Joan Higgins
Jul 18, 2024
Joan Jordan Higgins
June 1944 - July 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan Jordan Higgins in July 2024. Born on June 18, 1944, Joan lived a life full of love, dedication, and remarkable achievements.
Joan was predeceased by her beloved husband, Duncan Gardner Higgins, with whom she shared many wonderful years. She is...
Eloise Mason
Jul 17, 2024
Eloise McCloskey Gwin Mason, 82, passed away on July 17, 2024. Eloise was born July 27, 1941, to Alton and Donnie McCloskey. Eloise was a resident of Leroy and a member of Mount Gilead Baptist Church. She had worked at Mac's Drugs for many years. Eloise was very family-oriented: she loved to cook for her family and adored spending time...
William Lee
Jul 15, 2024
William David Lee Sr, 86, (aka Papa) transitioned to Heaven to be with our Lord on July
15, 2024. He was born in Jackson, Alabama on July 2, 1938, to William Thomas Lee
and Mary Elizabeth Lee. In 1959, he completed a Bible degree from Southeastern Bible
College then in 1961 he completed a BA from Florida Southern College both...
Sally Garris
Jul 13, 2024
Sally Stryker Garris, 86, of Leroy, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024, at her home after a long battle with bladder cancer. She was born in Columbia, Mississippi on September 9, 1937, and was reared in Chatom, Alabama. She graduated from Washington County High School and Auburn University, with a degree in Elementary Education. Mrs. Garris was a member...
Evelyn Miller
Jul 6, 2024
Evelyn M. Miller, 80, of Millry, formerly of Jackson, passed away on July 6, 20204, at her home. She was born August 6, 1943, to parents John and Francis Morgan. Evelyn lived in Jackson, worked at Vanity Fair, and later retired from The Meadows Assisted Living. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her great grandchildren.
She is preceded...
Christine Daniels
Jul 2, 2024
Christine Mosley Daniels, 93, of Leroy, passed away on July 2, 2024, at the Washington County Nursing Home. She was born in Washington County on July 15, 1930, to parents CV and Lena Mosely.
Christine went to Hobson Technical College in Thomasville, Alabama and earned her LPN license and started an almost 20 year long nursing career. She also loved...
Brandon Cartwright
Jun 29, 2024
Brandon Michael Cartwright, 24, passed from this life far to soon on June 29, 2024. Brandon was born July 18, 1999. He was a member of the Fruitdale High School Graduating Class of 2018. Brandon loved being outside and truly enjoyed fishing. Brandon loved to race: whether drag racing or street racing, as long as his wheels were spinning there...
Clarence 'Jim' Watters
Jun 27, 2024
Clarence 'Jim' James Watters Jr., 66, passed away on June 27, 2024, at University Hospital in Mobile. He was born on September 12, 1957, in Grove Hill to parents Judge Clarence and Hester Smith Watters. Jim served in the Air Force where he traveled to many destinations. He was medically retired in 1990 and returned to Alabama.
Preceded in death...
Tiny Parnell
Jun 22, 2024
Tiny Louise Parnell, 90 of Fruitdale, passed away on June 22, 2024. Services will be held Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Tibbie Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral begins at 10:00 a.m. with Bro. Bennett Coaker officiating. Interment will follow in Tibbie Baptist Cemetery.
Please check back soon for Tiny's completed obituary.
James Newton
Jun 20, 2024
James Samuel "Jimmy" Newton, 77 of Jackson, passed away June 20, 2024 with several loved ones by his side. Jimmy was born November 15, 1946. In the 9th grade he met the stunning Susan Faye Thomas who would later do him the proud honor of becoming his bride. Jimmy served his country for a total of 27 years first in...
Lloyd Harvison
Jun 20, 2024
Lloyd Harvison, 88, of Jackson, passed away on June 20, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born on May 27, 1936, to parents Emery and Ella Thorton Harvison. Mr. Harvison proudly served his country enlisting in the United States Air Force. He retired from BP Paint. Lloyd loved his Lord and Savior, his church and his loving...
Joseph Beverly
Jun 15, 2024
Joseph R. Beverly, Sr., 88 of Jackson, died June 15, 2024, with family by his side. Joseph, who was affectionately known as Joe or Papa Joe, was born May 12, 1936 in Jackson. Joe was simply a southern man. He would fix things rather than replace them and build things rather than buy them. His hunting claim to fame was...
David Dolbear
Jun 7, 2024
David D. Dolbear, 92, of Jackson, passed away on June 7, 2024, at the Washington County Nursing Home. He was born May 26, 1932, to parents Matthew Turner and Sarah Jane McDonald Dolbear.
He was one of 15 children, his home was full of music, love, and laughter. After graduating high school David joined the United States Air Force, he...
Myra Jan Petty
Jun 5, 2024
Myra Jan Petty, age 77 of Jackson, died June 5, 2024. A graveside service will be held Friday, June 7, 2024 at Trinity Memorial Gardens with Bro. William Allison officiating.
Elizabeth Sullivan
May 30, 2024
Elizabeth Leona Sullivan passed away peacefully at her home May 30, 2024.
Mrs. Sullivan was born to Charity Savannah "Marie" Boatwright and the late Leonard Peacock on June 18, 1940. She was raised in the Whistler portion of Mobile, AL where she attended Vigor high school and met the love of her life, James O. "Jimmy" Sullivan, Jr. and were...
Carol Kennedy
May 22, 2024
Carol Harrison Kennedy, 76, of Mobile, AL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 surrounded by her family.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Eula T. Perry; her father, Charles Travis Harrison; siblings: Travis Harrison, Jean Harrison Skipper, and Perry Harrison. Carol is survived by her three daughters: Paige Kennedy Slaughter, Raigan Kennedy, and Erica Reise...
Mary Taylor
May 21, 2024
Mary Blackmon Taylor, aged 70, passed away on Tuesday, May 21st. She was born on May 23rd, 1953. She was a resident of Jackson, AL. Mary was a labor and delivery nurse in Jackson and also worked in hospitals and nursing homes in Mobile county over her 14 years of nursing as an LPN.
Mary loved God and her...
Joel Thompson
May 17, 2024
Joel Marvin Thompson Sr., 58, of Jackson, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2024, at his home with his children by his side. He was born on October 5, 1965, to parents Fred and Louise Johnson Thompson. Joel worked in construction as a pipe fitter. He enjoyed fishing, Alabama Football, antique collecting, and he was always there to lend a...
Annie Ross
May 12, 2024
Annie Ruth Dumas Ross, 88, of Chatom, died May 12, 2024. Annie was born January 22, 1936 to Charlie and Flora Grimes Dumas. She was a loving woman who was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her family will dearly miss her meatloaf, fudge, and homemade old-fashioned fruitcake. In her younger years, Annie was known for growing amazing tomatoes...
Barbara Thrash
May 10, 2024
Barbara Ann Thrash, 79, of Leroy, passed away on May 10, 2024, at Mobile Infirmary with her family by her side. She was born on December 14, 1944, to parents Ossie and Nonie Harper Robinson. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of The Jackson Church of Christ. Barbara had a vivacious personality and...
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