OBITUARIES

Arthur "Sonny" Rowland

Oct 13, 2024

Arthur Alvis "Sonny" Rowland, Jr. 80, passed away on October 13, 2024, at Washington County Nursing Home. He was born on June 21, 1944, to his parents Arthur Alvis, Sr. and Myrtice (McGraw) Rowland. Sonny retired from AEC Power Plant after many years of dedicated employment. He also retired from the National Guard after several decades of service. Sonny was...

Robert "Mitch" Parnell

Oct 9, 2024

Graveside service for Mitch will be held Friday, October 18, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in Old Tibbie Methodist Cemetery.

Robert Mitchell "Mitch" Parnell, 67, of Baytown, Texas, passed away on October 9, 2024. He was born on February 23, 1957, to J.C. Parnell and Mildred (Scott) Parnell and, after his mother's passing soon after his birth, he was lovingly raised...

Douglas Walker

Oct 5, 2024

Douglas M. Walker, 84, of Jackson, passed away on October 5, 2024. He was born on February 21, 1940, to David McLean and Dorothy (Deas) Walker. He attended First Baptist Church of Jackson with his wife Betsy Walker.

Douglas was a true outdoorsman. He worked as a foreman in the timber industry and in his spare time he...

Dorothy Chastain

Sep 30, 2024

Dorothy 'Dot' B. Chastain, 88, of Jackson, passed away September 30, 2024, at Jackson Medical Center. She was born January 12, 1936, to Woodrow and Marguriete Watkins Barnett. Dot was a member of Jackson First United Methodist Church. She loved gardening, planting flowers, enjoying her yard, and especially spending time with her family.

Preceded in death by her parents, and...

Clara Powers

Sep 29, 2024

Clara Glovene Powers, 90, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024. She was born on September 19, 1934, to parents, Joe E. and Ollie (Wilson) Pettis. Glovene was resident of Jackson and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church where she served as Secretary.

Glovene was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dominic Powers, Sr.; and...

Charlotte Childs

Sep 29, 2024

Charlotte Childs, 75, of Jackson, passed away on September 29, 2024, at her home. She was born on May 16, 1949, to parents Mayben and Myrtle Smith Harrison in Mobile County. Charlotte, her husband and children moved to Jackson in 1983, while her husband ran his tire business, Charlotte worked at the ARC of Clarke County, she had a true...

H B Taylor

Sep 26, 2024

H.B. Taylor, 85, of Chatom, passed away peacefully at his home on September 26, 2024. He was born on December 11, 1938, to his parents, Marvin and Audrey Hoffman Taylor. H.B. worked as a field mechanic in construction and chemical plants in the surrounding area. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in St. Stephens. He enjoyed fishing, hunting,...

Wayne Overstreet

Sep 26, 2024

Wayne Overstreet, 78, of Jackson passed away at his home on September 26, 2024, with his family be his side. He was born on November 22, 1945, to parents Nathan and Irene Finney Overstreet in Baldwin County. His family later moved to Clake County. He met his wife Bobbie Carpenter Overstreet while he was driving for the Taxi service in...

Dorothy Reynolds

Sep 26, 2024

Dorothy W. Reynolds, 100, of Chatom, AL, peacefully passed away on September 26, 2024. She had a goal to reach the age of 100, which she did on her past birthday on August 5, 2024. She was born to Rosa Harriet Turner and Louis Earl Turner in Innis, Louisianna. Dorothy was a member of the Chatom United Methodist Church; she...

Paulette Beech

Sep 26, 2024

Paulette Bealle Beech, 81, passed away on September 26, 2024. She was born on November 30, 1942. Paulette graduated from Livingston University with her master's degree in early childhood education. She taught at Washington County school system from 1968-2000. She taught various grades but was mainly a kindergarten teacher.

Paulette was an avid reader, music lover, and lifelong learner. She...

Elsie Carney

Sep 24, 2024

Elsie Carney, 88, of Chatom, passed away at the Washington County Nursing Home with her family by her side. Elsie was born on July 20, 1936, to parents Tallie and Goldie Loper. She was reared in Wagarville, and later moved to Chatom. She enjoyed gardening, cooking for her family, and spending time with her precious grandchildren and great grandchildren. She...

Vera Pauline Milstead

Sep 22, 2024

Vera Pauline Milstead, 90,of Jackson, passed away on September 22, 2024, at Jackson Healthcare with her family by her side. She was born on August 21, 1934, to parents Joseph and Mattie Beverly. Vera grew up in West Mobile then moved to Coffeeville and later to Jackson. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, she worked...

Dorothy Harrison

Sep 19, 2024

Earline Robinson Harrison, 93, of Jackson, passed away on September 19, 2024. She was born on July 16, 1931, to parents Grady and Maudie McIntyre Robinson. Mrs. Harrison spent her working career helping her husband with his auto repair business in Coffeeville, after his passing she moved to Jackson to be near her sister.

Preceded in death by her...

Roy O'Neal

Sep 18, 2024

Roy Laverne O'Neal, 85, passed away peacefully at his home on September 18, 2024. He was born in Yarbo, AL to parents Bud and Jesse O'Neal on October 16, 1938. Roy was a long-time member of Spring Hill Baptist Church. Roy served in the Aviation Division of the Navy from 1958-1967. He worked at AEC Power Generating Plant, Olin Chemical...

Lynda Chastain

Sep 17, 2024

Lynda Chastain, 82, of Jackson AL, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at her home. She was born on September 30, 1941, to her parents Jesse L. Bolen and Pauline Grasham Bolen.

During her younger years, she lived in Jackson, Alabama, Gorman Texas, Brownwood, Texas and Dothan, Alabama. After nineth grade, she remained in Jackson and graduated from high...

Lavander Wade

Sep 13, 2024

Lavander 'Van' Gibb Wade, 67, passed away on September 13, 2024. He was born on September 2, 1957, to parents George and Lucille Sullivan Wade Sr. Van was an electrician and worked in many of the plants and mills throughout Southern Alabama. He enjoyed being outdoors and whenever he could, he would go fishing. Van always looked forward to Autumn...

Evon Sullivan

Sep 10, 2024

Johnnie Evon Sullivan, 88, of Millry, passed away on September 10, 2024. He was born on July 13, 1936, to parents Chester and Augusta "Gus" Guy Sullivan. Evon worked in the logging industry, and he loved to help and work with people. He spent many years caring for families while working for Lathan Funeral Home. And when he was able...

Morgan Benefield

Sep 8, 2024

Morgan Chancey Benefield, 36, of Wagarville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at home surrounded by family and friends. She was born on December 10, 1987.

Morgan is preceded in death by her Aunt Tena Chancey, and paternal grandparents Jack Jean and Sarah Chancey.

She is survived by her husband, Matthew Benefield, daughter Harley Benefield, parents, James &...

Mallie Jowers

Sep 7, 2024

Mallie Louise Jowers, 84, of Thomasville, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024. She was born on March 7, 1940, to her parents, Arthur and Mary Lou Smith. She had most recently been a resident of Monroe Manor Nursing Home.

Mallie was a devoted homemaker. She had a very rewarding career in the healthcare industry as a housekeeper. She loved...

Nancy Rester

Sep 7, 2024

Nancy Tompkins Rester, 74, of Jackson passed away at Mobile Infirmary on Saturday, September 7, 2024. She was born on October 9, 1949 to her parents Robert Louis Tompkins and Mary Margaret (Coleman) Tompkins.

Nancy was a devout Catholic and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Grove Hill, Alabama. Nancy loved her role as a mom. She...