Courtney Jacque Adams, affectionately known as "Black" departed this life on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, while working in Tuscaloosa, AL. Born September 1, 1984 to Georgia A. Dillard, he was thirty-four years of age.  Courtney was a graduating member of the McIntosh High School Class of 2002, after which he enlisted in the U. S. Army. He loved his Alabama Crimson Tide. Preceding him in death was his maternal grandmother, Cora Lee Adams. Left to forever cherish...

Gillis Lee Jenkins, affectionately know as “Gate” departed this life on Saturday, March 16, 2019 while at his Fairhope, AL residence.  Born August 22, 1962 to King James Jenkins and Evelyn Campbell, he was fifty-six years of age.      Gate was educated in the Clarke County Public School System before going out into the workforce.  He was an avid University of Alabama football fan.      Preceding him in death were his father,...

Mary Agnes Pendleton was born January 16, 1939 to Dozier, Sr. and Etta Ree Pendleton in Whatley, AL.  She was the oldest of seven children to bless this union.  She worked as a nurse at Grove Hill Memorial Hospital in Grove Hill, AL for twenty six years until her retirement in 1995.   She was a faithful member of the New Life Pentecostal Church of Grove Hill, AL.      Preceding her in death were her infant daughter, Debra; parents, Dozier and Etta Ree...

Oscar J. Johnson departed this life on Saturday, March 3, 2019, surrounded by his family.  He was born March 30, 1935 to Oscar, Sr. and Ruby Lee Holcombe Johnson, who preceded him in death at an early age.  He was cared for by his grandmother, Willie Johnson, whom he called Mama and loved dearly.   Early in life Oscar joined New True Light Baptist Church in Koenton, AL, where he served faithfully as long as his physical health permitted.  Singing with the...

Paula Michelle “Shell” Bass transitioned from this life on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at her Coffeeville, AL residence.  Born July 25, 1968 to Rosemary and Marvin Bass, she was 50 years of age.  Confessing Christ at an early age, Shell united with the Center Ridge Baptist Church in Shubuta, MS and later in life united with the First Church of Nazarene in Quitman, MS, where she served until her demise.   She was known for her beautiful smile and acts of...

Christine Woodard, a resident of the Frankville community, answered the Master’s call Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, while at her sister’s residence in Frankville, AL. Born December 31, 1962 to King Issac and Mealia Howell Woodard, she was 56 years of age. She loved fishing, singing and spending time with family. She was preceded in death by her parents, King and Mealia Woodard; sister, Betty A. Woodard Lee; brothers, Thomas J. Woodard, Johnny Woodard, Issac Woodard and Willie...

Louretta Jackson Armstead, a resident of Jackson, answered the Master’s call on Sunday, February 24, 2019, while at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center in Mobile, AL. Born April 5, 1967 to Caesar and Carrie Thomas Jackson, she was 51 years of age. She was a member of the Jackson High School Class of 1986, as well as a faithful and dedicated member of Carlton AOH Church where she served in many capacities including singing in the choir and as a part of the Hospitality...

Emanuel King, Sr. answered the Master’s call on Sunday, February 24, 2019, surrounded by his family at his residence in Leroy, AL.  Born October 21, 1932 to Nathan Moore, Sr. and Melissa Gwinn Moore in the Carson Community, he was 86 years of age.  A lifelong dedicated member of the Good Stone AME Zion Church (formerly Mt. Stoney) in Leroy, AL, he served in many capacities including; Church Secretary, Pastor’s Steward, Sunday School Superintendent, and...

Lillie Bell Mose Mosley, 82, of the Barlow Bend community, entered into eternal rest Feb. 19, 2019 at Emory Decatur Hospital in Decatur, GA. She was born to Katie Mae Goodwin and Johnnie Mose. A former member of James Chapel Baptist Church, she later joined Union Chapel Baptist Church in Barlow Bend.      Before failing health, she loved gardening and spending time with her family.      She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leo Mosley;...