Joseph Bozeman
Mar 11, 2024
Joseph E. Bozeman, age 59, of Jackson passed away peacefully on Monday, March 11, 2024 at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Jackson, Joseph, or Joey as he was affectionately known, was born April 14, 1964 to Burney Bozeman and Joan Etheredge Stamey. He was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church in Coffeeville. Joey was a huge...
Virgie Heathcoe
Mar 11, 2024
Virgie Elma Heathcoe, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother passed away on March 11, 2024, at the age of 99. She was born on September 13, 1924, in Hobson, Alabama, to Bud and Leona Thompson.
Virgie resided in Semmes, Alabama, where she had created a lifetime of cherished memories. She was known for her warm and giving...
Faye Wilson
Mar 9, 2024
Faye Ryser Wilson, 80, a lifelong resident of Jackson, died March 9, 2024 at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center. Faye was born December 26, 1943 to Pete Sr. and Florence Ann Ryser. She was a member of Stave Creek Baptist Church where she was a beloved Sunday School teacher for many years. Faye found joy in quilting and cooking but most...
Katie Gilchrist
Mar 1, 2024
Katie "Katie-bug" Laura Gilchrist, 33, passed away March 1, 2024 after a lengthy hospital stay. Katie was born June 7, 1990 to Stevie and Betty Gilchrist. She had attended Jackson High School. Katie was a devoted member of Calvary Independent Baptist Church of Grove Hill where she was responsible for the children's Mission; she collected mission offerings which were sent...
Minnie Armistead
Feb 26, 2024
Minnie Mae Armistead, 99 yrs old, sadly left us on 2/26/24. Survived by daughter Sheryl Armistead. Granddaughter Tracy Dumas. Great granddaughters Brittni Fleenor, Bethany Coffey, Madison Lawson. Great great granddaugters Aubrey, Leighton, Chloe, Adeline, Everleigh.
Joe "Buddy" Faith
Feb 24, 2024
Joe Leland "Buddy" Faith, 83, of St. Stephens passed away February 24, 2024. Please check back soon for his completed obituary.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 28, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Lathan Funeral Home, Jackson and Thursday, February 29, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at St. Stephens United Methodist Church. Funeral Service will...
Gene Guy
Feb 21, 2024
Gene L. Guy, a resident of the Pleasant Grove Community, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at age 77. He was born September 20, 1946 in Jackson, AL.
He was a devoted husband of 59 years, father, and grandfather. He attended Coffeeville High School and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He was a hard...
Ellen Roe
Feb 20, 2024
Ellen Bumpers Roe, age 83, died February 20, 2024. Ellen was born January 18, 1941 to Clyde Franklin and Sallie Motes Bumpers. She attended River Hill Baptist Church. Ellen had always enjoyed traveling, especially with her husband, children and grandchildren. She was a talented lady who enjoyed many crafts such as crocheting, sewing, and quilting. Ellen was a bit of...
Rufus Dickey
Feb 17, 2024
Rufus L. Dickey Jr., passed away at his son's home in Tallahassee, Florida on February 17, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born on February 12, 1940, to parents Rufus L. and Alberta Loper Dickey, Sr.
Mr. Dickey grew up in Chatom, Alabama, attending Washington County High School. He studied music at the University of West...
Bobbye Watson
Feb 12, 2024
Bobbye Lois Prussing Watson, born in Richton, MS, December 12, 1937, died February 12, 2024, in Montgomery, AL, at the age of 86 as the result of a stroke. The eldest of two daughters, she grew up helping the family raise cotton.
Bobbye graduated from Richton High School followed by graduating William Carey College with a bachelor's degree in Elementary...
Mary Ann Ready
Feb 9, 2024
Mary Ann Motes Ready, 59, died February 9, 2024 with several loved ones by her side. Mary Ann was born January 14, 1965 to James Samuel and Annie Mae Motes. She was a generous woman with a good heart and was always willing to help those in need. She never met a stranger, at least no one who stayed a...
Evelyn Uptain
Feb 8, 2024
Evelyn Elizabeth "Libby" Uptain, 80, of Jackson, passed away at her home on February 8, 2024. Libby was born on October 29, 1943. She was an incredibly talented woman; she enjoyed playing piano and painting. Libby saw beauty in the world around her and enjoyed tending her flowers, birdwatching and simply being out in nature. This love of the outdoors...
Freddie Miller
Feb 4, 2024
William Frederick "Freddie" Miller, 46, of Jackson died February 4, 2024. Freddie was a kind and humble man. He graduated from Leroy High School in 1996. Freddie had worked at McDonalds for about 25 years where he will be dearly missed by co-workers and customers alike.
Freddie is survived by his uncle, Joe Miller and is predeceased by his...
Martha Wynn
Jan 31, 2024
Martha Ellen Hodge Wynn, 65, of Frankville, passed away January 31, 2024 at University Hospital surrounded by her husband and children. Lovingly known as "Girlfriend," Martha lived loud and loved big and made an impact wherever she went. Her cackling laughter and brilliant smile will be missed.
Born on November 12, 1958 to Grover Daffin Hodge and Martha Nathalee...
Lumerl 'Merle' Lawley
Jan 29, 2024
Lumerl Lane Lawley, 90, of Jackson, passed away January 29, 2024. She was born on December 30, 1933. To parents Marcus Cloyd and Claudia Marie White Lane. Merle retired with 25 years as a business owner and hairdresser of her shop "Merle's Beauty Shop". She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Jackson, she loved her church family. She...
Randy Powell
Jan 29, 2024
James Randall "Randy" Powell, 63, of Wagarville, passed away on January 29, 2024, at his home in Robertsdale. He was born August 22, 1960, to parents Robert "Bobby" Powell and Lu Jean "Jeanie" Jones. He was enlisted as a Corporal in the Marine Corps from 1982 to 1986. Randy was a carpenter and mail truck driver by trade, he worked...
William Felton
Jan 28, 2024
**UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION**
Services will be held Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Lathan Funeral Home, Jackson. Graveside service will follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens at 12:15 p.m. with Bro. Mike Ballard officiating.
William Richard Felton, III, affectionately known as Bill, died at 88 years of age. Bill was born September...
Betty Walker
Jan 26, 2024
Betty Carol "Betsy" Boone Walker, 80, of Jackson died January 26, 2024. Betsy was born May 2, 1943 to Wyatt Lamar and Willie Inez Boone. Betsy was a true "Southern Lady" who never left the house without making sure her hair, makeup, nails and wardrobe were presentable. She loved flowers and enjoyed working in her flower beds in the sunshine...
Louise Ward
Jan 24, 2024
Louise Dorcus Anderson Ward, 95, of Jackson, passed away on January 24, 2024 at her daughter's home in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born on January 26, 1928, to parents George and Stella Woodyard. Mrs. Ward worked as a cashier for Furr's IGA for several years and made many friends along the way. She was a member of Forest Avenue Baptist...