All Obituaries

Mildred Harrell McIntyre, 89, of Jackson passed away on September 23, 2022. She was born December 19, 1932 to Mary Elizabeth "Lizzy" and Reiley Harrell. Mildred married CP McIntyre and raised her family in the Pleasant Grove community. She worked at Vanity Fair as a seamstress for many years. She attended Antioch Baptist Church and enjoyed the all-day singing programs there and being able to spend that time with her church family, she also attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She...

Sandra C. "Sam" Postlewaite, 79, of Jackson died September 21, 2022. Sandra was born November 9, 1942 in Greenville to Littleton and Opal Leona Carnathan. Sam had worked as a tax preparer and IRS Enrolled Agent for many years. A loving wife and mother, she will be dearly missed by her husband, John C. Postlewaite of Jackson; sons, Jay C. (Marsha) Postlewaite of Winston-Salem, NC and Sean C. (Julie) Postlewaite of Charlotte, VT; brothers, Gene E. (Phyllis) Carnathan of Birmingham and William...

James Kevan Tucker, 52, of Grove Hill died Friday, September 16, 2022 in Mobile. Kevan was born February 18, 1970 to James Pettus and Mary Ellen Tucker in Fayette. He loved outdoor activities; from hunting in his younger years, boating and fishing any chance he had to raising cattle and gardening. The type of man who could never sit still, Kevan was "diagnosed" by his family as being very hyperactive. He used these qualities to his benefit as he enjoyed tinkering and building things for his...

Margaret Ann Howell, 88, of Jackson, Alabama departed this life on Thursday, September 15, 2022. She was born on February 12, 1934, to Clayton F. and Lora B. McLean of Choctaw Bluff, Alabama. She graduated from Jackson High School in 1952. Ann was a member of McCann's Chapel United Methodist Church and UMW. She enjoyed needle work, gardening, and cooking for her family, after her eyesight failed, she enjoyed having her bible read to her. Preceded in death by her parents, her husband Woodie...

Donald "Don" Lloyd McLean, 75, of Thomasville passed away September 14, 2022 at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Florida. He was born in Jackson, Alabama on December 8, 1946 to Lloyd McLean and Wilda Mae Duke McLean. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and National Guard and employed by Thomasville Lumber. He was a member of Pineview Baptist Church. He was a resident of the Sandflat Community, where his children reside as well. Don enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren...

Carolyn Dillon passed away on Sep 12, 2022. Carolyn’s loved ones are composing Carolyn’s obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Kenneth Arnold Jones, 64, of Saraland died Sunday, September 11, 2022. Ken was born September 14, 1957 to Arnold and Ella Mae Jones. He had the prettiest blue eyes and the best, most boisterous laugh that would bring a smile to your face whenever you heard it. Ken was an excellent cook, enjoyed gardening and woodworking. He loved all things outdoors including fishing and hunting but had gotten softer in his older age and would often let the "groceries" get away. Ken, also known by the...

Eva Lillian Parker Blackwell, 88, of Jackson, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on September 8, 2022, in Mobile. She was born July 6, 1934, to parents Searcy Metzger and Maybelle Barrow Parker. In her early years she enjoyed square dancing and camping. Cooking, sewing, and gardening was what she enjoyed doing in her free time, when she wasn't keeping her grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, her loving companion of 49 years, Eddie Blackwell, her son Paul D....

Tony Brown of Henning, Tennessee passed away on Sep 6, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Louis Malone Finlay, Jr. of Gainestown and Jackson died September 6, 2022 following a brief illness. He was born January 31, 1932 in Mobile to Louis Malone Finlay, Sr. and Sally Smith Finlay. Louis attended the University of Alabama where he was a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity and later graduated with a degree in Business Administration. Having spent most of his career working with M W Smith Lumber Company in Jackson, he was an active tree farmer. He was also a devoted member...