OBITUARIES

Karen Etheredge

Jun 3, 2023

Daisy Karen Etheredge, 76, died June 3, 2023 at her home. Karen was born October 11, 1946 to R. L. and Dorothy Boroughs. Karen loved her Lord with all her heart, she has been a member of Wagarville Baptist Church for many years but had been attending First Baptist Church of Leroy prior to moving. In her younger years, she...

Alice Henson

Jun 3, 2023

Alice C. Henson passed away at her home surrounded by her family, friends, and caregivers on June 3, 2023. She was born November 22, 1934, in Leroy, Alabama, the daughter of Henry Jefferson and Fannie Richardson Conerly. Alice graduated from Leroy Highschool, Class of 1952. Following graduation she married her high school sweetheart Thomas Baird Henson Jr., and moved to...

Mary Reynolds

Jun 3, 2023

Mary A. Reynolds, 72, of Chatom passed away June 3, 2023, at her home. She was born December 28, 1950, to parents Frank Odell and Annie Bell Vickers. Mary was originally from Texas, she met her husband Pete Reynolds and later moved to Chatom, where she called home. Mary loved the outdoors, fishing, watching the birds, her garden, and always...

Thelma Howell

Jun 2, 2023

Thelma A. Howell, age 99, of Hobson Community, Chatom, Alabama, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023. She was born on August 10, 1924, to William Lewis and Cora Beech Anderson and was the first of four children, all of whom preceded her in death.

Thelma was also preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, David...

Grady Ketchum

May 27, 2023

Grady Wayne Ketchum, 86, of Jackson, passed away on May 27, 2023. He was born on April 24, 1937, to parents Dr. H. Grady and Katharyn Hurley Ketchum. He attended Jackson High School and played the trumpet in the marching band, starting in the 5th grade. He attended T.V. school in Chicago, Illinois, Grady met his wife, Sue Stewart while...

Mary Kennedy

May 26, 2023

Mary Ann Kennedy, 80, of Millry, passed away May 26, 2023, at her residence. She was born August 31, 1942, to parents George and Martese Atchison. Mary Ann met her husband in Wetumpka, they married in 1962 and later moved to Millry, where she reared her children and looked after all of her family. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and loved...

Carolyn Brown

May 25, 2023

Mrs. Carolyn Smith Brown, 85, of Fruitdale, AL, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 16, 1937, to Leonard and Hattie Smith. She retired from Fruitdale High School after serving many years as the manager of the cafeteria. Carolyn was a devoted wife, mother and "MawMaw" to her grandchildren.

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Dylan Ruck

May 24, 2023

Dylan Phillip Ruck, 13, of Gainestown, died Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Dylan was born December 18, 2009. Dylan was a member of Jackson First Assembly of God where he was very active in the youth group. He attended Jackson Academy where he had recently completed 7th grade and been inducted into Beta Club. Dylan, or Ricky as he was affectionately...

JoAnn Williams

May 23, 2023

JoAnn Savage Williams, 83, died Tuesday, May 23, 2023. JoAnn was born December 11, 1939 to Dr. Palmer Sr. and Billie Warren. She was a resident of Jackson where she was a devoted member of First Presbyterian Church. JoAnn was a servant to those in need and a caretaker to her family.

In her younger years she was very active...

Woodie Jordan

May 20, 2023

Woodie Ray Jordan, 65, of Grove Hill passed away on May 20, 2022. Woodie was born on September 23, 1957, to parents Jesse Ray and Willodene Dunn Jordan. Woodie worked as a heavy-duty mechanic, and later owning his own diesel shop in Grove Hill. After work whenever he could he enjoyed going golfing, spending time with his family and grandchildren.

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John Reeves

May 19, 2023

John Calvin Reeves, 69, died May 19, 2023 at his home. John was born August 28, 1953 to N. L. and Emma Jean Reeves. He retired from a career in healthcare. John filled his days after retiring traveling to see his grandchildren in their various sports and activities as he was their biggest fan.

John is survived by his...

Faye Dickey

May 18, 2023

Timothy Thompson

May 17, 2023

Mr. Timothy Martin Thompson, 56, of Chatom, Alabama passed from this life Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 17, 1967, to Donald Thompson and Becky Manry Thompson. He worked at the Bryant Career Technical Center in Irvington as a certified automotive instructor. He is preceded in death by his...

James Bailey

May 5, 2023

James Bailey, (Jim or JW) a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on May 5, 2023 at the age of 86. Jim loved God, First Presbyterian Church, his family and many friends. He enjoyed gardening, Alabama football, fishing, and riding his tractor. He graduated from Frisco City High School and graduated from Livingston University before working at and...

Ronald Elmore

Apr 30, 2023

Ronald Meredith "Ronny" Elmore, 64, died April 30, 2023. Ronny was born September 24, 1958 to Paul Andrew Elmore and Merrilon Pugh May in Jackson. He graduated from Jackson High School with the Class of 1977 and will be fondly remembered as the class cut up. A hardworking man, Ronny held many jobs through the years including owning and operating...

William Henson

Apr 25, 2023

William Wade Henson passed away peacefully in his home on April 25, 2023 with his daughter Lori at his side.

He was born in Hawthorn, Alabama, to Dan Jelks, Sr and Frances Estelle (Furr) Henson. He was the youngest of 5 siblings: three brothers and one sister.

William Wade was called to preach at an early age and was baptized...

Lemuel DuBose III

Apr 23, 2023

Lemuel Henry DuBose III, age 62, died April 23, 2023 at Jackson Medical Center. Lem, as he was affectionately known, was born September 22, 1960 to Melton and Patricia DuBose. He was a member of Stave Creek Baptist Church and proudly served in law enforcement for 35 years, attaining the rank of Chief of Police. He will be remembered by...

Jerry Overstreet

Apr 19, 2023

Jerry E. Overstreet, 70, of Leroy, passed away April 19, 2023, at his home. He was born October 15, 1952, in Grove Hill to parents Ray and Kathryn Greer Overstreet. Jerry loved his family and cherished the time they spent together. On gameday he was either cheering for the Leroy Bears or Auburn University. Jerry retired from Olin as a...

Patricia Counselman

Apr 18, 2023

Patricia Jean Blair Counselman, 77, of Jackson, died April 18, 2023. Patricia was born August 24, 1945 to Homer L. and Sally C. Blair in Memphis, TN. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Jackson where she was proudly involved with the WMU. Patricia worked as a nurse for over 30 years but will be remembered by most...

Mary Craft

Apr 15, 2023

Mary Faile Craft, 100 years old, was called home by her Heavenly Father on April 15, 2023.

She was born to her parents Eddie and Cora Faile on January 31, 1923. She will be fondly remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother, and a masterful seamstress and devoted Christian.

In addition to her parents, Mrs....