OBITUARIES

Peggy Danley

Peggy Danley

Jul 27, 2025

Peggy Elaine Danley, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, departed this life peacefully on July 27, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on October 21, 1951, in Grove Hill to parents Roy and Mildred Walker, Peggy grew up in the charming town of Mount Vernon, later moving back to Grove Hill, Alabama, where she laid the foundation for a...

Lawler Godwin

Lawler Godwin

Jul 24, 2025

Lawler Burnell Godwin Jr., of Tibbie departed this life peacefully at his home on July 24, 2025. Born on August 30, 1940, in Chatom, Alabama, he was 84. His parents were Lawler Burnell, Sr. and Vieva Leigh Baxter Godwin. Burnell lived a life filled with faith and family.

Burnell was a Deacon and Teacher at Fairhope Baptist Church where he...

Frances Little

Frances Little

Jul 21, 2025

Frances Smith Little, 85, of Northport, Alabama (previously of Jackson, Alabama), passed to heaven Monday, July 21, 2025 at her home. Frances was born July 14, 1940, in Gadsden, Alabama, and began following Christ Jesus at the age of fourteen. She was preceded in death by her parents, Allen Herschel Smith and Shannon Frances Smith; her brother, Joseph Allen Smith...

Chrissy Wheless

Chrissy Wheless

Jul 16, 2025

With hearts full of love and cherished memories, we celebrate the life of Chrissy Stewart Wheless, who passed away on July 16, 2025. Born on September 12, 1964, Chrissy was a vibrant soul whose passion for life shone through in everything she did. She was a member of Leroy Baptist Church and grew to have a strong faith in her...

Lois Batley

Lois Batley

Jul 16, 2025

Lois Ellen Batley, a beloved mother and devoted friend, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on March 1, 1929, in Alabama, Lois lived a life rich with love, laughter, and cherished moments.

Lois will be profoundly missed by her children, Theresa Dolbear, Elaine Bumpers, Linda Batley, Marilyn Bedwell, and William Batley, Jr., who...

Russell Fulford

Russell Fulford

Jul 11, 2025

Reverend Russell 'Rusty' Forrest Fulford, 72, of Jackson, Alabama passed away on July 11, 2025, at Mobile Infirmary after a short illness. Rusty was born on August 31, 1952, in Enterprise, Alabama, to parents Charles Taze and Nell M. Fulford, of Hartford, Alabama. Rusty was a native of Hartford, Alabama where he began his formal education. He attended Troy State...

Terry Bailey

Terry Bailey

Jul 9, 2025

Terry Sheffield Bailey, 70, passed away July 9, 2025. Terry was born October 27, 1954 to Richard and Mary Jean Sheffield. The majority of her life was spent in Fulton where she was a member of Fulton Baptist Church. Terry was proud to have worked for the United States Postal Service for more than 19 years. She was a kind...

Lloyd Orso

Lloyd Orso

Jul 9, 2025

Lloyd Orso, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 9, 2025. Lloyd was born May 30, 1933. He retired from International Paper after more than 40 years of employment. Lloyd was a member of the Satsuma Fire Department for 30 years and brought that dedication to community service with him when he moved to Coffeeville and founded...

Jesse Evans

Jesse Evans

Jul 6, 2025

Jesse Ray Evans, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, was born on August 20, 1939, in East Bernard, Texas, and passed away peacefully at his home on July 6, 2025, in Jackson, Alabama. He lived a remarkable life, embraced by the warmth and love of family and friends.

Jesse was preceded in death by his parents Jesse Fred and...

Frank Howard

Frank Howard

Jun 29, 2025

Frank Howard, 88, of Tibbie, passed away peacefully at his home on June 29, 2025. He was born to Laymon "Dick" and Viola (Knapp) Howard on April 10, 1937. Frank was a member of Howardtown Baptist Church. He loved taking mission trips and travelling. Frank had a passion for bowling and enjoyed time chasing that perfect game. While Frank loved...

Mae Carole Hill

Mae Carole Hill

Jun 29, 2025

Mae Carole Hudson Hill, a long-time resident of Grove Hill, was born on August 30, 1946, to James Dewey and Mildred Allen Hudson. She entered glory surrounded by her family on June 29, 2025.

She lived most of her life in Clarke County with a few years spent in Mississippi in the early 1980s. Professionally, she enjoyed a variety of...

Andrew Onderdonk

Andrew Onderdonk

Jun 27, 2025

Andrew Michael Onderdonk departed this life on June 26,2025, at the age of 83. He was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin Leon Onderdonk, his mother, Eunice Rowell Onderdonk, his brothers, Benjamin Joseph Onderdonk and Richard Leroy Onderdonk, and two sisters, Carmen Onderdonk Hoggle and Eleanor Onderdonk May.

Mr. Onderdonk is survived by his sister Leona Onderdonk Rowan (Bill),...

Robert Mosher

Robert Mosher

Jun 24, 2025

Robert Daniel Mosher, 57, of Jackson passed away June 24, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. Robert was born September 13, 1968 in Michigan to Howard and Particia Mosher. Robert was a simple man who loved life and lived it to the fullest. He was well traveled; when the mood struck and time allowed, Robert would take off on an...

Johnny Autry

Johnny Autry

Jun 18, 2025

Johnny Randolph "Ranny" Autry, 69, of Coffeeville, Alabama, passed away at Mobile Infirmary on June 18, 2025. He was born on August 7,1955.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Bessie Shepherd Autry; his father, John Willard Autry; and his brother, Joseph Arthur Autry.

Ranny was a published author of Stumpy's Tale and had written two additional books awaiting...

William Smith

William Smith

Jun 18, 2025

William Terry Smith, 79, of Grove Hill, passed away on June, 18, 2025, at home with his family by his side. Terry was born on February 21, 1946, to parents William Leon Smith and Doris Joiner Clements. Mr. Smith moved to Pine Hill, Alabama with his family when he was a teenager. He was a welder and worked throughout Alabama...

Holland Reeves

Holland Reeves

Jun 14, 2025

Holland Reeves, 89, of Jackson, passed away on June 14, 2025, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Holland was born on April 12, 1936, to parents Rufus and Louise Reeves. Holland was a member of Forest Avenue Baptist Church. He had a strong Christian faith and was a man of few words. They were words of wisdom...

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...

James Kearley

James Kearley

Jun 6, 2025

James Larry Kearley, 78, of Grove Hill, passed away at his home on June 6, 2025. James was born on August 19, 1946, to parents James Gilbert and Virginia Armistead Kearley.

Larry was married to the love of his life, Ida Jane Kearley, for 63 years. Together they had three children, Bryan, Lee, and Robert. Larry loved to hunt, fish...

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...