OBITUARIES

Lois Batley

Lois Batley

Jul 16, 2025

Lois Ellen Batley, a beloved mother and devoted friend, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on March 1, 1929, in Alabama, Lois lived a life rich with love, laughter, and cherished moments.

Lois will be profoundly missed by her children, Theresa Dolbear, Elaine Bumpers, Linda Batley, Marilyn Bedwell, and William Batley, Jr., who...

Russell Fulford

Russell Fulford

Jul 11, 2025

Reverend Russell 'Rusty' Forrest Fulford, 72, of Jackson, Alabama passed away on July 11, 2025, at Mobile Infirmary after a short illness. Rusty was born on August 31, 1952, in Enterprise, Alabama, to parents Charles Taze and Nell M. Fulford, of Hartford, Alabama. Rusty was a native of Hartford, Alabama where he began his formal education. He attended Troy State...

Terry Bailey

Terry Bailey

Jul 9, 2025

Terry Sheffield Bailey, 70, passed away July 9, 2025. Terry was born October 27, 1954 to Richard and Mary Jean Sheffield. The majority of her life was spent in Fulton where she was a member of Fulton Baptist Church. Terry was proud to have worked for the United States Postal Service for more than 19 years. She was a kind...

Lloyd Orso

Lloyd Orso

Jul 9, 2025

Lloyd Orso, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 9, 2025. Lloyd was born May 30, 1933. He retired from International Paper after more than 40 years of employment. Lloyd was a member of the Satsuma Fire Department for 30 years and brought that dedication to community service with him when he moved to Coffeeville and founded...

Jesse Evans

Jesse Evans

Jul 6, 2025

Jesse Ray Evans, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, was born on August 20, 1939, in East Bernard, Texas, and passed away peacefully at his home on July 6, 2025, in Jackson, Alabama. He lived a remarkable life, embraced by the warmth and love of family and friends.

Jesse was preceded in death by his parents Jesse Fred and...

Frank Howard

Frank Howard

Jun 29, 2025

Frank Howard, 88, of Tibbie, passed away peacefully at his home on June 29, 2025. He was born to Laymon "Dick" and Viola (Knapp) Howard on April 10, 1937. Frank was a member of Howardtown Baptist Church. He loved taking mission trips and travelling. Frank had a passion for bowling and enjoyed time chasing that perfect game. While Frank loved...

Mae Carole Hill

Mae Carole Hill

Jun 29, 2025

Mae Carole Hudson Hill, a long-time resident of Grove Hill, was born on August 30, 1946, to James Dewey and Mildred Allen Hudson. She entered glory surrounded by her family on June 29, 2025.

She lived most of her life in Clarke County with a few years spent in Mississippi in the early 1980s. Professionally, she enjoyed a variety of...

Andrew Onderdonk

Andrew Onderdonk

Jun 27, 2025

Andrew Michael Onderdonk departed this life on June 26,2025, at the age of 83. He was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin Leon Onderdonk, his mother, Eunice Rowell Onderdonk, his brothers, Benjamin Joseph Onderdonk and Richard Leroy Onderdonk, and two sisters, Carmen Onderdonk Hoggle and Eleanor Onderdonk May.

Mr. Onderdonk is survived by his sister Leona Onderdonk Rowan (Bill),...

Robert Mosher

Robert Mosher

Jun 24, 2025

Robert Daniel Mosher, 57, of Jackson passed away June 24, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. Robert was born September 13, 1968 in Michigan to Howard and Particia Mosher. Robert was a simple man who loved life and lived it to the fullest. He was well traveled; when the mood struck and time allowed, Robert would take off on an...

Johnny Autry

Johnny Autry

Jun 18, 2025

Johnny Randolph "Ranny" Autry, 69, of Coffeeville, Alabama, passed away at Mobile Infirmary on June 18, 2025. He was born on August 7,1955.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Bessie Shepherd Autry; his father, John Willard Autry; and his brother, Joseph Arthur Autry.

Ranny was a published author of Stumpy's Tale and had written two additional books awaiting...

William Smith

William Smith

Jun 18, 2025

William Terry Smith, 79, of Grove Hill, passed away on June, 18, 2025, at home with his family by his side. Terry was born on February 21, 1946, to parents William Leon Smith and Doris Joiner Clements. Mr. Smith moved to Pine Hill, Alabama with his family when he was a teenager. He was a welder and worked throughout Alabama...

Holland Reeves

Holland Reeves

Jun 14, 2025

Holland Reeves, 89, of Jackson, passed away on June 14, 2025, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Holland was born on April 12, 1936, to parents Rufus and Louise Reeves. Holland was a member of Forest Avenue Baptist Church. He had a strong Christian faith and was a man of few words. They were words of wisdom...

Helen Reynolds

Helen Reynolds

Jun 10, 2025

Helen Williams Reynolds, 92, of Dauphin Island, passed away June 10, 2025 at her home. Helen was born April 9, 1933 to Joe and Lyda S. Williams. She became a member of Friendship Baptist Church in her younger years; though life carried her through a few churches Helen came home to Friendship Baptist whenever possible. Helen was a truly special...

Martha Walters

Martha Walters

Jun 8, 2025

Martha Ann Walters, 70, of Lucedale, Mississippi, passed away at her home on June 8, 2025. Martha was born on September 27, 1954, to her parents Leonard Watts and Vera Timothy.

Martha was a member of Covenant Baptist church. One of the most fulfilling experiences of her life was participating in a mission trip sponsored by the George Green Baptist...

James Kearley

James Kearley

Jun 6, 2025

James Larry Kearley, 78, of Grove Hill, passed away at his home on June 6, 2025. James was born on August 19, 1946, to parents James Gilbert and Virginia Armistead Kearley.

Larry was married to the love of his life, Ida Jane Kearley, for 63 years. Together they had three children, Bryan, Lee, and Robert. Larry loved to hunt, fish...

Sylvia Scarbrough

Sylvia Scarbrough

Jun 2, 2025

Sylvia Gay Scarbrough, 85, of Tibbie, passed away on June 2, 2025, peacefully at her home. She was surrounded by her family and friends when she drew her last breath and went to join her loved ones in heaven. Sylvia was born on January 3, 1940, to parents Clarence Pittman and Margarett Howard Baxter. Sylvia married Grady Cleveland Young on...

Myles Williams

Myles Williams

May 29, 2025

Myles Edward Williams Jr, 75, of Jackson, passed away on May 29, 2025, at his home. He was born on June 30, 1949, to parents Myles and Nonie Grey Williams Sr.. Myles served in the United States Marine Corps from 1968-1973, at which he served two tours in the Vietnam War, later he joined the National Guard and served in...

Tabitha Baggett

Tabitha Baggett

May 29, 2025

Tabitha Baxter Baggett, also known as Tabby Jo and Coach B, 40, from St. Stephens, passed away on May 29, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born on May 19, 1985 in Mobile, Alabama to Clay and Lisa Brown Baxter.

Tabitha graduated from Fruitdale High School in 2003 and from the University of South Alabama with a...

Hal Keith

Hal Keith

May 25, 2025

Hal Edward Keith,77, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Springhill Memorial Hospital. Hal was born om February 14, 1948, to his parents Frank T. "Nollie" Keith and Gracie Roney Keith.

Hal enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family and friends, and helping the friends he made at the Chatom Nutrition Center. Hal especially enjoyed playing music with his...

Ella Dees

Ella Dees

May 23, 2025

Ella Jane Dees, 86, of Chatom, passed away on May 23, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on September 15, 1938, in Bay Minette, Alabama to parents Charlie and Agnes Cooper Chafin. Ella enjoyed taking care of her family. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and crafting. She made decorations she donated to the nursing...