All Obituaries

Gregg Stokes, 69, of Leroy, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 at his residence. He was born October 15, 1949 to Charles G. Stokes, Jr. and Gwendolyn Mae Carr Stokes in Galveston, TX. He had been employed as a chemical operator at Ciba and served in the special forces of the U.S. Army. He was also an active member of the Leroy Volunteer Fire Departments and the National Association of EMT’s. A bible scholar and devout Christian, he was member of 3 Circle Church in Thomasville. His...

Darrel Britt Sr., 56 of Tibbie, passed away September 13, 2019 at his home. He was born October 12, 1962 in North Carolina to James and Margaret Strickland Britt. Darrel moved to Alabama and worked for TMS International where he was an equipment operator. Carpenter by trade, Darrel also loved the outdoors, days on the beach, fishing, and gardening were among his favorite things to do. Darrel is survived by his wife, Angela of 21 years. Children; James “Jimmy” Darrel Britt Jr. and his...

Daniel James Nelson of Mobile died September 2, 2019. He was born November 9, 1982 to the late Royce Raymond “Dace” Nelson and the late Quindell H. McCurdy. Daniel was a graduate of Jackson High School. He was a kindhearted, giving and adventurous man who loved life and lived it to the fullest every day. Daniel is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sons, Brayden Nelson and Jaxx Nelson; siblings, Deanna Nelson and Terry Nelson; nephews, Waylon Motes and Logan Motes;...

Quindell Hart McCurdy of Jackson died September 1, 2019 at Jackson Medical Center. Quindell was born November 19, 1960 to the late Quinton E. and Bertha M. Hart. She had worked as a sheeter operator at Boise for 22 years and was an avid Alabama Football fan who loved cooking for her family and friends. She also enjoyed yard sales, fishing and flowers and dearly loved her family including her precious pets. Quindell is survived by her husband, William McCurdy, daughters, Deanna Nelson and...

Marvin Mallry “Jethro” Richardson, 74, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Mobile Infirmary. He was born September 23, 1944 in Jackson to Mallry Richardson and Bernice Loper Richardson. Early in his career, he served in law enforcement under former chief Marlyn Cranford and former sheriff Ray Sheffield. He held many other jobs over the years including at S.D. Newman Construction, McKee Construction, Brown & Root, Leroy Gulf Station and J.O. Griffin Contracting. He was...

Carrie Helen Robinson Cleiland, age 90, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019 at Jackson Medical Center. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Preceded in death by her parents, Ossie and Nonie Robinson; husband, James Maybanks Cleiland, Jr.; daughters Elizabeth C. Walker and Connie C. Outlaw; brother, Fuqua Robinson; and sisters, Mabel Robinson, Josephine Courington and Faye Courington. She was an avid bridge player, playing every Thursday up until her...

Emily Marie Lawson, 31, of Jackson died August 30, 2019. Emily was born January 14, 1988 to Jackie and Kay Lawson. She attended Jackson High School. Emily enjoyed playing softball, fishing and being in nature but most of all she loved her children. Emily ‘Elly May Clampett” is survived by her parents, son, Davion Jordan, daughter, Maria Shante Jordan, siblings, Joshua Dwight (Ashley) Lawson, Shaquille Scott, and LaShae New, niece Alexa J. Lawson, nephew, Joshua Dwight Lawson II,...

Mildred Kohen “Sue” Covington, 90, of Saraland, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at her residence. She was born December 23, 1928 to Millard F. Kohen and Carrie Frost Kohen in Millry. A homemaker, she was a member of West Chickasaw Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Thomas Richard Covington, Jr. and siblings, Herschel F. Kohen, Rubye Balsamo, Bill Kohen and Dempsey Kohen She was survived by children, Zander R. (Mamie) Covington, Richard K. (Gail)...

James Thomas Sheffield, 77, of St. Stephens, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Mobile Infirmary. He was born August 10, 1942 to Tommie Sheffield and Lila Nell Finney Sheffield in Grove Hill. A member of the First Baptist Church of St. Stephens, he had also served at one time on the St. Stephens Volunteer Fire Department. He was a devoted family man and enjoyed yard work, especially cutting grass. He was also an avid fan of The University of Alabama football team and Nascar. He was...

Carl Bryant “Bubba” Pope, 51, of Calvert, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019 at Covenant Care Hospice in Mobile. He was born January 5, 1968 to Tee Vee Pope and Estelle Johnson Pope. A man of many talents, he had been employed as a diesel mechanic and in the construction industry. He had also been a beekeeper and enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding motorcycles. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Ronnie Joe Pope, Dwain Pope, Brenda Dueitt, Faye Grantham and David...