Kiana Necole Jones, affectionately known as “Kiki,” a native and a resident of Jackson, traded this life for eternity on Sunday, March 29, at Jackson Medical Center in Jackson. Born Oct. 2, 1994 to Rodney K. Jones and LaChandra D. Robinson, she was 25 years of age. At an early age she united with Star of Zion AME Zion Church in Jackson. Kiana was a graduate of Jackson High School Class of 2013. She furthered her education at Troy University and Alabama A&M University...

Gregory LaShawn King, a native and resident of Jackson, better known to family and friends as “Guru” and “Greek,” passed away suddenly Saturday, March 28, 2020. Born Sept. 17, 1983 to Cedric D. John and Carrie King, he was 36 years of age. He enjoyed hanging out with family and friends and listening to music. Preceding him in death were his grandfather, George King; uncle, Ervin King; and aunt, Delois Ann King. Left to cherish his loving memories are his mother,...

Frankie Payne Jackson, a native of St. Stephens and resident of Moundville, answered the Master’s call Monday, March 23, 2020 at her home. Born on Sept. 18, 1956 to Nathan Payne and Dorothy Jones Payne, she was 63 years of age. Frankie graduated from Leroy High School in 1975 and was a member of James Chapel Baptist Church in St. Stephens. She enjoyed sewing. Preceding her in death were her parents; brothers, Nathaniel, Billy (Mike) and Christopher Payne; sister, Patricia Diane Payne...

Annie Reed Bragg was a native of the Cortelyou community of Wagarville and a resident of Chicago, Ill. A graveside service will be held Saturday, March 28, 2 p.m., at Lewis Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Tommie Moore will officiate.  

Pearlean Ervin King, a native and resident of Leroy, better known to family and friends as “Pearl,” made her earthly transition on Sunday, March 22, 2020, while residing at Washington County Nursing Home. Born on Jan. 22, 1943 to Albert Ervin Sr. and Sophie Donald Ervin, she was 77 years of age. She was a member of Good Stone AME Zion Church in Leroy.  Pearlean enjoyed cooking, fishing and spending time with family and friends. She was a lover of people. Preceding her in...

Emily Lula “Lou” Moore Jackson, age 89, was born August 30, 1930 to Nathan, Sr. and Daisy Lou Robinson Moore in Washington County, AL. The family moved to Jackson, AL in the Rockville Community where she was reared and attended Christian Valley School. Emily was reared in a Christian Family. She met and married Edd Jackson, Jr. on January 24, 1947, and this union remained until his death in 2007. Together they had a beautiful family of eleven children. Emily was baptized as one...

Curtis "Bud" Bryant of the Walker Springs community of Jackson, AL traded time for eternity on Wednesday, April 18, 2020 at his earthly residence. Born April 30, 1953 to Quincy and Laura Scott Bryant, he was 66 years of age. He united early in life with the Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Walker Springs. he was employed by Dumas Manufacturing in Grove Hill, AL until his health failed him. Bud loved his family and all who met him, always keeping a smile on his face....

Luretta Rocker Taylor departed this life on Sunday, March 15, 2020 while at Jackson Medical Center in Jackson, AL. She was born March 23, 1948 to Johnny and Bell Rocker Perine.  Luretta was a graduate of the Clarke County Public School System and worked as school janitress. She was a faithful member of Fervent Life Worship Center in Choctaw Bluff, AL, where she served as a Sunday School teacher, choir member, and Mother's Board. Cooking, gardening, church, family and friends...

Ladon Hamilton, 76, a resident of Jackson, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 in his home. He was a native of Greenville. Ladon was a devout Jehovah’s Witness. He loved fishing, hunting and making people laugh. Ladon always had a joke to tell. Most of all, his greatest enjoyment was in spending time with family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Daisy and Joe Hamilton; a brother, Richard Hamilton; and a sister, Ruth Knight.  He is survived by his wife of...

Antrica L. Woodard, also known as “Witthie” and “Baby,” was born Dec. 18, 1982 to Annie Lee Merida and Robert Lewis Harmon. She transitioned from this life Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Jackson Medical Center in Jackson with her mother by her side. An active member of the Mt. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, she served as a choir member and an active member in the Sunday school. She worked at a variety of positions until her sickness. Always full of life, Antrica...