OBITUARIES

Apr 9, 2023

Esther P. Beech, 83 of Chatom, passed away on April 9, 2023, at her home. She was born October 14, 1939, to parents Sallie McCray and John M. Patrick. Esther worked and retired from the Alabama Department of Human Resources. She loved quilting, crocheting, and needle point, playing cards with her group of friends and spending time with her loving...

Apr 8, 2023

Michi Ishida Jordan (91) of Tibbie, Alabama, passed away on April 8, 2023. She was born in Tokyo, Japan on August 9, 1931, as the seventh child of Eitaro and Sei Ishida. After her move to the United States in 1957, Michi struggled to establish herself as a citizen and make America her new home. Besides being a World War...

Apr 4, 2023

Rachel Carolyn Shipp, or grandma (Nookie), as she was lovingly known to her family, was a kindhearted and selfless woman who always put the needs of others before herself. Born on September 24, 1931, in Fruitdale, Alabama, Rachel was dedicated to raising her family, especially her special needs son, Lewis. On April 4, 2023, at the age of 91, Rachel...

Apr 1, 2023

Charles Percy Clarke, 94, died April 1, 2023. Percy was born September 14, 1928 to John B. and Flossie Clarke. A lifelong resident of Grove Hill, Percy was a member of Amity Baptist Church and was a Mason. He enjoyed carpentry and handywork and was known to be a bit of a tinkerer. Percy retired from Alabama Department of Transportation...

Mar 29, 2023

Robert Guy Burnham, 88, died Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Robert was born April 24, 1934 to James Franklin and Jean Burnham. Robert attended Green Briar Military School where he graduated with honors prior to attending Duke University. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp before joining the workforce in sales and management for St. Joe Paper...

Mar 27, 2023

Mar 24, 2023

Milton Estes Sheffield, 79, of Grove Hill died Friday, March 24, 2023. Estes was born May 30, 1943 to Willie D. and Katie Lou Sheffield. He was a member of Bassetts Creek Baptist Church. A lover of the outdoors, Estes enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He especially loved growing tomatoes and watermelons! He also enjoyed playing sports including basketball and...

Mar 23, 2023

Lillian H. Harrell, September 4, 1947, passed away on March 23, 2023. Lillian was a very simple lady but was very hardworking. She enjoyed the simple pleasures in life such as reading, painting and working outside with all the animals and working in a garden. She loved her family very much. She also loved her church family and friends. She...

Mar 23, 2023

James T. "Ducky" Byrd, 88, died Thursday, March 23, 2023. James was born August 18, 1934 to Lloyd E. Sr. and Eva Byrd. James was a member of West Bend Baptist Church where he had served as deacon. He retired from Ciba after over 30 years of loyal service. James never met a stranger and loved helping others. He often...

Mar 23, 2023

Carolyn Godwin Powell, 74, died Thursday, March 23, 2023. Carolyn was born December 12, 1948 in Mexia. She was an amazing woman who loved to crochet and share the fruits of her labor. Carolyn loved spending time with her grandchildren and caring for her dear 96-year-old mother. Carolyn is survived by her mother, Dorothy Howell; daughter, Nikki (Jeremy) Parden; brother,...

Mar 23, 2023

Raymond Parnell, 74, a lifelong resident of Tibbie, died March 23, 2023 with his loved ones by his side. Raymond was born January 15, 1949 to Earl and Juanita Parnell. Saying Raymond was an avid hunter seems highly insufficient; he was passionate about dog-hunting and thoroughly enjoyed deer and turkey hunting. He also took pleasure in a leisurely day of...

Mar 23, 2023

Stella Bell Howard passed away in Tibbie, AL on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. A native of Wagarville and a resident of Tibbie, Stella lived a long and wonderful life of 93 years. Stella was a hard-working woman; she worked at Vanity Fair, Scott Paper Company, Cam Manufacturer, and the Washington County Commission where she began as a bus driver and...

Mar 19, 2023

Jan Alday, 79, of Leroy, Passed away on March 19, 2023, at the Jackson Healthcare Facility. She was born on October 8, 1943, in Mississippi to parents Woodrow and Marguerite Watkins Barnett. Jan was a Beautician and she had many clients whom she cared for and became wonderful friends with. She was a faithful member of her church, Pine...

Mar 13, 2023

Margaret Augzell "Augie" Bryant, 93, of Spanish Fort, formerly of Grove Hill, passed away at the Retreat Hospice in Mobile on March 13, 2023, she had just celebrated her 93rd Birthday with her family. She was born on March 7, 1930, to Lewis and Ollie Allen Lyons. Augie was a fun loving mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She had...

Mar 13, 2023

Julia Nall Guy, a resident of Pleasant Grove Community, passed away at Jackson Medical Center on Monday, March 13, 2023 at age 76. She was born October 13, 1946 in Mobile, AL. She was a devoted wife of 59 years, mother, and grandmother. She attended Coffeeville High School and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She was a...

Mar 13, 2023

Michael Cleo Furr peacefully passed away after a long illness at the age of 73 on Monday, March 13, 2023 at his home surrounded by family and friends. Michael was born on July 29, 1949 at Mobile Infirmary in Mobile, Alabama. He was a beloved lifelong resident of Jackson, Alabama. Michael was a friend to many and was known...

Mar 12, 2023

Norma Faye "Tiny" Turner passed away peacefully at 4:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, March 12. She was born on July 31, 1937. She was 85 years old. She is the daughter of Warren Webb, Sr., and Mary Elizabeth Gardner Webb. "Tiny" loved her children and grandchildren very much. She always looked forward to spending time with them. She loved working...

Mar 7, 2023

Glen Edward (Eddy) Douglas, 61, of Millry, passed away on March 7, 2023, at Springhill Medical Center. He was born on October 17, 1961, to parents Glen A. and Ruth Singleton Douglas. Eddy was a Superintendent for a company that specialized in cable stayed and other complex bridge types, with that job he worked all over the United States. He...

Mar 3, 2023

Danny Joe Ware, 74, of Chatom, passed away March 3, 2023, at the Washington County Nursing Home. Danny was born on January 31, 1949, to parents Marvin and Delores Lankford Ware. Danny was raised in Mississippi, he graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in Accounting. He was a controller for Georgia Pacific, later retired. Danny was involved in many...

Mar 3, 2023

Samuel H. Elder, 76 of Mobile, died Friday, March 3, 2023. Samuel was born November 24, 1946 to Eugene and Darrah Elder. He was a loyal employee as a communications technician with AT&T for 36 years who enjoyed fishing and woodworking in his spare time. Samuel was a devoted husband, a loving father and an adoring grandfather. His favorite pastime...