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Nellie Ruth Taggart

Nellie Ruth Taggart

Dec 27, 2023

Mrs. Nellie Ruth Taggart, age 88, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, with her loved ones and friends by her side at her daughter's residence.

Nellie Ruth was born on November 8, 1935, in Vernon, AL.  She graduated from Lamar County High School Class of 1954.  After graduation, Nellie Ruth worked...

Robin Brewer

Robin Brewer

Dec 23, 2023

Mr. Robin Silas Brewer, age 62, of Vernon, AL, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, in Vernon.

Robin was born October 3, 1961, in Florida, to the late Jay Brewer and Madeline Pennington.  He served in the National Guard and was a truck driver.  He was preceded in death by his father, Jay Brewer; his mama and...

Gladys Freeman

Gladys Freeman

Dec 21, 2023

Mrs. Gladys Freeman, age 89, of Columbus, MS and formerly of Vernon, AL, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Windsor Place in Columbus.

Mrs. Freeman was born March 22, 1934, in Lamar County, AL, to the late U.B. and Avie Ott Adair.  She was an active member of Lakewood Baptist Church in Northport, and was known...

Dale Porter

Dale Porter

Dec 6, 2023

Mr. Roger Dale Porter, age 66, of Vernon, AL, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Fayette Medical Center-DCH.

Dale was born August 9, 1957, in Columbus, MS, to the late James Clinton Porter and Earthie Lampkins Porter.  Dale was retired but had previously worked in the kitchen at Generations of Vernon and at American Trouser in...

Kenneth Pennington

Kenneth Pennington

Dec 4, 2023

Mr. Kenneth Dale Pennington, age 72, of Helena, AL and formerly of Vernon, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham.

Mr. Pennington was born February 26, 1951, in Vernon, AL, to the late Adlow and Willadean Pennington.  He served in the National Guard and worked in many different roles with Bellsouth/AT&T phone company. ...

Jerry Mitchell

Jerry Mitchell

Dec 2, 2023

Jerry Kenneth Mitchell, Sr., 85, passed away with his family by his side, into the arms of His Savior, on December 2, 2023 in Springtown, TX.

Jerry was born on October 20, 1938 in Vernon, AL.  He graduated from Lamar County High School in 1958 and graduated with his BS degree in Agricultural Education from Auburn University...

Barney Thomas

Barney Thomas

Nov 29, 2023

Mr. Barney Thomas, of Vernon, AL, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at his home at the age of 88.

Mr. Thomas was born February 4, 1935, in Lamar County, AL, to the late Purvey Thomas and Amy Hester Thomas.  He served in the US Army and was a member of Oakes Chapel Baptist Church.  He was...

William Kirk

William Kirk

Nov 16, 2023

Mr. William "Bill" or "Billy" Kirk, Jr., age 73, of Vernon, AL, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023, at his residence.

Bill was born April 20, 1950, in Mobile, AL, to the late William L. Kirk and Margaret Turner Kirk.  He was a member of Gordo First Baptist Church, and a graduate of Gordo High School (Class...

Jeanette Lawrence

Jeanette Lawrence

Nov 16, 2023

Mrs. Helen Jeanette Lawrence, age 83, of Vernon, AL, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023, at her residence.

Mrs. Lawrence was born November 30, 1939, in Florida, to the late James Eben and Susie Bell Haney.  She was a house wife and was married to the late Billy Lawrence.  Mrs. Lawrence was also preceded in death by...

Becky Tucker

Becky Tucker

Nov 15, 2023

Ms. Becky Lynne Stanford Tucker, age 63, of Columbus, MS, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus.

Ms. Tucker was born in Millington, TN, on November 30, 1959.  She was an accountant for several years with Jo's Tax Service until she opened her own business of Tucker's Tax Service, which she operated...

Bobby Shackelford

Bobby Shackelford

Nov 11, 2023

Mr. Bobby Jerold Shackelford, age 79, of Columbus, MS, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus.

Mr. Shackelford was born January 7, 1944, in Vernon, AL, to the late Lloyd Elbert and Mildred Laverne Shackelford.  He served in the U.S. Air Force and also worked in retail management.  He was also preceded...

Dellie Trull

Dellie Trull

Nov 8, 2023

Mrs. Dellie B. Trull, age 94, of Fayette, AL, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Fayette Long Term Care.

Mrs. Trull was born February 11, 1929, in Millport, AL, to the late George W. and Ellie Mae Rushing.  She was a seamstress, house wife, and pastor's wife.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded...

Harvey Bradford

Harvey Bradford

Oct 26, 2023

Mr. Harvey Lawrence Bradford, age 83, of Vernon, AL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at home, under the care of Hospice of West Alabama.

Harvey was born February 5, 1940, in Memphis, TN, to the late H.O. "Buster" and Clyde Bradford.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife of 59...

Gayron Hankins

Gayron Hankins

Oct 23, 2023

Mr. Gayron Paul Hankins, age 84, of Vernon, AL, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Hankins was born October 2, 1939, in Vernon, AL, to the late Paul and Idell Hankins.  He was a plant superintendent for 21 years at Harmon Automotive, and was also preceded in death by his brother, Wade Hankins....

Herma Jones

Herma Jones

Oct 23, 2023

Mrs. Herma Jean Vaughn Jones, age 90, of Steens, MS, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023, at Trinity Healthcare in Columbus.

Mrs. Jones was born May 21, 1933, in Steens, MS, to the late Herman H. and Louise Vaughn.  She was a member of Steens Church of Christ and was a homemaker.  She was also preceded in...

Johnny Owsley, Sr.

Johnny Owsley, Sr.

Oct 20, 2023

Mr. Johnny Leonard Owsley, Sr., age 76, of Vernon, AL, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, at his residence surrounded by family and friends.

Mr. Owsley was born on December 22, 1946, in Sheffield, AL, to the late Leo Reese and Mary Nell Owsley.  Mr. Owsley graduated from Shades Valley High School in 1965.  He began his...

Wilma Canterbury

Wilma Canterbury

Oct 19, 2023

Mrs. Wilma Mae Canterbury, age 86, of Vernon, AL, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, at her residence.

Mrs. Canterbury was born September 3, 1937, in Mount Pleasant, MI, to the late William P. and Sedina Dickerson.  She was a seamstress at McCoy Manufacturing, and was married to the late Robert Lorenze "Sam" Canterbury.  She was also...

Betty Pennington

Betty Pennington

Oct 17, 2023

Mrs. Betty Jean Pennington, age 93, of Millport, AL, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at her residence.

Mrs. Pennington was born January 16, 1930, in Lamar County, AL, to the late Lonnie T. and Annie May Moore.  She worked several years at Seminole Manufacturing in Columbus, and was married to the late Junior Ray Pennington.  She...

Laura Patterson

Laura Patterson

Oct 12, 2023

Mrs. Laura Ann Moore Patterson, age 85, of Columbus, MS, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023, at her residence.

Mrs. Patterson was born September 18, 1938, in Lamar County, AL, to the late Claris and Francis Moore.  She was a sales associate at Wal-Mart and was married to the late Denver Wayne Patterson.  She was also preceded...

Jim Coleman

Jim Coleman

Oct 12, 2023

Mr. James "Jim" Benjamin Coleman, age 73, of Vernon, AL, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Coleman was born March 12, 1950, in Columbus, MS, to the late James Benjamin Coleman, Sr. and Dorothy Joyce Matherson.  He was a sales associate with Miller's OK Tire in Columbus, and enjoyed traveling and spending time...

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