OBITUARIES

Nov 26, 2023

Master Dexter Obrian Bullard, Jr. entered into heaven on November 26, 2023. He budded on Earth to bloom in heaven.

Survivors include his mother, Paris S. Dean; father, Dexter O. Bullard, Sr.; brother, Langston Bullard; sister, Ke'destiny S. Bullard; maternal grandmother, Catherine Dean; maternal grandfather, John Horton; paternal grandmother, Dorothy Bullard; maternal great grandmother, Callie Dean as well as numerous...

Nov 25, 2023

Shirley Louise Stoudenmire, 81, of Jackson, passed away November 25, 2023, at SAAD Hospice in Mobile. She was born March 5, 1942, to parents Rufus A. and Etta L. Gartman Reeves. She was a member of Pilgrim's Rest Primitive Baptist Church in Jackson. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, she always taught her family to put...

Nov 22, 2023

Ramona Guy, 76, passed away November 22, 2023, peacefully at her home. She was born October 8, 1947, to parents Elmore and Gladys Purvis Huggins in Jackson. She grew up in Coffeeville and later moved to Grove Hill. She did clerical work for many businesses around Grove Hill, but the work that rewarded her the most was helping at the...

Nov 19, 2023

Judy Dungan Hudson, 72, of Jackson died November 19, 2023. Judy was born March 23, 1951 to Richard Lee and Lena Bell Dungan. Judy was a graduate of Coffeeville High School, Class of 1969 as well as a member of River Hill Baptist Church. A lover of nature and the outdoors, Judy enjoyed travelling, especially to the Great Smoky Mountains...

Nov 19, 2023

Clarice R. Carpenter, 72, of Millry, passed away on November 19, 2023, at Mobile Infirmary. She was born December 3, 1950, in Mobile, Alabama to parents Richard Lee and Clara Myrl Howard Robinson Sr. Clarice was a longtime member of Springhill Baptist Church, where she dutifully served the Lord. Clarice served 25 years as secretary/treasurer at SHBC, she sang in...

Nov 15, 2023

John Marvin Alday, 81, died November 15, 2023. John was born July 30, 1942 to Agnew and Gladys Estelle Alday. A lifelong resident of Leroy, John had retired from Boise after 42 years of employment. He was also a longtime member of Pine Grove United Methodist Church. John was a man of many interests including fishing, being a member of...

Nov 13, 2023

Nancy Overstreet Byrd, 62, died November 13, 2023. Nancy was born November 15, 1960 to Edison Franklin and Byreece Dunagan Overstreet. Nancy had retired crom CPSI and moved to Jackson where she lived a simple and quiet life. She dearly loved and cared for all animals, especially her dear pets. She was a collector of all things who saw interesting...

Nov 12, 2023

Nov 11, 2023

Joseph Scruggs Stringer, 90 of West Bend, AL, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023. He was born in West Bend on June 6, 1933, to Sydney V. and Albanese Deas Stringer. He attended West Bend Baptist Church. He served his country honorably in the United States Army. Joe retired from Brookley Field as a Supervisor in the IBM Operators department....

Nov 11, 2023

Gerald Howard, 65, of Tibbie, passed away November 11, 2023. He was born March 10, 1958, in Chatom, Alabama to Dan and Willie Mae Parnell Howard. He was a graduate of Washington County High School. Gerald enjoyed playing softball in his younger years. He enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves play baseball and the Alabama Crimson Tide play football. Roll Tide...

Nov 11, 2023

Dorothy "Dot" Curry of Frankville, born April 5, 1940, went to her heavenly home on November 11, 2023. Dot, known lovingly as Maw Maw, had a passion for sewing and was overwhelmed with joy to share that passion with others. She and her mother, Ethel, made countless lapthrows, baby blankets, and quilts for family, friends and anyone in need. Many...

Nov 11, 2023

Heather Elaine Chapman Cowen, 45, of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, passed away on November 11, 2023, at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Hospital in Miramar Beach, Florida. She was born on March 6, 1978, to parents Richard Thomas Chapman and Frances Elaine Roberts Chapman. A former educator, she was a graduate of Choctaw County High School and Troy University.

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Nov 8, 2023

Emily Counselman Hodge, 56, of Coffeeville passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at home with her loving family by her side. Emily was born in Auburn, Alabama on December 2, 1966, to parents Jimmy and Elizabeth Terry Counselman. She was a graduate of Grove Hill Academy class of 1984. After graduating from The University of South Alabama with her...

Nov 7, 2023

Tony Roberts, 72, of Grove Hill passed away on November 7, 2023, at his home. He was born on August 2, 1951, to parents Northup Dubose and Louise Pugh Roberts. Tony worked in the construction industry and specialized in Instrumentation and had the opportunity to work throughout the United States. Tony enjoyed all sports, he was an accomplished catcher with...

Nov 6, 2023

Heather Cora Wimberly, 40, died November 6, 2023. Heather, lovingly known as "Bug", was born March 8, 1983 to Thomas Earl and Janet Chastain Wimberly. Heather was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jackson and an alumnus of Jackson Academy; a graduate of the Class of 2001, she had served as Class President and SGA President. Heather went...

Nov 6, 2023

Ann Buckalew Weaver, 75, native of Marengo County and resident of Jackson, passed away on November 6, 2023, peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born on July 17, 1948, to parents Raymond Henri and Sallie Mae Kiker Buckalew. After retiring as produce manager for Greers, Ann's favorite thing to do was spend time with her grandchildren. She loved her...

Nov 1, 2023

Richard Sidney Ray, born October 31, 1927, passed away November 1, 2023, in Jackson, Alabama, at the home of his daughter, Carolina Alday. He was 96 years old. Richard was born in Flat Rock, North Carolina, to X Ray and Charlotte Berthell Blackwell Ray Stepp. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Lenoir, Francis, and Rudolph; his...

Oct 30, 2023

Gary L. Sinclair passed away on October 30th 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born in Denver Co, on October 26th, 1948 and was raised in Euless, TX. He graduated from L.D. Bell High School in Hurst, TX in 1967. He then joined the United States Marine Corp and served in Vietnam where he rose to the rank...

Oct 29, 2023

Janie "Sister" Cathryn Beech, 84, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Washington County Nursing Home with several loved ones by her side. "Sister" was born January 28, 1939 to Wister C. and Lomie Beech in Chatom. She held several occupations over the years including co-owning of Richardson's Restaurant in Chatom, working in the radiology department at Washington County Hospital...

Oct 19, 2023

Charles Henry 'Buddy' Jordan Jr., 65, passed away on October 19, 2023, at Mobile Infirmary. He was born on September 15, 1958, to his parents Dr. Charles H. Jordan and Janie Bumpers Jordan in San Antonio, TX. Buddy loved fishing, golf, and cooking. He was a Black Belt in Karate and a Brown Belt in Taekwondo and was known for...