Obituaries

Sep 13, 2021

James Benjamin Reese was born December 7th,  1931 to Elijah Reese and Idell Reese. He gained his wings September 13th,  2021.

He is preceded by his wife, Josephine Reese, sons; Larry Reese, Willie Reese, and Henry James Reese(Tina), and granddaughter, Lillian Reese. Sister, Emma Wells. Niece, Emma Wells. Brother,  LD Reese.

He is survived by...

Sep 7, 2021

Clara Mae Smedley Barrow was born December 28, 1924, to the late Sam Smedley and Dora Lampley Smedley. At an early age she joined St. Rose Missionary Baptist Church in Skipperville, Alabama. She joined the Eastern Star and Lady's Aide organizations and was the Director of the St. Rose Choir for 77 years.

Clara Mae Smedley Barrow...

Sep 6, 2021

Veron W. Edwards (Jamaica) aka (Boyo) was born on January 6, 1957, in Palmers Cross, Clarendon parish Jamaica West Indies.   Veron earned his heavenly wings on September 6, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his parents Samuel Nathaneil Edwards and Elsadia Edwards.

Veron migrated to America in 1977. He started his career as a Master Printer...

Sep 5, 2021

Betty Joyce Terry was born to the union of the late Tellie C. Dick and Gussie Lee Dick on March 25, 1948 in Ozark, Alabama.  She was saved at an early age and baptized as a member of Macedonia Baptist church.

Joyce spent her early years in Ozark graduating from D.A. Smith High School in 1966.  Later...

Sep 5, 2021

Georgia Bea Asberry Placide was born April 28, 1940, in Weeks Island, Louisiana. She was called home on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Georgia Bea, as she was affectionately called, attended Jonas Henderson High School, in New Iberia, Louisiana. Momma B as she was adoringly referred to by the countless children she cared for over the years is married to...

Sep 1, 2021

A TIME TO BE BORN: Bro. Ira H. Belford was born to the late Dennis Belford and Alma Tarrance in Robstown Texas on June 25, 1939. He was one of seven children. On the afternoon of September 1, 2021, God extended a welcome hand unto his child. "I heard the voice of Jesus say come unto me and rest,...

Aug 31, 2021

Emily Dean Caple was born Feb. 14, 1941 to the late Mr. N.K. & Millie Mae Slater. She joined the Mt. Olive Baptist Church at an early age where she joined the choir, served in the Missionary Aide, and The Matrons. She transitioned from this life on August 30, 2021 at Dale Medical Center. She was preceded in her...

Aug 26, 2021

Mr. Jesse Lee Snell was born February 23, 1956 in Ozark, AL to the late Vela Mae Snell and Orie Lee Snell Sr.

During the evening of August 26, 2021 the Lord called home a loving and caring father, stepfather, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

At an early age Jesse was a member of Old...

Aug 24, 2021

A Humble easy-going, loving, man of God is an awesome description of Bro. Namon Flowers Sr. He is also known for his melodious spiritual singing. He was born September 21, 1933 in Daleville, Alabama to Sammie Lee and Snowdie Mae Flowers. He attended Pinckard High School.

In 1953, Bro. Namon enlisted into the Army Branch of the...

Aug 24, 2021

Bertha Lee Richardson was born on July 15, 1945 in Omaha, Georgia to the late Cliff Richardson and Frieda Jones Richardson. Bertha attended the Stewart County Public School System.  Bertha started her Christian journey under the leadership of the late Bishop Eddie Hayes. Later on she would become a faithful member of The Believers in Christ Apostolic Church under...

Aug 19, 2021

Barbara Ann McKinnis Crittenden was the daughter of the late Robert (Bob) and Lera McKinnis, Birth-Mother Rosa Mae Crittenden Ardis.  She was a member of Shiloh Seventh-Day Adventist Church which she joined at an early age. Barbara was a proud wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.  She cared for her extended family; nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  When you...

Aug 17, 2021

Irene Medley was born August 4th 1946 to the holy union of Missouri Matthews and Johnny Ingram two other children were born to this union, Maedean Ingram (deceased) and Myrties Ingram. Mrs. Irene lived her life being a faithful wife and mother. October 1967 she was wed to her husband of 32 years to Charles Medley with four children...

Aug 15, 2021

Nichelle Finn, beautifully known as "Monique" was born July 29, 1975 to the late Dorothy Jackson and Frank Finn. She graduated from Grace H. Dodge Vocational High School in 1993. She continued her education at Wallace Community College earning an Associate's degree in Nursing and furthered her education to become a LPN. She was a loving, dedicated and caring...

Aug 4, 2021

Mr. Hernandez Bolden was born March 25, 1971 in Dale County to Mr. Elijah Bolden and Ms. Mary Bolden. On August 4, 2021 he peacefully answered the call from his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ to depart form this earthly life to be at home with Him. He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his mother Mary Bolden, (Ozark...

Jul 28, 2021

Mr. Ulysses Shingles Jr was born on August 9, 1960 in Randolph County GA, to the late Mr. Ulysses Shingles Sr. and Jessie Mae Vanover- Shingles. He departed this life on July 28, 2021 in Ozark, AL. He started his education at Webster County School Systems and Miami-Dade County Florida School Systems. He worked as a printing press operator...

Jul 18, 2021

Mr. Wayne LaVaughn North was born August 14, 1949 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Dorothy Jean Baugh and Henry North.  He was nurtured and loved dearly by his grandparents the late Theo and Fannie Hargrove.

At an early age Wayne joined Mount Nebo Baptist Church. He was a member of  Northview Christian Church in Dothan. He...

Jul 10, 2021

Otherene, (Rena) McLeod, age 68 of Rahway, New Jersey formerly of Skipperville, AL passed away Saturday July 10, 2021.

Rene was born on September 2nd 1952 from the holy union of Obie McLeod and Betty Cole.

She was a member of Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Skipperville, AL, where she and her family were long...

May 24, 2021

William Arthur Blackwell a lifelong resident of Ozark, Alabama went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, May 24, 2021.  William was born May 9, 1940 (although his birth certificate stated March 13, 1940) in Rockingham County, North Carolina.

William also known as, "Blackwell" graduate from high school in 1957 and joined the army at a...

May 21, 2021

Cara Marie Taylor left her Earthly home on Friday, May 21st 2021 at her residence. She was 56 years of age. She is survived by her Husband John Taylor, Son Adam Taylor (Kim), Jesse Taylor, Bryan Taylor, Daughter Carman Taylor, Sister Leza Moerland, Kim Pender.

Apr 28, 2021

On April 28, 2021, God called His long-time and faithful servant, Willie Dell (W.D.) Flowers home to eternal rest with him. Willie Dell Flowers was born on March 23, 1934, to the late Ida Mae Flowers and Alto Haynes, Jr., in Coffee County, AL.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Ruby Rance Flowers;...