Obituaries

Emma Mae Amerson Delaine

Mar 22, 2025

Emma Mae Amerson Delaine, age 88 of Cuba, Alabama peacefully transitioned March 22, 2025.  Service of Remembrance and Life Celebration is slated for Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 5051 Kinterbish 10, Cuba, with Interment and Committal Service to follow in the Delaine Family plot of Cagus Cemetery.  Visitation for family and friends...

Charlie Lewis ROWE

Mar 22, 2025

CHARLIE LEWIS ROWE, age 78, of Wichita, Kansas, affectionately known as "CL" was born July 20, 1946 in Halsell, Alabama to the blessed union of the late Wils and Luella Stevens Rowe. He peacefully transitioned March 22, 2025 to the Will of God surrounded by loving family at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. Service of Remembrance and Life Celebration is...

EMMETT LANDRUM

Mar 20, 2025

EMMETT LANDRUM, age 67 of York, Alabama, was born November 5,1957 in Nanafalia; Marengo County, Alabama. to the blessed union of the late Charlie and Arcola Thompson Landrum.  He transitioned peacefully on March 20,2025 at 2:07 p.m. in Montgomery, Alabama at Baptist Medical Center South. Service of Remembrance and Life Celebration is slated for Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:00...

Jessie Pearl Gilmore

Mar 10, 2025

JESSIE PEARL GILMORE, age 77, of Ward, Alabama was born January 31, 1948 to the blessed union of the late Johnny Edward and Annie Bell Ward Gilmore. She peacefully transitioned and entered into eternal rest on March 10, 2025 at 8:55 a. m. surrounded by loving family at Princeton Baptist Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama.

Service of Remembrance and Life Celebration is...

Clara Brooks

Feb 27, 2025

MS. CLARA BROOKS, age 56 of Montgomery entered into eternal rest on February 27, 2025 and was born in Sumter County, Alabama on March 29, 1968.  The first Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, March 7, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. from Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, located 5051 Kinterbish 10, Cuba, Alabama. The second Service of Remembrance will...

Dorothy Howze Delaine

Feb 5, 2025

DOROTHY MAE HOWZE DELAINE, age 93, of Cuba, Sumter County, Alabama was born November 17, 1931 and peacefully transitioned surrounded by loving family on February 05, 2025 at Anderson Regional Medical Center, Meridian, MS. Service of Remembrance and Life Celebration to honor Sister Delaine will be Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church 5051 Kinterbish...

Eugene Danner

Jan 28, 2025

EUGENE WELLS "Duck" DANNER, age 77, of York, Alabama, was born May 4, 1947 to the blessed union of the late Eugene and Essie Mae (Ethel) Williams Wells, Sr. He peacefully transitioned surrounded by loving family on January 28, 2025 at Sumter Health and Rehabilitation, York, Alabama.  Service of Remembrance and Life Celebration to honor the life of Mr. Danner will...

Bobbie Pope Dubose

Jan 20, 2025

**Obituary for Bobbie Jean Pope Dubose**

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Bobbie Jean Dubose, a beloved educator and devoted mother, who departed this life on January 20, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on July 28, 1951, in York, Alabama.

Bobbie was a dedicated educator. After graduating from Livingston University with bachelor's and master's degrees...

Eatrice Lake Brooks

Jan 15, 2025

EATRICE LAKE BROOKS, age 79, of York, Alabama was born in Sumter County on March 26, 1945 to the union of the late Willie Childs, Sr. and Leve Mae Lake. On Wednesday afternoon, January 15, 2025, at 1:38 p.m. Eatrice peacefully transitioned to the Will of God, surrounded by loving family at Anderson Regional Medical Center, Meridian, MS. Service of...

Mattye Young Terrell

Jan 7, 2025

MATTYE YOUNG TERRELL, age 86, of Ward, Sumter County, Alabama, was born May 29, 1938 to the blessed union of the late Johnny and Susie Ward Young.  She peacefully transitioned and God welcomed her into His Holy Kingdom at her residence on January 7, 2025.  Service of Remembrance and Life Celebration is slated for Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:00...

DELORIS GILES PORTIS

Dec 18, 2024

Deloris Giles Portis, 68, was born November 29, 1956, in Cuba, Alabama to the blessed union of the late Taylor and Hazel Giles Portis. When her name was softly whispered “Come Take Your Rest”, she peacefully transitioned on December 18, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Deloris graduated from Sumter County High School, the Class of 1975.

She started her career at Bailey Creations...

Rosalind Vann

Dec 9, 2024

ROSALIND VANN, age 63, of York, Alabama was born to the late Thomas and Sebell Eades Vann, Sr. and peacefully transitioned at her residence on December 9, 2024.  Service of Remembrance and Life Celebration is slated for Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Living Word Church, located 1408 AL 28, Livingston, Alabama 35470. Rosalind will lie in...

Thomas Washington

Dec 6, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas Washington, a resident of York, Alabama, a cherished husband, father, and friend, who left us on December 6, 2024, at the age of 85.  He peacefully transitioned surrounded by loving family at Anderson Regional Medical Center, Meridian, MS. Born on October 14, 1939, in Eufaula, (Barbour County) Alabama to...

Nannie Moss

Nov 28, 2024

With heavy hearts and joyful memories, we announce the celebration of the life of Nannie Louise Moss, who was born on September 13, 1944, in Meridian, Mississippi. Nannie peacefully transitioned to her eternal home on November 28, 2024, surrounded by the love and warmth she so freely gave during her time with us.

As a devoted homemaker and loving...

Seminola Williams

Nov 23, 2024

**Obituary for Seminola Williams**

With deep love and profound gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we celebrate the life of Seminola Williams, who transitioned peacefully from this earthly realm on November 23, 2024, at the age of 80. Born on June 2, 1944, in the vibrant city of New Orleans, LA, Seminola embodied warmth, strength, and kindness throughout...

Alfonzo Robinson

Nov 23, 2024

Alfonzo Bernard Robinson, affectionately known by many as "Sugga Man", a beloved member of the Emelle community, will be fondly remembered and celebrated in the upcoming days following his passing on November 23, 2024. Born on March 13, 1949, in Emelle, AL, Alfonzo lived a life marked by hard work and dedication to his craft as a carpenter and plumber...

Telecia Yvonne Nicholson

Oct 15, 2024

TELECIA YVONNE NICHOLSON, age 48, of Houston, Texas, was born as the only child to Minnie Mae Nicholson on January 23, 1976 in Chicago; Cook County, Illinois. She peacefully transitioned to the will of God at her residence October 15, 2024. Service of Remembrance and Life Celebration is slated for Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 12:00 noon from the Weatherly...

Rosaline Kennedy Buchanan

Sep 9, 2024

With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Rosaline Kennedy Buchanan. A beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and esteemed educator, Rosaline touched the lives of many with her warmth, wisdom, and grace. Born on October 16, 1947, in Selma, Alabama, Rosaline dedicated her life to the pursuit of knowledge and the nurturing of young minds....

Jo Ann Moody

Sep 8, 2024

SISTER JO ANN MOODY, age 92, of York, Alabama, born in Ward; Sumter County, Alabama to the union of the late Raymond and Rachel Rodgers Ward on September 20, 1931. Service of Remembrance and Life Celebration is slated for Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. from St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 1225 Shorts 15, Ward. Rev. Pettis Lockett, pastor...

Johnny Markie Lewis

Aug 28, 2024

JOHNNY MARKIE LEWIS, age 34, of the Ensley community of Birmingham, Alabama was born April14,1990 to the union of Debra Lewis-Smith and Johnny Crockett in Demopolis; Marengo County, Alabama. He unfortunately tragically transitioned in his neighborhood on August 28, 2024. Visitation for family and friends is scheduled Friday evening (Sept 13th) from 3-6:00 pm in the Weatherly Chapel. Graveside Service...