OBITUARIES

Jan 26, 2026

Jan 22, 2026

Susie Dellaree Stewart Ketchum, born October 13, 1939, passed away January 22, 2026. Sue was raised in St. Stephens where her father was a logger until his death when Sue was 18 years old. She loved her days at Leroy High School, often referring to LHS as the University of Leroy.

Sue met Grady Wayne Ketchum (the preacher's son, who...

Jan 21, 2026

Mary Virginia Adams Carpenter, 96, of Millry, passed away on January 21, 2026, at the Washington County Nursing Home with her family by her side. She was born on October 11, 1929, to parents Maxie and Sarah Doggett Adams. Virginia work at Millry Manufacturing as a seamstress, her world revolved around her husband and family. She was a member of...

Jan 20, 2026

Louis Dale Gwin, 83, of Haskell, Arkansas, passed away on January 20, 2026. He was born November 1, 1942, in Houston, Texas, to John L. Gwin and Pat Malone.

Dale was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was known as a hardworking man who built a life with his own hands, both as a business owner and contractor,...

Jan 18, 2026

Carolyn Loper Keith age 83 of Chatom, Alabama died on January 18, 2026, at Washington County Nursing Home. She was born on May 24, 1942, in Chatom, Alabama to Clifford and Idell Loper. She was retired from Merchants Bank.

She is survived by her son, Brian Keith (Sandy); Granddaughter, Krystle Dunnam (Chris); two great-grandsons, Jaxon Howard and Canaan Dunnam; and...

Jan 17, 2026

Gene Darlene Heckathorn Mathews, 81, of Jackson was born December 24, 1944, in North Bend, Oregon, to the late Roy Ray and Ella Chandler Heckathorn. Gene departed this life in exchange for her Heavenly Home on Saturday January 17, 2026. Gene taught in the public school system for 31 years. She met and married the love of her life Joseph...

Jan 13, 2026

James G. "Jim" Mosley, 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Jackson, Alabama on January 13, 2026, with his loving wife of 60 years, Betty, by his side. He is deeply missed and leaves a legacy of inspiring generations of students to share his passion for music.

He was born on October 4, 1942, in Newton County, Mississippi, the...

Jan 10, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Derek Tillman Gates, who left us on January 10, 2026. Born on November 9, 1967, in Mobile, Derek was a true Southern man at heart. He had lived in several places throughout his life but made his final home in Lillian.

Derek was a proud graduate of Satsuma High...

Jan 6, 2026

Theodore Joseph Van Iderstine, fondly known as Ted, passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on March 5, 1936, in Lakeland, Florida, Ted lived in several locations over the years before making a home in West Bend for over 30 years.

Ted was not only a brilliant engineer, having graduated from MIT in 1962, but...

Jan 2, 2026

Lula Vivian Williams Beech, a beloved member of the Chatom and Washington County community, was born on September 13, 1920, in Chatom, Alabama. She was the second oldest of eight children and spent much of her childhood in the small town of Fruitdale, Alabama, where she attended school and graduated from Fruitdale High School in 1939.

During her high school...

Jan 1, 2026

Pamela Pace Few, widely known as "Gran" or "Ms. Pam," of Jackson, left this world on January 1, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on October 1, 1951, she filled the lives of her family, friends, and community with joy, kindness, and unwavering strength.

For over 50 years, Pam was a beloved member of the Jackson Church of Christ,...

Dec 28, 2025

Sharon Terry, 79, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 28, 2025. She was born March 26th, 1946, to the late Arthur Leonard and Daisye (York) Terry. She was the youngest of nine children and a life-long resident of Coffeeville, Alabama. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Coffeeville and a graduate of Coffeeville...

Dec 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gary Cowan Thompson Sr., a cherished father, son, and friend, who left us peacefully on December 24, 2025, at the age of 55. Born in Jackson on September 7, 1970, Gary was a beloved member of the community who touched the lives of many with his warmth and passion...

Dec 23, 2025

Gregory Joel Deas passed away peacefully at his home on December 23, 2025, with his devoted wife, Leigh, by his side. He was born in Mobile, Alabama on May 17, 1955. While his presence will be deeply missed, his legacy of love, service, and kindness will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.

A decorated U.S.A.F. Veteran, Joel...

Dec 22, 2025

Joseph Earle Duke, 62 died at home in Gosport on December 22, 2025. He was born November 30, 1963, in Pensacola, FL to Rufus Donald Duke and Rachel Williamson Duke.

He was predeceased by his father, Donald Duke, uncles, Richard Duke and Marion Duke. He is survived by his mother; daughters, Brandi (Tony) Stacey and Brittany (Brandon) Garrick; granddaughters, Hailey...

Dec 22, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jack Everett Williams, a beloved husband, father, and friend, who departed this world on December 22, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Jack was born on April 4, 1950, to his parents Benjamin Franklin Williams and Ada Angeline Everett Williams. Jack lived a life dedicated to family, service, and...

Dec 19, 2025

Eloise Loper, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and cherished member of the Yarbo community, peacefully passed away on December 19, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on April 6, 1939 to parents Bud and Sybil (Black) Smith. She spent most of her childhood in Loxley, Alabama. Eloise lived a life filled with passion, love, and joy. She was a...

Dec 18, 2025

Terry Earl Hooper, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend, of Coffeeville passed away Thursday, December 18, 2026 at the age of 69.

Born on November 21, 1956 to William Earl Hooper and Bobbie Lou Northcutt Hooper, Terry was a brother to Vikki, Bonnie, and Greg. He married Diane Hodge on June 10, 1980 and together they built a...

Dec 15, 2025

Jean Marie Courtney Mathews, 87, of Grove Hill, Alabama passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on December 15, 2025, following a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born October 5, 1938, in Jackson, Alabama. Jean, known as Jean Marie to her oldest friends and lovingly called Mother, the name she cherished most, by her grandchildren and...

Dec 13, 2025

Jocille Sutton Robison, 94, of Whatley, passed away on December 13, 2025, at The Retreat at SAAD Hospice in Mobile. Jocille was born in Whatley on September 29, 1931, to parents Joseph E. Sutton and Vera Lucille Sutton. Shortly after graduating from high school Jocille furthered her education and became a Registered Nurse, she worked at Polk County Hospital in...