OBITUARIES

May 19, 2023

John Calvin Reeves, 69, died May 19, 2023 at his home. John was born August 28, 1953 to N. L. and Emma Jean Reeves. He retired from a career in healthcare. John filled his days after retiring traveling to see his grandchildren in their various sports and activities as he was their biggest fan.

May 18, 2023

May 17, 2023

Mr. Timothy Martin Thompson, 56, of Chatom, Alabama passed from this life Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 17, 1967, to Donald Thompson and Becky Manry Thompson. He worked at the Bryant Career Technical Center in Irvington as a certified automotive instructor. He is preceded in death by his...

May 5, 2023

James Bailey, (Jim or JW) a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on May 5, 2023 at the age of 86. Jim loved God, First Presbyterian Church, his family and many friends. He enjoyed gardening, Alabama football, fishing, and riding his tractor. He graduated from Frisco City High School and graduated from Livingston University before working at and...

Apr 30, 2023

Ronald Meredith "Ronny" Elmore, 64, died April 30, 2023. Ronny was born September 24, 1958 to Paul Andrew Elmore and Merrilon Pugh May in Jackson. He graduated from Jackson High School with the Class of 1977 and will be fondly remembered as the class cut up. A hardworking man, Ronny held many jobs through the years including owning and operating...

Apr 25, 2023

William Wade Henson passed away peacefully in his home on April 25, 2023 with his daughter Lori at his side.

He was born in Hawthorn, Alabama, to Dan Jelks, Sr and Frances Estelle (Furr) Henson. He was the youngest of 5 siblings: three brothers and one sister.

William Wade was called to preach at an early age and was baptized...

Apr 23, 2023

Lemuel Henry DuBose III, age 62, died April 23, 2023 at Jackson Medical Center. Lem, as he was affectionately known, was born September 22, 1960 to Melton and Patricia DuBose. He was a member of Stave Creek Baptist Church and proudly served in law enforcement for 35 years, attaining the rank of Chief of Police. He will be remembered by...

Apr 19, 2023

Jerry E. Overstreet, 70, of Leroy, passed away April 19, 2023, at his home. He was born October 15, 1952, in Grove Hill to parents Ray and Kathryn Greer Overstreet. Jerry loved his family and cherished the time they spent together. On gameday he was either cheering for the Leroy Bears or Auburn University. Jerry retired from Olin as a...

Apr 18, 2023

Patricia Jean Blair Counselman, 77, of Jackson, died April 18, 2023. Patricia was born August 24, 1945 to Homer L. and Sally C. Blair in Memphis, TN. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Jackson where she was proudly involved with the WMU. Patricia worked as a nurse for over 30 years but will be remembered by most...

Apr 15, 2023

Mary Faile Craft, 100 years old, was called home by her Heavenly Father on April 15, 2023.

She was born to her parents Eddie and Cora Faile on January 31, 1923. She will be fondly remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother, and a masterful seamstress and devoted Christian.

In addition to her parents, Mrs....

Apr 13, 2023

Teddy Eugene Williams was born on the 16th of April, 1930 in the Williams Community in Chatom, Alabama. He was the second son of Edna Preston and Bruce Williams. It was on this family farm and timberland where he learned the lessons that became his lifelong legacy: hard work, integrity, service to community, state, and country.

Williams attended Washington County...

Apr 12, 2023

Peggy Jo Jones, 68, of Jackson, passed away on April 12, 2023, at her home. She was born February 4, 1955, to parents Troy and Estelle Rooney Jones. Peggy attended the Jackson public schools. She was a lifelong member of the Jackson First Baptist Church, she enjoyed the company of her friends at The ARC of Clarke County. Preceded in...

Apr 9, 2023

Esther P. Beech, 83 of Chatom, passed away on April 9, 2023, at her home. She was born October 14, 1939, to parents Sallie McCray and John M. Patrick. Esther worked and retired from the Alabama Department of Human Resources. She loved quilting, crocheting, and needle point, playing cards with her group of friends and spending time with her loving...

Apr 9, 2023

Esther Maude Moss, 100, of Vinegar Bend, passed away on April 9, 2023, in Mobile. She was born on November 30, 1922, to parents Wade and Maud Brock Platt. Esther graduated from Fruitdale High School and attended the University of Alabama. She retired from her career as a bookkeeper for various businesses. She enjoyed gardening, football, and spending time with...

Apr 8, 2023

Michi Ishida Jordan (91) of Tibbie, Alabama, passed away on April 8, 2023. She was born in Tokyo, Japan on August 9, 1931, as the seventh child of Eitaro and Sei Ishida. After her move to the United States in 1957, Michi struggled to establish herself as a citizen and make America her new home. Besides being a World War...

Apr 4, 2023

Rachel Carolyn Shipp, or grandma (Nookie), as she was lovingly known to her family, was a kindhearted and selfless woman who always put the needs of others before herself. Born on September 24, 1931, in Fruitdale, Alabama, Rachel was dedicated to raising her family, especially her special needs son, Lewis. On April 4, 2023, at the age of 91, Rachel...

Apr 1, 2023

Charles Percy Clarke, 94, died April 1, 2023. Percy was born September 14, 1928 to John B. and Flossie Clarke. A lifelong resident of Grove Hill, Percy was a member of Amity Baptist Church and was a Mason. He enjoyed carpentry and handywork and was known to be a bit of a tinkerer. Percy retired from Alabama Department of Transportation...

Mar 29, 2023

Robert Guy Burnham, 88, died Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Robert was born April 24, 1934 to James Franklin and Jean Burnham. Robert attended Green Briar Military School where he graduated with honors prior to attending Duke University. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp before joining the workforce in sales and management for St. Joe Paper...

Mar 27, 2023

Mar 24, 2023

Milton Estes Sheffield, 79, of Grove Hill died Friday, March 24, 2023. Estes was born May 30, 1943 to Willie D. and Katie Lou Sheffield. He was a member of Bassetts Creek Baptist Church. A lover of the outdoors, Estes enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He especially loved growing tomatoes and watermelons! He also enjoyed playing sports including basketball and...