Edward James Jackson Edward James Jackson, a native of Jackson, was born to the late Jeremiah Jackson and Jessie Mae Andrews Jackson on Nov. 28, 1955. Edward left this life from Jackson Medical Center to begin a heavenly eternity on April 4, 2021. He was a quiet, but loving person to be around. A member of Saint Union Baptist Church, he later united with the Church of the Living God under the leadership of Pastor Robert Smith. Edward was a truck driver for a number...

Edward Lee Cunningham Jr. Edward Lee Cunningham Jr., better known to family and friends as "Piba," of the Winn community, traded time for eternity on Sunday April 4, 2021 at his residence. He was born Sept. 15, 1966 to Edward Cunningham Sr. and Onnie Mae Pugh Cunningham. Early in life, he was a member of Berry's Chapel AME Zion Church. He was a member of the graduating Class of 1984 of Coffeeville High School. Edward loved music and playing the drums; he was also a great...

Christine Pace Lucas Christine Pace Lucas, a native of Coffeeville and a resident of Quitman , MS, traded her earthly life for eternity Friday, April 2, 2021 while at the Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, MS . Christine was born Dec 29 ,1952 to the late Willie Pace and Annie Walker Pace. She confessed Christ at an early age and became a member of the Cedar Point Baptist Church in Coffeeville, AL. She attended Coffeeville High School , later in life moved to Quitman, MS and...

Gregory Earl Parker Gregory Earl Parker was born on July 31, 1955, in Jackson, Alabama to the parentage of the late  Walter George Parker, and Martha Ella Rodgers Parker. Gregory transitioned into  eternity on March 31, 2021. Gregory, A.K.A. known as "Little Toot", was the first of five children. He received his formal education at Harper High School. He became a member of Mt Olive #2 Baptist Church at an early age under the leadership of...

Kenton Lamar Johnson Kenton Lamar Johnson was born in Meridian, Miss., July 7, 2001, to Tonde’la and Kenneth Johnson. The Lord called him home Sunday, March 28, 2021. Kenton was fun, loving and always brought joy and laughter to everyone. Kenton attended Poplar Springs Elementary School and Northwest Middle School in Meridian. He was a member of Freedom Rock Christian Fellowship. After relocating to Tuscaloosa, Kenton united with the Daystar Family Church and attended Eastwood Middle...

Michael O. Gilmore, also known as “Big Mike,” was born Jan. 12, 1970 in Jackson. Michael transitioned to eternity March 27, 2021 at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa. He accepted Christ at an early age at Rockbar Baptist Church in West Bend. He attended Coffeeville Elementary and Coffeeville High School in Coffeeville. Michael founded and successfully operated Gilmore Trucking, where he was often called “Lolly Pop” for many years. An avid hunter and fisherman,...

Demetric Lydell Beckham Demetric Lydell Beckham, better known to family and friends as “Dee,” was a native of the Salitpa community and a resident of Toney. Dee made his earthly transition Wednesday, March 24, 2021 while at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, with his wife and mother-in-love at his side. Dee was an amazingly bright soul, a loving son, husband, father, uncle and friend. Born June 7, 1973 to Paralene Beckham , he joined Good Hope Baptist Church in Salitpa at...

Tyshon Nukief Grimmett was born Jan. 19, 1999 in Auburn to parents, Kisha Grimmett and Tykief L. Dunn. He left this world March 20, 2021. Tyshon graduated from Blount High School in Mobile, continuing his education at Alabama State University in Montgomery and later attending Lawson State College in Birmingham. Following college, he pursued the work force. Tyshon loved making and mixing music, which led him to recording his own music. He was filled with love, life and laughter. Left...

John Edward James was born and raised in McIntosh. He was born to the parentage of the late Adley, Sr. and Maranda Hill James. Departing this life Monday, March 15, 2021 in Spring, Texas, he was 83 years of age. Entering the U.S. Army at an early age, John had a very successful and lifelong career in the military, which he enjoyed very much. He met his beloved wife in Berlin, Germany, where he was stationed. After military retirement, he joined Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms in Houston,...

Arcola Jackson McReynolds, better known to family and friends as "Miss Arcola," a resident of Jackson, traded time for eternity on Saturday morning while at Mobile Infirmary Hospital. She was born on March 27, 1930 to Octavia Leach and Jimmy Jackson.  Arcola loved cooking, watching television, caring for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and making sure everyone was taken care of. She really loved family gatherings when all of her children, nieces, nephews,...