OBITUARIES

Feb 7, 2023

Charmain Mary Ann Ross, of Jackson, formerly of McIntosh, passed away on February 7, 2023. Charmain was born in July 7,1960 to parents John and Elisabeth (Liz) Ross. Charmain had one son, Jeff, and she loved him unconditionally. Charmain's day would consist of reading at least one book, usually two; she loved to read. She also enjoyed crocheting, a craft...

Feb 5, 2023

Arnold Rayford Jones passed away peacefully at his home on Perrys Chapel Rd in Alma, AL on Sunday, February 5, 2023. Arnold lived a long life of 92 years. He was born in Clarke County AL to Marvin and Minta Jones on October 3, 1930. Arnold was a long time employee at Courtaulds Fibers where he retired in 1992. Arnold...

Feb 1, 2023

Tommy Hill of Chatom, Alabama passed away on Feb 1, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jan 27, 2023

Betty Jean 'Mamoo' Weaver Brandenburg, 78, of Jackson, passed away January 27, 2023, at Providence Hospital in Mobile, Alabama. She was born in Leakesville, Mississippi on October 20, 1944, to parents William Andrew and Ethel Rivers Weaver, both of whom preceded her in death. Betty enjoyed sewing, cooking, and making sure everyone she met or that came to visit felt...

Jan 27, 2023

Carolyn Gaddy Daffin, 86, died Friday, January 27, 2023 at home with her loved ones by her side. Carolyn was born in Bassetts Creek on January 1, 1937 to Coma and Nola Gaddy. She was a lifelong resident of Clarke County, where she was a member of Grove Hill United Methodist Church, the Clarke County Historical Society, and the Study...

Jan 27, 2023

Charles Fred DuBose, 72, of Jackson, passed away January 27, 2023. Born on July 10, 1950, to parents Fred and Mary Harris DuBose. Charles spent his life in the Jackson area, he worked for Clarke County Board of Education as a custodian for 39-1/2 years at Gilmore Elementary School. He loved his community and was an honorary member of both...

Jan 24, 2023

Barbara Louise Roberts, 69, died January 24, 2023. Barbara was born May 7, 1953 to Jack and Rachel Woodyard. She was a resident of Jackson where she was a member of Walker Springs Road Baptist Church. Barbara was known for her feisty nature and firecracker personality. A bit of a night owl, she loved listening to music and dancing the...

Jan 21, 2023

Eloise Thompson, 90 of Millry, passed away January 21, 2023, at her home. She was born September 28, 1932, to parents George W. and Lena Tucker Hardy. Eloise owned and operated Joe's Dinner and Joe's Grocery in Chatom and the 10 to 10 Market in Millry for many years with her husband. She loved watching Alabama football, doing crossword puzzles,...

Jan 19, 2023

Shirley Anne Luke, age 87, died Thursday, January 19, 2023. Shirley was born February 27, 1935 in St. Petersburg, FL to Benjamin and Katherine Gamble. She had been a resident of Jackson for 45 years where she was a member of First United Methodist Church of Jackson. Shirley is survived by her children, Benjamin L. Harrell and Laurel A. Lockamy;...

Jan 12, 2023

Adair Griffin entered into her eternal life on January 12, 2023.

Adair was born on November 4, 1929 in Vicksburg, MS.  Her parents were the late Ruth G. O’Steen and Charles E. O’Steen.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Billy B. Griffin and her brother Herbert E. O’Steen.

She graduated from Meridian...

Jan 12, 2023

Annie Pearl Skipper Garrick, 89, of Mobile, AL, passed away January 12, 2023. Annie was born on August 24, 1933, to parents H.B. and Ida Givens Skipper. Mrs. Garrick was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings. Survived by her children Theresa (Mike) Hawk, Skip Garrick, Shelia (Matt) Seeds,...

Jan 10, 2023

Scotty Lamar Allday, 50, of Jackson passed away January 10, 2023. Scotty was born May 22,1972 to Grady and Nickie Alday. Scotty enjoyed being outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and golfing. In his younger days he enjoyed playing softball. Building things and woodcarving were also favored pastimes but riding 4-wheelers with his children was one of his all-time favorite activities. Scotty...

Jan 8, 2023

Ralph Martin Deason, 81, of Grove Hill, passed away on January 8, 2023, at his home. He was born November 2, 1941, in Brent, Alabama to parents JC and Gertha Morrison Deason. Ralph retired from Alabama Electric Cooperative after many years of maintaining power lines in Clarke and Washington counties. Ralph loved the outdoors; he was good with his hands...

Jan 7, 2023

Myrtle Retha Bumpers Atchison Delong,103, of Dallas Texas, passed away on January 7, 2023. She was born October 14, 1919 to parents Columbus Wayne and Lily Jones Bumpers. Preceded in death by her husband James S. Atchison, sisters Eva Mae Renyolds and Bonnie Bumpers, brothers Albert Bumpers, Clayton Bumpers, Coma Bumpers, E.A. Bumpers, William Bumpers, and George Bumpers, also several...

Jan 6, 2023

Richard Stephen Gilpin Jr., 41, passed away on January 4, 2023. Stephen was born March 21, 1981, to parents Richard S. 'Rip' and Charey Meitzler Gilpin. Stephen grew up in the Grove Hill area and graduated class of '99 from Clarke County High School. He loved the outdoors and football season, his favorite team was Alabama- Roll Tide! He cherished...

Jan 6, 2023

Charles Edward Pritchett, Sr., age 79, of Jackson passed away January 6, 2023. Charles was born September 19, 1943 to Lee Coleman & Bessie Lee Pugh Pritchett. He was the youngest of 9 children. Charles retired from BASF with 47 plus years of service. He loved hunting, fishing and the outdoors. Charles is preceded in death by his parents and...

Jan 5, 2023

Janice James Carpenter, 73, of Chatom, passed away on January 5, 2023. She was born July 29, 1949, to Clifton Bernard and Louise Wiggins James. Mrs. Carpenter reared her family in Grove Hill and later moved to Chatom where her and her husband Russell lived. She worked as a waitress at several local restaurants, where she loved visiting and taking...

Jan 2, 2023

Betty Jean Bumpers Vann, 94, of Chatom, passed away on January 2, 2023. She was born on March 16, 1928, to Forrest Edward and Johnnie Keeble Cravey Bumpers. Ms. Betty was a graduate of the University of Montevallo with a degree in Education. She taught school for 34 years and is best known for teaching her business classes; accounting, shorthand,...

Jan 1, 2023

Fred Michael Jordan, 71, of Millry died January 1, 2023. Mike, as he was known by most, was born August 2, 1951 to Fred L. and Sally B. Jordan. Mike had worked in food sales for many years and was a faithful member of Barlow Chapel Community Church. Those who knew him knew he was passionate about God, golf and...

Dec 28, 2022

Juanita Maria Bennett, 55, of Whatley, died Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Juanita, or Nita as she was known by her friends and loved ones, was born February 2, 1967 to Rueben Cartwright and Jeanette Courtney. Nita worked as a Registered Nurse for more than twenty years in the southeast United States; mainly working in Alabama and Mississippi including working for...