Obituaries

May 11, 2021

Brother Johnny Lee Helms affectionately called “John C” was born in Houston County to the late Wilson and Essie Mae Helms on February 9, 1963

He professed Christ on July 21, 2013

He attended Slocomb High School. He was employed at Nathan Mathis Farm.

He was preceded in death by his brothers: James...

May 9, 2021

Mr.Robert Earl Corbitt was born December 14, 1953 to the late Katie Corbitt and Clayton Thomas in Houston County, Al. He was called home on May9,2021 at the age of 67. Robert served in the US Army where he was in Airborne Unit, which he successfully acquired over 100 jumps. After a honorable discharged from the military, Robert drove...

May 8, 2021

May 6, 2021

Catherine Parks Young was born on December 7, 1963 to Arthur Lee Parks and Clara Bell Bruce Parks. She was preceded in death by her father Arthur Lee Parks; three brothers: Johnny C. Parks, Foy Parks and Jimmie Lee Parks; one sister, Betty Jean Parks Turner. She leaves to cherish her beautiful memories a loving husband, Willie C. Young;...

Apr 26, 2021

Apr 25, 2021

Jimmie Lee Mills was born to McKinley Mills and Louise Mills on November 10, 1950. Jimmie was a very loving and caring father, brother, son, grandfather, and uncle. He always kept a smile on his face and everyone else face. He will  forever be loved and missed and his heart is Heavenly fulfilled. He leaves to cherish his memories...

Apr 20, 2021

Janice Marie Thornton was born March 4, 1969 in Dothan, Alabama to Arthur and Juanita Thornton.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Michael Thornton.

She leaves beautiful memories with her husband of 26 years Ricky Brown; four daughters: Ta’tiana Thornton, Shaleaka Thornton, Quanesha Thornton, and Kelli Brown; three grandchildren: Kieron,...

Apr 20, 2021

Rutha Mae Smith was born on January 4,1950, to the late Sam and Lizzie Crawford. She grew up in Ashford, Al and was a 1968 graduate of Essie R. Grimsley Colored High School.As a young adult, Rutha was a member of the Voices of Faith Choir. She was employed as a telephone operator with the General Telephone Company, where...

Apr 20, 2021

"To everything is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1

A Time to be Born: Annie Mae McLeod Scott was born on November 2, 1938, in Skipperville, Alabama, to the late Willie Hubert and Carrie Mae Ramsey McLeod.

A Time to Build Up: ...

Apr 20, 2021

Arthur Moody Lampkin was born on September 8, 1943 in Houston County Alabama. Having a fascination with cars, he became a car salesman for Economy Auto Sales and worked for 20 plus years. He was a long-haul car transporter and transported vehicles worldwide. For the last twenty-six years, he owned and operated Lampkin's Car Care.

Arthur loved...

Apr 19, 2021

Doward Sylleen Baker, 39, of Dothan, AL died unexpectedly by the hands of man on April 19, 2021. He was born July 3, 1981.  He graduated from Dothan High School and attended Troy University. He drove trucks for several years.  Doward accepted the Lord, Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and joined New Bethel Missionary...

Apr 19, 2021

Wilbert Glanton Sr. was born June 30, 1932 to the late Mr. Lois and Mrs. Lillie Glanton in Barbour County, Alabama. He was a member of Trinity Missionary Baptist Church for many years and later moved his membership to Friendship Freewill Baptist Church where he served faithfully in several roles until his health began to fail.

On...

Apr 16, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Mr. Billy Joe Brown. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 13, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Mrs. Fannie Mae Tarver. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 4, 2021

On Sunday April 4, 2021, Gene Douglas Burks “aka”(Geno-Stoney) passed away at the age of 60 years old. Gene Burks was the first born grandchild to (Grandfather and Grandmother) Cleveland and Annie Rae Burks born on May 25th, 1960 in Clio, Al to (Father) James Gibson and (Mother) Mittie Jo Burks preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his...

Apr 4, 2021

Henry Lee Pride was born to the late Robert and Louise Horne on January 22, 1953.

On April 4, 2021, a chapter in his book of life was closed at Advent Medical Hospital in Daytona, FL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Louise Horne; three sisters: Brenda Chambers, Mary Brew and...

Apr 4, 2021

Bruce Mitchell was born to Pearline Mitchell and the late Frankie Lewis Mitchell on June 9, 1973. He departed this life on April 4, 2021.

Mr. Mitchell was a family man. He loved being the life of the party and being surrounded by family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Frankie...

Apr 2, 2021

He leaves to cherish his memories his parents, Larry(OldMan)& Ghia (Ma Dukes) Rich, a sister, Alicia McNealey, brother& sister-in-law, Michael& Gabriel Jackson, two special sisters Essence Thomas and Tantreisha Knight. Nine nieces and nephews: Jamaris,Antwone,Jamari,Emmanuel, Haley, Breniyah,Siyah Aubrielle and Delilah Rose; all whom he loved dearly. His grandparents Mrs&Mrs Montgomery (Alice) McNealey, Charlie C Moultry, Edward Rich and the...

Mar 29, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Mrs. Jessica Dane (Hazewood) Steele. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 29, 2021