Obituaries

Aug 21, 2021

Mr. Donald Ray Teel, age 56, of Vernon, AL, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021, at his residence.

Mr. Teel was born February 11, 1965, in Langdale, AL, to the late Ray and Dora Laynette Atkins Teel.  He worked as a cab controller at Ox Bodies.

There will be a memorial service Saturday, August 28,...

Aug 18, 2021

Mr. Thomas Jerry Oakes, age 77, of Vernon, AL, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021, surrounded by his family.

Mr. Oakes was born June 3, 1944, in Lamar County, AL, to the late Thomas Braxton and Loree DuBose Oakes.  He was a forestry worker, and a member of Liberty Free Will Baptist Church.  In addition to his...

Aug 11, 2021

Mr. Gregory Lloyd Watts, age 69, of Vernon, AL, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Fayette Medical Center-DCH.

Mr. Watts was born February 15, 1952, in Memphis, TN, to the late Roy Edward and Evelyn Watts.  He served in the U.S. Navy, and was a general contract painter.

There will be a visitation only...

Aug 11, 2021

Mr. Johnny Ray Edwards, age 60, of Vernon, AL, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Mr. Edwards was born August 4, 1961, in Caledonia, MS, to the late K.G. and Luicelle Pace.  He was a painter, and was a good friend to many.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Edwards was also preceded...

Aug 10, 2021

Mrs. Judy May Barner Graham, age 67 of Vernon, AL, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus.

Mrs. Graham was born November 10, 1953, in Tuscaloosa, AL, to the late James Allen Barner, Sr. and Anna Vernetta Barner,  She was married to the late Charles Graham, Sr., and was also preceded in...

Aug 5, 2021

Mr. Brian Jeffrey Davis, age 39, of Vernon, AL, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021.

Mr. Davis was born March 29, 1982, in West Point, MS, to Kenneth Edwin and Teresa Davis Roach.  He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, William "Bill" Davis and Jackie Austin.

The family has chosen cremation, and will have...

Aug 1, 2021

Mrs. Carolyn Jane Wheeler Tingler, age 64 of New Smyna, FL and formerly of Vernon, AL, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Advent Health Memorial Hospital in Orange City, FL.

Mrs. Tingler was born May 19, 1957, in Sulligent, AL, to the late William Chester Wheeler and Charlene Graham Wheeler.  She worked in management at Suntrust...

Jul 31, 2021

Ms. Peggy Ann Fulmer, age 82 of Tupelo, MS and formerly of Vernon, AL, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo.

Ms. Fulmer was born June 10, 1939, in Lamar County, AL, to the late William Jefferson Glasgow and Edna Earl Shelton Glasgow.  She was a seamstress, and was also preceded in death...

Jul 29, 2021

Mr. John Richard Allenbaugh, age 56, of Vernon, AL, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Fayette Medical Center-DCH.

Mr. Allenbaugh was born June 1, 1965, in Dover, OH, to the late Bruce Wayne Allenbaugh, Sr. and Maxine Pavlus.  He was a truck driver, and was also preceded in death by his brother, Bruce Allenbaugh, Jr.

Jul 27, 2021

Marie Ann Wilson, age 86, of Vernon, AL, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at her residence.

Marie was born August 2, 1934, in Birmingham, AL, to the late Charles and Lillie Rubino.  She was a store clerk at Town and Country for many years until her retirement.  Marie was a devoted and loving wife.  She was...

Jul 22, 2021

Mr. Charles "Chuck" A. Davis, IV, age 50 of Millport, AL, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021, at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa.

Chuck was born July 20, 1971, in Fayette, AL, to Sharron Curry Davis and the late Charles A. Davis, III.  He was a member of Christian Chapel Church of Christ,  and a 1989...

Jul 15, 2021

Ms. Mary Nell Turner Rich, age 87, of Millport, AL, passed away Thursday, July 15, at her son's residence in Vernon.

Ms. Rich was born April 18, 1934, in Millport, AL, to the late Grover Cleveland Turner and Geneva Mae Sloan Turner.  She worked at the Lamar County Sherriff's and later worked in the library in the...

Jul 7, 2021

Mrs. Betty Lou Christian, age 85, of Vernon, AL, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at her residence.

Mrs. Christian was born June 26, 1936, in Walker County, AL, to the late Sidney J. and Virgie L. Smith.  She was a beloved wife and mother who dedicated her life to taking care of her family.  She babysat...

Jul 7, 2021

Mr. Elmer Murphy, Jr., age 83 of Vernon, AL, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Hospice of West Alabama.

Mr. Murphy was born July 27, 1937, in Lamar County, AL, to the late Elmer Murphy, Sr. and Sarah Brewer Murphy.  He served in the U.S. Air Force, and was a construction worker.  In addition to his...

Jul 5, 2021

Ms. Terri Kay Walker Clark, age 52 of Vernon, AL, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021, at her residence.

Terri Kay was born November 6, 1968, in Vernon, AL, to Mrs. Helen Walker and the late John Walker.  She was a member of Vernon Chapel CME Church and accepted Christ into her life at a very early...

Jun 25, 2021

Mrs. Sara Elizabeth McKinney, age 84 of Vernon, AL, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021, at her residence.

Mrs. McKinney was born November 13, 1936, in Corinth, MS., to the late Bert McKinney Coleman Sr. and Maxine Jane Brewster Coleman.  She was a homemaker, and was a faithful member of the Vernon First United Methodist Church.  Mrs....

Jun 21, 2021

Joseph Frank Wright, age 80, of Vernon, AL, passed away June 21, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle, after a lengthy illness.

Joe was born November 19, 1940, in Selma, AL, to the late James Hollis Wright and Byrtha Pauline Mathis Wright. He lived most of his life in Vernon, and attended Lamar County High School. Later,...

Jun 13, 2021

Mrs. Margaret Pennington, age 73 of Vernon, AL, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa.

Mrs. Pennington was born September 22, 1947, in Birmingham, AL, to the late O.A. and Margaret Lindsey.  She was a mortgage officer.

There will be a graveside service Thursday, June 17, at 12:30 PM,...

Jun 13, 2021

Mr. Larry Kent "Kenny" White, Jr., age 57 of Vernon, AL, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Lowndes County, MS.

Kenny was born October 21, 1963, in Birmingham, AL, to Marie White Wilson, and the late Larry Kent White, Sr.  Kenny was an avid fisherman, arrowhead hunter, and loved the outdoors.  He loved spending time with...

May 22, 2021

Mr. James Teague Taylor, age 91, of Vernon, AL passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Generations of Vernon.

Mr. Taylor was born January 13, 1930, Grosback, TX, to the late James Henry and Stella Taylor.  He served in the National Guard and Army Reserve and Korean Conflict, and was a factory worker and licensed plumber.  He...