Betty Jean Frazier, 67, passed away May 10, 2023 surrounded by her family and friends, due to complications from breast cancer.  Betty was born on Nov. 6, 1955 in Grove Hill. Her mother was Mary L. Frazier. Following graduation from Clarke County High School in 1975, she continued her education at Alabama State University, where she received a Bachelor Degree in Education. In childhood, Betty was a funny sister. She was the best at climbing the highest trees, running, rolling down...

Tommie Lee "Chico" Lewis was born March 16, 1941 in Grove Hill to the late Essie Mae Calhoun and Charlie Lewis. He departed this earthly life on Monday, May 8, 2023 while at his home.  "Chico," as he was affectionately known to family and friends, joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Grove Hill, later joining Pine Chapel No. 1 Baptist Church. He remained a faithful member until his health failed.  Looking back over his life, Tommie worked for Scotch Lumber for 10...

Wilcy Mae Boykin, better known to family and friends as "Sis"  made her transition on Monday, May 4, 2023 at Providence Hospital in Mobile, surrounded by loved ones. Sis was a life long resident of Jackson, Alabama and was  married to the late Rev. Clausell Boykin Sr.  She was preceded in  death by  her husband, the Rev. Clausell Boykin Sr.; her son, Clausell Boykin Jr.; three sisters, Irma Golston, Alice Taylor and  Ilry Wells; brothers, Theodore...

Judith Marie Steele was born on September 24, 1951 in Oxford, England, to the late Eric and Teresa Trevelyn. She departed this life on May 1,2023, at her home in Jackson, Al at the age of 72.    Judith was a graduate of The Peers School located in Oxford, England. After graduating she relocated to the United States where she met and married her husband of 42years. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Star of Zion AME Zion Church in Jackson,Al. Then she joined...

Robert Lee Dean, a life-long resident of Jackson, transitioned from his earthly life to be with the Lord on April 28, 2023 while at Jackson Medical Center. He was born on Jan. 2, 1941 to the parentage of Ethel Glivens Dinkins and Vernon Robert Dean in the Vernal Chapel community of Jackson. His spiritual upbringing began at the Vernal Chapel Baptist Church, where he accepted Jesus Christ as His Lord and Savior at an early age.  Robert graduated from Harper High School in 1960, uniting...

Daryl Wayne Jones, a native and resident of the Suggsville community, made his earthly transition on April 25, 2023. Daryl was born on June 1, 1968 to Samuel Jones Jr. and Elizabeth Jones in Suggsville. Daryl was an avid Alabama fan. He loved grilling and spending time with family and friends. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Lucille and William McGowan, and Samuel Jones Sr. and Lexia Mae Quinney; brother, David Jones; and stepmother, Ruby Jones. Left to cherish his memories...

Jerome “Droop” Reed was a native of Jackson and a resident of Columbus, Miss., he was born on Dec. 28,1971 to Edith “Penny” Waters and Bobby King Jr. Jerome transitioned Friday April 21, 2023 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Miss. Jerome spent some of his younger years living in California with his Aunt Gloria King. A member of the Jackson High School Class of 1990, he went on to join the United States Army. After serving in the military,...

  Robert Earl Jones Sr. ,a native of Jackson, AL answered the Master's call on friday, April 21, 2023 while at HCA Florida West Hospital in Pensacola , FL . Robert was born to the parentage of the late Henry Jones and Elouise Scruggs Jones on October 8, 1950 in Jackson, AL.   He attended Harper High School, following school he became a truck driver until his health failed.   Preceding him in death were his wife, Fannie Mae Jones, mother Elouise Jones Doss, father,...