Obituaries

Jun 19, 2022

Mr. Tommy Lee Pennington, age 66, of Vernon, AL, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at his residence.

Mr. Pennington was born July 7, 1955, in Sulligent, AL, to the late Thomas Jefferson Pennington and Mary Nell Channell Pennington.  He was a home building contractor, and served in the U.S. Army with the 101 First Airborne.  Mr....

Jun 9, 2022

Mr. Luther Thomas Moore, age 85, of Vernon, AL, passed away Thursday, June 9, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus.

Mr. Moore was born March 5, 1937, in Lamar County, AL, to the late Lonnie Thomas and Annie Mae Moore.  He was a machine operator at Hyster, and was married to the late Maureen Sanford Moore and...

Jun 6, 2022

God with his infinite wisdom and understanding has enlarged his bouquet.  Teresa (Lacy) McCrary was the fourth of offspring, born to the union of the late Mr. Elmer D. McCrary and the late Mrs. Manie Ann Pennington McCrary on September 17, 1965.  Teresa's enchanting, loving, and passionate life obtained its summit on Monday, June 6, 2022, when she departed...

Jun 5, 2022

Mrs. Sarah Carden Crosier, age 75, of Vernon, AL, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, at her son's residence in Pelham.

Mrs. Crosier was born December 15, 1946, in Vernon, AL, to the late Otha and Wynitta Carden.  She was a truck driver, and was married to the late Robert Crosier.  She was also preceded in death...

Jun 4, 2022

Mrs. Willie Quinn Corbett Vail-Pennington, age 89, of Vernon, AL, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022, surrounded by family.

Willie was born Lamar County, AL, on September 9, 1932.  She was the daughter of the late James Edward Corbett and Margie Elliott Corbett-Sims, and was the oldest of four children.  Willie was manufacturer at Coy Glenn and...

Jun 1, 2022

Mrs. Margaret Mary "Peggy" Hawkins, age 82, of Vernon, AL, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at her residence.

Mrs. Hawkins was born May 18, 1940, in Boston, MA, to the late John Pierre and Margaret Elizabeth O'Donnell.  After marriage, she moved with her husband, James, to Vernon, raising a family of six children. She was a...

May 27, 2022

Mrs. Barbara Ann Corkren, age 70, of Vernon, AL, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022, at Generations of Vernon.

Mrs. Corkren was born August 1, 1951, to the late Emmett and Mary Alice Brewer. She was a homemaker who loved cooking, sewing, and spending time with her grandchildren.  Mrs. Corkren was married to the late Timothy Corkren. ...

May 21, 2022

Dallas Ray Flippo, age 14 months, of Vernon, AL, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022, Children's of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham.

Dallas was born March 10, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, AL.  He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Angela Hopper.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, at 11:00 AM, in the chapel of Chandler Funeral Home,...

May 20, 2022

Ms. Robyn Duncan, age 56, of Vernon, AL, passed away Friday, May 20, at her residence.

Ms. Duncan was born June 28, 1965, and was a customer service representative.  She was preceded in death by her father, George Cucco, and her step-father, Eddie Miles.

There will be a memorial service Saturday, June 4, at 4:00...

May 16, 2022

Andrew Patrick Cunningham died at his residence in Millport, AL, on Monday, May 16, 2022.

Andrew was born on September 27, 1981, in Amory, MS, to Teresa Lee Macon Cunningham and the late Jimmie Clyde "Jake" Cunningham of Millport, AL.  He attended Millport and Vernon schools, and graduated from South Lamar High School in 1999.  Andrew attended...

May 13, 2022

Mr. Melvin Lee McMichael, age 78, of Vernon, AL, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022, at is his home with his family by his side.

Melvin was born in Lineville, AL in Clay County, to J.C. and Audrey McMichael.  After 35 years of service, he retired as a manager with Marathon.  No one better exemplified the hard...

Apr 21, 2022

Mr. Gary Wayne Witt, age 81, of Vernon, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center-Hamilton, in Hamilton, AL.

Mr. Witt was born November 13, 1940, in Florence, AL.

There will be a graveside service Monday, April 25, at 2:00 PM, at the Celebration Worship Center Cemetery, with Bro. James Godsey officiating. ...

Apr 20, 2022

Mr. Shad McLeroy, age 46, of Columbus, MS, and formerly of Vernon, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at his residence.

Shad was born September 29, 1975, in Vernon, AL, to the late Danny McLeroy and Barbara Davis.  He was a carpenter, and was a 1993 graduate of Lamar County High School.  He was also preceded in...

Apr 12, 2022

Mr. Jerry Lee Gartman, age 82, of Vernon, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa.

Mr. Gartman was born March 7, 1940, in Lamar County, AL, to the late John and Icie Gartmant.  He received his Associate Degree at Shelton State Community College, and was a machinist and welder.  He was...

Apr 5, 2022

Ms. Priscilla Yarbrough Grigsby, age 83, of Vernon, AL, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at her residence.

Ms. Grigsby was born December 4, 1938, in Vernon, AL, to the late Max and Flora Yarbrough.  She was a homemaker, and was also preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Yarbrough.

Funeral services will be Saturday,...

Apr 3, 2022

Mrs. Patsy Virgene Stripling, age 80, recently of Peachtree City, GA and formerly of Vernon for all her life, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Piedmont Newnan Hospital in Newnan, GA.

Mrs. Stripling was born June 29, 1941, in Lamar County, AL, to the late William Verdo and Epsie Lee DuBose.  She was the medical records...

Mar 23, 2022

Mrs. Mary Nell Foster Horton, age 80, of Vernon, AL, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Generations of Vernon.

Mrs. Horton was born February 28, 1942, in Lamar County, AL, to the late Clady and Iva Hollis Foster.  She was a beautician, and was married to the late Doug Horton.  She was also preceded in death...

Mar 16, 2022

Mr. William Agee McReynolds, age 83, of Vernon, AL, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Generations of Vernon.

Mr. McReynolds was born June 11, 1938, in Lamar County, AL, to the late Robert Ira and Lula Mitchell McReynolds.  He retired from grocery store management and the U.S Army National Guard as a Sergeant.  Mr. McReynolds was...

Mar 9, 2022

Mrs. Linda Gail Shirley, age 66, of Vernon, AL and formerly of Guin, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham.

Mrs. Shirley was born May 23, 1955, in Winfield, AL, to Mary Lolley and the late Joe Flynn.  She was a certified nurses assistant, and was known to everyone as a...

Mar 2, 2022

Mr. Russell Clinton Pennington, age 74, of Vernon, AL, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at his residence.

Mr. Pennington was born June 20, 1947, to the late Sir Clinton and Lula Stockman Pennington.  He served in the U.S. Army, and was a maintenance worker at Marathon.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert...