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
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
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
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
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. Â He was a member of Gordo First Baptist Church, and a graduate of Gordo High School (Class...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
Sherry Cribbs
Oct 11, 2023
Ms. Sherry Lea Smith Cribbs, age 51, of Vernon, AL, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at her residence.
Sherry was born June 30, 1972, in Vernon, AL, to Harold Smith and the late Sandra Smith. She was a cook at McDonald's, and was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert and Rosa Lynn and Oscar...
Michael Pennington
Sep 27, 2023
James Michael "Mike" Pennington, 68, was called home to heaven on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.
Mike was born November 27, 1954, in Birmingham, to the late William Gene and Belva Jean (Stapp) Pennington.  He married Donna Jean (Hudson) on January 25, 1974.  Together they had two sons, Jeremy and Spencer, who were truly their pride and joy. ...
James "Skinny" Gunnels
Sep 20, 2023
Mr. James Howard "Skinny" Gunnels, age 87, of Vernon, AL, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at his residence.
Mr. Gunnels was born January 18, 1936, in Lamar County, AL, to the late Ross and Gertrude Chaffin Gunnels. He was a mechanic and also worked in logging. In addition to his parents, he...
