Olander Robinson Jr. was born Jan. 18, 1970 to Mrs. Cobbie Robinson and the late Mr. Olander Robinson Sr. Mr. Robinson Jr. left this world for eternity on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Grove Hill Memorial Hospital. The sixth child of seven siblings, Olander sometimes acted like the baby of the family. At 8 years of age, after realizing baseball was not for him, he began taking piano lessons and the rest is history. Upon entering high school, he began playing the piano for his church, Wilson...

Olean Chapman Martin, a native and resident of the Winn community of Jackson, answered the Master’s call on June 7, 2022 while at Providence Hospital in Mobile. She was born July 13, 1947 to Evans Chapman and Annie Mae Chapman. Throughout her life, Olean was a member of Winn Apostolic Overcoming Holy Church of God, where she was long standing member of the Mother’s and Usher’s boards. A 1965 graduate of Clarke County Training School, she married the love of her life,...

Demario LaDavid Bonner, a resident of the Toddtown community, made his earthly transition on May 31, 2022 while at Jackson Medical Center. He was born Feb. 7, 1987 to Voncille Bonner and David Dickinson.  Early in life, as he was growing up, he was a member of Pine Chapel No. 2 Baptist Church in Toddtown. Demario was employed at SSAB Steel Mill. He enjoyed basketball and football.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rachel Coats-Bonner and Melvin Bonner Sr. and Willie...

Inez Levern Dean King, a long-time resident of  Jackson, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 26, 2022, surrounded by her family at her home. She was born on April 27, 1929 to Ethel Glivins Dinkins Dean and Vernon Robert Dean in the Vernal Chapel community of Jackson. Early in life, she was a member of the Vernal Chapel Baptist Church, later she united with St. Union Baptist Church, and then uniting with her family at Jackson Street Baptist Church in Jackson. Ms....

Merika “Missie” McGaster, a resident of Jackson, entered eternity May 25, 2022 while at Mobile Infirmary Hospital. Born Aug. 18, 1980 to Charlie Jackson and Ella Jackson, she was 41 years of age.  Merika was a member of Union Chapel Baptist Church in Barlow Bend, under the leadership of Pastor Tommy Moore. She was a graduate of Jackson High School in the Class of 2000. Merika enjoyed laughing and joking with family and friends. She was known for being loving and caring; a...

Dora Lee Dortch Blackmon, a resident of Monroeville, answered the Master's call on Saturday, May 21,2022, while at Mobile infirmary. She was born on July 8, 1953 to Emma Lee Moye Dortch and Chester Dortch. She was a member of Wayman Chapel AME Church in Hybart. Dora was a very quiet, loving, kind person who kept to herself, but enjoyed her grandchildren and being with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Joe D. Martin and Lindsay Moye; and her...

Mr. Frank Williams, a native and resident of the Gainestown community, made his earthly transition Thursday, May 19, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born on Oct. 14, 1939 to May Bell and Erby Williams. He owned and operated a pulpwood business for a number of years, providing for his family. Frank was a member of the Gainestown AOH Church in Gainestown. He was a hard worker and a great provider for his family. He was an avid fan of the Dodgers and Braves,...

Earnest Charles McReynolds, a resident of Jackson, better known to family and friends as "C-Mack," made his earthly transition on May 10, 2022. He was born May 20, 1952 to Phares McReynolds Jr. and Francis Montgomery McReynolds.  Earnest joined Mt. Olive No. 2 Baptist Church in 1992. He loved to sing the Gospel and was one of the orbital members of the Jackson Male Chorus when it was first organized. He loved the Lord and people. He was a hardworking man who worked at a...

Lula Mae Berry Brown, a resident of the Good Hope community, answered the Master's the call on the morning of May 10, 2022 at her home. Lula was born to the late Ida Rivers Berry and Willie "Freddie" Berry on Feb. 2, 1937 in Walker Springs. She accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior at an early age and united with the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, where she served as church secretary, matron, usher and on several committees.  Lula retired from the Clarke County...