OBITUARIES

Jan Morgan

Jan Morgan

Nov 16, 2018

Jan L. Morgan, 72 of Jackson, passed away November 16, 2018 at her residence. She was born August 4, 1946 to Joe Clarence Coxwell and Bertha Atchison Coxwell. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Lynette Coxwell and granddaughter, Leah Everett. She is survived by her husband, John G. Morgan; daughter, Gina (Larry) Powell; brother, Joe "Joey"...

Nellie Stewart

Nellie Stewart

Nov 16, 2018

Nellie Moorer Stewart, 98, of Frankville, passed away at her daughter's home in Tuscaloosa on November 16, 2018. She was born April 30, 1920 to Napolean and Cora Moorer. Nellie graduated Valedictorian of Leroy High School's class of 1939 and went on to obtain a degree in education from Livingston College (UWA). She married her husband of 34 years,...

Marion Hinson

Marion Hinson

Nov 15, 2018

Marion Ferrill Hinson, 83, of Grove Hill, passed away November 15, 2018 at his home. He was born September 9, 1935 to Frank W. Hinson, Sr. and Flossie Cumlander Hinson Fredricks. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was also a member of the DAV in Montgomery and was the oldest male member of Magnolia Assembly of God where...

Harry Lancaster, Jr.

Harry Lancaster, Jr.

Nov 14, 2018

Harry Brant Lancaster, Jr., 47 of Gainestown, passed away November 14, 2018 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born December 17, 1970 in Mobile. An all-around outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working in the woods as a timber cruiser. He adored his family and spent as much time as possible with them. He was a member...

Bobby Moore, Sr.

Bobby Moore, Sr.

Nov 13, 2018

Bobby C. Moore, Sr., 80, of Whatley, passed away November 13, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born October 25, 1938 to John Aubrey Moore and Willodean Smith Moore in Walker Springs. He enjoyed a 20-year career with the Clarke County Sheriff's Office, the last four as sheriff. Prior to his law enforcement career, he...

Geneva Taylor

Geneva Taylor

Nov 9, 2018

Geneva Gates Taylor (Jean, Maw-Maw, Noot), 88, died peacefully at Baton Rouge General Medical Center on Friday, November 9. She was a lifetime resident of Jackson, Alabama, but spent much of her time with family in Baton Rouge. Jean was the daughter of Lillie Lou Hicks Gates and Christopher Monette Gates and was one of six siblings. She was...

Daisy Smith

Daisy Smith

Nov 1, 2018

Daisy Carolyn Smith, 75, of Grove Hill, passed away November 1, 2018 at Covenant Care Hospice, Providence in Mobile. She was born August 25, 1943 to Ellis Gray Smith, Sr. and Jesse Lucile Armistead Smith, both of whom preceded her in death. She had been employed as an examiner with Vanity Fair and was a member of Cornerstone Baptist...

Jerilyn Davis

Jerilyn Davis

Nov 1, 2018

On Nov. 1, 2018, Jerilyn Ann (Lovern) Davis woke up in the arms of God, while her husband of 50 years, Rev. Edgar Davis, her mom and dad, and numerous other friends and family that had gone before her waited their turn to embrace her. She leaves to treasure her memories - her three children; Jim and Sandy (Davis)...

Reba Broadhead

Reba Broadhead

Oct 30, 2018

Reba Kiracofe Broadhead, 84, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born December 17, 1933 to Homer Jackson Kiracofe and Carrie Jane Wiggins Kiracofe. A homemaker, she enjoyed playing piano and was devoted member of the First Assembly of God Church in Jackson. She was preceded in death by her...

George Ricketts

George Ricketts

Oct 30, 2018

George Bryant Ricketts, 85, of Grove Hill, passed away October 30, 2018 at his home after fighting a hard battle with cancer and strokes. He was born December 14, 1932 in Arlington. At an early age, he moved and boarded with a Pugh family so he could attend Clarke County School where he lettered in all sports. After graduation,...

William Black

William Black

Oct 21, 2018

William Ray Black, 78, formerly of Jackson, passed away October 21, 2018 at his daughter's home in Gallion. He was born February 19, 1940 to William Thomas Black and Gene Miley Walters Black. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, carpentry, mechanic work and spent much of his time assisting family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents;...

Justin Godwin

Justin Godwin

Oct 14, 2018

Services for Justin B. Godwin will be Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Fairhope Baptist Church. The visitation will begin at 10:00 am with the funeral service taking place at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Justin Godwin Fund, 4010 Boyd Willie Parnell Rd, Tibbie, AL 36583, ATTN: Sheri Godwin Bush.

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Joan Parnell

Joan Parnell

Oct 11, 2018

Joan Belinda Parnell, 62, passed away on October 11, 2108 at Oakwood Nursing Home I Bay Minette. She was born June 11, 1956 to Clarence and Thelma Estell Parnell. She graduated from Washington County High School and was a member of Fairhope Baptist Church in Tibbie. Joan was an avid reader, loved to sing, playing hand bells, arts and...

Joan Simmons

Joan Simmons

Oct 9, 2018

Joan Simmons, 87, of Jackson, passed away October 9, 2018 at her residence. She was born September 14, 1931 in Franklin, KY to I.S. "Bud" and Lola Mae Laney. A faithful servant of Stave Creek Baptist Church, she attended Western Kentucky University as a Biology Major student. Mrs. Simmons enjoyed cooking at the Boy Scout camp every year. She...

Audrey Gates

Audrey Gates

Oct 5, 2018

Audrey Leigh Gates, infant, passed away October 5, 2018 at USA Children's and Women's Hospital in Mobile. She was the daughter of Ryan and Apryll Sims Gates of Gainestown. She is survived by her parents; paternal grandparents, Chris Gates and Lisa Overstreet; maternal grandparents, Rusty and Penny Sims; paternal great-grandparents, Sarah Gates, Mavis Overstreet; maternal great-grandparents, Jerri Ward, Mickey...

Linda Henley

Linda Henley

Oct 3, 2018

Linda "Lynne" Henley, 68, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born November 17, 1949 to Sam Ray Johnson and Emma Weaver Johnson, both of whom preceded her in death. An avid reader, she enjoyed her pets and loved spending time with her family. She was also a member of...

Lois Bennett

Lois Bennett

Sep 30, 2018

Lois R. Bennett, 86, of Grove Hill, passed away September 30, 2018 at Azalea Gardens Nursing Home in Mobile. She was born May 21, 1932 to Raymond Dumas and Ada Bell Duke Dumas. A member of Union Baptist Church in Grove Hill, she enjoyed preparing the church bulletin, quilting and cooking for her family. She was preceded in death...

Carolyn Ferrell

Carolyn Ferrell

Sep 30, 2018

Carolyn June Ferrell, 79, of Jackson died September 30, 2018. Mrs. Ferrell was born December 22, 1938 to the late Joe Douglas and Carrie Clodene Schofield. She was a member of Good Springs Baptist Church and had worked in retail management at Cato as well as Vanity Fair and Reeves Grocery. She loved flowers and gardening as well as...

Estelle Jones

Estelle Jones

Sep 25, 2018

Estelle R. Jones, 89, of Jackson, passed away September 25, 2018 at her residence. She was born September 9, 1929 to John F. Rooney and Sarah Coleman Rooney in Birmingham. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jackson, the Arc of Clarke County and the Alabama Retired Teachers Association. She was preceded in death by her...

George King

George King

Sep 25, 2018

George Theodore King, 66, of Wagarville, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Jackson Medical Center. He was born January 25, 1952 to William Theodore King and Janie Frances Jones King, both of whom preceded him in death. A nuclear machinist mate with the U.S. Navy, he was also a member of the St. Stephens Masonic Lodge and numerous...

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