OBITUARIES

Mar 30, 2024

William Edward Richardson, 73 of Chatom, died March 30, 2024. William was born November 16, 1950 and was a member of Chatom Church of God. He was affectionately known as "Curly" in his younger years and as "Wild Bill" or simply "Bill" by his coworkers and friends. He was proud to have served in the United States Army as a...

Mar 27, 2024

Reba Jones Overstreet, 80, of Jackson died March 27, 2024. Reba was born February 11, 1944 to Johnnie Earl Jones Sr. and Eldred Bryant Jones. Reba had been a member of Evergreen Baptist Church for the majority of her life. She worked in the cafeteria at Jackson High School for 26 years, spending most of that time as the manager...

Mar 22, 2024

Joan Holliday passed away Friday March 22, 2024, in Mobile AL. She was born in Grove Hill, AL. on July 22, 1937.

She was the wife of a Methodist Minister, Norman Holliday and loved serving in the church and was always a support to him and to her church family.

She was a wonderful wife and mother and was the...

Mar 22, 2024

Janice Carter Boykin, 61, of Fruitdale, passed away on March 22, 2024, at The Retreat at SAAD Hospice in Mobile. She was born in Butler, Alabama on November 28, 1962, to parents Leon and Jane Carter. She worked for the US Postal Service and retired from after 20 years of service. She enjoyed time at home relaxing, visiting with friends,...

Mar 16, 2024

Wayne Steve Woodyard, 68, passed away on March 16, 2024. He was born on April 20, 1955, to his parents George Robert Woodyard, Sr., and Rachel Sullivan Woodyard.

Steve attended church at Walker Springs Baptist Church. He was a very sociable guy, and he was always joking and cuttin' up. His was affectionately known at The ARC as "Woodstick". Steve...

Mar 16, 2024

Shirley Ann Mauldin Cox, 81, of Coffeeville, passed away, Saturday, March 16, 2024. She was born in Mobile on Saturday, January 30, 1943, to Raymond and Ruthie Brunson Mauldin. She was a member of Grace Chapel Church in Coffeeville and had been employed a with Vanity Fair in Jackson. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend...

Mar 15, 2024

Bobby Dean Jones Sr., 55, of Campbell, passed away at Mobile Infirmary on March 15, 2024. He was born April 20, 1968, to parents Walter and Willie Dean Cramer Jones Jr. Bobby was a talented mechanic, he worked at several local businesses in the area. Bobby liked watching wrestling and Old Westerns and listening to country music, when he wasn't...

Mar 14, 2024

Funeral services for Maynard Overstreet will be held Friday, March 22, 2024 at Lathan Funeral Home, Jackson. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. with the funeral service beginning at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Benny Crawford officiating. Interment will follow in Perry's Chapel Community Cemetery.

Maynard Aaron Overstreet, Sr., age 90, died March 14, 2024. Maynard was...

Mar 13, 2024

Michael Walter Parham, 61, of Orange Beach, died March 13, 2024. Michael, or Mike as he was known, was born October 17, 1962 to Paul Henry II and Molly Chaney Parham. Mike was raised in Jackson where he was a member of Tompkins Baptist Church. He graduated from Jackson Academy in 1981 followed by Troy University where he served as...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 4, 2024

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...