Obituaries

Sep 16, 2018

Mr. Jimmy Ray Aldridge, Jr., age 54 of Vernon, AL, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus. Mr. Aldridge was born September 18, 1963 to Mary Nan Aldridge and the late Jimmy Ray Aldridge, Sr.  He was a painter. Funeral services will be Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 in the chapel of Chandler Funeral Home with...

Aug 27, 2018

Mrs. Wilma Geneva Shackelford, age 85 of Vernon, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus. Mrs. Shackelford was born April 11, 1933, in Lamar Co, AL, to the late Joseph Henry and Sallie Robertson.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and was married to the late Thomas Martin Shackelford. Funeral services will be...

Aug 13, 2018

Mrs. Lois Maxine Owens, age 79 of Bankston, AL and formerly of Vernon, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018, at her residence. Mrs. Owens was born January 9, 1939, in Fayette Co., AL, to the late John Lloyd and Annie Irene Fowler.  She was a seamstress and was married to the late Earnest Owens.  In addition to her parents and...

Aug 5, 2018

Mrs. Virginia Taggart peacefully entered her eternal home on August 5, 2018, after a prolonged illness.   She resided at Morning Glory Meadows Assisted Living in Fyffe, AL,  where she had many dear and special friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, M.T. (Tom) Taggart; her parents, Lonnie and Pearl O'Mary; brothers Henry O'Mary, Charlie O'Mary,...

Jul 21, 2018

Mildred "Millie" Jay, 63, passed away in her home in Vernon on July 20, 2018.

Millie was born April 24, 1955, in Columbus, Mississippi, to Bankston Holder Hollis and Floy Mae Stockman.  Being the youngest of seven siblings, Millie grew up spunky and always spoke her mind – a confidence she carried with her throughout  life.

Jul 20, 2018

Mr. Raymond Bernard Colles, age 69 of Vernon, AL, passed away Friday, July 20, 2018, at his residence. Mr. Colles was born May 5, 1949, in Luxembourg, to the late Nicholas and Anna Colles.  He retired from the U.S. Army after 24 years.  While in the Army, he was with the 129th Assault Helicopter Company military unit.  Mr. Colles was...

Jul 17, 2018

Ms. Abby Celeste Robertson Berry, age 35 of Pelham, AL and formerly of Vernon, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Abby was born March 17, 1983 in New Orleans, LA to David Robertson and Nina Elliott Perkins.  She was a 2001 graduate of Lamar County High School and worked in retail management. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11:00 in...

Jul 15, 2018

Mrs. Allie Faye Patrick Salter, age 82 of Vernon, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018, at Fayette Long Term Care. Mrs. Salter was born January 18, 1936, in Lamar Co., AL, to the late Golden Cleveland and Ommie Eardeal Patrick.  She was a housewife and was married to the late George Robert Salter.  Mrs. Salter was also preceded in death...

Jul 13, 2018

Mrs. Nancy Jo Blanton Rogers Beck, age 77 of Millport, AL in the Fernbank Community, passed away Friday, July 13, 2018, at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Mrs. Beck was born August 19, 1941, in Millport, AL, to the late Boyd and Dorothy Blanton.  She was a clerk at Wal-Mart and was preceded in death by her husbands, Billy...

Jul 4, 2018

Ben Rufus "B.R." Northam, age 93 of Vernon, AL, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at his residence. He was born October 29, 1924, in Dawson, TX, to the late George Lee and Bessie Lee Reeves Northam. In the two years that he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, B.R. had the opportunity to journey six of...

Jul 3, 2018

Mrs. Wilma Faye Moore, age 84 of Vernon, AL, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at her residence. Mrs. Moore was born February 27, 1934, in Lamar Co., AL, to the late Lace and Barbara Jane Yarbrough.  She was a seamstress and was married to the late James Moore.  Mrs. Moore was also preceded in death by her sister, Addie...

Jul 1, 2018

Mr. James Alro Moore, age 92 of Vernon, AL, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018, at his residence. Mr. Moore was born January 12, 1926, to the late William David and Cora Jane Moore.  He served in the Korean War and was a truck driver.  Mr. Moore was also preceded in death by five brothers, Willard Moore, Claris Moore, Carl...

Jun 27, 2018

Miss Patricia Ann Gilliam, age 70 of Vernon, AL, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Guin. Miss Gilliam was born September 30, 1947, in Lamar Co., AL, to the late Wallace Coolidge and Abbie Lucille Gilliam.  She was a certified nursing assistant and was also preceded in death by her sisters, Rebecca Lynn Gilliam...

Jun 14, 2018

Mrs. Wynelle Butler Turner, age 78 of Vernon, AL, passed away at home on Thursday, June 14, 2018.  She was born to the late Harrison Clatie Butler and Nancy Lovena Stanford Butler on May 9, 1940. Wynelle attended Lamar County High School where she met and married William Max Turner on June 1, 1958.  Max and Wynelle moved many times...

Jun 13, 2018

Mr. Roland Ray Finch, age 93 of Minneola, FL, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at Vitas Hospice Inpatient Care Center in Florida. Mr. Finch was born April 17, 1925, in Lamar Co., AL, to the late Jefferson and Rama Finch.  He served in the U.S. Army and was a meteorologist.  He was also preceded by his wife, Betty Finch,...

Jun 11, 2018

Mrs. Sarah Evelyn Oakes, age 96 of Vernon, AL, passed away Monday, June 11, 2018, at Fayette Long Term Care. Mrs. Oakes was born October 9, 1921, in Lamar Co., AL, to the late John Henry and Virgie Lou Elliott.  She was a graduate of Lamar County High School and retired from Vernon Manufacturing as a factory worker.  Mrs. Oakes...

Jun 11, 2018

Mr. Bobby Stephen Murff, age 71 of Bartahatchie, MS, passed away Monday, June 11, at his residence. Mr. Murff was born July 20, 1946, in Aberdeen, MS, to the late Stephen Newman and Alba Irene Murff.  He was the owner of Murff's Chimney Service and was a member of Mt. Olive Church of Christ for 28 years.  Mr. Murff was...

Jun 4, 2018

Mr. Carl Douglas Estes, age 80 of Vernon, AL, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018, at his residence. Mr. Estes was born September 11, 1937, in Lamar Co., AL, to the late Orlen and Mozelle Estes.  He served in the U.S Air Force and worked for the Alabama State Troopers.  Mr. Estes was an avid Alabama fan and enjoyed spending...

May 28, 2018

Mr. David Alan Sansing, age 56 of Sulligent, AL, passed away Monday, May 28, 2018, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus. Mr. Sansing was born January 14, 1962, in Tennessee to the late Floyd and Mrytle Sansing.  He was a body man at Stanford Motors. A memorial service will be announced at a later time. Survivors include his daughter; one...

May 20, 2018

Mr. Andrew Avery Robertson, age 74 of Vernon, AL, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018, DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Mr. Robertson was born September 12, 1943, in Lamar Co., AL, to the late Andy and Tezzie Robertson.  He was a licensed electrician and a member of the Vernon Church of Christ.  He was also preceded in death by...