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Wynelle Turner
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...
Ray Finch
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,...
Evelyn Oakes
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...
Bobby Stephen Murff
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...
Carl Douglas Estes
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...
David Alan Sansing
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...
Avery Robertson
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...
Mary Edith Irvin
May 16, 2018
Ms. Mary Edith Irvin, age 89 of Vernon, AL, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at Generations of Vernon. Ms. Irvin was born December 22, 1928, in Birmingham, AL, to the late Edgar and Lily Cooper. Â She was a seamstress and enjoyed sewing and cooking for her family. Â Ms. Irvin was also preceded in death by two brothers, Stanford Cooper...
Jeffory "Jeff" Harrison
Apr 24, 2018
Mr. Jeffory "Jeff" Gene Harrison, age 42 of Vernon, AL, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Vernon. Jeff was born October 30, 1975, in Birmingham, AL.  He was a 1994 graduate of Lamar County High School and worked in the timber industry. Jeff enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death...
Teva Kay Faulkner
Apr 22, 2018
Miss Teva Kay Faulkner, age 92 of Millport, AL, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018, at Generations of Vernon. Miss Faulkner was born March 7, 1926, in Lamar Co., AL, to the late Frank and Fannie Faulkner. Â She was a member of the Millport Church of Christ and worked at Weyerhaeuser. Â She was also preceded in death by twelve brothers...
Theolyn Kay Hardy
Apr 15, 2018
Mrs. Theolyn Kay Hardy, age 78 of Vernon, AL, passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018, at her home. Mrs. Hardy was born August 8, 1939, in Lamar Co., AL, to the late Silas and Maudie Thomas. Â She was a graduate of Lamar County High School and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Â Mrs. Hardy worked as the branch manager...
Billy Mcgee
Apr 6, 2018
Mr. Billy McGee, age 88 of Birmingham, AL, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018, at his residence. Mr. McGee was born October 26, 1929, in Vernon, AL, to the late Jess and Hattie McGee. Â He worked with U.S. Steel. Graveside services will be Saturday at 1:00 the Bethel Church of Christ Cemetery with Dale McGee officiating. Survivors include his wife,...
Lynn Mcdaniel
Mar 28, 2018
Mr. Lynn G McDaniel, age 83 of Vernon, AL, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS. Mr. McDaniel was born August 8, 1934, in Lamar Co., AL to the late Bradley and Mittie Lee McDaniel. Â He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a carpenter. Â Mr. McDaniel was also preceded in death by...
Audrea Kay Duckworth
Mar 6, 2018
Mrs. Audrea Kay Duckworth, age 43 of Sulligent, AL, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham. Mrs. Duckworth was born March 28, 1974, in Columbus, MS. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Joyce Miles Lann. A memorial service will be Sunday at 3:00 in the Chapel of Chandler Funeral...
Josephine Glasgow
Mar 1, 2018
Mrs. Josephine Glasgow, age 93 of Vernon, AL, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at Fayette Medical Center-DCH. Mrs. Glasgow was born February 14, 1925, in Troy, MS, to the late Edward P. and Vallie Maharry. Â She was a homemaker and member of the Vernon Church of Christ. Â Mrs. Glasgow was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Glasgow,...
Lorene Crossley
Feb 21, 2018
Nettie Lorene Westbrook Crossley, age 94 of Columbus, MS, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus. Â She was surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Lorene was born October 2, 1923, in Monroe Co., MS, near Bartahatchie to Autstin O. Westbrook and Myrtle Cosby Westbrook. Â Lorene gave her...
Betty Jean Barnes
Feb 9, 2018
Mrs. Betty Jean Barnes, age 81 of Vernon, AL, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018, at Generations of Vernon. Mrs. Barnes was born January 10, 1937, in Lamar Co., AL, to the late John Thomas and Mary Amanda Greer Thornley. Â She was a homemaker and was married to the late Bryan Barnes. Â Mrs. Barnes was also preceded in death by...
Horace Wyatt Hamby
Feb 6, 2018
Mr. Horace Wyatt Hamby, age 71 of Forkland, AL, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at Bryan Whitfield Memorial Hospital in Demopolis. Mr. Hamby was born April 12, 1946, in Fayette, AL, to Willa Dean Sewell and the late David Wyatt Hamby.  He was a school teacher his entire life. Mr. Hamby was also preceded in death by his son,...
Henry Clanton Robinson
Feb 5, 2018
Mr. Henry Clanton Robinson, age 53 of Columbus, MS, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus. Mr. Robinson was born May 27, 1964, to the late Hurskin Clanton "Cotton" and Fannie Dean Robinson. Â He was a pool builder. A memorial service and visitation will be Sunday 1:00-3:00 in the chapel of Chandler Funeral Home. Survivors...
Bobby Lewie Crossley
Feb 1, 2018
Mr. Bobby Lewie Crossley, age 79 of Vernon, AL, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018, at his residence. Mr. Crossley was born March 14, 1938, in Lamar Co., AL, to the late John and Naomi Crossley. Â He served in the U.S. Navy and was a farmer and truck driver. Funeral services will be Sunday at 3:00 in the chapel of...
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