Betty Helen Sullivan was born Sept. 8, 1939 in Wadley, Ga., to the late Sam McKinney and Marie Grant McKinney. Betty accepted God early in her life and was baptized at the Brinson Hill Baptist Church in Wadley, Ga. In July 1957, she moved to Boston, MA., and on April 13, 1959, she married Elmer Sullivan. The couple would be blessed with a lovely daughter, Harriett.  From 1968 thru 1983, Betty worked as a certified health aid for the Visiting Nurses’ Association until her health...

Frankie Lee Johnson Holcombe was a native of Frankville. Born on Tuesday, June 7, 1949 to Willie L. Johnson and Maggie Lee Boykin, she departed this life on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021 at Mobile Infirmary Hospital in Mobile. She confessed Christ at an early age at Mount Bethel Baptist Church under the leadership of the Rev. W.T. Lang. Frankie Lee attended North Central School and received her diploma from North Central School in Chatom. She served as a secretary for the Usher Board and in her...

Willie Clay Jackson was born in Grove Hill on Feb. 22, 1941 to the parentage of William Jackson and Elsie Rodgers Jackson.  The Rev. Jackson was affectionately known as “BooPie” or “Uncle Boop” to his family and close friends. He was a member of the Pine Chapel No. 1 Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon and an Associate Minister until God commissioned him to oversee and pastor the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Prestwick, where he served faithfully for 37...

LaTrese Enola James was born April 22, 1968 in Jackson to the late Minnie Lee Coleman James and the late Edward Lee James. LaTrese was a graduate of Jackson High School in the Class of 1986, where she excelled as an All-Conference Lady Aggie basketball player. She furthered her education at Alabama A&M University in Normal (Huntsville) and Alabama Southern Community College in Thomasville. LaTrese was employed in Jackson as a licensed cosmetologist and businesswoman until her health...

Martha Ree Washington Dixon peacefully answered the Master's call from her earthly residence in Frankville, AL on Friday, December 25, 2020. Born July 19, 1932, the twelfth of thirteen children to Henry Coleman and Martha Johnson Washington, she was 88. Martha was a faithful member of the Whole Truth COGIC under the leadership of Supt. Solomon Smith. She met and Married Deacon Jimmie Dixon on January 15, 1951 and this union was blessed with three children. She enjoyed praising God,...

Brother Jamie Earl Jackson, Jr. traded time for eternity on Thursday, December 24, 2020 in Jackson, AL. Born March 11, 1995 to Jamie Earl, Sr. and Delia Ezell Jackson of Carlton, AL, he was 25 years of age. Jamie united early in life with the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church in Carlton, AL and was a graduating member of the Jackson High School Class of 2013. He loved hunting, fishing, playing video games and spending time with family and friends, especially his cousins. Preceding him in death...

  Jessie Mae Gould, a native and resident of Coffeeville, made her earthly transition on Dec. 23, 2020 while at Mobile Infirmary Hospital, with her children by her side. Jessie was born June 21, 1954 to the late George Dunigan Sr. and the late Bama Ann Pugh. A faithful and dedicated member of The Church of the Living God in Coffeeville, she was also a graduate of Coffeeville High School in the Class of 1972. After receiving her nursing certification, she worked for the Clarke...

Daryel Ray Richardson Sr., 58 years of age, made his grand entrance into this world on March 31, 1962 in Monroeville, as the oldest child of the late George Ray Richardson and Ida Mae Richardson. The Lord allowed him to enjoy the benefit of becoming a husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. On Dec. 18, 2020 Daryel transitioned from this life. Daryel was well known for his hard work and dedication as a scaffolding supervisor for many, many years at Alabama River Plant...

Helen Mosley Hannon was born the seventh of eight children on May 22, 1923, to the late Theis Mosley and Mattie Scott Mosley. She departed Earth and arrived in Heaven on Dec. 15, 2020. Preceding her in death were her parents; ex-husband, Robert Hannon Sr.; son, John Edward; daughters, Mary Louise Day and Betty Joan Arient; daughters-in-law, Jean Hannon and Vonia Hannon; brothers, Melvin, C.L., Woodrow, Clarence, Connie G. and John David; and sister, Ethel Mae Davis. Helen dedicated her life...

Bro. Lawrence E. Thomas was born Feb. 22, 1947 to Mary Thomas Benson and the late Charlie Peter Thomas. He departed this life Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 at his home. Preceding him in death was his father, Charlie Peter Thomas and sister, Shirley Thomas.  He leaves to cherish his memories his devoted wife, Annie Thomas; mother, Mary Benson; six children, Corey Thomas of New Orleans, La., Marlo Thomas of Daphne, Tameka Watkins Williams of Daphne, Walter Rocker II of Mobile, Benjamin...