OBITUARIES

Mary Whidden

Jun 29, 2023

On June 29, 2023, Mary "Maxine" Whidden, known as Ma to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, peacefully passed away. She was born September 7, 1942 in Meridian, MS. She was eighty years old.

First and foremost, she was a faithful Christian as a member of Jones Chapel Church of Christ and taught children's Bible class for many years. She especially enjoyed...

Matthew Richardson

Jun 18, 2023

Matthew Caleb Richardson, 39, of Fruitdale passed away suddenly Sunday, June 18, 2023. Matt, as he was affectionately known, was born November 10, 1983 in New Orleans, LA to Bill and Linda Richardson. Matt was a pipe welder by trade and talent; he excelled at and enjoyed his job immensely. He was a diehard Alabama fan and an avid fisherman....

Sophia McMullen

Jun 15, 2023

Sophia S. McMullen, 79, passed away on June 16, 2023, peacefully at her home. Born October 16, 1943, to parents Garrett and Josephine Stanley in Jackson, Alabama. Sophia worked as an LPN for Jackson Health Care after having worked for the Clarke County Board of Education and Vanity Fair. Sophia was a woman of God and a faithful member of...

Sherwood Dees

Jun 15, 2023

Sherwood Cleveland Dees, 90, passed away June 15, 2023, in Chatom, AL. He was born July 12, 1932, to parents Frank and Monnie Bea Weldy Dees. He served as Washington County Commissioner and also served as Fire Chief of the Deer Park Volunteer Fire Department and served in the United States Air Force. He loved the outdoors and visiting in...

Harold Boldin

Jun 14, 2023

Harold Thomas Boldin, 81, of Jackson, died Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Harold was born October 30, 1941 to Malcolm and Ethel Boldin in Rockford, AL. He graduated from the University of Auburn with a degree in Forestry which he used to find employment at Allied Paper Mill in Jackson. Harold worked at Allied throughout his entire career, retiring after their...

Lillie Anderson

Jun 13, 2023

Lillie Earline Anderson, 90, of Gainestown, passed away on June 13, 2023, at her daughter's home in Bryan, TX. She was born on September 17, 1932 in Alma, AL, to parents Harry and Sophie Overstreet Marshall. She worked at Vanity Fair and enjoyed attending church, cooking, gardening, and her family.

Preceded in death by her parents, husband Kenneth Anderson, son...

James "Jack" Thompson

Jun 13, 2023

James Jackson "Jack" Thompson departed to his heavenly home June 13, 2023. He was born to George and Devan Thompson on December 7, 1933. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Maudeen (Shipp) Thompson, son Vince of Atlanta, GA and grandson Carter of Athens, GA, sister Carrie Bell Mills, numerous nieces and nephews and his beloved caretaker...

Lisa Bowman

Jun 10, 2023

Lisa Susan McGahen Harbison Bowman, 58, passed away June 10, 2023. Lisa was born May 18, 1965 in Pennsylvania and moved to Alabama in 1983. She was a member of Jackson First Assembly of God. "To know her was to love her" is a phrase often used but rarely has it been as true as it is regarding Lisa. From...

Virginia Finney

Jun 7, 2023

Virginia Mae "June" Finney, 86, passed away on June 7, 2023, in Hanceville, Alabama, after a battle with dementia. She was born on June 2, 1937, in Maplesville, Alabama, to the late Gladys Jackson Bush.

June was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, attending church & gospel singings, sewing, cooking, gardening, traveling...

Olla Honeycutt

Jun 3, 2023

Olla Mae Honeycutt, 70, of Grove Hill, passed away June 3, 2023 at her home. She was born December 21, 1952, to Ossie Grey and Christine Finney McIntyre. Her mother remarried after her fathers early death and Mr. Willard Odom Sr. cared for her like his own child. She graduated from Vigor High School, and Phillip's Junior College with a...

Karen Etheredge

Jun 3, 2023

Daisy Karen Etheredge, 76, died June 3, 2023 at her home. Karen was born October 11, 1946 to R. L. and Dorothy Boroughs. Karen loved her Lord with all her heart, she has been a member of Wagarville Baptist Church for many years but had been attending First Baptist Church of Leroy prior to moving. In her younger years, she...

Alice Henson

Jun 3, 2023

Alice C. Henson passed away at her home surrounded by her family, friends, and caregivers on June 3, 2023. She was born November 22, 1934, in Leroy, Alabama, the daughter of Henry Jefferson and Fannie Richardson Conerly. Alice graduated from Leroy Highschool, Class of 1952. Following graduation she married her high school sweetheart Thomas Baird Henson Jr., and moved to...

Mary Reynolds

Jun 3, 2023

Mary A. Reynolds, 72, of Chatom passed away June 3, 2023, at her home. She was born December 28, 1950, to parents Frank Odell and Annie Bell Vickers. Mary was originally from Texas, she met her husband Pete Reynolds and later moved to Chatom, where she called home. Mary loved the outdoors, fishing, watching the birds, her garden, and always...

Thelma Howell

Jun 2, 2023

Thelma A. Howell, age 99, of Hobson Community, Chatom, Alabama, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023. She was born on August 10, 1924, to William Lewis and Cora Beech Anderson and was the first of four children, all of whom preceded her in death.

Thelma was also preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, David...

Grady Ketchum

May 27, 2023

Grady Wayne Ketchum, 86, of Jackson, passed away on May 27, 2023. He was born on April 24, 1937, to parents Dr. H. Grady and Katharyn Hurley Ketchum. He attended Jackson High School and played the trumpet in the marching band, starting in the 5th grade. He attended T.V. school in Chicago, Illinois, Grady met his wife, Sue Stewart while...

Mary Kennedy

May 26, 2023

Mary Ann Kennedy, 80, of Millry, passed away May 26, 2023, at her residence. She was born August 31, 1942, to parents George and Martese Atchison. Mary Ann met her husband in Wetumpka, they married in 1962 and later moved to Millry, where she reared her children and looked after all of her family. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and loved...

Carolyn Brown

May 25, 2023

Mrs. Carolyn Smith Brown, 85, of Fruitdale, AL, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 16, 1937, to Leonard and Hattie Smith. She retired from Fruitdale High School after serving many years as the manager of the cafeteria. Carolyn was a devoted wife, mother and "MawMaw" to her grandchildren.

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Dylan Ruck

May 24, 2023

Dylan Phillip Ruck, 13, of Gainestown, died Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Dylan was born December 18, 2009. Dylan was a member of Jackson First Assembly of God where he was very active in the youth group. He attended Jackson Academy where he had recently completed 7th grade and been inducted into Beta Club. Dylan, or Ricky as he was affectionately...

JoAnn Williams

May 23, 2023

JoAnn Savage Williams, 83, died Tuesday, May 23, 2023. JoAnn was born December 11, 1939 to Dr. Palmer Sr. and Billie Warren. She was a resident of Jackson where she was a devoted member of First Presbyterian Church. JoAnn was a servant to those in need and a caretaker to her family.

In her younger years she was very active...

Woodie Jordan

May 20, 2023

Woodie Ray Jordan, 65, of Grove Hill passed away on May 20, 2022. Woodie was born on September 23, 1957, to parents Jesse Ray and Willodene Dunn Jordan. Woodie worked as a heavy-duty mechanic, and later owning his own diesel shop in Grove Hill. After work whenever he could he enjoyed going golfing, spending time with his family and grandchildren.

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