Matthew Lee Jones was born on Dec. 18, 1935 to the late Edgar Matthew Jones and Georgia Ann Rivers Jones. He was raised in the Lily Valley community with his four siblings, Aubrey, Mary, Odis and Redelia. As the 2nd oldest child, Matthew was a friendly person with a big heart, who loved people and likewise was “very likeable” by everyone in the community. He had a great sense of humor and he liked to tease and play tricks on siblings and friends. Matthew was considered an...

  Nicholas Linell Jackson-Fox Jr., a native and resident of Jackson, traded time for eternity Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, while at UAB Hospital in Birmingham. He was born March 26, 2001 to Nicholas L. Jackson-Fox Sr. and Amanda Mitchell Fox in Jackson. He was a member of the Jackson High School Class of 2019, where he played basketball for the Jackson Aggies. He loved singing, playing his guitar and writing his own music. A faithful member of Temple of God Harvest in Jackson, he served as...

Stella Louise Thomas Pogue was born Nov. 23, 1948 in Savannah, Ga., to the union of Jonas Thomas and Carrie Estella Brown. Stella was affectionately called “Louise” by all of her family members. Louise went on to join her Savior Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020. Her mother, Carrie, married Leroy Henry Cason Sr. in 1950 and together they raised Stella to be a warm, caring person. Louise attended Miami-Dade College for one year; Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, where she majored in...

Sister Bernice Reed Barnes, a resident of McIntosh, departed this life to her heavenly home Oct. 13, 2020. Sister Barnes was born July 9, 1941 to the union of the late Mr. Hiram Reed and Idellar Arch Reed.  Affectionately called “Sister,” “B,” and “Aunt B,” Bernice was well loved by her family and friends. She loved to bake and was well-known for her delicious, mouth-watering pound cakes. She was also a very skilled seamstress. Growing up, she made...

Ethel Lee Frazier, a native and resident of Grove Hill, answered the Master’s call Oct. 10, 2020 while at the Thomasville Nursing Home. She was born Feb. 18, 1948 to Brady Frazier Sr. and Mary Lee Coates Frazier. Early in life she became a member of Mt. Zion No. 2 Baptist Church, later joining Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Grove Hill.  Ethel enjoyed cooking for her family and friends, as well as shopping. Preceding her in death were her parents; son, Scottie Frazier; brothers,...

Nathaniel Lucyies, a native of Jackson and resident of Gainestown, transitioned from this life Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. Born March 18, 1967, he was the son of Grover Lee Lucyies and Jimmie Clara Lucyies. Nathaniel, also known as “Uncle Nate, Nate Dogg-Killa,” was a kind, loving, strong hearted man that would lend a helping hand to anyone. He devoted his life to being a caring husband, father, brother and grandfather. He believed in doing good towards others and did not mind saying...

Lawrence Foxx Jr., a native and resident of the Gainestown community, made his earthly transition on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020. Born on Oct. 30, 1969 to Lawrence Foxx Sr. and Cleveria Hunt Taylor; Lawrence was 50 years of age. Early in life, Lawrence was a member of Antioch AME Church, later he united with Gainestown AOH Church.  He enjoyed cooking for his family and was also a talented artist. He loved spending time with his family and was an avid Alabama fan. Preceding him in death were...

Randy G. Nettles, a native and resident of Carlton, traded time for eternity on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, at his residence. He was born March 28, 1951 to the parentage of Ezra Nettles and Georgia Bush Nettles. A faithful and dedicated member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, he served on the board of deacons.  Randy enjoyed spending time with his family. Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, Eugene Nettles and Gillis Nettles; sisters, Reba Nettles Creer, Gloria Jean Nettles Moss...

Jenice Boykin Biggs, a native of Frankville and a resident of Sweet Water, answered the Master's call on Oct. 1, 2020 while at Crowne Healthcare Rehabilitation Center in Mobile. Born Sept. 21, 1953, she was the daughter of George Boykin and Virginia McKeller Boykin, who preceded her in death. Early in life Jenice was a member of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church in Frankville. Later she united with Mt. Hebron Primitive Baptist Church in Thomaston where she served as a Sunday School teacher,...

James Ray Fluker, a native of Rahway, N.J., and a resident of Tuscaloosa, made his earthly transition on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, while at DCH Regional Hospital in Tuscaloosa. He was born Nov. 18, 1964 to James C. Fluker and Frankie Slater Fluker.  A 1982 graduate of Charles Henderson High School in Troy, he continued his education by attending Troy University. The family relocated back to Coffeeville and he attended Alabama Southern Community College. Following college, James enlisted...