OBITUARIES

Helen Reynolds

Helen Reynolds

Jun 10, 2025

Helen Williams Reynolds, 92, of Dauphin Island, passed away June 10, 2025 at her home. Helen was born April 9, 1933 to Joe and Lyda S. Williams. She became a member of Friendship Baptist Church in her younger years; though life carried her through a few churches Helen came home to Friendship Baptist whenever possible. Helen was a truly special...

Martha Walters

Martha Walters

Jun 8, 2025

Martha Ann Walters, 70, of Lucedale, Mississippi, passed away at her home on June 8, 2025. Martha was born on September 27, 1954, to her parents Leonard Watts and Vera Timothy.

Martha was a member of Covenant Baptist church. One of the most fulfilling experiences of her life was participating in a mission trip sponsored by the George Green Baptist...

Sylvia Scarbrough

Sylvia Scarbrough

Jun 2, 2025

Sylvia Gay Scarbrough, 85, of Tibbie, passed away on June 2, 2025, peacefully at her home. She was surrounded by her family and friends when she drew her last breath and went to join her loved ones in heaven. Sylvia was born on January 3, 1940, to parents Clarence Pittman and Margarett Howard Baxter. Sylvia married Grady Cleveland Young on...

Myles Williams

Myles Williams

May 29, 2025

Myles Edward Williams Jr, 75, of Jackson, passed away on May 29, 2025, at his home. He was born on June 30, 1949, to parents Myles and Nonie Grey Williams Sr.. Myles served in the United States Marine Corps from 1968-1973, at which he served two tours in the Vietnam War, later he joined the National Guard and served in...

Tabitha Baggett

Tabitha Baggett

May 29, 2025

Tabitha Baxter Baggett, also known as Tabby Jo and Coach B, 40, from St. Stephens, passed away on May 29, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born on May 19, 1985 in Mobile, Alabama to Clay and Lisa Brown Baxter.

Tabitha graduated from Fruitdale High School in 2003 and from the University of South Alabama with a...

Hal Keith

Hal Keith

May 25, 2025

Hal Edward Keith,77, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Springhill Memorial Hospital. Hal was born om February 14, 1948, to his parents Frank T. "Nollie" Keith and Gracie Roney Keith.

Hal enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family and friends, and helping the friends he made at the Chatom Nutrition Center. Hal especially enjoyed playing music with his...

Ella Dees

Ella Dees

May 23, 2025

Ella Jane Dees, 86, of Chatom, passed away on May 23, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on September 15, 1938, in Bay Minette, Alabama to parents Charlie and Agnes Cooper Chafin. Ella enjoyed taking care of her family. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and crafting. She made decorations she donated to the nursing...

David Walker

David Walker

May 18, 2025

David McLean Walker, 57, of Jackson passed away May 18, 2025. David was born August 9, 1967 to Douglas M. and Betsy Walker.

David is preceded in death by his parents and his son, Tyler Vanderheiden.

He is survived by his daughter, Sydney Keller (Ben); grandchildren, Embry Keller and River Keller; siblings, Steven Douglas Walker and Wendy Walker Allen...

Wallace Pezent

Wallace Pezent

May 16, 2025

Wallace Gene Pezent, 82, passed away on May 16, 2025, at Colquitt Regional Hospital in Moultrie, Gorgia. Wallace was born on November 10, 1942, to his parents Joseph and Mary Pezent.

Wallace retired after a 45-year career at Boise Cascade in Jackson, Alabama, where he established numerous lifelong friendships. He loved spending time with his family and friends, teaching them...

George Shipp

George Shipp

May 14, 2025

George E. Shipp, 86, passed away May 14, 2025. A native of Wagarville, George was born June 29, 1938 to Ernie and Esther Shipp; he resided in Semmes for the past 55 years. George was known for his happy go lucky attitude, his generosity, and for helping his fellow man. He loved his children and adored his grandchildren. Whether taking...

Debra Bozeman

Debra Bozeman

May 7, 2025

Debra Faye Bozeman, 65, passed away May 7, 2025. Debbie, as she was affectionately known, was born April 17, 1960 to Buen and Mattie Mae Jackson. Debbie was a member of Clearwater Assembly of God in Wagarville where she enjoyed sharing her love of her Lord and Savior. She was an avid reader who devoured romance novels especially Nora Roberts...

Peggy Lowe

Peggy Lowe

May 2, 2025

Peggy Campbell Lowe, 61, of Jackson passed away May 2, 2025. Peggy was born September 8, 1963 to Terry and Carol Campbell.

She is survived by her children, Jodi Holton, Jessica Overstreet, and Jason Phillips; siblings, Christy Dunn, Sandy Overstreet, and Janet Etheredge; grandchildren, Lee and Tracey Markes, Damon and Hazel Holton, and Laine and Ella Phillips.

She is...

Elma Wixey

Elma Wixey

Apr 30, 2025

Elma Gray Wixey, 85, of Jackson, passed away surrounded by family on April 30, 2025. She was born on October 18,1939, to George and Lena Dews in Sweet Water. As the middle sister out of her siblings, she developed a profound sense of family and was determined to keep her family near and dear to her always. She was a...

June Jarrell

June Jarrell

Apr 24, 2025

Mary June Smith Jarrell, 93, of Calvert, Alabama passed away on April 24, 2025, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on December 14, 1931, to her parents Dan and Emma Mae Smith. June was the second child of five of her parents' children.

June, affectionately known as "Big Mama", had several passions in...

Frankie Gibson

Frankie Gibson

Apr 23, 2025

Frankie M. Gibson, 92, of Jackson was welcomed into the arms of Jesus as she entered her heavenly home April 23, 2025. Frankie was born April 3, 1933 to Jesse Frank and Lula McGilberry. A lifelong resident of Clarke County, Frankie was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jackson. She spent 17 years working at Vanity Fair as...

Robert Dean

Robert Dean

Apr 21, 2025

Robert Carlan Dean, 84, of Jackson, passed away on April 21, 2025, at his home with his family by his side. Robert was born on July 9, 1940, in Aliceville, Alabama to parents LeeRoy and Ruth Ezell Dean. He graduated from the University of Alabama following his service in the United States Marine Corps. He then moved to Colorado to...

Jeffrey "Bodine" Evans

Jeffrey "Bodine" Evans

Apr 18, 2025

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Jeffrey Wade "Bodine" Evans, 40, of Grove Hill passed away April 18, 2025. Bodine was born May 7, 1984 to Reynolds and Dianne Evans. He was a graduate of Washington County High School Class of 2002. Bodine was an avid hunter and bass fisherman. He lived life to the fullest; Bodine loved to laugh and have a good time....

Sadie Burgin

Sadie Burgin

Apr 9, 2025

Sadie Patrick Burgin, 82, passed away April 9, 2025. Sadie was born January 6, 1943 to Iron and Irma Patrick. She was a graduate of Washington County High School as well as Livington University (which has since been renamed, University of West Alabama). Sadie met and married the love of her life, Jesse C. Burgin, and together they lived in...

Marsha Slayton

Marsha Slayton

Apr 2, 2025

Marsha Kay Slayton, 74, of Jackson passed away on April 2, 2025, she was born on September 29. 1950. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Trinity Memorial Gardens in Jackson.

Clinton Hubbs

Clinton Hubbs

Mar 28, 2025

Clinton Eugene Hubbs, 82, of Grove Hill, passed away at SAAD Hospice Retreat in Mobile on March 28, 2025. He was born in Prescott, Arizona on June 10, 1942, to parents Eugene and Louise Justice Hubbs. Mr. Hubbs grew up in Arizona, attended school there and later enlisted in the United States Army, honorably serving his country. He worked at...