Obituaries

Sep 20, 2021

Ms. Joyce Marie Bigham, age 65, of Vernon, AL, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021, at her residence.

Ms. Bigham was born July 14, 1956, in Tuscaloosa, AL, to the late Albert B. and Clarean Beasley Bush.  She worked in the billing department at hospitals, and was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Dixie Rae Bigham....

Sep 20, 2021

Mr. Herman Keith Corkren, age 69, of Vernon, AL, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021, at his residence.

Mr. Corkren was born March 12, 1952, in Winfield, AL, to the late Herman "Pete" Corkren and Faylene Dempsey.  He was a truck driver, and was also preceded in death by his son, Anthony Corkren, his brother, Tim Corkren,...

Sep 17, 2021

Mr. Randy Gerald Adams, age 58, of Vernon, AL, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021, in Vernon.

Mr. Adams was born September 12, 1963, in Columbus, MS, to the late Therond Adams,, Sr. and Katherine Langford Adams.  He served in the Alabama National Guard, and was a retired truck driver.  He loved and enjoyed being with his...

Sep 7, 2021

Mrs. Jeanie Rae Merchant Mosley, age 73, of Cuba, AL, and formerly of Vernon, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at her residence in Cuba.

Mrs. Mosley was born February 14, 1948, in Lamar County, AL, to the late Guy and Dessie Franks Merchant.  She was a 1966 graduate from Lamar County High School, and was a...

Aug 29, 2021

Mrs. Dola Mae Edwards, age 54 of Vernon, AL, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital, in Columbus, MS.

Mrs. Edwards was born January 15, 1967, in Hamilton, MS, to the late E.D. and Liddie Guin Garrett.  She was a CNA Nurses Assistant, and was married to the late Johnny Edwards.  She was also...

Aug 24, 2021

Mrs. Willie Mae Moore, age 90, of Fayette, AL, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa.

Mrs. Moore was born February 12, 1931, in Caledonia, MS, to the late William Dalton and Mattie Walden Humbers.  She was a homemaker, and was married to the late Morris N. Moore, Sr. ...

Aug 24, 2021

Mr. Lewis Alfred Walker, age 104, of Vernon, AL, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Generations of Vernon.

Mr. Walker was born August 21, 1917, in Zalma, MO, to the late Amos and Nettie Vance Walker.  He served in the U.S. Army where he met his wife, Jean Gardner Walker, and in World War II.  After...

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...