Obituaries

Jan 16, 2023

Alton Rector was born March 26, 1929 in Vernon, AL, to Stephen Foster and Laura Dowdle Rector, who both preceded him in death.  He passed from this life January 16, 2023.  He was 93 years old and had lived a full life.

Alton had 3 brothers, Richard, Sam, and Oliver Rector, and 4 sisters, Ilene Ellis, Pauline...

Jan 6, 2023

Mrs. Lela Lou Pennington, age 95, of Vernon, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, at Generations of Vernon.

Mrs. Pennington was born May 14, 1927, in Sulligent, AL, to the late John Fletcher and Nima A. Turman.  She was a housewife and was married to the late James Murvin "Mutt" Pennington.  Mrs. Pennington was a member of...

Jan 1, 2023

Mr. Billie B. Elliott, age 98, of Vernon, AL, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa.

Mr. Elliott was born April 2, 1924, in Lamar County, AL, to the late John H. and Vergie Elliott.  He served in the U.S. Army and World War II, then later worked for the City...

Dec 26, 2022

Mr. Willden A. "Pete" Nethercutt, age 89, of Caledonia, MS, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022, at The Arrington in Columbus, MS.

Mr. Nethercutt was born July 5, 1933, in Beulaville, NC, to the late John Bill and Charlotte Albertson Nethercutt.  He was retired from the US Air Force and was married to the late Joyce Ann...

Dec 22, 2022

Mr. William David Pennington, age 70, of Vernon, AL, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS.

Mr. Pennington was born September 2, 1952, in Vernon, AL, to the late William Gene and Belva Jean Pennington.  He served in the National Guard and was an electrician.

Funeral services...

Nov 30, 2022

Miss Bonita Lynn Graham, age 45, of Vernon, AL, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at her residence.

Miss Graham was born August 28, 1977, in Fayette, AL.  She was preceded in death by her father, Grover Leslie Graham; two uncles, Randy Adams and Terry Adams; two aunts, Debra Adams and Kathy Parott; and her grandparents, Therand...

Nov 26, 2022

Mr. James E. Hays, age 85, of Millport, AL, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Generations of Vernon.

Mr. Hays was born August 24, 1937, in Lamar County, AL, to the late John Rufus and Margie Ridgeway Hays.  He was a lifelong resident of Lamar County, and served in the US Navy for four years, then...

Nov 16, 2022

Mr. Roy Allen "Teddy" Shackelford, Jr., age 70, of Vernon, AL, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa.

Mr. Shackelford was born April 27, 1952, in Columbus, MS, to the late Roy Allen Shackelford, Sr. and Patricia McGee Shackelford.  He was a musician and played drums for different bands.  He was...

Nov 13, 2022

Stella Rhea Ventrini, age 80, of Vernon, AL, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, November 13, 2022.

Ms. Ventrini was born July 29, 1942, in Slayden, MS, to the late Pearline and Thomas Rhea, Sr.  She was also preceded in death by her brothers, James Rhea, Thomas Rhea, Jr., Duane Rhea; two of her sisters,...

Nov 8, 2022

Mr. Joel Gunnels, age 84, of Vernon, AL, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at his residence.

Mr. Gunnels was born January 16, 1938, in Lamar County, AL, to the late Ross and Annie Gertrude Chaffin Gunnels.  He worked as a painter.  He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, watching football (especially Alabama), watching westerns, and spending time with...

Nov 2, 2022

Mrs. Bonita Kaye Anderson, age 68, of Kennedy, AL, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus.

Mrs. Anderson was born March 9, 1954, in Indiana, to the late Cecil Chaffin, Sr. and Eudnita Chaffin.  She was also preceded in death by her brother, Craig Chaffin.

The family has chosen cremation...

Oct 30, 2022

Mr. Patrick Wayne Locke, age 58, of Vernon, AL, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022, at his residence.

Mr. Locke was born July 20, 1964, to the late J.E. Locke and Dorothy Vice.  He was a mechanic and tow truck driver for Eskridge Truck Shop.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. ...

Oct 28, 2022

Mr. Mark Stephen Hayes, age 63, of Vernon, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022, at his residence.

Mr. Hayes was born September 7, 1959, in Guin, AL, to the late Junior and Ruth Brown Hayes.  He graduated from Lamar County High School in 1977, then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force.  After completing basic training at Lackland...

Oct 28, 2022

Mr. Micheal Joe White, age 48, of Millport, AL, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022.

Mr. White was born December 8, 1973, in Avon Park, FL, to the late William Lee and Margie Ellen White.  He was a general contractor, and was also preceded in death by his sister, Diane Thames, and his brother, Joseph Lee White....

Oct 23, 2022

Mrs. Sarah Jo Hopper, age 84, of Columbus, MS and formerly of Vernon, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Trinity Healthcare in Columbus.

Mrs. Hopper was born February 1, 1938, in Fayette, AL, to the late Everett and Idova Hall.  She was a bank teller at Citizens State Bank from 1977 until her retirement in 2000,...

Oct 14, 2022

Mr. Horace Van Duke, Jr., age 70, of Ocean Springs, MS and formerly of Vernon, AL, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022, at Singing Rivers Hospital in Pascagoula, MS.

Mr. Duke was born January 29, 1952, in Columbus, MS, to the late Horace Van Duke, Sr. and Mattie Grace Humphreys Duke.  He served in the U.S. Navy...

Oct 11, 2022

Mrs. Amy Leigh Woods Lacy, age 51, of Vernon, AL, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa.

Mrs. Lacy was born June 7, 1971, in Amory, MS.  She was a 1989 graduate of Lamar County High School, and was a registered nurse at Generations of Vernon.  She was preceded in death...

Sep 25, 2022

Mr. James "Jimmy" K. Hester, age 77, of Vernon, AL, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus.

Mr. Hester was born December 31, 1944, in Vernon, AL, to the late James Burris Hester and Ora Grace Lucas.  He served in and retired from the U.S. Navy, and served in the Vietnam War. ...

Sep 6, 2022

Mr. James Edward Corbett, Jr., age 84, of Vernon, AL, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS.

James Edward was born on September 17, 1937, in Lamar County, AL, to the late James "Jimmy" Edward and Margie Elliott Corbett.  He served in the U.S. Army, and was a member of Oakes...

Aug 27, 2022

Mr. James Elton Price, age 86, of Millport, AL, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022, at his residence.

Mr. Price was born September 18, 1935, in Lamar County, AL, to the late Andrew and Myrtie Bell Price.  He was a retired business owner, and was married to the late Carolyn Hampton Price.  He was also preceded in...