Mrs. Margie Odom Grant, a native of Whatley, Alabama, was born on January 11, 1936 to John Amos and Mattie Bass Odom. She departed this life on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Margie was a faithful member of the Indian Ridge Baptist Church where she served as Sunday School Teacher and  President of the Usher Board. She was a member of the Russell Success Chapter #674 OES of Whatley; she served as treasurer for the 1st District and...

James Wesley Robinson of Jackson, Alabama departed this earthly life of 86 years on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Jackson Medical Center. He was born on October 31, 1932 to his loving parents, Barney and Mattie F. Robinson.   James attended the Old Harper High School, with vivid lasting memories. After high school, James enlisted in the US Army and served in the Korean War. Upon completion of his military duties, he received an honorable discharge and retired as a Disabled...

Brenda Kaye Nicholson Tucker departed this life on Saturday, August 31, 2019 while at Springhill Medical Center in Mobile, AL. Born September 30, 1955 to Lamar and Elnora Henderson Nicholson, she was 63 years of age.  She united with the Oak Grove Baptist Church at an early age and was employed as a case manager with mental health. Her job was a joy to her and that spirit carried on with her throughout all her life helping others anytime possible. Caring for grandchildren was...

"Eteria "Madeal," "Nig" and "Black Annie" Ely-Peoples was a native of Whatley and a residence of Barlow Bend. She was born on May 3, 1937 and transitioned to her eternal home on August 29, 2019. Minister Eteria accepted Christ at an early age. She was  a faithful member of the James Chapel Baptist Church where she served as an associate minister, on the Mother's Board, as a choir member, in the Missionary Ministry and Team Lead intercessory...

Mary Alice (Ambrose) Frowner of the Manila Community of Jackson, AL traded time for eternity on Sunday, August 24, 2019 at her residence. Born June 15, 1949 to Hosie Ambrose and Lucille Nicholson, she was 70 years of age. Mary was educated through the Clarke County Public School System and was employed by Vanity Fair for several years. She united at an early age with the Little Burrough Baptist Church in Manila, AL. Spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her...

Frazier Edgar, Sr. departed this life on Saturday, August 24, 2019 while at Providence Hospital in Mobile, AL. Born April 2, 1955 to Ernest and Essie Lee Pugh Edgar, he was 64 years of age. He was a faithful member of the Clarksville AOH Church in the Mt. Zion Community of Grove Hill, AL where he served as a deacon and guitarist. Frazier was loving and caring to his children and grandchildren. Spending time with family, laughing, making others laugh, playing his guitar, drinking coffee,...

Frank James Williams of the Indian Ridge Community departed this life on Monday, August 19, 2019 while at his residence. Born June 5, 1960 to Frank and Lillie Bell Kemp Williams, he was 59 years of age. He was educated in the Clarke County School System and logging was his way of life. Early im life he united with the Gainestown AOH Church. Dancing, dominoes, and socializing with people in general were his joy. Preceding him in death are his mother, Lillie Bell Williams; grandson, Deonte...

Margaret J. Pernell, traded time for eternity on Saturday, August 17, 2019 while at her Jackson, AL residence. Born July 26, 1930 to Ethel J. Jackson and Joel E. Martin in the Rockville Community, she was 89 years of age.   Confessing Christ at an early age, she united with the Mt. Olive #1 Baptist Church in the Rockville Community. After moving to Jackson, AL she united with the Mt. Olive #2 Baptist Church where she served faithfully as Usher President, Church Custodian for 22...

Doris Jean Harris Cody traded time for eternity on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 while at her Whatley, AL residence. Born January 18, 1948 to Arthur, Sr. and Bertha Mae Dickinson Cody, she was 71 years of age. She was a graduate of the Clarke County Public School System. AOH Church of God in Whatley, AL was her church home and cooking and gardening brought her great pleasure. Preceding her in death are her father, Arthur Cody, Sr.; brothers, Wilbert Cody and Gilbert Cody; step-father,...