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Katherine Brunson

Katherine Brunson

Dec 25, 2022

Katherine Mae Brunson, 88, died at her home Sunday, December 25, 2022 with loved ones by her side. Katherine was born to Abel and Ruby Brunson on May 20, 1934 in Jackson where she later became a member of First Baptist Church of Jackson. Beyond her family and faith, nature and the outdoors were Katherine's greatest pleasure. Kat, as she...

Jesse Richardson

Jesse Richardson

Dec 21, 2022

Jesse Elmer Richardson, 84, of Frankville, AL, passed away on December 21, 2022. He was born on April 30, 1938, to parents Jesse and Lula Tyson Richardson. Jesse was a member of Frankville Baptist Church, also member of the following organizations: W.N. Reynolds Masonic Lodge #900, Sue Bell Johnson Chapter #568 Order of the Eastern Star, Santa Fe Chapter #505...

Woodrow Dumas

Woodrow Dumas

Dec 13, 2022

Woodrow Wilson "Woody" Dumas, age 77, died December 13, 2022, at Providence Hospital in Mobile. He was born May 2, 1945, to Woodrow Wilson Sr. and Etta Ree Goodwin Dumas. Woody graduated from Clarke County High School. He was introduced to the oil industry by his two brothers, Royce and Tommy. He worked hard and loved the diversity - each...

Vassar Brown

Vassar Brown

Dec 11, 2022

Vassar Stoker Brown passed away peacefully at her home in Chatom on December 11, 2022. She was 87. She was a woman who cherished above all things her family and her faith in the Lord. She was a mother figure to many who knew and loved her. Her favorite pastime was baking and cooking and she showed her love best...

George Jones

George Jones

Dec 8, 2022

George E.W. Jones, 98, of Jackson, passed away peacefully December 8,2022 at his home. He was born October 28, 1924 to Eva Christine Jones and Archibald Coran Jones. George and his wife Sybil Jones were married for 74 years, having wed on August 29, 1948; their first date was hunting alligators! Jones was known by his family and in his...

James Eastman

James Eastman

Dec 6, 2022

James 'Jim' Donald Eastman, 66, of Chatom, passed away on December 6, 2022. Jim was born on June 25, 1956 in Union City, Pennsylvania. His family moved to Grove Hill, Alabama when he was eight years old. He graduated from Clarke Preparatory Academy in 1974. He attended Livingston University where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business in...

Ann Kilgore

Ann Kilgore

Dec 4, 2022

Ann Bell Kilgore, 93, formerly of Grove Hill, passed away December 4, 2022 in Montgomery, AL. Ann was born November 26, 1929 to parents James Jefferson and Cora Whatley Bell. Mrs. Kilgore graduated Woodlawn High School in Birmingham, AL in 1948, graduated from Alabama Polytechnical College 1952 in Home Economics and Secretary services. Ann married Fred W. Kilgore on April...

Jean Skipper

Jean Skipper

Nov 27, 2022

Jean Harrison Skipper, 88, of Grove Hill, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2022, in her home. She was born June 4, 1934, to Charles Travis and Eula Perry Harrison. Jean married Hal Skipper and reared their children in the town of Grove Hill. She worked for both General Supply and Barfield Furniture Company as a bookkeeper. She was a...

Betty Lamberth

Betty Lamberth

Nov 22, 2022

Betty Jane Carpenter Lamberth Gaynor, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born January 8, 1940 to James Marvin Sr. and Clara Jane Carpenter of Millry, AL. A devoted Christian, Betty was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church and enjoyed singing in the choir. She had...

Emile Boucher

Emile Boucher

Nov 19, 2022

Emile O. Boucher, 91, died November 19, 2022 at Jackson Medical Center. Emile was born September 6, 1931 in Massachusetts to Emile A. and Stella Boucher. Emile had worked as a high school English teacher for many years prior to owning his own fish market in Florida for around 25 years. A member of Sacred Heart Catholic Parish, Emile was...

Jerry Parden

Jerry Parden

Nov 16, 2022

Jerry Alfred Parden, 80, of Coffeeville, passed away November 16, 2022, at his home. He was born January 13, 1942, to parents James Ellis and Bernice Dungan Parden. Jerry was a man of many interests. He was a Deacon at Bethel Baptist Church and a Past Master in the Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing guitar. He had...

Charles Rutledge

Charles Rutledge

Nov 13, 2022

Charles M. "Chuck" Rutledge died November 13, 2022 at his home in Tibbie surrounded by loving family. He was born February 25, 1936 and was a native of Kentucky. While serving his first 4 years in the United States Air Force he met the love of his life, Shirley Ann Vaughn, in Gulf Port, MS. While he continued his active...

Harry "Bob" Spidle

Harry "Bob" Spidle

Nov 11, 2022

Harry Robert "Bob" Spidle, Jr., 63, died Friday, November 11, 2022. Bob was born June 18, 1959 to Harry Robert Sr. And Myrtle Ruth Spidle. He loved being outdoors: hunting, fishing and spending time with his friends and family. Bob was a known entertainer who enjoyed cooking for his friends and family especially during football season when he would host...

Sadie Anderson

Sadie Anderson

Nov 9, 2022

Sadie Ree Anderson, 87, of Jackson died November 9, 2022. Sadie was born September 24, 1935 to Mr. and Mrs. Roberts. She retired from Vanity Fair having worked as a seamstress for many years. Sadie enjoyed nature's beauty whether it be gardening or simply sitting outdoors. She also loved canning and cooking, especially for her beloved family. She was a...

Ola Talebian-Weaver

Ola Talebian-Weaver

Nov 6, 2022

Ola Mae Weaver Talebian, 63, of Mt. Vernon, passed away on November 6, 2022, at Providence Hospital in Mobile. She was born October 30, 1959 to parents Roosevelt and Lela Iona Bird Weaver. Ola was vey devoted to the Lord, she was a member of the Holiness church. She loved spending time with her family whenever she could. Preceded in...

James Hickman

James Hickman

Nov 5, 2022

James Robert Hickman, 86, of Grove Hill, passed away peacefully at his home on November 5, 2022. He was born July 18, 1936, to parents JB and Carrie V. Rollins Hickman. James married Donnie Faye Donelson and made Grove hill their home. Mr. Hickman worked for ALDOT, and continued working for various contractor after retirement, he loved his job as...

Jeanette Baugh

Jeanette Baugh

Nov 4, 2022

Jeanette Elaine Baugh, 75, of Grove Hill, passed away at her home on November 4, 2022. She was born on June 26,1947 in Montgomery, Alabama to Albert Clay and Louise McIntyre Walker. Jeanette was a homemaker and enjoyed raising her kids and grandkids. She was a member of Bassetts Creek Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, son James...

Alton Mcfarland

Alton Mcfarland

Nov 4, 2022

Alton Garland McFarland, 81, of Jackson died Friday, November 4, 2022. Alton was born June 9, 1941 to Levy McFarland and Tessie McFarland. He graduated from Suttle High School in 1959 before enrolling in Auburn University where he earned a degree in Agribusiness in 1963. On August 29, 1963, he married the love of his life, Sandra Gail McFarland....

Bettye Reeves

Bettye Reeves

Nov 2, 2022

Bettye Katherine Moseley Reeves, 84, of Leroy died Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Bettye was born February 20, 1938 to Leco Likens and Clyde Marguerite Moseley. She was a member of Leroy Baptist Church. Bettye was a beautician for over 50 years, retiring as the owner of Ultra Smart Beauty Salon. She loved gardening and enjoyed crafts of many varieties....

Anne Stewart

Anne Stewart

Oct 30, 2022

Lucia Anne Horne Stewart, 86, passed away October 30, 2022, in Jackson. She was born in Doerun, Georgia on February 16, 1936 to parents Charles Lucius and Annie Laurie Brooks Horne. Anne grew up in Georgia, graduated from Valdosta State University in education, she taught at Pensacola High School before moving to Jackson with her husband of 62 years to...

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