Edward Leonard Hill transitioned from this life on Monday, September 7, 2020 in Walker Springs, AL. Born November 13, 1966 to Marie Hill Pritchett, he was 53 years of age. He was educated in the Clarke County Public Schools and made his living operating heavy construction equipment.  Preceding him in death were his mother, Marie Pritchett; brothers, Robert Earl Pritchett and Ronald O. Bryant; grandparents, Nancy Lee Hill, Rawleigh and Ruthie Mae Pritchett, Sr.; and...

Karen Frowner, a native of the Manila community and a resident of Zimco, traded time for eternity on Sept. 2, 2020 at her residence. Karen was born on Dec. 24, 1970 to John Frowner and Mary Alice Ambrose Frowner. She was 49 years of age. Karen enjoyed spending time with her beloved family.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Lolita Frowner and brother, Rodrick Frowner.  Left to cherish her memory is her only daughter, Katierra Frowner of Manila;...

Mrs. Ophelia Simpson, age 84, was born on May 26, 1936 to the late Jessie and Samuel Brown. Ophelia exchanged this life for eternal life on Aug. 29, 2020 at Providence Hospital in Mobile with her children at her side. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, John Simpson Sr.; one stepson, Jimmy Williams; and brothers, Steve and Clint Brown. She leaves to cherish her memories, sons, John “J.J.” (Andrea) Simpson Jr. and Frank (Ann) Washington; two daughters, Demitris...

Mr. Curlee Spencer Sr. was born the second child to Clara B. Spencer and James Spencer Sr. on Aug. 12, 1926 in Coy. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 62 years, Mrs. Annie G. Spencer; eldest brother, James Spencer Jr. and his wife Carrie; sister, Ola Mae Huff and husband Charlie. On Aug. 27, 1948 he united in marriage to Annie Gertrude Mitchell. God blessed this union with four children, Curlee Jr., Henry, Anita and Horace. Mr. Spencer confessed Christ as his Lord and...

Minnie Lee King, a native of Jackson and resident of Fort Worth, Texas, departed this life for eternity Aug. 26, 2020 in Fort Worth. Born Oct. 5, 1965 to Albert Dean Sr. and Doretha Bonner King, she was 54 years of age. Her parents preceded her in death. Minnie Lee leaves to forever cherish her precious memories one son, Stevie King; eight sisters, Eloise Bonner, Cassie (Lang)Williams, Elizabeth (Robert) Griffin, Harriet (Wade) Jackson, Ruthie (Cecil) King, Doris Johnson, Ora Harris and...

Ethel Mae Hughes, a native and resident of the Rockville community, better known as “Baby Sister” to family and friends, made her earthly transition on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 while at Jackson Medical Center. Ethel was born Nov. 26, 1950 to Rufus Hughes and Susie Jones Hughes; she was 69 years of age. Ethel was a graduate of Harper High School in the Class of 1968 and a lifelong member of Mt. Olive No. 1 Baptist Church in Rockville. Ethel enjoyed doing cross word puzzles and...

Verna Lee Williams, 71, a resident of the Bigbee community, was born Feb. 2, 1949 to Major and Ever Lee Williams. She departed this life on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.  Verna was a member of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church in Frankville, where she remained faithful until her health failed. Preceding her in death were her parents; sister, Juanita Philon; brothers, Theodore Williams and James Williams; and grandson, Marquez Harmon. Left to cherish her loving memories are three daughters, Angela...

Archie Lee Williams was a native of the Rockville community and a deacon at Mt. Olive No. 1 Baptist Church in Rockville. He was employed at Canfor Southern Pine for 40 years. The son of the late Calvin Williams and Martha Hughes-Williams, Archie was 60 years of age. He departed this life Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 while at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster. Archie enjoyed working and spending the rest of his time with family and friends. He was also an avid Florida State fan. Preceding...

Hugh Smith, Sr. was born on February 15, 1940 to Louis and Emma Smith, the sixth of eighteen children.  He spent his childhood in Camden, Alabama and attended Camden Academy. Family needs required him to start working at a young age to help with the support of his family.  As such, his siblings looked to him as a role-model, greatly respected him and lovingly referring to him as “T-Man.”   He started working in the timber industry at the...

Mr. Henry E. Morris, affectionately known as “Buster,” a longtime resident of Frankville, was born Sept. 13, 1947 to the late Mr. Essie Morris and Mrs. Alma Morris Moody. He departed this life in exchange for eternal life on Aug. 20, 2020.  Preceding him in death were his parents; stepfather, Jimmy Moody; his brother, Robert James “Bay-Bay” Morris; and grandparents, Isaiah and Eva Howell. Buster confessed Christ at an early age. He was a member of the Mt....