Obituaries

Dec 27, 2019

Mr. Don Wayne DuBose, age 74 of Vernon, AL, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019, at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa.

Mr. DuBose was born January 13, 1945, in Fayette, AL, to the late J.C. and Jo Nina DuBose.  He served in the National Guard and was president of Bama Air.  He was a member of...

Dec 18, 2019

Mr. Bobby Lee Colburn, Sr., age 65, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019, in Arnold, MO, due to a battle with cancer.

Bobby is survived by his wife, Susan Colburn of Arnold, MO; two sons, Bobby Colburn, Jr. of Gulf Shores, AL and Billy Michael Colburn of St. Louis, MO; one step-son, Greg Walleman of Glen Carbon,...

Dec 14, 2019

Mr. James "Jimmy" David Barton, age 56 of Reform, AL and formerly of Vernon, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019, at his residence.

Mr. Barton was born March 4, 1963, to Carolyn Barton Brown and the late David Barton.  He was a nurse.

Mr. Barton is survived by his mother and step-father, Carolyn and Jo...

Dec 8, 2019

Mrs. Carolyn Eunell Heatherly, age 83 of Vernon, AL, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019, at her residence.

Mrs. Heatherly was born January 19, 1936, in Cullman, AL, to the late Chesley and Leon Chaney.  She was married to the late James Curtis Heatherly and was a homemaker.

Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2:00...

Dec 3, 2019

Mrs. June Ellen McDonald, age 84 of Vernon, AL, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at Generations of Vernon.

Mrs. McDonald was born August 25, 1935, in Clifford, IN, to the late John Edward and Lydia Ann Garrison, and was married to the late Horace Clayton McDonald.  She was a homemaker and was also preceded in death...

Nov 27, 2019

Mr. William Britt Duke "Britt", age 83 of Vernon, AL passed away November 27, 2019, at Hospice of West Alabama.

Mr. Duke was born April 24, 1936, in Vernon, AL, to the late M.E. "Zeke" and Flora Mae Duke.  He was an electrician with IBEW Local Union 136, but enjoyed flying airplanes and driving race cars.   He...

Nov 23, 2019

Mrs. Cathy Diane Parrott, age 60 of Vernon, AL, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019, at Generations of Vernon.

Mrs. Parrott was born December 23, 1958, in Columbus, MS, to the late Therond and Katherine Adams.  She was a homemaker and was married to the late Tommy Parrott.  Mrs. Parrott was also preceded in death by her...

Nov 19, 2019

Mrs. Wanda Johnson Palmer, age 69 of Sulligent, AL, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham.

Wanda was born April 21, 1950, in Tuscaloosa, AL, to the late Henry and Alice Johnson.  While she was in school, Wanda worked as a librarian then later worked assorted jobs from retail to desk clerk...

Nov 18, 2019

Mr. Sessel Glen Jackson, age 51 of Vernon, AL, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019, in Vernon.

Mr. Jackson was born May 20, 1968, in Vernon, AL, to Myrtis Jackson and the late Sessel Edward Jackson.  He was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church in Vernon, and he loved his church family.

Funeral services...

Nov 15, 2019

Mrs. Mary Nan Aldridge, age 85 of Vernon, AL, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019, at Generations of Vernon.

Mrs. Aldridge was born January 26, 1934, in Lamar County, AL, to the later Andrew and Tezzie Robertson, and was married to the late Jimmy Ray Aldridge.  She was a member of the Vernon Church of Christ and...

Nov 14, 2019

Ms. Rachel Lynn Redus White, age 47 of Vernon, AL, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019, at her residence.

Rachel was born May 1, 1972, in Vernon, AL, to Ronnie and Belva Jean Price Redus.  She was a member of Mt. Olive Church of Christ and worked as a tax preparer.  Rachel enjoyed spending time with her...

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...