Obituaries

Bettie Jean Ezell-Mcclinton

Nov 27, 2022

Passed on Sunday November 27, 2022.

Born- November 6, 1950 to the late Jesse and Florine Young Ezell of Ward, AL. Graduated from the Kinterbish High School in 1969. Later moved to Boston, MA then to Landover, MD. Leaves to cherish her memories husband William McClinton, son Tamal W. Ezell, grandchildren Tamiyah W. Ezell and Tamal W. Ezell...

Larry Earl Causey

Oct 18, 2022

LARRY EARL CAUSEY, age 69, of York, Alabama, affectionately known as "Mike" was born January 8, 1953 to the union of the late Joe Nathan and Martha Davis Causey, Sr. on January 8, 1953. In his childhood years, Mike attended elementary school and junior high in Sumter County, Alabama He graduated with his high school diploma from York West End...

Janet Delaine Slaughter

Oct 15, 2022

Dr. Janet Renee Delaine Slaughter, age 62, of Huntsville, Alabama was born on January 1, 1960 in York, Alabama to the proud parentage of Warren and Aligee Maxwell Delaine. Janet matriculated through the Sumter County School System graduating from Sumter County High School, then attended and graduated from The University of Alabama, and continued her education until receiving her PhD...

Charles Ray Mcdade

Oct 10, 2022

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness...." CHARLES RAY McDADE, age 67, of Meridian, Mississippi, affectionately known by many as "Ted", was born in Haughton, Louisiana on February 11, 1955. He peacefully transitioned and was welcomed into God's Holy Kingdom...

Wayne R James

Sep 30, 2022

WAYNE R. JAMES, age 64, of York, Alabama, was born to the union of the late Herbert and Abbie Lee Keeton James, Sr. on October 28, 1957 in Choctaw County; Yantley, Alabama. He peacefully transitioned from life to eternity surrounded by loving family at Anderson Regional Medical Center, Meridian, Mississippi on September 30, 2022 at...

Irene Jackson Ruffin

Sep 25, 2022

Irene Jackson Ruffin, age 74, was born on November 17, 1947 to Earnest and Sallie Weston Jackson in York, Alabama.   She was educated in the Sumter County Public School System graduating from York West End High School.  She was a faithful member of Mount Powell Missionary Baptist Church York, Alabama where she served as choir...

David Denard Loyd

Sep 23, 2022

David Denard Loyd, age 50, of Riverdale, Georgia, was born in Baptist Medical Center, Montgomery, Alabama on November 21,1971 to Patricia and Bradford Loyd. Although unexpected, he peacefully transitioned surrounded by loving family from life to eternity September 23, 2022. Graveside Service of Memory and Life Celebration is slated for Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in Elmwood Memorial...

Archie Wallace

Sep 16, 2022

ARCHIE WALLACE, age 80, of Newport News, Virginia, was born June 15, 1942 in Sumter County; Alabama to the union of the late Thomas and Scillie Wallace. He peacefully transitioned in a Health Care Facility in Virginia on September 16, 2022. Service of Memory and Life Celebration is scheduled Saturday afternoon, September 24, 2022 at 2:00 p. m. in Mount...

Shirley Ann Mitchell

Sep 15, 2022

SHIRLEY ANN MITCHELL, age 71, of Chatom; Washington County, Alabama, was born August 15, 1951 in Joliet, Illinois to the union of John Brown and Evangeline May Mitchell. She peacefully transitioned at Washington County Nursing Care Facility, Chatom on September 15, 2022. Memorial Service and Life Celebration will be held by the Mitchell Family in Illinois at a later date...

Tiffani Rochelle Foster

Sep 6, 2022

TIFFANI ROCHELLE FOSTER, age 51 of Norcross, Georgia was born May 1, 1971 in Montgomery, Alabama to the union of Robert and Alicia Parrish Foster. She was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Graveside Service of Memory and Life Celebration is slated for Friday, September 16, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in Cokes Chapel Cemetery,...

Levi Rodgers

Sep 4, 2022

LEVI RODGERS, age 87, was born in 1935 to the union of the late Lee Andrew Rodgers and Millie Brown in Ward, Sumter County, Alabama. He peacefully transitioned September 4, 2022 in Cordova, Tennessee. Service of Memory and Life Celebration is slated for Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Baptist Church, Ward, Alabama. Interment follows in...

Carolyn Yvonne Yates

Aug 31, 2022

CAROLYN YVONNE "Moot" YATES, age 73, of Washington, D. C. formerly of Sumter County; Alabama, peacefully transitioned and entered into eternal rest August 31, 2022 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. She was born in Chattanooga, Tn. to the union of the late Eddie Yates and Mary Helen Cross. Graveside Service of Memory and Life Celebration is scheduled Tuesday, September 13,...

Cynthia Yolanda Sturdivant

Jul 10, 2022

CYNTHIA YOLANDA STURDIVANT, age 49, of Decatur, Alabama, affectionately known as YO-YO, was born December 7, 1972 in Greene County, Alabama to the union of the late Johnnie Lee and Catherine McCoy Sturdivant. She peacefully transitioned surrounded by loving family at Decatur Morgan Medical Center, Decatur, at 7:47 p.m. on July 10, 2022. Those who remain to cherish precious memories...

Annie Lillian Bailey

Jun 26, 2022

Graveside Service of Memory and life Celebration is slated for Friday, July 1, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in Elmwood Memorial Gardens, 11313 US Highway 11, York, Alabama; with Minister Erek Yarbrough delivering the eulogy offering words of comfort and consolation. Visitation for family and friends is scheduled Thursday evening (June 30th) from 3-6:00 p.m. in the Weatherly Chapel. — The...

Lehmon Sledge

Jun 3, 2022

Lehmon Sledge, age 99 of Boyd, Alabama, was born February, 16, 1923.  Service of Memory and Life Celebration is slated for Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in Shiloh Zion, Livingston, AL with Rev. Edmund Bell delivering the eulogy offering words of comfort and consolation. Mr. Sledge will lie in repose one hour prior...

Dorothy Ann Dubose

Jun 2, 2022

Dorothy Ann DuBose, age 67 of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, affectionately known as "DOT" was born in Ward, Alabama June 15, 1954 to the union of the late Louis and Liberty Ward DuBose. Graveside Service of Memory and Life Celebration is slated for Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in Ward Chapel Cemetery, Shorts Road 15, also Ward with Rev. DeWayne...

Hiawatha Edward Studdard, Jr.

Jun 1, 2022

“The King then said unto his servants, “Do you not know that a Prince, a great man, has fallen today" Hiawatha Edward Studdard, Jr. age 78 of Birmingham, Alabama, affectionately known as "H.E." was born May 31, 1944 - the first born son to the union of the late Hiawatha E. and Christie Lee Clark Studdard, Sr; one of ten...

Thornell "Buck" Cooper

May 17, 2022

"The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want" Psalm 23:1 Thornell "Buck" Cooper, age 70, of York, Alabama born to the union of the late Johnny L. and Willie Elise Bostic Cooper, transitioned and entered into eternal rest May 17, 2020 at 11:16 a.m. at his residence surrounded by loving family. Service of Memory and Life Celebration is slated...

Dorine Chaney Watkins

May 9, 2022

DORINE CHANEY WATKINS, age 90 of York, Alabama was born July 20, 1931 to the union of the late Ellis and Cora Chaney in Ward, Choctaw County, Alabama. She peacefully transitioned and entered into eternal rest May 9, 2022 at her residence surrounded by loving family. Service of Remembrance and Life Celebration Services are slated for Sunday, May 15, 2022...

Warren Oliver Weatherspoon

May 7, 2022

WARREN OLIVER "Berney" WEATHERSPOON, age 48 of York, Alabama, was born to the union of Warren Oliver Thompson and Frankie Mae Matthews Weatherspoon in Cleveland, Ohio. He entered into eternal rest May 7, 2022 at UAB Medical Center, Birmingham. Graveside Service of Remembrance and Life Celebration is slated for Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in Mount Pleasant Cemetery,...