Jessie Lee Williams, a native and resident of Jackson, better known to family and friends as "Gator or Dog," made his earthly transition on Saturday, June 12, 2021 while at Jackson Medical Center. He was born July 9, 1946 to Alma Lee Nobles and Horace Williams Sr. Jessie was 74 years of age.  Jessie enjoyed spending time with his family, driving trucks, fishing, hunting and dancing.  Preceding him in death were his father; stepfather, Luther Crowell Sr.; brother,...

Cathy Ann Jenkins, a resident of Jackson, made her earthly transition on Thursday, June 10, 2021 while at Mobile Infirmary Hospital. She was born Sept. 21, 1970 to Dorothy Stewart and Eddie Beck. To know Cathy was to love her; she had a smile that would light up a room. She would always make you feel better with her comforting hugs. She knew how to be the life of the party and fully enjoyed being with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Willie...

Ruth Lynum, 73, of Saraland, was welcomed into the gates of heaven on June 2, 2021. She was born in Bastrop, Texas on Feb. 17, 1948. Following graduation from high school, she travelled abroad throughout Europe and later relocated to Detroit, Mich., where she met the love of her life. The couple eventually moved to Grove Hill, where she served as the First Lady of Indian Ridge Baptist Church and worked as a phlebotomist at Mobile Infirmary Hospital in Mobile for many years. To forever...

Robert Lee West, a native of Walker Springs and resident of Mobile, made his earthly transition on June 1, 2021 while at North Mobile Rehabilitation Center in Eight Mile. He was born on Oct. 12, 1943 to Sallie Gladys Ezell West and James Alexander West. Preceding him in death were his parents; siblings, brothers, Melvin Fredrick and Alexander West, and sisters, Martha West Davis, Mary West Lumbers and Geraldine West.  Left to cherish his memories are one sister, Ella Louise...

Tallie Nettles Jr., a resident of Sedan, better known to family and friends as "Uncle Junior” or “Tallie Junior," made his earthly transition on Monday, May 31, 2021 at his residence surround by his family. He was born on Dec. 14, 1948 to Louise and Tallie Nettles Sr. Early in life, he became a member of the Wayman Chapel AME Church in Sedan, remaining faithful until his demise. He attended Camden Academy and following high school began his career at Reeves Farms,...

James Edward Wright Jr., a native Manila and a resident of Mobile, affectionately known to family and friends as "Redd," made his earthly transition on May 30, 2021 at his residence. He was born on Nov. 25, 1966 to Mazie Coleman Wright and James Edward Wright Sr. Redd was a graduate of Jackson High School in the Class of 1985. He was a member of the Jackson Aggie football team. Redd was a great son, father, and a proud grandfather; he loved his family dearly! He also loved his...

Ellen Jackson Foreman known to family and friend (Mum) (Mrs. Ellen), 88, a native of Whatley, Al, answered the Master’s call from this life early Tuesday morning, at 5:36 am May 25, 2021, while at Grove Hill Memorial Hospital. She was born September 19, 1932 to Tom and Florence Jackson in Linden Al. Mum accepted the Lord at an early age, she raised all her children with the love of the Lord. She was a Pastor’s wife . She worked at the Piggly Wiggly, furniture store, and took...

Millard James Robinson, better known to family and friends as “Buddy and Horse” a native and resident of Whatley, was born Oct. 1, 1941 to the parentage of Clarence Robinson and Anita Pugh Robinson. He made earthly transition on May 23, 2021 while at Providence Hospital. Millard was a member of the First Baptist Church in Whatley and was a United States Army veteran. He was a painter by trade until his health failed and enjoyed singing gospel music and spending time with family...

Marshall Dillard Gwin Deacon Marshall Dillard Gwin, age 82, a native of the Allen community and resident of Grove Hill, was the youngest child born to the parentage of the late Charlie Gwin Sr. and Hallie Ruby Brackett Gwin June 11, 1938. He transitioned from this life Friday, May 21, 2021 at his home. Marshall accepted Christ at a very young age and was a faithful member of the St. Peter Baptist Church in Allen. He graduated from Wilson Hall High School in the Clarke County School System...

  Etta Rene Millsaap, a native of Chicago, IL and resident of Jackson, traded her life for eternity on Friday May 21, 2021, at her residence. She was born December 25, 1945 to her parents Arthur and Irene Boyd.   Etta's life mission was helping people in life and her  life career was as a Respiratory Physiologist for 50 years. Her hobbies were making pottery and collectibles and going to the casino.   Preceding her in death were her parents , Arthur and...