All Obituaries

Nathalee Hodge Brooks, 85, of Coffeeville, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019 at Mobile Infirmary. She was born April 8, 1934 to Amos Lee Autry and Mary Esther McIntyre Autry in Coffeeville. A lifelong member and Sunday School teacher at Ulcanush Baptist Church in Coffeeville, she had also been employed as the cafeteria manager at Coffeeville High School for more than 20 years. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents...

Charles R. Brown, 83, of Jackson died November 12, 2019. He was born August 14, 1936 to James and Alma Dortch Brown. He was a graduate of Jackson High School and Auburn University where he participated in wrestling and received a degree in architecture. He used his degree to follow his father’s path and built many homes in the Jackson area while operating his own construction company. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Jackson. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Betty...

Willodene Dunn Jordan, 87, of Grove Hill died November 11, 2019 at her home. She was born September 19, 1932 to Woodie Milton and Sadie Victoria Dunn. She had worked at Vanity Fair for 15 years where she set up their first training department and was the retired owner of Jordan’s Cleaners in Grove Hill. She was a member of Grove Hill Baptist Church where she participated in the church choir. Above all she loved her Lord, children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...

Neal McLendon, 83, of Millers Ferry and formerly of Jackson, passed away November 5, 2019. He was born April 30, 1936 in Jackson. After retirement with Boise Cascade in Jackson, he moved to Millers Ferry where he became a deacon at Riverview Baptist Church and served on the Millers Ferry Water Board. He was a fan of The University of Alabama football and enjoyed fishing for bass and crappie. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Patsy McInnis McLendon and his sister, Virginia...

Eugene “Jr. Jeep” Howard, 90, of Tibbie, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 in Jackson. He was born September 15, 1929 to Eugene and Lena Parnell Howard. A self-employed carpenter, he enjoyed fishing and hunting. A devoted father and grandfather, he was affectionately known as “Pawpaw Howard” to his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Thomas Eugene Howard and siblings, Lemon “Dicky” Howard, Charles Billy Howard, Bessie Singleton, Fanny Whatley and...

Robert “Bob” Eugene Stiltner, Sr. 82, of McIntosh, entered into eternal life on Thursday, October 31, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. He was born December 3, 1936 to Martin “Did” and Margaret Stiltner in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was a successful business man in the auto parts industry for more than 50 years, 24 of which he owned McIntosh Auto Parts. He enjoyed watching Alabama football and was a musician at heart, playing his guitar and singing in church at McIntosh Baptist Church...

Kenneth Carrol Reynolds, 57, of Millry, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at his residence. He was born January 27, 1962 to George Franklin Reynolds, Sr. and Flora Mae Few Reynolds in Jackson. He was a retired truck driver, attended Three Forks Baptist Church and was an active Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, George Franklin “Frankie” Reynolds, Jr. He is survived by his brother, Errol Keith (Robyn) Reynolds; nieces, Anna Reynolds (Rob) Peebbles,...

Margaret Parnell, 75, of Tibbie, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Sunday, October 20, 2019. She was born October 5, 1944 to Marvin and Ethel Henagan of Opp, Alabama. A committed wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Margaret lived a life of servitude to her family, friends, and community. A faithful member of Tibbie Baptist Church, she served as a Sunday School teacher for many years and was known to be a selfless, devoted servant of God. Margaret’s passion and ministry...

Retha Toland Capps, 89, of Mobile, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Palm Gardens Health and Rehabilitation in Mobile. She was born July 13, 1930 to John and Eula Motes in Coffeeville. She was a member of the Jackson Church of the Nazarene where she served as church secretary for many years. She retired from Searcy Hospital as a registered nurse and was happiest when she was working with her flowers. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lee R. Toland and siblings, Lois...

Betty B. Arrington, 83, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Jackson Healthcare Facility in Jackson. She was born April 4, 1936 to Johnny Frank and Mary Sue Beverly in Coffeeville. A member of Jackson First United Methodist Church, she was a devoted homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Cooking was a favorite activity, and she was known for the meals she prepared for others. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James E. Arrington and...