Obituaries

Nov 4, 2019

Mrs. Jacqueline Kay Bradford, age 75 of Vernon, AL, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019, at her residence, under the care of Hospice of West Alabama.

Jackie was born November 1, 1944, in Columbus, MS, to the late James Grafton and Alvrie May Oakes.  She worked for 37 years at OMNI International, and worked exclusively in the...

Oct 30, 2019

Mr. Steven Jay Madison, age 50 of Sulligent, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at North Mississippi Medical Center Hospice in Tupelo.

Mr. Madison was born May 6, 1969, in Amory, MS, to the late Jacob and Linda Madison.  He was a construction worker and was also preceded in death by his brother, Butch Madison.

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Oct 20, 2019

Mrs. Betty Ruth Rector, age 88 of Millport, AL, passed away Sunday, October 20,2019, at her residence.

Mrs. Rector was born July 9, 1931, to the late Fred and Hattie Lawrence and was one of thirteen children.  She was a long time member of Christian Chapel Church of Christ and was married to the late Billy Rector...

Oct 17, 2019

Mrs. Sylvia Kitchens Schlosser, age 85 of Vernon, AL, passed away Thursday, October, 17, 2019, at her residence.

Mrs. Schlosser was born May 11, 1934, in Morgan County, AL, to the late Marvin and Gladys Kitchens.  She was a homemaker and was married to the late Fred Schlosser.  She was also preceded in death by her son, Joe Schlosser;...

Oct 9, 2019

Mrs. Mary Eleanore Hawthorne, age 94 of Vernon, AL, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at her residence.

Mrs. Hawthorne was born March 15, 1925, in Washington, DC, to the late Clay and Mary Elizabeth Watkins.  She was a homemaker and was married to the late Paul W. Hawthorne.

Survivors include one son, Allen (Mary...

Oct 8, 2019

Mr. Lester Paul Ward, age 85 of Indianapolis, IN and formerly of Vernon, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2018, at the Rosegate Village in Indianapolis.

Mr. Ward was born March 6, 1934, in Birmingham, AL, to the late Lester Willard and Maggie Crowder Ward.  He worked as a lithographer for over 40 years and was a member...

Oct 6, 2019

Ms. Rita Faye Jordan, age 64 of Steens, MS, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL.

Ms. Jordan was born January 27, 1955, in Kentucky, to the late Woodrow and Emily Jordan.  She loved her work outdoors and enjoyed many years with Frenchy"s Lawn and Tree Service.  Ms. Jordan was also a...

Oct 3, 2019

Mr. Lynn Edward Perkins, age 66 of Red Banks, MS and formerly of Vernon, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019, at his residence.

Mr. Perkins was born February 23, 1953, in Vernon, AL, to the  late Grover and Elizabeth Perkins.  He was a retired Master Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force.  He was also preceded in death...

Sep 29, 2019

Mrs. Willie Mae Johnson Taggart, age 87 of Houston, TX and formerly of Vernon, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019, in Houston.

Mrs. Taggart was born February 3, 1932, in Vernon, AL, to the late William Thomas and Rosa Albertha Jones.  She worked as a line tech at Emerson.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Taggart was...

Sep 27, 2019

Mr. William Clay Cribbs, age 81 of Vernon, AL, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019, at his residence.

Mr. Cribbs was born February 24, 1938, in Lamar County, AL, to the late Henry Huey and Roxie Cribbs.  He served in the U.S. Air Force, was a computer programmer at Arvin, and a member of the American Legion. ...

Sep 23, 2019

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Guyton (née Maher) passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at North Mississippi Medical Center on September 23, 2019 in Tupelo, MS at the age of 70.

Elizabeth is survived by her husband, David Guyton; daughter, Malin Freeman (Gary) of Kennedy, AL; stepsons Jon Guyton of Vernon, AL, and Scott Guyton (Beverly) of Golden, MS; grandchildren...

Sep 21, 2019

Mr. Terry Glenn Coomer, age 60 of Sulligent, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019, at his residence.

Mr. Coomer was born June 10, 1959, in Houlka, MS, to Darrell Glenn Coomer and the late Mary Virginia Prewitt.  He was a truck driver for Midstates Petroleum and was a member of Free Will Chapel Baptist Church.  Mr. Coomer...

Sep 18, 2019

Mr. Dick Martin Walters, age 91, of Hamilton, AL and formerly of Vernon, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at his residence in Hamilton.

Mr. Walters was born September 19, 1927, in Fayette, AL, to the late Elijah Wiley Walters and Ida Viola Livingston Walters.  Mr. Walters served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Korean...

Sep 17, 2019

Mrs. Madge Opal Reeves, age 94 of Vernon, AL, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019, Northport Medical Center-DCH.

Mrs. Reeves was born August 8, 1925, in Lamar County, AL, to the late Frank and Jettie McGill.  She was a seamstress and was married to the late Robert J. Reeves.  She was also preceded in death by two...

Sep 12, 2019

Mr. Rudy Truman Moore, age 73 of Hamilton, AL, and formerly of Vernon, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Aliceville Manor Nursing Home.

Mr. Moore was born September 30, 1945, in Vernon, AL, to the late Robert and Mary Adine Moore.  He was a machinist and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Thurston Moore...

Aug 23, 2019

Mrs. Nettie Rhea Randolph, age 80, of Vernon, AL, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019, at West Alabama Hospice in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Mrs. Randolph was born March 5, 1939, in Lamar County, AL, to the late Lee Roy and Versa Lawrence.  She was a seamstress and was married to the late Vern Lee Randolph.  Mrs. Randolph was...

Jun 13, 2019

Mrs. Angela "Angie" Annette Cook Hopper, age 50 of Vernon, AL, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019, at her residence.

Mrs. Hopper was born April 9, 1969, in Fayette, AL, to the late Clifton and Brenda Cook.  She was a homemaker and was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Willard and Faye Campbell.

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May 30, 2019

Mrs. Shirley Nolen Moore, age 79 of Vernon, AL, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa.

Mrs. Moore was born January 9, 1940, in Raleigh, NC, to the late Aubrey and Della Nolen.  She was a retired truck driver and was married to the late Robert Ben Moore.  Mrs. Moore was...

May 14, 2019

Mrs. Pauline Walters, age 92 of Vernon, AL, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019.

Mrs. Walters was born January 27, 1927, in Lamar Co., AL, to the late Murray and Maudie Jordan.  She was a seamstress and was a member of Springfield Free Will Baptist Church.  Mrs. Walters was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Cindy...

May 14, 2019

Mr. Redus Wayne Williams, age 83 of Millport, AL, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at his residence.

Mr. Williams was born March 13, 1936, in Lamar Co., AL, to the late Clarence Bradley and Essie Ophelia Williams.  He was employed with Weyerhaeuser as a surveyor for many years and later retired from General Tire after 32...