OBITUARIES

Dec 17, 2019

Lynda Howell Presnall, 70, of Jackson died December 17, 2019. Lynda was born June 12, 1949 in Hawaii to Robert Lynford Howell and Evelyn Ann Snell Howell. She worked as a bookkeeper for P & R Electrical Contractors for 33 years. Lynda was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Jackson who loved to read, especially suspense and...

Dec 16, 2019

Torie Martin Wiggins, 52, of Jackson, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 at Saad Hospice in Mobile. She was born October 3, 1967 to Troy and Dorothy Boykin Martin in Demopolis. An employee of Boise for 22 years, she was a devoted member of the “Bama Gang,” a group of friends who gathered to watch Alabama football games. A devoted...

Dec 15, 2019

Jake Simpson “Papa Jake” Guy, Sr., 70, of Wagarville, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born July 15, 1949 to James E. Guy and Frances A. Bradley. He enjoyed outdoor activities including hunting and fishing and especially working in his garden or driving a tractor. He also enjoyed spending time with his...

Dec 15, 2019

Dorothy (Dot) Lee Kirven (Big Mama) Bostrom, 94, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 15, 2019. Dot, a lifelong resident of Jackson and friend to many, was born on February 4, 1925 was raised on W. Clinton St. by parents, Bryan Edwards and Tennie Mae McDonald Kirven. They and her sister, Imogen Kirven Pearce, preceded her in death. Big Mama was...

Dec 14, 2019

Judy Thomas Vickers, 74, of Jackson, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Grove Hill Memorial Hospital. She was born August 14, 1945 to Charles and Una Abbot Thomas in Boston, Massachusetts. She had been employed as a nurse in the research department at USA Medical Center in Mobile and Arrington Nursing Home in Jackson. She was an active member...

Dec 7, 2019

Minnie Nora Flowers, 79, of Jackson, passed away December 7, 2019 in Mobile, Alabama. She was born July 26, 1940 in Manila, Alabama to Albert Si and Minnie Lou Poole Finney. She retired from Vanity Fair as a garment inspector, and continuing to work as a cook. Nora was a member of Double Branch Assembly of God in Frankville. She...

Dec 4, 2019

Harry Eugene “Gene” Parker departed this life on December 4, 2019 at his home in Jackson. Gene was born November 17, 1929 in Jackson to F.N. and Lucille Parker and spent his early years living at Old Lock #1 on the Tombigbee River where his father was a lock tender. Later, Gene and his family moved to Parkertown, north of...

Nov 30, 2019

Royce Allen Parnell, Sr., a lifelong resident of Tibbie, went to be with the Lord on November 30, 2019. He was born August 24, 1953 in Mobile. He always enjoyed hunting, especially turkey hunting, being outdoors and visiting with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Bruce “Buddy” Parnell; mother, Nelon Baxter and brother,...

Nov 27, 2019

Allan “Al” Lamar McLeod, Jr. died on November 27, 2019, on the 51st anniversary of his wedding to Nan Taylor McLeod, surrounded by his family in Marietta, GA.

Born in Jackson, AL on October 30, 1944, Al graduated from Jackson High School in 1963. He enrolled at The Marion Military Institute, where he earned an Associate’s degree...

Nov 23, 2019

Charles M. “Smoky” Roberts, 87, of Grove Hill, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Thomasville Nursing Home. He was born September 27, 1932 to Clarence and Nellie Northrop Roberts in Coffeeville. A dispatcher with the Alabama State Troopers for many years, he was active in community events and was a member of Jones Chapel Church of Christ in Coffeeville....

Nov 23, 2019

Stella Mae Jones, 85, of Jackson, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Camden Nursing Facility. She was born December 13, 1933 to John H. and Agnes Bumpers Jones in Jackson. A faithful member of Forest Avenue Baptist Church in Jackson, she loved doing things for others and frequently prepared meals for families experiencing grief or illness. She also enjoyed...

Nov 22, 2019

Peggy C. Horton, 89, of Grove Hill, passed away Friday, November 23, 2019 at Grove Hill Memorial Hospital. She was born October 22, 1930 to Alonzo and Marie Miller Chastain in Jackson. An active member of Grove Hill Baptist Church, she served in the church nursery for 42 years and 16 years prior to that at The First Baptist Church...

Nov 21, 2019

Jo Ann Jordan, 75, of Chatom, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at her residence. She was born July 2, 1944 to James and Nellie Mott. She was an active employee at the Washington County Nursing Home since 1979, serving most recently in the Activities Department. She is survived by her daughters, Lori Parham, Nicole Lewis; grandchildren, Joshua Parham, Malori...

Nov 21, 2019

Leon Parnell, age 92, passed into glory on November 21, 2019 to spend eternity with God. He joined the absolute love of his life, his wife of 65 years, Helen Ross Parnell, who preceded him in death on February 2, 2019. He never wanted to be far from her side. Leon was born March 20, 1927 in Tibbie, Alabama where...

Nov 20, 2019

Geraldine “Geri” Bush, 83 of Whatley, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Monroe Manor Health and Rehabilitation in Monroeville. She was born March 1, 1936 to John and Anna Hanson Cleveland in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, she had been stationed in London, England where...

Nov 20, 2019

Mera Roberts, 77, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Mobile Infirmary. She was born May 7, 1942 to Mermon and Odie Clara Anderson Roberts. A member of Witch Creek Baptist Church in Campbell, she had a long career as an operator with AT&T. After graduating from Coffeeville High School, she pursued her interest in foreign languages, teaching...

Nov 15, 2019

Nathalee Hodge Brooks, 85, of Coffeeville, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019 at Mobile Infirmary. She was born April 8, 1934 to Amos Lee Autry and Mary Esther McIntyre Autry in Coffeeville. A lifelong member and Sunday School teacher at Ulcanush Baptist Church in Coffeeville, she had also been employed as the cafeteria manager at Coffeeville High School for more...

Nov 12, 2019

Charles R. Brown, 83, of Jackson died November 12, 2019. He was born August 24, 1936 to James and Alma Dortch Brown. He was a graduate of Jackson High School and Auburn University where he participated in wrestling and received a degree in architecture. He used his degree to follow his father’s path and built many homes in the Jackson...

Nov 11, 2019

Willodene Dunn Jordan, 87, of Grove Hill died November 11, 2019 at her home. She was born September 19, 1932 to Woodie Milton and Sadie Victoria Dunn. She had worked at Vanity Fair for 15 years where she set up their first training department and was the retired owner of Jordan’s Cleaners in Grove Hill. She was a member of...

Nov 5, 2019

Eugene “Jr. Jeep” Howard, 90, of Tibbie, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 in Jackson. He was born September 15, 1929 to Eugene and Lena Parnell Howard. A self-employed carpenter, he enjoyed fishing and hunting. A devoted father and grandfather, he was affectionately known as “Pawpaw Howard” to his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Thomas...