James William Sutton, age 75, of Gordo, AL passed away October 13, 2022 at his residence. Funeral services were 2:00 pm Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Kennie Hill Church in Gordo with Bro. Kelly Jolly officiating. Burial followed in Center Springs Cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform direct- ing. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church
Mr. David Little, 54, of Reform, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022. Public Visitation was Friday, October 14, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The Homegoing Celebration was held Saturday, October 15, 2022, at noon at First Baptist Church in Reform. The interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Reform.
Mr. Haywood Granger, Jr., 67, of Destin, Florida, formerly of Aliceville, on Sunday, October 9, 2022, in Destin. Public Visitation was Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The Homegoing Celebration was Sunday, October 16, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Spirit & Truth Pentecostal Church in Aliceville. The interment was in New Cemetery in Aliceville.
Kathy Lois Martin Best, age 71, of Gordo, AL passed away October 9, 2022 at her residence. Funeral services were 3:00 pm Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Hargrove United Methodist Church with Rev. Alisha Rhodes officiating. Burial followed in Shiloh Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home directing. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, David Lee Martin. Survivors include her daughter, Michelle Best and her son, Michael Best.
Janie Mildred “Millie” Powell, age 86, of Gordo, AL (Benevola community), passed away September 14, 2022, at Arbor Springs Health & Rehab in Opelika, AL. Graveside services were 4:00 pm Friday, September 16, 2022, at Bethesda Presbyterian Church Cemetery, with Rev. Dr. Tim Alexander officiating and Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation followed the graveside service at the Benevola Community Center.
Clyde Wesley Marine, a World War II veteran, died peacefully at home at age 96 on Friday, September 30, 2022. A son of the late Clyde and Maude Hendrix Marine, he was born in Windham Springs, Pickens County, AL on August 10, 1926. Visitation was 5:00-7:00 PM, Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Dogwood Chapel, Aliceville, AL. Funeral services were 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Panola United Methodist Church, Panola, AL with Rev. Gene Lankford and Rev. Sandy Felkins officiating. Burial will follow in Franconia-Oak Grove Cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing.
Patricia A. “Patsy” Langner of Gordo, AL, passed away on October 3, 2022, surrounded by friends and family. Her light will continue to shine in the hearts and memories of those who had the privilege of knowing her. Her style and flair were unrivaled – hats, jewelry, tattoos, and anything with fringe were the basis of her wardrobe.
Mrs. Ann Marie Glass-Gibson, 55, of Aliceville, AL., passed away on September 26, 2022, in Aliceville, AL. Funeral Service was held on October 1, 2022, at Miles Chapel C.M.E Church in Reform, AL. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in Reform, AL., with Northport Funeral & Cremation Service directing.
Mrs. Murry Lee Taylor, 86, of Aliceville passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022. Public Visitation was held Friday, September 30, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The Homegoing celebration was Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 12:00 noon at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. Interment was at Bigbee Church Cemetery.
Ms, Mary Louise McCaa, 58, of Carrollton passed away Friday September, 16, 2022, at Aliceville Manor Nursing Home. Public Visitation was held Friday, September 23, 2022 from 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m. at Laven- der’s Funeral Service. Graveside celebration and Interment were Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 12:00 noon at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery.
Baby Boy Kevondale Craig of Carrollton passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Children’s Hospital in Birmingham. Graveside services was Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in Baptist Home Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Gordo.
Ms. Keilla Diane Ball, 35, of Aliceville passed away Monday, September 19, 2022. Public Visitation was Fri- day, September 23, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The Homegoing Celebration was Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Spirit & Truth Pentecostal Church in Aliceville. Interment was in Bigbee Baptist Church Cemetery.
Tiffany Ruth Thompson, age 47, of Ethelsville, AL, got the ultimate healing and went to her heavenly home on September 17, 2022, at DCH Regional Medical Center, surrounded by all who loved her. Funeral services were 3:00 pm Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Friendship Baptist Church with Rev. Wes Jones officiating. Burial followed in Arbor Springs Cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was 6 - 8 pm Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at the funeral home.
Shelby B. Johnston, age 85, died at home in Aliceville, AL on September 17, 2022. Graveside services were 3:00 pm Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Oak Grove-Franconia Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Gene Lankford officiating and Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation followed the service at the graveside.
She was preceded in death by her son, Rick Latham; her parents; brother, Burnice Bridges; sister, Frances Hollingsworth Stephens and sister-in-law, Gloria “Nan” Bridges.
Ms. Marie Smith, 89 of Reform passed away Friday, September 9, 2022, at DCH Regional Medical Center. The Wake for Ms. Smith will be Friday, September 23, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The Home Going Celebration will be Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. noon in the James & Lola Lavender Memorial Chapel. The body of Ms. Smith will lie in state in the chapel one hour prior. Interment will be in Sandhill Cemetery.
Mary Milton “Millie” Rainey Kirksey, age 98, died peacefully at home on Thursday, September 8, 2022. A private family burial service was held at Oak Grove Franconia Cemetery on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 with Rev. Thomas G. Kay, Jr. and Rev. Derrick Brite officiating and Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert Hugh Kirksey; her parents; her sister, Mrs. Lester M. “Tiny” Chancellor, and her son-in-law, Sam Richard Heard, Jr.
Baby Girl Kassidy Reign Honeycutt of Aliceville, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, at DCH Regional Medical Center. The Graveside Home Going Celebration was held Friday, September 16, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. noon in Community (Cluster) Cemetery in Aliceville.
Brenda Lynn Grammer, age 77 of Carrollton, AL, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022 at Aliceville Manor Nursing Home. Funeral services were 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 1, 2022 at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel in Reform, AL with Elder, Tim McCool officiating. Burial followed in Double Branch Independent Baptist Church Cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was one hour prior and immediately following the service at the funeral home.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband William S. Grammer; brothers, Michael Junkin and Larry B. Junkin.
Peggy Joyce Snider, age 76, of Gordo, AL, passed away September 6, 2022, at her daughter’s residence in Midland, Georgia. Graveside services were at 11:00 am Monday, September 12, 2022, at Flatwoods Baptist Church Cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was one hour before the service in the church.
Mrs. Diane L. Lewis, 68, of Carrollton, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022, at her residence. Public Visitation was held Friday, September 9, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. Funeral Arrangments were Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Carrollton. Interment was at Mt. Sinai Cemetery.
Jessie Lou Davis, age 91, of Kennedy, AL, passed away September 4, 2022, at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Funeral services were Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Big Hill Baptist Church, with Rev. Trey Kelley officiating. Burial was at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church.
Mr. Ricky Jones, 56 of Pickensville, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Tirangle in Columbus, MS. Public Visitation was held Thursday, September 1, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The Graveside Homegoing Celebration was Friday, September 2, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in New Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Carrollton.
Marie Perkins, age 92, of West Point, Mississippi died August 28, 2022 after a short stay at Northside Hospital Cherokee in Canton, Georgia. Her final resting place will be Egger Cemetery in Caledonia, Mississippi. A Celebration of Life will be held in the near future
Deacon Willie James “Po Boy” Murry of Aliceville passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at his residence. Public Visitation was held Friday, August 26, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The Home Going Celebration Honoring the Life of Mr. Murry was Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Dancy First Baptist Church. Interment was in Dancy First Baptist Church Cemetery.
Phillip Gregory Robbins, age 38, of Carrollton, AL passed away on August 13, 2022. At DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, AL. Funeral services were on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at Carrollton Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Heard officiating. A private burial followed at Carrollton Cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation followed the service at the church.
Stephen John Durel, Jr., of Northport passed away on August 13, 2022 at his residence. Visitation was held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Magnolia Chapel North. Graveside Service was held Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Carrollton City Cemetery.
Jennifer Diane Criswell, age 74, of Reform, AL passed away at her home surrounded by her family on August 15, 2022. Funeral services were 11:00 am Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Liberty Baptist Church with Rev. Kenneth Smith officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church.
Tommie Lee “Sticks” Binion of Aliceville, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday August 16, 2022 at his residence. Public visitation will take place on Friday, August 26, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The Homegoing Celebration honoring th elife anf legacy of Mr. Binion will be Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the James and Lola Lavender Memorial Chapel of Lavender’s Funeral Service. Interment will be in Dancy First Babtist Church.
Stanley Lee “Stan” Strawn, 71, of Aliceville, passed away August 6, 2022 at Hospice of West Alabama. Funeral services were Monday August 8, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Dogwood Chapel. Burial followed in Franconia-Oak Grove Cemetery.
Patsy Jean Spain, of Aliceville, passed away on August 7, 2022 at her residence. Funeral Services were heald on Wednesday August 10, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Dogwood Chapel. Burial followed in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery.
John L. Rominger age 91, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Bethany Hospice House in Auburn, AL. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Forest Community Cemetery in Ethelsville, AL.
Martha Annette Driver, 51, of Carrollton passed away on August 8, 2022 at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Public Visitation was held on Wednesday August 10, 2022 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Skelton Funeral Home.
Letsie Ann Carroll, age 81, of Reform, AL passed away August 11, 2022 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Funeral services were 2:00 pm Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with Bro. Hershel Owen and Bro. Trey Reese officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Ganus Carroll; her parents; sister, Jane Doughty and brothers-in-law, James Dewey Doughty and Gene Hughes.
Febber “Fred” McCaa, 51, of Aliceville, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham. There was no public viewing at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The Homegoing Celebration honoring the life and legacy of Mr. McCaa took place on August 7, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in Aliceville City Hall. Interment followed in Mt. Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery.
James Harold “Bubba” Kelley, age 70, of Reform, AL passed away August 4, 2022 at his residence. Funeral services were 2:00 pm Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Damon Rose and Bro. Billy Carl Sul- livan officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Tabor Baptist Church Cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Carolyn“Pud”Robertson Junkin of Gordo, AL went to be with her Lord on July 31, 2022. Grave side services were 11:00 am Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Big Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Gordo with Bro. Trey Kelley officiating and Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation followed the service in the church Fellowship Hall.
Thelma Clark Cherry, 66, of Aliceville on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at UAB Medical Center in Birmingham. Public visitation took place on August 4, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The Homegoing Celebration honoring the life and legacy of Mrs. Cherry was held on August 6, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Spirit & Truth Pentecostal Church. Interment followed in New Cemetery.
Trudie Virginia Burkhalter, 90, of Gordo, passed away on July 30, 2022 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Hargrove United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Betty Jean Bealis, 75, of Gordo passed away on July 27, 2022 at her residence. Memorial services were held on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Skelton Funeral Home of Reform handled the arrangements.
Clarence “Ronnie” Barnes, 63, of Aliceville on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham. Public visitation took place on August 5, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The Home- going Celebration honoring the life and legacy of Mr. Barnes was held on August 6, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the James & Lola Lavender Memorial Chapel of Lavender’s Funeral Service. Interment followed in Horton Cemetery.
Rhoda Mae Posey, age 95, of Gordo, AL passed away July 25, 2022 at Heritage Health & Rehab in Tuscaloosa. Funeral services will be 11 :00 am Thursday, July 28 , 2022 at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel in Reform with Rev. Benjamin Posey and Rev. Marvin McCormick officiating. Burial will follow in Center Springs Cemetery in Gordo with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Connie “Connie Lee” McDougle, 83, of Aliceville passed away on July 25, 2022 at his residence. Public visitation will be August 5, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The Homegoing Celebration honoring the life and legacy of Mr. McDougle will take place on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Reform Temple Church of God In Christ. Interment will follow in Hopewell Cemetery.
Shameka Roshay “Mecat” Gaines, 36, of Aliceville, passed away on July 25, 2022 at her residence. The Memorial Service will take place on August 5, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in The James & Lola Lavender Memorial Chapel of Lavender’s Funeral Service. The Homegoing Celebration honoring the life and legacy of Ms. Gaines will be private. Interment will follow in Old Bethany Cemetery.
Ethel Lanier “Pig” Williams, 74, of Carrollton passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle in Columbus, MS. Public visitation was held on Friday, June 24, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The Homegoing Celebration honoring the life and legacy of Mrs. Williams took place on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Elbethel Missionary Baptist Church. Interment followed in Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery,
Cora Lee “Cobra” Lacy, 73, of Reform ,passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at her residence. Public visitation was held on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The Homegoing Celebration honoring the life and legacy of Mrs. Lacy took place on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in Aliceville City Hall. Interment followed in New Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Marshall Ray Robertson, age 84, of Gordo, AL passed away July 11, 2022 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Funeral services were 11:00 am Friday, July 15, 2022 at Sardis Free Will Baptist Church with Bro. Roger Lucas, Bro. Jackie Adcox and Bro. Earl Johnson officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was 6 - 8 pm Thursday, July 14, 2022 at the funeral home.
John William Hammond, age 87, of Palmetto, AL passed away July 9, 2022 at his residence. Funeral services were 11:00 am Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Hall officiating. Burial followed in Unity Grove Methodist Church Cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was 30 minutes prior to the service at the funeral home.
Barbara Louise Glenn, 88 years of Aliceville, Alabama passed away on June 10, 2022 while at home with family. Mrs. Glenn was born in Monette, Arkansas to Charlie and Marjorie Jones. She graduated from Manila High
School in 1952. Mrs. Glenn worked for Spiller Furniture Company as a salesperson and bookkeeper and retired after working there for thirty eight years. She enjoyed reading, singing, gardening, sewing, and cooking. Her main pleasure was in caring for her family. Mrs. Glenn was an active member of the Aliceville Church of Christ where she taught Sunday School.
Sylvia Jean Eatman, age 75, of Aliceville, AL passed away July 10, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS. Graveside services were 10:00 am Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Pilgrim Rest Cemetery in Sapps with Rev. David Blakney and Rev. Larry Potts officiating. Visitation followed the service in the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.
Jacob Bryan “Bubba” Russell, age 40, of Carrollton, AL passed away July 4, 2022. Funeral services were 10:00 am Saturday, July 9,2022 at Carrollton Baptist Church with Bro. Robert Heard and Bro. Wes Jones officiating. Burial followed in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. There was no family visitation.
