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Paul Wilburn Woods
Jul 24, 2026
Mr. Paul Wilburn Woods, age 85, of Vernon, AL, peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, in his home surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Mr. Woods was born on October 24, 1940, in the home of his parents, Clifton and Evelyn Woods, located in Gattman, MS. He was a 1959 graduate of Lamar County High School. Known for...
Belva Redus
Jul 21, 2026
Mrs. Belva Jean Redus, age 80, of Vernon, AL, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at her residence.
Mrs. Redus was born February 22, 1946, in Sulligent, AL, to the late Ernest and Hattie Mason Price. She was retired from Chromalox, and was also preceded in death by her daughter, Rachel White, and her brother, Ronal Price.
Funeral services will be Thurday,...
Thomas Sanders
Jul 13, 2026
Thomas E. Sanders, (Tom), passed away Monday, July 13 at his home in Vernon with his beloved wife Peggy, his loving son Tommy and his niece Diana Cantrell by his side.
Tom was a graduate of Lamar County High School and Mississippi State University. Between high school and college, he proudly joined the U.S. Navy where he served for four years....
Vera Elizabeth "Libby" Shaw
Jul 10, 2026
Mrs. Vera Elizabeth "Libby" Shaw, age 59, of Vernon, AL, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026, at her residence.
Libby was born April 29, 1967, in Butler, AL, to Vera Dillard and the late Roger Dale Easley, Sr. She was a cook at Jack's, and was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Kenneth Easley and Roger Easley, Jr.
Funeral services...
Mary C. Lucas
Jul 8, 2026
Mrs. Mary Carrine Gunnels Standridge Lucas, age 86, of Sulligent, AL, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at her residence.
Mrs. Lucas was born April 30, 1940, to the late Ross and Gertrude Chaffin Gunnels. She was a faithful member of the First Free Will Baptist Church and rededicated her life on September 8, 2024, at New Life Fellowship in Winfield....
Billy Eugene "Gene" Richardson
Jul 1, 2026
Mr. Billy Eugene "Gene" Richardson, age 81, of Vernon, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Arabella Health and Wellness in Vernon.
Mr. Richardson was born November 7, 1944, to the late J.W. and Estelle Presley Richardson. He worked in sales management for Hibbetts Sports and attended Vibrant Church in Columbus.
Funeral services will be Monday, July 6, at 4:00 PM, in...
Burma Jordan
Jun 30, 2026
Mrs. Burma Jordan, age 91, of Vernon, AL, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus.
Mrs. Jordan was born March 18, 1935, in Monroe County, MS, to the late Authur Lee and Susan Armiza Heard. She was a bookkeeper and was married to the late Henry Paul Jordan. Mrs. Jordan was a hard worker and retired...
David Perkins
Jun 29, 2026
Mr. David Lynn Perkins, age 69, of Vernon, AL, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026, at Fayette Medical Center-DCH.
Mr. Perkins was born June 24, 1957, in Vernon, AL, to Lois Guyton Perkins and the late Willie Gene Perkins. He worked at Hyster from 1976-2002 as a lathe machine operator. He was married to the late Becky Taylor Perkins, and was...
Becky Sudduth
Jun 25, 2026
Mrs. Rebecca "Becky" Anne Sudduth, age 69, of Vernon, AL, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Columbus.
Mrs. Sudduth was born September 10, 1957, in Newfoundland, Canada, to the late Gaylord and Rona Parsons Surratt. She was a graduate of La Vista High School in Omaha, NE, then went on to receive her studies from Mississippi University for Women in...
Brenda Estes
Jun 4, 2026
Ms. Brenda Kay Glasgow Estes, 78, of Adamsville, originally of Crossville, Alabama, moved to her Heavenly home Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in Birmingham.
Ms. Estes was preceded in death by her parents Omie Newell Glasgow and William Glasgow; sisters Mary Helen Glasgow, Linda Garrison, Jewel Lucas, Jean Nowatzke, and Evelyn Bevis; brothers Sherman Glasgow, Jackie Glasgow,...
Todd Patrick
May 16, 2026
Barron Todd Patrck, age 58, of Vernon, AL, went home to his Lord and Savior May 16, 2026
Todd was born to the late Clinton Patrick and the late Lavelle Butler Patrick.
Todd was a graduate of Lamar County High School. He was employed by Tronox in Hamilton, MS. Todd worked hard and was a wonderful provider to his family. He was...
Cynthia King
May 13, 2026
Mrs. Cynthia Louise King, age 75, of Vernon, AL, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at her residence.
Mrs. King was born February 4, 1951, in Starkville, MS, to the late Paul and Nancy Hefflin Miller. She was married to the late Charles Stanley King, and was surgical tech trauma nurse.
Survivors include two daughters, Pamala (Michael) Frasier and Christina (John) Perritt;...
Mary Nell Langley
May 3, 2026
Mrs. Mary Nell Langley, age 90, of Vernon, AL, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026, at her residence.
Mrs. Langley was born March 24, 1936, in Lamar County, AL, to the late Woods and Lola Sorrells Crawford. She graduated from Sulligent High School in 1954, then married Elbert Langley on September 17, 1955. She worked at McCoy Manufacturing as a shipping...
Michael Traywick
Apr 19, 2026
Mr. Michael Lynn Traywick, age 49, of Vernon, AL, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, at his residence.
Michael was born December 7, 1976, in Lawton, OK, to Barbara Elliott and the late James Edward Traywick. He worked as a general laborer, and was also preceded in death by his son, Michael Traywick, and his grandfather, Harold Kent.
Michael is survived by...
Gene Lollar
Apr 13, 2026
Mr. Gene Lollar, age 75, of Millport, AL, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026, at his residence.
Mr. Lollar was born July 31, 1950, in Columbus, MS, to the late Gayner and Verdeal Lollar. He was a painter and maintenance worker at Baptist Memorial Hospital, and he loved cooking, his family, fishing, and God. He was also preceded in death by...
Danny Joe Moore
Apr 10, 2026
Mr. Danny Joe Moore, age 63, of Vernon, AL, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026, at his residence.
Mr. Moore was born September 14, 1963, in Lamar County, AL, to the late Pervy Lee and Roseeta (Edgewater) Moore. He was a cutter in a sawmill, and was married to the late Shirley Moore. He was also preceded in death by his...
Glen Newell
Apr 7, 2026
Mr. Edward Glen Newell, age 66, of Vernon, AL, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Fayette Medical Center DCH.
Mr. Newell was born February 25, 1960, in Augsburg, Germany, to the late James Charles and Edna Wynell (McCool) Newell. He was an auto mechanic, and was also preceded in death by his grandson, Brandon McKee; his brother, Mike Newell; and...
Patsy McGee
Apr 3, 2026
Mrs. Patsy Ruth McGee, age 85, of Millport, AL, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026.
Mrs. McGee was born January 31, 1941, in Sulligent, AL, to the late Brad and Ruby O'Mary Merchant. She was a homemaker and was married to the late Eugene McGee. She was also preceded in death by her children, Laura Ruth Vice, Jackie Hood, Jimmie Hood,...
Steve Jackson
Mar 24, 2026
Mr. Stevion "Steve" Delano Jackson, age 70, of Vernon, AL, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at his residence.
Mr. Jackson was born March 13, 1956, in Tompkinville, KY, to Earlene Russell Jackson and the late Robert Delano. He was an auto parts salesman, and was also preceded in death by his brother, Tony Jackson.
Funeral services will be Saturday, March 28,...
David Nicholas Simon
Mar 16, 2026
David Nicholas Simon, age 66, of Vernon, AL, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at his residence.
Nick was born on May 10, 1959 in Columbus, MS to Elaine Williams Simon and the late Kenneth Nicholas Simon.
He was a 1977 graduate of S.D. Lee High School, enjoyed fishing at every opportunity, and was an avid fan of the Mississippi State...
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