Dr. Edsel Manuel Davis Sr. transcended from time to eternity Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Edsel was born Jan. 2, 1935 to Nelson Abraham and Clevia Avant Davis of Monroeville, AL. He was 84 years of age. At the age of 9, he heard the call of Christ and united to the Morning Star Baptist Church in Monroeville, AL, later uniting with the Limestone Baptist Church in Monroeville, AL under the leadership of his father, the Rev. Nelson A. Davis. He heard the call of God into ministry and preached his...

Mrs. Juanita Sigler was born July 6, 1953 to the late Mary Jane Dortch-Huff and Johnny Huff.  She was called to be with the Lord at Flowers Hospital, Dothan, AL on May 4, 2019.  Juanita was born and raised in Vredenburgh, AL and as a Military wife, she spent her adult life living in various places across the U.S. as well as oversees in Germany.  After her husband (Clay) retired from the Military, they settled in Daleville, AL where they continued to raise their family. ...

Genet Cox, a resident of Manhasset, Long Island, NY and later of Palm Bay, FL, departed this life on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Born November 24, 1946, she was one of nine born to Henley, Sr. and Della Cox. Genet attended Wilson Hall High School in Grove Hill, AL. Preceding her in death were her father, Henley Cox, Sr.; three brothers, Ernest Dorsey, Henley Cox, Jr., and Terry Wayne Cox; three sisters, Mary L. Moore, Patricia A. Cox, and Mary A. Cox. Left to forever cherish her precious...

Bettie Clayton Turner Bettie Robinson Clayton Turner, affectionately known as “Auntie” and “Toot,” was born Oct. 21, 1923 to Annie Kimbrough Robinson and Calvin Robinson in Jackson. Bettie transitioned from life to eternal rest May 3, 2019. She was 96 years of age. Bettie was a devoted Christian and a faithful member of Mt. Sinai No. 1 Baptist Church, serving faithfully for many years on the Usher Board and in the Missionary Department. She also worked with the...

Arengia Jackson Knight entered into eternal rest on Tuesday April 30, 2019 at Grove Hill Memorial Hospital. Arengia was the second of three beautiful daughters born to L.J and Susie Adams Jackson of Thomasville, AL.  She was a graduate of Thomasville Public High School. She received her Bachelors Degree from Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL. and her Masters Degree from Livingston University, presently known as The University of West Alabama. She began her teaching...

Memphis Tennessee Jackson, Jr., a native of the Barlow Bend community, traded time for eternity on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Jackson Health Care Facility in Jackson, AL.  Born December 15, 1952 to Memphis, Sr. and Minnie Lee Barnes Jackson, he was 66 years of age. Memphis confessed Christ and united with the Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Barlow Bend, where Rev Tommie Moore is pastor. Preceding him in death were his parents, Memphis and Minnie Jackson; and devoted...

Elder George Barnes Jr. was born July 11, 1940 in Malcolm to the late Lillie and George Barnes Sr. On Saturday, April 27, 2019, he exchanged this life for eternity. George attended school at McIntosh Union High School, graduating in 1958. His chosen profession was construction, where he worked until retirement in 2000. Confessing Christ at an early age, he united with Big John Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the Rev. Henry Walker, pastor. He later united with the Church of...

Deacon Earl Martin, made his earthly transition Friday, April 26, 2019. Born Nov. 22, 1950 to Rosie Martin and Mack Martin Jr., he was 68 years of age. He began working at Allied Paper Company in 1968 at the age of 18 and continued to work there until retirement in 2018. He was well-respected on the job and in the community.  Earl enjoyed taking care of his cows, gardening and all outdoor activities. A dedicated family man, he made each family member feel special. He was a dear...

Mr. Louis Gregory Cook, a native of New Orleans, LA, was born on September 25, 1960 to the late Emogene McGhee and Louis Causey.  He departed this life on April 15, 2019 at his place of residence.        Louis was a long-term resident of New Orleans, Louisiana before relocating to Mobile, Alabama following Hurricane Katrina.  He loved the New Orleans Saints “Who Dat”, the Second Line of New Orleans, traveling and spending time with...