She passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024, at the age of 75.
She lived in Selma, Alabama, until 1964 when her family moved to Grove Hill. She graduated from Clarke County High School in...
Leigh DuBose
Aug 8, 2024
Leigh Susiann DuBose, 68, passed away August 8, 2024. Ms. DuBose was a resident of McIntosh. Please check back for her completed obituary.
Luvern Smith
Aug 8, 2024
Luvern Chunn Smith, born February 3, 1931, age 93, died August 8, 2024, in Mobile, Alabama. She was born in Uriah, Alabama, to the late Leonard L. and Ethel Hodges Chunn. She attended schools in Monroe and Escambia Counties, Alabama, then Birmingham Business College, Patrick Henry State Junior College, and The University of South Alabama. Luvern worked in the offices...
Hiram Gunter
Aug 8, 2024
Hiram Earnest Gunter, Sr, 86, of Jackson, passed away on August 8, 2024, at Jackson Medical Center. He was born on September 29, 1937, to his parents Lon Burnett, Sr. and Ruth Wimberly Gunter. He was a graduate of Jackson High School. Earnest served in the United States Army. Whilst serving in the Army, he discovered his passion for photography;...
Otis Tarver
Aug 6, 2024
Otis Edward Tarver, Jr., 78, of Wagarville, passed away on August 6, 2024, at his home. He was born on October 26, 1945, to his parents Otis Edward Tarver, Sr. and Tennie Madaline Presnall Tarver.
Otis was a member of Perrys Chapel United Methodist Church. He graduated from Leroy high School in 1964. Otis served in the United States Army...
Frances Bumpers
Aug 6, 2024
Frances Ruth Bumpers, 91, of Jackson, passed away on August 6, 2024, peacefully at her home. She was born on April 11, 1933, to her parents Ed and Hattie Bell Stoker. Frances was born in St. Stephens, Alabama. Frances was a member of First Assembly of God in Jackson. Before she married her husband, James Bumpers, she worked at Vanity...
Doris Henderson
Aug 5, 2024
Doris Henderson, 81, of Winn, passed away on August 5, 2024, at Mobile Infirmary. She was born April 9, 1943, to Amos and Jenny Motes Brooks. Doris worked at Vanity Fair in Jackson until she retired. She was a homemaker, she enjoyed cooking and caring for others. She was an avid Alabama Football fan and loved watching the games with...
Bettye Jean Henson
Aug 3, 2024
Bettye Jean Henson, 89, of Chatom passed away August 3, 2024 at Washington County Nursing Home. Bettye Jean was born May 19, 1935 to J.A. and Lois Baker in Auburn where she went on to graduate from Auburn University. Bettye Jean was a devoted Christian and an active member of Chatom Baptist Church where she was part of the WMU....
Diana Sue DuFriend
Aug 3, 2024
Diana Sue Williams DuFriend died peacefully at home on Friday, August 3, 2024 at the age of 73. Diana was a dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was born in Elkhart, Indiana on May 6, 1951 to Fredirck Richard Williams and Evelyn Maxine Robison. She was raised in Arizona where she met and married Jim. Diana worked...
Dorothy Stinson
Aug 1, 2024
Dorothy 'Dot' Moss Stinson, 75, of Chatom, passed away on August 1, 2024, at Mobile Infirmary Hospital. She was born on October 13, 1948, to parents Victor and Lula Price Moss. Dot retired from Ciba Geigy, after retirement she devoted her time to her family. She enjoyed her pets, flowers in her garden, and especially her grandchildren.
Preceded in death...
Shirley Ann Bradley
Jul 27, 2024
Shirley Ann Guy Bradley, 80, passed away on July 27, 2024. She was born on August 12, 1943 to her parents, Ivy D. and Mamie Grey Guy. Shirley Ann was a life long resident of Clarke County. She loved her Lord and was a devoted Christian. Shirley Ann attended many churches in the area depending on where the Lord led...
Opal Hare
Jul 25, 2024
Opal Ann Hare, 47 of Birmingham, went to her heavenly home on July 25, 2024. Opal was born December 30, 1976 in Greenville, SC to Carlos Edward Hare and Gladys Louise Flint. Opal loved her dogs and inherited her Daddy's passion for horses. She enjoyed thrifting and finding those special gifts for her family and loved ones.
Opal is preceded...
Julia Parnell
Jul 21, 2024
Julia Bell Parnell, 94, of Sunflower, AL passed away on July 21, 2024. She was born on October 27, 1929, to her parents, Halkam Glenn Williams, Sr. and Emmitt Marie Lindsay Williams.
Julia Bell was a lifelong member of Sunflower United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir for many years. She drove a school bus for twenty-five years...
Albert Andrews
Jul 19, 2024
Albert Coley Andrews, 60, of Jackson passed away surrounded by love on July 19, 2024. Albert was born December 9, 1963 to Mack Sr. and Addie Mae Andrews. Albert had worked as an electrician all his life; he was a dedicated and loyal employee who gave his all in every task. He enjoyed working with horses with his father and...
Joan Higgins
Jul 18, 2024
Joan Jordan Higgins
June 1944 - July 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan Jordan Higgins in July 2024. Born on June 18, 1944, Joan lived a life full of love, dedication, and remarkable achievements.
Joan was predeceased by her beloved husband, Duncan Gardner Higgins, with whom she shared many wonderful years. She is...
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