OBITUARIES

Martha Bedwell

Mar 27, 2025

Martha Jo Bedwell, 70, of Jackson, passed away on March 27, 2025, at Jackson Medical Center. She was born in Jackson on January 24, 1955, to parents Angus M. Hoven and Mable Hoven. She graduated from Jackson High School later married Raymond Bedwell and retired from Teledyne. Martha was a passionate fan of The University of Alabama football program, as...

Helen Tarver

Mar 24, 2025

Gladys "Helen" Tarver, 75, passed away surrounded by family on March 24, 2025. She was born on July 28, 1949 to Raymond and Gladys Lankford in Wagarville, Alabama where she remained a lifelong resident. As the eldest girl of seventeen siblings, she developed a profound sense of family and was considered the matriarch of her entire family.

Helen graduated...

Robert Hutto

Mar 24, 2025

Robert Neal Hutto, 83, of Grove Hill, passed away on March 24, 2025, at Mobile Infirmary. Mr. Hutto was born in Dickinson, Alabama on July 1, 1941, to parents T.V. and Marjorie Roberts Hutto. After high school, Robert married his loving wife, Martha McLean Hutto and later enlisted with the Alabama National Guard Reserves. He retired from Olin Chemical as...

Dorothyrene Beck

Mar 22, 2025

Dorothyrene Bradley Beck, 87, of Jackson, passed away on March 22, 2025, at Jackson Healthcare. She was born on July 17, 1937, to parents Robert L. and Isa Belle Pledger Bradley. Dorothyrene retired from Vanity Fair, she was a lifelong member of Stave Creek Baptist Church where she helped in the nursery. She married Ray Beck and were together 59...

Laurine Johnson

Mar 22, 2025

Laurine Overstreet Johnson, 72, of Rockville, passed away on March 22, 2025, at Mobile Infirmary. She was born on September 2, 1952, to parents Woodie C. and Dorothy Sheffield Overstreet. Mrs. Johnson loved her family, cooking canning, and spending time in her garden. She ran her own interior decorating company for several years and enjoyed sharing her knack of decorating...

Helen McKee

Mar 17, 2025

Helen Lucile Small McKee, 96, passed away March 17, 2025. Helen was born July 26, 1928 to James Monette and Gladys Lucille Small in Jackson where she lived most of her life. She graduated from Jackson High School with the Class of 1946 and, later that year, on August 31st Helen married her closest friend and true love, Claude Eugene...

Ervin DeFee

Mar 16, 2025

Ervin DeFee, 78, of Grove Hill, passed away on March 16, 2025. He was born on December 23, 1946, to parents L.J. and Gertrude Nichols DeFee. Ervin was a professional truck driver, hauling anything from logs to dirt and gravel. He enjoyed the outdoors hunting and fishing.

Preceded in death by his parents, sister Bonnie Shevecheck.

Survived by his wife...

Charles Marvin "Catfish" Middleton

Mar 10, 2025

Charles Marvin "Catfish" Middleton, age 77, passed away peacefully March 10, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Marvin was born May 24th, 1947, to E.B. "Moon" and Ernestine Middleton in Jackson, Alabama. After graduating from Leroy High School in 1967, he went to work for Allied Paper (later becoming Boise Cascade) where he dedicated 42 years before retiring. He spent...

Watrous Garrett

Mar 9, 2025

Theodore Watrous Garrett Jr., 76, of Grove Hill, passed away peacefully at his home on March 9. He was born on May 31, 1948, to parents Theodore Watrous and Bernice May Garrett Sr., in Grove Hill, AL. Watrous graduated from Clarke County High School and later Birmingham Southern then University of Tennessee in Knoxville with a Masters in Geology. He...

Juanita Allday

Mar 7, 2025

Juanita Whatley Allday, 83, of Jackson passed away March 7, 2025 with loved ones by her side. Born April 13, 1941, Juanita grew up playing in the Grove Hill Band. She was a special woman who loved unconditionally and never met a stranger. A devoted Christian, she was a member of Stave Creek Baptist Church and had previously been a...

Joe Price

Mar 3, 2025

Joe L. Price, 81, of Chatom, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the Washington County Nursing Home. He was born on March 25, 1943. He was preceded in death by his wife Vera Lee Price and his parents Arnett and Lucille Lathan.

Joe was a wonderful mechanic and welder. He helped many people with numerous projects. He taught...

Louise Harvey

Feb 24, 2025

Louise Coleman White Harvey, 102, of Jackson, AL, was a loving daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother who went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 24, 2025.

Louise was born June 9, 1922, to parents Frank Earl White, Sr. and Helen Carnathan White in West Bend, AL.

Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Russell H. Harvey;...

Nettie McLendon

Feb 23, 2025

Nettie Marks McLendon, 91, of Jackson, Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025. She was born on January 26, 1934, in Jackson to parents Rudolph and Mary Thompson Marks. She was the oldest of seven children and was called "Sister" by all who knew her and loved her. Nettie met the love of her life, S.E. "Mac" McLendon and...

Jimmy Horton

Feb 23, 2025

Jimmy Lee Horton, 84, of Jackson passed away February 23, 2025 with loved ones by his side. Jimmy was born February 13, 1941 to Richard and Eva Horton. Jimmy was a simple, Southern man who enjoyed pond fishing, turkey hunting, and helping others. Each of Mr. Jimmy's grandchildren will cherish their memories of learning to turkey hunt with him even...

Linda Brown

Feb 22, 2025

Linda Howell Brown, 70, of Jackson passed away February 22, 2025 at her home. Linda was born July 11, 1954 to Jimmie David Sr. and Martha Howell. Linda was very personable by nature and never met a stranger. She not only took amazing care of her beloved family but the tenants in her complex as well. Linda was giving beyond...

Annette Wright

Feb 21, 2025

Cynthia Annette Wright, 75, of Jackson, passed away on February 21, 2025. She was born on July 26, 1949, to parents Raymond Bill and Myrtle Ruth Darley Johnson. Annette was golden, she loved deeply, she was a giver and a warrior. She nurtured everyone that was part of her life. She was a fabulous cook and always delighted in cooking...

Gretchen Bush

Feb 21, 2025

Gretchen Andrews Bush, 85, passed away on February 21, 2025. She was born on November 30, 1939 to parents Paul Hubert and Mally Garrett Andrews. Gretchen was a member of McCann's Chapel United Methodist Church. She was musically talented and enjoyed playing the piano. She loved to travel with her husband, and she adored her dogs. Gretchen was a connoisseur...

Trent Brash

Feb 18, 2025

Trent Alexander Brash, 26, of Jackson, passed away far too soon on February 18, 2025. Born December 13, 1998, Trent was one of a kind-a sharp mind, a big heart (even if he didn't always let on), and a unique sense of humor. He had a way of seeing the world that was all his own, and once you were...

Myrtice Hadley

Feb 8, 2025

Mrs. Myrtice Dean (Moss) Hadley finished her earthly race and received her Heavenly reward on Saturday, February 8, 2025. She made her crossing, at the age of 88, from Washington County Hospital and Nursing Home, with her husband and family by her side.

Born on September 5, 1936, to parents William Guy "Buster" and Mary M. "Mamie" Moss. She married...

Ralph Roney

Feb 8, 2025

Ralph O'Neal Roney, Sr., 86, passed away on February 8, 2025. Ralph was born in Wagar on December 13, 1938, to parents George Edward Roney and Thelma Parnell Roney. Ralph retired from CIBA after working for over 39 years. Known through out the community as "The Boat Man", Ralph had worked on boat motors for over 55 years. He was...