OBITUARIES

Nov 11, 2023

Dorothy "Dot" Curry of Frankville, born April 5, 1940, went to her heavenly home on November 11, 2023. Dot, known lovingly as Maw Maw, had a passion for sewing and was overwhelmed with joy to share that passion with others. She and her mother, Ethel, made countless lapthrows, baby blankets, and quilts for family, friends and anyone in need. Many...

Nov 11, 2023

Heather Elaine Chapman Cowen, 45, of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, passed away on November 11, 2023, at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Hospital in Miramar Beach, Florida. She was born on March 6, 1978, to parents Richard Thomas Chapman and Frances Elaine Roberts Chapman. A former educator, she was a graduate of Choctaw County High School and Troy University.

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Nov 8, 2023

Emily Counselman Hodge, 56, of Coffeeville passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at home with her loving family by her side. Emily was born in Auburn, Alabama on December 2, 1966, to parents Jimmy and Elizabeth Terry Counselman. She was a graduate of Grove Hill Academy class of 1984. After graduating from The University of South Alabama with her...

Nov 7, 2023

Tony Roberts, 72, of Grove Hill passed away on November 7, 2023, at his home. He was born on August 2, 1951, to parents Northup Dubose and Louise Pugh Roberts. Tony worked in the construction industry and specialized in Instrumentation and had the opportunity to work throughout the United States. Tony enjoyed all sports, he was an accomplished catcher with...

Nov 6, 2023

Heather Cora Wimberly, 40, died November 6, 2023. Heather, lovingly known as "Bug", was born March 8, 1983 to Thomas Earl and Janet Chastain Wimberly. Heather was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jackson and an alumnus of Jackson Academy; a graduate of the Class of 2001, she had served as Class President and SGA President. Heather went...

Nov 6, 2023

Ann Buckalew Weaver, 75, native of Marengo County and resident of Jackson, passed away on November 6, 2023, peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born on July 17, 1948, to parents Raymond Henri and Sallie Mae Kiker Buckalew. After retiring as produce manager for Greers, Ann's favorite thing to do was spend time with her grandchildren. She loved her...

Nov 1, 2023

Richard Sidney Ray, born October 31, 1927, passed away November 1, 2023, in Jackson, Alabama, at the home of his daughter, Carolina Alday. He was 96 years old. Richard was born in Flat Rock, North Carolina, to X Ray and Charlotte Berthell Blackwell Ray Stepp. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Lenoir, Francis, and Rudolph; his...

Oct 30, 2023

Gary L. Sinclair passed away on October 30th 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born in Denver Co, on October 26th, 1948 and was raised in Euless, TX. He graduated from L.D. Bell High School in Hurst, TX in 1967. He then joined the United States Marine Corp and served in Vietnam where he rose to the rank...

Oct 29, 2023

Janie "Sister" Cathryn Beech, 84, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Washington County Nursing Home with several loved ones by her side. "Sister" was born January 28, 1939 to Wister C. and Lomie Beech in Chatom. She held several occupations over the years including co-owning of Richardson's Restaurant in Chatom, working in the radiology department at Washington County Hospital...

Oct 19, 2023

Charles Henry 'Buddy' Jordan Jr., 65, passed away on October 19, 2023, at Mobile Infirmary. He was born on September 15, 1958, to his parents Dr. Charles H. Jordan and Janie Bumpers Jordan in San Antonio, TX. Buddy loved fishing, golf, and cooking. He was a Black Belt in Karate and a Brown Belt in Taekwondo and was known for...

Oct 14, 2023

Jeffery Murphy Grantham, 62, passed away at his residence in Jackson, Alabama on October 14, 2023. He was born June 17, 1961, to parents Dudley Norris Grantham and Geraldine Mandy Quick Grantham.

Jeffery is preceded in death by his parents and one brother Christopher Grantham.

He is survived by his friend Sara Reeves; his brother, Anthony (Carol) Grantham; sister,...

Oct 6, 2023

Billy Franklin Hyde, Jr., 75, passed away October 6, 2023. Billy was born December 5, 1947 to Billy Franklin Sr. and Jean W. Hyde. He was a member of Seven Hills Baptist Church in Mobile. He worked for the United Cerebral Palsy Recycling Program. Billy had many hobbies including fishing and working at the camp at Center Point. He enjoyed...

Oct 5, 2023

Carolyn Robinson Larrimore was born June 18, 1931, to Daisye Morgan-Robinson and Quintus S. Robinson in Jackson, Alabama. She was raised in Jackson and was married to the late Jeffrey G. Larrimore of Dickinson, AL for 56 years, who preceded her in death on January 1, 2005. She is survived by their four children: Theresia Larrimore-McInnis of Santa Rosa Beach,...

Oct 5, 2023

Foula Mittie Harper Purvis, age 98, of the West Bend Community passed away October 5, 2023, at Crown Healthcare in Thomasville, Alabama. She was born on October 31, 1924, in Coffeeville, Alabama to William and Orbie Harper. She married William Monroe Purvis on October 3, 1942. She was a World War II bride, a homemaker, and a member of the...

Sep 25, 2023

Clarence Jeffery Carpenter, 96, of Jackson, died Monday, September 25, 2023. Clarence was born on April 13, 1927 in Koenton, AL to the late Leslie and Ellen Henson Carpenter. At the age of 17, Clarence left school and enlisted in the United States Navy which is how he found himself at Pearl Harbor where he earned the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal...

Sep 21, 2023

Greta Darlene Odom, 72, of Grand Bay passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2023, at her residence. Greta was born September 4, 1951, to William Leo Odom and Sarah Amanda Gates Odom. Greta was a member of First Baptist Church of Chatom. She was very much an equestrian, attending many shows with her beloved horse, Major. One of Greta's favorite pastimes...

Sep 6, 2023

Rev. Jerry Wayne Gibson, 81, of Jackson passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in Chatom. Jerry was born December 14, 1941, to Joseph Gibson and Lessie Adams Gibson in Luverne. It was in Luverne that Jerry accepted the Lord as Savior. In 1956 the family moved to Pensacola, FL. After attending a revival meeting his personal faith and concern for...

Sep 1, 2023

Andrea Wiik Hinton, 75, of Chatom passed away at her residence on Friday, September 1, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born November 11, 1947, to Andrew Monsen and Julianne Selman Wiik. Andrea was raised in the city of Mobile, but she loved animals, and she was thrilled to fall in love with and marry a farm boy. She...

Aug 28, 2023

Raymond L. Bennett, 73, of Jackson, passed away August 28, 2023, at his home. He was born on June 8, 1950, In Lucedale, MS, to parents Bufus and Maedell Thompson Bennett. He grew up in the Grove Hill area and graduated from Clarke County High School. Raymond worked at Smiths Bakery as a route supervisor for many years, later switching...

Aug 25, 2023

David Loren Wilhelm, 76, passed away in the early evening of Friday, August 25, 2023. David was born on February 2, 1947, in Harrison, Arkansas, to Paul Eugene and Mattie Helen Brown Wilhelm. He was an enthusiastic, eclectic, and lifelong collector of antiques (and other curiosities), including chisels, buttons, Matchbox cars, and Native American arrowheads. Having grown up in the...