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...
Mary Alice Webber
Mar 1, 2026
Ms. Mary Alice Webber, age 95, was called to her eternal home at her residence in Vernon, AL on Sunday, March 1, 2026. She was the first offspring born to the union of the late Mr. Gene Webber and the late Mrs. Elmire Cribbs Webber. Mary Alice was blessed with one son, Ricky Truelove. He was an everlasting bundle of...
Liffie Lee
Feb 27, 2026
Mrs. Liffie Lee, age 92, of Vernon, AL and formerly of Guin, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at the home of her sister.
Mrs. Lee was born November 23, 1933, in Lamar County, AL, to the late Frank Spann and Alma Graham Spann. She was a member of Mt. Willing Baptist Church and attended Oakes Chapel Baptist Church as long...
Lavelle Patrick
Feb 23, 2026
Lavelle Butler Patrick, age 82, of Vernon, AL, went to her heavenly home on February 23, 2026, at Generations of Vernon.
Lavelle was born September 22, 1943, to the late Clatie Butler and Lou Stanford Butler in Vernon, AL. She was a graduate of Lamar County High School.
Lavelle was a life long member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Vernon. She loved...
Willard Pless
Feb 23, 2026
Mr. James Willard Pless, age 82, of Vernon, AL, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, at Fayette Medical Center-DCH.
Mr. Pless was born April 23, 1943, in East Fork, NC, to the late James M. and Hattie Huffman Pless. He was married to the late Patricia Pless and was a minister, and he had a Masters in Biblical Studies. He was...
Jane Burnett
Feb 12, 2026
Mrs. Cecelia Jane Burnett, age 88, of Vernon, AL, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at her residence.
Mrs. Burnett was born June 11, 1937 in Lamar County, AL, to the late Alfred and Nell Holley. She was married for 61 years to the late Jim D. Burnett. Jane was a graduate of Lamar County High School and attended Auburn University...
Michelle Phillips
Feb 11, 2026
Mrs. Michelle Phillips, age 52, of Kennedy, AL, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.
Michelle was born May 21, 1973, in Columbus, MS, to the late Jimmy and Sarah Dean McDaniel. She was a 1991 graduate of Lamar County High School, and a 1996 graduate from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor's Degree...
Ricky White
Feb 9, 2026
Mr. Ricky Edward White, age 63, of Vernon, AL, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at his residence.
Ricky was born April 23, 1962, to Gene White and the late Faye White. He was a concrete finisher.
Funeral services will be Friday, February 13, at 1:00 PM, in the chapel of Chandler Funeral Home, with Mike Loftis officiating. Burial will follow at...
Jean Elizabeth DuBose
Feb 9, 2026
Mrs. Jean Elizabeth DuBose, age 94, of Vernon, AL, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026.
Born April 14, 1931, in Amory, MS, to the late Jasper and Nettie Corbett Yerby, Jean lived a long and beautiful life marked by devotion—to her Savior, to her family, and to her community.
She was married for 47 years to the love of her life, Edd...
Ruby Boman
Feb 5, 2026
Mrs. Ruby Lee Boman, age 83, of Vernon, AL, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at her residence.
Mrs. Boman was born October 12, 1942, in Gattman, MS, to the late Lee B. and Virgie White. She was a housewife, and was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Tiffany Boman, and two brothers, William White and Jody White.
There will be...
Loventrice Crossley
Jan 31, 2026
Ms. Loventrice Crossley, age 77, of Vernon, AL, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at her residence.
Ms. Crossley was born January 10, 1949, to the late Willie Aubrey and Eva Mae Simpson. She was a seamstress and worked the paper route for years. Mrs. Crossley loved and lived for the Lord. She was an avid animal lover and would feed...
Mikey Lollar
Jan 18, 2026
Mr. Mikey Wade Lollar, age 73, of Vernon, AL, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at his residence.
Mr. Lollar was born May 24, 1952, in Columbus, MS, to the late Gayner and Verdeal Lollar. He was a painter and was married to the late Dianne Lollar. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Sandy Cook, and one brother,...
Max Turner
Jan 13, 2026
William Max Turner was born on February 25, 1941, and spent his life in Vernon, AL. He entered into eternal rest on January 13, 2026, stepping into the presence of his Lord and Savior after a life marked by faith, service, and love.
For more than 60 years, Max was a business owner and a proud member of his community--a man...
Carolyn Reeves
Jan 11, 2026
Carolyn Finch Reeves was born to Jefferson Cameron and Rama Boman Finch on January 13, 1934, and died January 11, 2026, two days short of her 92nd birthday.
She had two brothers, Roland Ray Finch and Jefferson Ross Finch. Her parents and brothers preceded her in death.
Carolyn grew up in the Mt. Pisgah community, not far from Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church.
Carolyn...
Katherene Stripling
Jan 5, 2026
Ms. Katherene Renee Stripling, age 52, of Vernon, AL, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, at her residence.
Ms. Stripling was born July 6, 1973, in Guin, AL, to the late Joe Wayne and Patricia Gail Smith.
Survivors include one son, Kyle Stripling; three daughters, Brittney Stripling, Brianna Martin, and Paige Tidwell; and one sister, Carla Smith.
Gloria Brock
Dec 31, 2025
Mrs. Gloria Banks Brock, age 80, of Millport, AL and formerly of Vernon, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her residence.
Mrs. Brock was born June 27, 1945, to the late Charlie and Elna Parker. She was a homemaker and was married to the late Byrum Brock. She was also preceded in death by seven brothers, Lee Parker, Lester Parker,...
June McCulley
Dec 29, 2025
Mrs. Carolyn June McCulley, age 87, of Vernon, AL, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at her residence.
Mrs. McCulley was born February 13, 1938, in Adamsville, AL, to the late Harry and Emily Cruce. She was married to the late Donald McCulley and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She attended Oak Ridge Baptist Church and was a loyal...
