OBITUARIES

Jan 12, 2023

Adair Griffin entered into her eternal life on January 12, 2023.

Adair was born on November 4, 1929 in Vicksburg, MS.  Her parents were the late Ruth G. O’Steen and Charles E. O’Steen.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Billy B. Griffin and her brother Herbert E. O’Steen.

She graduated from Meridian...

Jan 10, 2023

Scotty Lamar Allday, 50, of Jackson passed away January 10, 2023. Scotty was born May 22,1972 to Grady and Nickie Alday. Scotty enjoyed being outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and golfing. In his younger days he enjoyed playing softball. Building things and woodcarving were also favored pastimes but riding 4-wheelers with his children was one of his all-time favorite activities. Scotty...

Jan 8, 2023

Ralph Martin Deason, 81, of Grove Hill, passed away on January 8, 2023, at his home. He was born November 2, 1941, in Brent, Alabama to parents JC and Gertha Morrison Deason. Ralph retired from Alabama Electric Cooperative after many years of maintaining power lines in Clarke and Washington counties. Ralph loved the outdoors; he was good with his hands...

Jan 7, 2023

Myrtle Retha Bumpers Atchison Delong,103, of Dallas Texas, passed away on January 7, 2023. She was born October 14, 1919 to parents Columbus Wayne and Lily Jones Bumpers. Preceded in death by her husband James S. Atchison, sisters Eva Mae Renyolds and Bonnie Bumpers, brothers Albert Bumpers, Clayton Bumpers, Coma Bumpers, E.A. Bumpers, William Bumpers, and George Bumpers, also several...

Jan 6, 2023

Richard Stephen Gilpin Jr., 41, passed away on January 4, 2023. Stephen was born March 21, 1981, to parents Richard S. 'Rip' and Charey Meitzler Gilpin. Stephen grew up in the Grove Hill area and graduated class of '99 from Clarke County High School. He loved the outdoors and football season, his favorite team was Alabama- Roll Tide! He cherished...

Jan 6, 2023

Charles Edward Pritchett, Sr., age 79, of Jackson passed away January 6, 2023. Charles was born September 19, 1943 to Lee Coleman & Bessie Lee Pugh Pritchett. He was the youngest of 9 children. Charles retired from BASF with 47 plus years of service. He loved hunting, fishing and the outdoors. Charles is preceded in death by his parents and...

Jan 5, 2023

Janice James Carpenter, 73, of Chatom, passed away on January 5, 2023. She was born July 29, 1949, to Clifton Bernard and Louise Wiggins James. Mrs. Carpenter reared her family in Grove Hill and later moved to Chatom where her and her husband Russell lived. She worked as a waitress at several local restaurants, where she loved visiting and taking...

Jan 2, 2023

Betty Jean Bumpers Vann, 94, of Chatom, passed away on January 2, 2023. She was born on March 16, 1928, to Forrest Edward and Johnnie Keeble Cravey Bumpers. Ms. Betty was a graduate of the University of Montevallo with a degree in Education. She taught school for 34 years and is best known for teaching her business classes; accounting, shorthand,...

Jan 1, 2023

Fred Michael Jordan, 71, of Millry died January 1, 2023. Mike, as he was known by most, was born August 2, 1951 to Fred L. and Sally B. Jordan. Mike had worked in food sales for many years and was a faithful member of Barlow Chapel Community Church. Those who knew him knew he was passionate about God, golf and...

Dec 28, 2022

Juanita Maria Bennett, 55, of Whatley, died Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Juanita, or Nita as she was known by her friends and loved ones, was born February 2, 1967 to Rueben Cartwright and Jeanette Courtney. Nita worked as a Registered Nurse for more than twenty years in the southeast United States; mainly working in Alabama and Mississippi including working for...

Dec 25, 2022

Katherine Mae Brunson, 88, died at her home Sunday, December 25, 2022 with loved ones by her side. Katherine was born to Abel and Ruby Brunson on May 20, 1934 in Jackson where she later became a member of First Baptist Church of Jackson. Beyond her family and faith, nature and the outdoors were Katherine's greatest pleasure. Kat, as she...

Dec 21, 2022

Jesse Elmer Richardson, 84, of Frankville, AL, passed away on December 21, 2022. He was born on April 30, 1938, to parents Jesse and Lula Tyson Richardson. Jesse was a member of Frankville Baptist Church, also member of the following organizations: W.N. Reynolds Masonic Lodge #900, Sue Bell Johnson Chapter #568 Order of the Eastern Star, Santa Fe Chapter #505...

Dec 13, 2022

Woodrow Wilson "Woody" Dumas, age 77, died December 13, 2022, at Providence Hospital in Mobile. He was born May 2, 1945, to Woodrow Wilson Sr. and Etta Ree Goodwin Dumas. Woody graduated from Clarke County High School. He was introduced to the oil industry by his two brothers, Royce and Tommy. He worked hard and loved the diversity - each...

Dec 11, 2022

Vassar Stoker Brown passed away peacefully at her home in Chatom on December 11, 2022. She was 87. She was a woman who cherished above all things her family and her faith in the Lord. She was a mother figure to many who knew and loved her. Her favorite pastime was baking and cooking and she showed her love best...

Dec 8, 2022

George E.W. Jones, 98, of Jackson, passed away peacefully December 8,2022 at his home. He was born October 28, 1924 to Eva Christine Jones and Archibald Coran Jones. George and his wife Sybil Jones were married for 74 years, having wed on August 29, 1948; their first date was hunting alligators! Jones was known by his family and in his...

Dec 6, 2022

James 'Jim' Donald Eastman, 66, of Chatom, passed away on December 6, 2022. Jim was born on June 25, 1956 in Union City, Pennsylvania. His family moved to Grove Hill, Alabama when he was eight years old. He graduated from Clarke Preparatory Academy in 1974. He attended Livingston University where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business in...

Dec 4, 2022

Ann Bell Kilgore, 93, formerly of Grove Hill, passed away December 4, 2022 in Montgomery, AL. Ann was born November 26, 1929 to parents James Jefferson and Cora Whatley Bell. Mrs. Kilgore graduated Woodlawn High School in Birmingham, AL in 1948, graduated from Alabama Polytechnical College 1952 in Home Economics and Secretary services. Ann married Fred W. Kilgore on April...

Nov 27, 2022

Jean Harrison Skipper, 88, of Grove Hill, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2022, in her home. She was born June 4, 1934, to Charles Travis and Eula Perry Harrison. Jean married Hal Skipper and reared their children in the town of Grove Hill. She worked for both General Supply and Barfield Furniture Company as a bookkeeper. She was a...

Nov 22, 2022

Betty Jane Carpenter Lamberth Gaynor, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born January 8, 1940 to James Marvin Sr. and Clara Jane Carpenter of Millry, AL. A devoted Christian, Betty was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church and enjoyed singing in the choir. She had...

Nov 19, 2022

Emile O. Boucher, 91, died November 19, 2022 at Jackson Medical Center. Emile was born September 6, 1931 in Massachusetts to Emile A. and Stella Boucher. Emile had worked as a high school English teacher for many years prior to owning his own fish market in Florida for around 25 years. A member of Sacred Heart Catholic Parish, Emile was...