OBITUARIES

Elizabeth Sullivan

Elizabeth Sullivan

May 30, 2024

Elizabeth Leona Sullivan passed away peacefully at her home May 30, 2024.

Mrs. Sullivan was born to Charity Savannah "Marie" Boatwright and the late Leonard Peacock on June 18, 1940. She was raised in the Whistler portion of Mobile, AL where she attended Vigor high school and met the love of her life, James O. "Jimmy" Sullivan, Jr. and were...

Carol Kennedy

Carol Kennedy

May 22, 2024

Carol Harrison Kennedy, 76, of Mobile, AL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 surrounded by her family.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Eula T. Perry; her father, Charles Travis Harrison; siblings: Travis Harrison, Jean Harrison Skipper, and Perry Harrison. Carol is survived by her three daughters: Paige Kennedy Slaughter, Raigan Kennedy, and Erica Reise...

Mary Taylor

Mary Taylor

May 21, 2024

Mary Blackmon Taylor, aged 70, passed away on Tuesday, May 21st. She was born on May 23rd, 1953. She was a resident of Jackson, AL. Mary was a labor and delivery nurse in Jackson and also worked in hospitals and nursing homes in Mobile county over her 14 years of nursing as an LPN.

Mary loved God and her...

Joel Thompson

Joel Thompson

May 17, 2024

Joel Marvin Thompson Sr., 58, of Jackson, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2024, at his home with his children by his side. He was born on October 5, 1965, to parents Fred and Louise Johnson Thompson. Joel worked in construction as a pipe fitter. He enjoyed fishing, Alabama Football, antique collecting, and he was always there to lend a...

Annie Ross

Annie Ross

May 12, 2024

Annie Ruth Dumas Ross, 88, of Chatom, died May 12, 2024. Annie was born January 22, 1936 to Charlie and Flora Grimes Dumas. She was a loving woman who was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her family will dearly miss her meatloaf, fudge, and homemade old-fashioned fruitcake. In her younger years, Annie was known for growing amazing tomatoes...

Barbara Thrash

Barbara Thrash

May 10, 2024

Barbara Ann Thrash, 79, of Leroy, passed away on May 10, 2024, at Mobile Infirmary with her family by her side. She was born on December 14, 1944, to parents Ossie and Nonie Harper Robinson. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of The Jackson Church of Christ. Barbara had a vivacious personality and...

Johnny Wayne Bedwell

Johnny Wayne Bedwell

May 7, 2024

Johnny Wayne Bedwell, 68, died May 7, 2024. Johnny Wayne was born September 13, 1955 to John and Ruby Bedwell. He is the last of his siblings.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2024 at New Prospect Cemetery.

Imogene Dickey

Imogene Dickey

May 5, 2024

Imogene Lathan Odom Dickey, of Chatom, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Mobile Infirmary Hospital. She was 85. Imogene was born on October 19, 1938, in Laton Hill, Alabama, to Henry Floyd and Garnet Wood Lathan. She was a graduate of Washington County High School, where she was valedictorian of the 1956 senior class. Imogene worked at...

Shirley Copeland

Shirley Copeland

May 3, 2024

Shirley Copeland, 81, of Whatley passed away at her home on May 3, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born December 19, 1942, to parents Grover and Lethel Brunson Pugh. Shirley was a beautician and enjoyed the friendships she gained from her clients. Shirley and Elray owned Twin Pines Stable where they raised, bred, and showed with...

Susan Cain

Susan Cain

May 2, 2024

On Thursday, May 2, 2024, beloved mother and friend, Susan Diane Cain of Memphis, TN, passed away at the age of 71.

She was an only child born to Winfred and Peggy (Brewer) Harmon in Memphis, on December 8, 1952. Susan graduated from Whitehaven High School and attended the University of Memphis.

She worked for Dover Elevator Company until losing...

Claude Coaker

Claude Coaker

Apr 26, 2024

On Friday, April 26, 2024, beloved husband, father and friend, Claude Calvert Coaker of Tibbie, passed away at the age of 75. Born to Lloyd and Ruby Coaker in Fruitdale, on June 15, 1948, he was the oldest of five children. He graduated from Fruitdale High School. Claude joined the Marine Corp in late 1960s and proudly served his country...

Gary Greene

Gary Greene

Apr 24, 2024

In loving memory of Gary Greene, 76, of Jackson, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. He was born to Virginia Woodham Greene on May 12, 1947. He found joy in Attending Forest Avenue Baptist Church, where his faith was central to his life. Gary's love for his church community was as strong as his love for his family....

Darrell Overstreet

Darrell Overstreet

Apr 24, 2024

Darrell Duane Overstreet, 74, of Jackson, passed away on April 24, 2024, at his residence. He was born on August 20, 1949, to Elwood, Sr., and Louise Overstreet. Darrell was a member of Rockville Baptist church. Before retirement, Darrell had worked for Smith Lumber Company in Saw Filer prior to working for Alabama River Pulp (ARP) for 28 years. After...

Marion Edward Lomax

Marion Edward Lomax

Apr 23, 2024

Marion Edward Lomax passed away at home in Fruitdale on April 23, 2024. He was born on December 8, 1944 in Mobile, AL to Marion Winston Lomax and Susie Katherine Granade.

Edward graduated from Washington County High School in 1964, attended Marion Military Institute from 1965-1966, and attended the University of Southern Mississippi.

Edward was employed by Sears and Robuck...

James Moore

James Moore

Apr 22, 2024

James Augusta Moore, 74, of Whatley, passed away on April 22, 2024, at Grove Hill Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 13, 1949, to parents Robert Augusta and Mary Virginia Wilson Moore. James lived in Clarke County and was a Millwright by trade and worked for many companies around the area. After retiring he got into the construction business....

Mary Turner

Mary Turner

Apr 22, 2024

Mary Florence Turner, 93, died at her home on April 22, 2024, in Malcolm, Alabama. She was born on March 29, 1931, in Frankville, Alabama to Thomas Wright Richardson and Laura Anabelle Lane Richardson. She was a member of Malcolm Baptist Church in Malcolm, Alabama. Over the years she served as church secretary, Sunday school teacher and a devout choir...

Jenny Garrick

Jenny Garrick

Apr 18, 2024

Jenny Smith Garrick, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully at her home on April 18, 2024, in Jackson Alabama. Jenny was born on November 24, 1957, in Waco, Texas. She moved to Jackson as a young child and resided there for the remainder of her life. Jenny graduated from Jackson Academy in 1976. She was a...

Nelson Reynolds

Nelson Reynolds

Apr 18, 2024

Howard 'Nelson' Reynolds, 91, of Grove Hill, passed away April 18, 2024, at his home. He was born on July 23, 1932, in Washington County. Nelson grew up in Washington County, graduating high school and then attending Auburn University and graduating with a master's degree in agriculture. He moved to Clarke County in 1965 and began working for several chemical...

Herman Reid

Herman Reid

Apr 14, 2024

Herman Floyd Reid, 90, passed away on April 14, 2024. Mr. Reid was born December 29, 1933 to W.V. and Essie Reid. Mr. Reid was a resident of Jackson where he was a member of the First Baptist Church. Mr. Reid was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who loved his family dearly. He and his wife enjoyed...

Pearlie Carpenter

Pearlie Carpenter

Apr 12, 2024

Pearlie Mae Hicks Carpenter, 79, of Millry, passed away on April 12, 2024, at the Washington County Nursing Home with her family by her side. She was born on February 1, 1945 to parents Savall 'Bud' Richland and Janie Lugene Cartwright Hicks.

Preceded in death by her parents, and siblings Nathan Hicks, Edith Lollar, Alice Beasley, Mary Sue Hicks,...