OBITUARIES

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...

Norman Powell

Jan 24, 2024

Norman C. "Bud" Powell Jr, 72, of Wagarville, passed away on January 24, 2024, at Springhill Memorial Hospital in Mobile. He was born February 24, 1951, to parents Norman C. and Mildred Hudson Powell Sr.. Bud was a carpenter by trade, he worked for a few local companies, but mostly worked for himself. He loved to hunt and fish whenever...

Margaret York Seymour

Jan 15, 2024

Margaret Jane York Seymour, 84, of Salitpa, passed away on January 15, 2024, at Jackson Healthcare Facility. She was born March 25, 1939, to parents Lee and Esther McIntyre Autry. Margaret graduated from Coffeeville High School as valedictorian class of '57. She lived in Meridian, MS for many years, later returning to her home in Salitpa. She loved her church...

Mabel June Fagan

Jan 13, 2024

Mabel June Fagan, age 96, residing in Briar Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Hoover, Alabama, passed from this life to her eternal home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 13, 2024. "June" or "Junebug," as she was affectionately known by her family, was born on June 13, 1927, in Mannington, West Virginia to Charles and...

James Thomas "Tommy" Byrd, Jr.

Jan 13, 2024

 

James Thomas Byrd, Jr, affectionately known as “Tommy”, died Saturday, January 13, 2024 at SAAD Hospice Retreat. Tommy was born November 16, 1962 to James Thomas Sr and Martha Knight Byrd. He graduated from Thomasville High School prior to attending and graduating from Auburn University. Tommy then worked as a Senior Chemist at BASF for 35 years. He enjoyed...

Jimmie Baugh

Jan 12, 2024

Jimmie Claude Baugh, 71, of Grove Hill, passed away on January 12, 2024, with his loving family by his side. He was born on June 15, 1952, to parents Claude and Minnie Mae Pope Baugh. Jim worked at Johnson Tire in Grove Hill for 40 Years. He graduated from Clarke County High School. He was known for his love of...

Alice 'Vicki' Hinson

Jan 9, 2024

Alice "Vicki" Victoria Hinson, 81, of Grove Hill, passed away January 9, 2024, at her home. She was born October 27, 1942, to Nevell and Edna Thompson Horton. She was a member of Magnolia Assembly of God where she was very active. She enjoyed gardening and taking care of her flowers in her yard. She thoroughly enjoyed the time spent...

Jessica Marie Turner

Jan 8, 2024

Jessica Marie Turner was born into this world a miracle on November 21, 1989. We were told she would not live as she was taken to surgery at two hours old, but she survived! We were told she would never walk, but she did!  Jessica overcame so many obstacles in her first 18 years, as she had over 20 surgeries...

Mary Harvey

Jan 6, 2024

Mary Ryser Harvey, 78, of Jackson, passed away on January 6, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on July 22, 1945, in Jackson to parents Pete and Florence Pace Ryser. Mrs. Harvey graduated from Jackson High School, attended College at Patrick Henry Jr. College, she worked for Bell South for many years, but...

Daniel Lee

Jan 4, 2024

Daniel Stephen Lee, 72, affectionally known as Mr. Wonderful, passed away on January 4, 2024, at his home in Grove Hill surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 12, 1951, in Modesto, CA, to his parents Harold and Wilda Lee.

Danny was a proud graduate of Modesto High in Modesto, CA. He furthered his education in the...

Clarence Shaw

Jan 4, 2024

Clarence Cecil Shaw, 81, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Jackson Medical Center in Jackson, Alabama. He was born January, 17, 1942, in Columbus, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Lee Shaw, his mother, Lillian Inez McClain, and his wife Donna Kay Shaw.

He is survived by two sons, Scott Shaw and Shane (Kimberly)...

Charlene Dupree

Jan 3, 2024

Charlene Caprice Dupree,50, of State Line, Mississippi, passed away on January 3, 2024, at U.S.A. Medical Center in Mobile, Alabama. She was born on May 31, 1973, to John Thomas Letchworth, Jr., and Donnie V. Caten Letchworth.

Charlene was a kind and loveable person. She was always concerned about others and their well-being. She was a loving daughter, mother,...

Billy Nichols

Jan 2, 2024

Billy Elbert Nichols, age 92, of Grove Hill, passed away January 2, 2024. He was born at home on June 8, 1931 in the Mount Pleasant Community of Fayette, AL to Elbert Strong and Roberta Elsie Campbell Nichols. During his early work years, he helped his father farm. After moving to Grove Hill in 1953, he found employment with the...