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Robert Earl Hester
Jan 6, 2016
Mr. Robert Earl Hester, age 80 of Vernon, AL, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at Fayette Medical Center. Mr. Hester was born July 13, 1935, in Vernon, AL, to the late Robert Lee and Evelyn Nettie Hester. He was the head mechanic at McCoy Manufacturing and enjoyed horses, playing guitar, and riding motorcycles. He was also preceded in death...
Theresa Chandler
Jan 3, 2016
Mrs. Theresa Reeves Woods Chandler was born May 31, 1926, and passed into her heavenly life on Sunday, January 3, 2016, at The Arrington in Columbus, MS Mrs. Chandler was the oldest child of Henry Clay and Lydia Lou Reeves of Vernon. She was a graduate of Livingston College and taught school for 32 years beginning at Crossville School, Sulligent...
Austin Christian
Dec 27, 2015
Mr. James Austin Christian, age 83 of Vernon, AL, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2015, at Fayette Medical Center. Mr. Christian was born May 3, 1932, in Lamar Co., AL, to the late G.E. and Jodie Christian. He joined the Air Force right after high school where he served eight years as a Master Sergeant Flight Mechanic. Mr. Christian then...
Kay Sanford
Dec 11, 2015
Kay Denman Box Sanford, age 77, of Vernon, AL, passed away on December 11, 2015. She was the eldest of two children born to W.C. Box and Lorene Hankins Box. Kay was born March 28, 1938. Her early childhood was spent on the Box family farm in the Bedford Community of Lamar County. The family later moved to Vernon, AL...
Velma Louis Aldridge
Dec 1, 2015
Ms. Velma Louis Aldridge, age 84 of Vernon, AL, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Ms. Aldridge was born December 19, 1930, in Pickens Co., AL, to the late J.G. Wilson Mellie Wilson. She was a factory worker with Westing House and was also preceded in death by one sister and five brothers....
Alexander Neil Ezell
Nov 30, 2015
Alexander Neil Ezell, age of 20 of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015. Alexander was born on August 9, 1995 in Indianapolis to Emmet Neil and Teresa Anne (Davis) Ezell. He worked at Southside Harley Davidson as a Service Speacialist. Alexander was a reader of history focusing on World War II and studied the history of Harley...
Kay Dubose
Nov 25, 2015
Mrs. Wanda Kay DuBose, age 66 of Vernon, AL, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL. Mrs. DuBose was born March 7, 1949, to Alice Johnson and the late Prentiss Johnson. She was a member of Liberty Free Will Baptist Church and enjoyed playing and singing music. In addition to her father, Mrs....
Katherine Jane Taylor
Nov 24, 2015
Mrs. Katherine Jane Taylor, age 55 of Vernon, AL, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS. Mrs. Taylor was born May 27, 1960, in Vernon, AL, to the Maxine Owens and the late Earnest Owens. She was married to the late Thomas Taylor and was a seamstress. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11:00...
Phillip Lollar
Nov 16, 2015
Mr. Jimmie Phillip Lollar, age 62 of Hamilton, AL and formerly of Vernon, AL, passed away Monday, November 16, 2015, at Noland Hospital in Tuscaloosa, AL. Mr. Lollar was born November 19, 1952, in Millport, AL, to the late Jimmie Lollar and Gladys Lollar Rinaldi. He was a surveyor and truck driver and served many years in the National Guard....
Belva Jean Pennington
Nov 7, 2015
Mrs. Belva Jean Pennington, age 84 of Vernon, AL, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham. Mrs. Pennington was born December 10, 1930, to the late Zenus and Tennie Stapp and was married to the late Gene Pennington. She served as Vice-President at the Bank of Vernon and was a member of Springfield Free Will Baptist...
David Hayes
Nov 1, 2015
Rev. William David Hayes, age 75 of Vernon, AL, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015, at his residence. Rev. Hayes was born March 6, 1940, in Pickens Co., AL, to the late Hilton and Mildred Hayes. He served in the U.S. Air Force and graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts. Rev. Hayes...
Verlee Barham
Nov 1, 2015
Ms. Verlee Clanton Barham, age 95 of Fayette, AL, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015, at Fayette Long Term Care. Ms. Barham was born August 7, 1920, to the late Armon J. and Dovie Clanton and was a seamstress. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Oneal Clanton, John Clanton, and A.C. Clanton; one sister, Pauline Wentz; and...
Rudolph Walker
Nov 1, 2015
Mr. Rudolph Walker (94) departed this life peacefully at home on Sunday morning, November 1, 2015. He was born on February 7, 1921 in Vernon, Alabama to the late Sam and Alice (nee Gunter) Walker. He leaves to cherish memories of him, his daughter (Mercedes), a sister-in-law Helen (John) Walker, Keith and Marlo Person, his loving caregiver (Annette Kelly), Rosetta...
Kenneth Lee Mcadams
Oct 4, 2015
Mr. Kenneth Lee McAdams, age 52 of Vernon, AL, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2015, at his residence. Mr. McAdams was born December 17, 1962, in Vernon, AL, to the late Brooks and Barbara McAdams. He was a machinist and was also preceded in death by his grandparents, James & Minnie McAdams and Leroy and Effie Lee Jones. Funeral services...
Jake Clory Johnson
Oct 3, 2015
Mr. Jake C. Johnson, age 89 of Vernon, AL, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2015, at the Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Mr. Johnson was born May 26, 1926, in Lamar Co., AL, to the late Benjamin A. and Serena (Ayers) Johnson. He served in the U.S. Navy and World War II and was a meat market manager and...
Elwin Cline
Sep 30, 2015
Mr. Lecil Elwin Cline, age 94 of Vernon, AL, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at Generations of Vernon. Mr. Cline was born December 28, 1920, in Lamar Co., AL, to the late Willie and Ila Cline. He served in the U.S. Army and World War II and was the owner/operator of Mac's Minit Mart. Mr. Cline enjoyed watching football...
Patricia Gail Birmingham
Sep 23, 2015
Mrs. Patricia Gail Birmingham, age 65 of Vernon, AL, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at her residence. Mrs. Birmingham was born August 13, 1950, in Lamar Co., AL, to the late Fred and Mary Lou Bookout. She was a caretaker and was also preceded in death by her brother, Rex Bookout. Funeral services will be Saturday at 10:00 in...
Mava Lois Redus
Sep 17, 2015
Mrs. Mava Lois Redus, age 90 of Vernon, AL, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015, at Generations of Vernon. Mrs. Redus was born November 24, 1924, in Lamar Co., AL, to the late John William Harvey and Cassie Myrtle Mitchell and was married to the late M.D. Redus, Jr. She was a sales clerk and bookkeeper and also worked as...
Edna Joyce Boman
Sep 8, 2015
Mrs. Edna Joyce Boman, age 75 of Vernon, AL, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at Generations of Vernon. Mrs. Boman was born December 17, 1939, in Lamar Co., AL, to the late Kelsie and Cara Gosa. She was a seamstress at the garment plant and worked the last ten years with Alabama Home Health Care. In addition to her...
Charlene Wheeler
Sep 1, 2015
Mrs. Charlene Wheeler, age 91 of Vernon, AL, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at her residence. Mrs. Wheeler was born May 19, 1924, in Lamar Co., AL, to the late James Wesley and Martha C. Graham and was a seamstress and garment inspector. She was a member of the Church of Christ and enjoyed spending time her family and...
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