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Tony Watkins
Dec 18, 2017
Brother LarTonie "Tony" Watkins was born March 4, 1958, to the late Earnest and Myrtle Watkins in York, AL. Tony confessed his faith in Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Pleasant  Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. O.B. Wilson in York, AL.  He later was added to the Church of Christ in Vernon, AL. He was a...
Wanda Kaye Wilson
Dec 12, 2017
Ms. Wanda Kaye Wilson, age 46 of Sulligent, AL, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham. Ms. Wilson was born November 25, 1971, to the late James Arnold and Barbara Stanford. She was an EMT and was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Hazel and Oder Christian and Ernie and Ruby Stanford. Funeral services will...
Dean Rushing
Dec 7, 2017
Mrs. Eddie Dean Rushing, age 83 of Vernon, AL, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mrs. Rushing was born February 12, 1934, in Vernon, AL, to the late Zenus and Tennie Stapp. Â She was a member of Springfield Free Will Baptist Church and was an RN at the Lamar County Health Department for...
Larry David "Dave" Welch
Nov 5, 2017
Mr. Larry David "Dave" Welch, Jr., age 41 of Vernon, AL, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017, in Steens, MS. Mr. Welch was born November 16, 1975, in Vernon, AL, to Frances Welch and the late Larry David Welch, Sr. He was a machinist at PACCAR in Columbus, and was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Oness and Helan...
Jimmy Rex Ray
Oct 29, 2017
Mr. Jimmy Rex Ray, age 86 of Vernon, AL, passed away Sunday, October 29,2017, at his residence. Mr. Ray was born October 26, 1931, in Hackleburg, AL, to the late Plumer J. and Reecie Helen Ray. He served in the U.S. Army and Korean War, then later worked as a farmer and custodian at Hackleburg High school. Mr. Ray was...
Flora Maxine Mcdonald
Oct 27, 2017
Mrs. Flora Maxine McDonald, age 83 of Millport, AL, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017, at her residence. Mrs. McDonald was born October 17, 1934, in Lamar Co., AL, to the late James Quincy and Sally Mae Pollard. She was the Group Chief Operator for AT&T. Mrs. McDonald was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Lee McDonald, Sr.; her...
Maxine Cribbs
Oct 20, 2017
Mrs. Maxine Cribbs, age 87 of Sulligent, AL, passed away Friday, October 20, 2017, at her residence. Mrs. Cribbs was born February 9, 1930, in Lamar Co., AL, to the late Roosevelt and Madge Hollis. She was a beautician and was married to the late Henry G. Cribbs. Mrs. Cribbs was also preceded in death by her two sons, Andy...
Marilyn Nell Wilson
Oct 19, 2017
Mrs. Marilyn Nell Wilson, age 62 of Vernon, AL, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017, at her residence. Mrs. Wilson was born October 4, 1955, in Columbus, MS, to the late Mac John and Rudy Honeycutt. She was an administrative assistant at the Animal Care Center in Vernon. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her son, Brad Wilson, and...
Robert Lee "R.L." Pennington
Oct 7, 2017
Robert Lee Pennington, affectionately known as "R.L.", "Soul", and "Uncle Kemo", was born on July 15, 1947, in Vernon, AL to Ervin Bert and Irene Pennington. He was the eldest of eight children. He passed this life to rest October 7, 2017, in Vernon, AL. Robert gave his life to Christ and was a faithful member and song leader to...
Carolyn Ann Price
Oct 3, 2017
Mrs. Carolyn Ann Price, age 70 of Millport, AL, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Mrs. Price was born January 13, 1947, in Monticello, FL and was a dry kiln operator. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Cecil Hampton and Johnny Hampton; and one sister, Martha Ann Coaklin. Funeral...
Ola Grace Northam
Sep 27, 2017
Mrs. Ola Grace Elliott Northam, age 95 of Vernon, AL, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at her residence. Mrs. Northam was born July 22, 1922, in Lamar Co., AL, to the late Oscar and Jeronnie Elliot and was a seamstress. Mrs. Northam lived a life that was rich. Not in money, but in love she showed for her three...
Johnny Wayne Mcadams
Sep 24, 2017
Mr. Johnny Wayne McAdams, age 59 of Vernon, AL, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2017, at his residence. Mr. McAdams was born August 19, 1958, in Vernon, AL, to the late Brooks and Barbara McAdams. He was C&C machine operator at Hyster for over 40 years and enjoyed being with his family, watching Alabama football, and hunting. He was preceded...
Brandon Ray Adams
Sep 22, 2017
Mr. Brandon Ray Adams, age 40 of Sulligent, AL, passed away Friday, September 22, 2017, at his residence. Mr. Adams was born August 5, 1977, in Amory, MS, to Bishop Billy Ray and Glenda Adams of Sulligent, AL. He attended college at Mississippi State University and was a member of the Famous Maroon Band. He was a band director for...
Jerron Andrew Barnes
Sep 11, 2017
Jerron Andrew Barnes, age 12 of Vernon, AL, passed away Monday, September 11, 2017, in Vernon. Jerron was born October 14, 2004, in Winfield, AL. He was in seventh grade at Vernon Intermediate School. Jerron was a very loving and caring child who never met a stranger. He idolized his big brother, Jaeger, and wanted to follow him around everywhere....
Alan Edwin Jones
Sep 10, 2017
Mr. Alan Edwin Jones, age 66 of Vernon, AL, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017, at his residence. Mr. Jones was born September 10,1951, in Chesterton, IN, to the late Jay Edwin and Loretta Jones. He served in the U.S. Navy and Vietnam War and was a truck driver and bus driver. In addition to his parents, Mr. Jones was...
Jeanette Cline
Sep 1, 2017
Mrs. Gladys Jeanette Reeves Crawford Cline, age 88 of Vernon, AL, passed away Friday, September 1, 2017, at her residence. Mrs. Cline was born February 18, 1929, in Lamar Co., AL, to the late Calvin and Dora Reeves. She was a seamstress and also did floral designs from her home. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cline was also preceded...
James Rudolph Carter
Aug 27, 2017
Mr. James Rudolph "Rooster" Carter, age 72 of Vernon, AL, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017, at Noland Hospital. Mr. Carter was born March 24, 1945, in Philadelphia, MS, to the late Roy Rudolph and Della Jane Carter. He was a truck driver. Funeral services will be Wednesday evening at 6:00 in the chapel of Chandler Funeral Home with Winn...
Billy Ray Miller
Aug 23, 2017
Mr. Billy Ray "Bo" Miller, age 74 of Vernon, AL, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at his residence. Mr. Miller was born November 15, 1942, to the late William and Janie Miller. He was a truck driver and worked for the City of Vernon. In addition to his parents, Mr. Miller was also preceded in death by his grandson,...
Nelton Hardie Hayes
Aug 19, 2017
Mr. Nelton Hardie Hayes, age 73 of Sulligent, AL, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS. Mr. Hayes was born March 26, 1944, in Lamar County, AL, to the late Hardie and Sarah Hayes. He was a truck driver. Survivors include two sons, Lloyd (Frances) Hayes of Hoover, AL and Erik Hayes of Sumter,...
Everly Carnell Powers
Jul 19, 2017
Everly Carnell Powers was born May 19, 2017, to parents Hillary Reeves and Phillip Powers at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus, MS. Everly's family was blessed with two months of happiness and joy before she went to her heavenly home July 19, 2017. Everly experienced holding hands with her mommy and daddy, hugs and kisses from her family, listening as her...
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