All Obituaries

Betty Jean 'Mamoo' Weaver Brandenburg, 78, of Jackson, passed away January 27, 2023, at Providence Hospital in Mobile, Alabama. She was born in Leakesville, Mississippi on October 20, 1944, to parents William Andrew and Ethel Rivers Weaver, both of whom preceded her in death. Betty enjoyed sewing, cooking, and making sure everyone she met or that came to visit felt welcome. She cherished her family and loved them dearly. She was a member of The First Baptist Church of Jackson, AL. Preceded...

Charles Fred DuBose, 72, of Jackson, passed away January 27, 2023. Born on July 10, 1950, to parents Fred and Mary Harris DuBose. Charles spent his life in the Jackson area, he worked for Clarke County Board of Education as a custodian for 39-1/2 years at Gilmore Elementary School. He loved his community and was an honorary member of both the Jackson Police Department and Jackson Fire Department. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Jackson. Preceded in death by his parents, and...

Barbara Louise Roberts, 69, died January 24, 2023. Barbara was born May 7, 1953 to Jack and Rachel Woodyard. She was a resident of Jackson where she was a member of Walker Springs Road Baptist Church. Barbara was known for her feisty nature and firecracker personality. A bit of a night owl, she loved listening to music and dancing the night away. Barbara was never the type to meet a stranger; if she ever had a chance to sit down with you she would pepper you with questions in an effort to...

Eloise Thompson, 90 of Millry, passed away January 21, 2023, at her home. She was born September 28, 1932, to parents George W. and Lena Tucker Hardy. Eloise owned and operated Joe's Dinner and Joe's Grocery in Chatom and the 10 to 10 Market in Millry for many years with her husband. She loved watching Alabama football, doing crossword puzzles, and didn't miss an episode of Walker Texas Ranger. She enjoyed the outdoors, spending time with her family, and especially fishing for catfish....

Annie Pearl Skipper Garrick, 89, of Mobile, AL, passed away January 12, 2023. Annie was born on August 24, 1933, to parents H.B. and Ida Givens Skipper. Mrs. Garrick was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings. Survived by her children Theresa (Mike) Hawk, Skip Garrick, Shelia (Matt) Seeds, Dwight Garrick, and Dale Garrick, 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. on...

Scotty Lamar Allday, 50, of Jackson passed away January 10, 2023. Scotty was born May 22,1972 to Grady and Nickie Alday. Scotty enjoyed being outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and golfing. In his younger days he enjoyed playing softball. Building things and woodcarving were also favored pastimes but riding 4-wheelers with his children was one of his all-time favorite activities. Scotty was a loving and caring son, father and friend who will be dearly missed by many. Scotty is survived by...

Ralph Martin Deason, 81, of Grove Hill, passed away on January 8, 2023, at his home. He was born November 2, 1941, in Brent, Alabama to parents JC and Gertha Morrison Deason. Ralph retired from Alabama Electric Cooperative after many years of maintaining power lines in Clarke and Washington counties. Ralph loved the outdoors; he was good with his hands and loved to build things. He enjoyed spending time with his wife in their yard planting and gardening, his favorite spot was on his back...

Myrtle Retha Bumpers Atchison Delong,103, of Dallas Texas, passed away on January 7, 2023. She was born October 14, 1919 to parents Columbus Wayne and Lily Jones Bumpers. Preceded in death by her husband James S. Atchison, sisters Eva Mae Renyolds and Bonnie Bumpers, brothers Albert Bumpers, Clayton Bumpers, Coma Bumpers, E.A. Bumpers, William Bumpers, and George Bumpers, also several neices and nephews. Survived by her daughter Dorothy Smith.

Richard Stephen Gilpin Jr., 41, passed away on January 4, 2023. Stephen was born March 21, 1981, to parents Richard S. 'Rip' and Charey Meitzler Gilpin. Stephen grew up in the Grove Hill area and graduated class of '99 from Clarke County High School. He loved the outdoors and football season, his favorite team was Alabama- Roll Tide! He cherished the time he spent with his family and he will be missed. Preceded in death by his grandfathers JC Meitzler and Woodson Gilpin. Survived by Heather...

Charles Edward Pritchett, Sr., age 79, of Jackson passed away January 6, 2023. Charles was born September 19, 1943 to Lee Coleman & Bessie Lee Pugh Pritchett. He was the youngest of 9 children. Charles retired from BASF with 47 plus years of service. He loved hunting, fishing and the outdoors. Charles is preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 55 years Sandra Pritchett. He is survived by his children Tracy (Jon) Winkler, Kristi (Mike) Reimer, Charles II (Cindy) Pritchett, Lucas...