Lucille Lewis Chapman, a native of Grove Hill and a resident of Hollywood, Calif., departed this life at her Hollywood home; she was 81 years of age. Lucille was born Aug. 21, 1939 to the late Charlie Lewis and the late Essie Mae Calhoun Lewis. At an early age, Lucille joined the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Grove Hill under the leadership of the Rev. L.J. Tolbert. Later in life, Lucille moved to Hollywood where she became a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of North Hollywood,...

Strother Dortch Jr., better known as “Junior” to his family and friends, a resident of the Vredenburgh community, traded this earthly life for eternity in the early morning of Tuesday, June 23, 2020 while at USA Medical Center in Mobile. Junior was born July 7, 1985 to Strother Dortch Sr. and Thelma Dortch; he was 34 years of age. He was graduate of  J.F. Shields High Schoo class of 2005, where he also played football. In May of 2007, he graduated from Reid State Technical...

Voncille Marie Jordan Johnson, a resident of McIntosh, traded time for eternity Monday, June 17, 2020, while at Spring Hill Memorial Hospital. Voncille was affectionately known as “Nanny” and “Von.” Born Oct 24, 1956 to Samuel Jordan and Clotilde Jordan, she was 63 years of age. A graduate of McIntosh High School in the Class of 1975, Voncille would retire from the Mobile County School System where she worked faithfully as one of their beloved “Lunchroom...

Mable Tina Scott Looney departed this life on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at her earthly residence in Jackson, AL. Born December 11, 1969 to Harold, Sr. and Dorothy Hardrick Scott, she was 50 years of age. She continued education beyond high school obtaining her certification as a Nursing Assistant, where she worked throughout her hospital career in Minnesota. After returning home, she united with the AOH Church of God in Jackson, AL. Walmart and crocheting were her pastimes. Preceding her...

Annie Corine Betties, a native of the Suggsville community and a resident of Los Angeles, Calif., gained her eternal reward Saturday, June 13, 2020. Annie was born to Alex Betties and Ida Betties in Suggsville March 27, 1923; she was 97 years of age.  She confessed Christ at an early age and was educated in the Clarke County School System. Later, she relocated to Los Angeles, Calif., where she was employed as a dedicated factory worker as a seamstress in downtown Los Angeles for more...

Joe Samuel Fields Sr. was a native of Cortelyou and a resident of Sunflower. His heavenly Father welcomed him into his heavenly home Monday, June 1st, 2020. He was born to Benjamin Fields and Thelma Fields on Feb. 15, 1928. Joe attended the Fields Community School for six years, junior high school in Sunflower for one year and graduated from McIntosh High School in the Class of 1944.  At an early age he united with the Little Sunflower Missionary Baptist Church, where he was active in...

James (Joe) Authur Holcombe departed this earthly life May 30, 2020 at Choctaw Health & Rehab in Butler, Alabama.  He was the eight child born to Robert and Eva (Cunningham) Holcombe on   November 23, 1933.  Having lived in several places: Cullomburg, Alabama, Chicago, Illinois, Flatwood, and   Butler Alabama, he was kind and well received in each.  Although Joe never married or fathered children, he was a devoted son,...

Thaddeus Ivon-Lamount White, Jr. transitioned from this life on Sunday, May 31, 202 while in Birmingham, AL. He was born June 20, 2007 to Thaddeus and Patricia White, Sr.  A very happy young spirit he was, enjoying football and listening to music. He was a member of the Apostolic Faith Church in Jackson, AL and a student at Jackson Middle School in Jackson, AL.  Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Ella Ridgeway, Larry Pernell, and Ivorn Taylor; and aunt, Julie...

Sarah Donald Gully, a resident of Leroy, answered the Master’s call Monday morning, May 25, 2020, at her residence. Born July 2, 1922 to Peter Donald and Mary Yelder Donald, she was 97 years of age. Sarah was a member of Good Stone AME Zion Church, where she served as a deaconess and sang in the choir before failing health. She enjoyed cooking, quilting and attending the Wagarville Nutrition Center daily. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Matthew Gully; granddaughter,...

Kenyada Juan Mitchell Kenyada Juan Mitchell quietly slipped away into the arms of Jesus on Friday, May 22, 2020 in Birmingham. He was born Feb. 6, 1991 to Shawanna M. Tarlton in Millry. Kenyada joined the Koenton C&J Holiness Church at an early age, where the pastor is Lodis C. Johnson. Later, he became a member of the All Nation Church in Fairfield with Bishop Jonathan Woods Sr. Kenyada was a member of the Class of 2010 at Leroy High School. He was an avid Alabama fan, enjoyed...