All Obituaries

Jannie Bell Morton was born in Marion Alabama on March 25, 1961 to the late Arthur and Mary Ann Johnson. She was joined in holy matrimony to Mr. James Morton. Jannie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Providence  Baptist Church she later became a member of  Trinity Baptist Church, where she was an active   member, a Matron, served in the kitchen and later became the Church   Secretary. Jannie was employed with the Perry County School System...

God sent a special blessing to Alberta and Robert O. Williams on May 9, 1929 when Alberta was born. Alberta, “named after her mother” brought joy and laughter to every life she touched. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined the St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Uniontown, Alabama. Alberta attended The Perry County Training School. After high school she  matriculated at The Alabama State College for Negroes in Montgomery, Alabama, where she earned a Bachelor of...

Mrs. Willie Nell (Fail) Avery was born on Friday, April 9, 1937 as the eighth child of 10 to the union of the late Mallory Fail and the late Georgianna Butler Fail in Selma, Alabama.  She had great compassion and zeal for life from birth in this world to her celestial transition on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Willie Nell attended Providence School in her early years and later graduated from Keith High School in 1954. Willie Nell completed the two-year program at Selma University and...

Mr. James Avery Jr, was born on December 8, 1961 to James and Willie Avery.  He confessed Christ at an early age and joined Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Newbern , Alabama where he was a member until his departure.  James Jr. was a graduate of West Side High School in Perry County.  He joined and served in the United States Army for 16 years.  James enjoyed family first, cooking, music and helping anyone whenever he could without question.  James Jr....

Life is not measured by the number of breath we take but by the moments that take our breath away Bro. James Confessed Christ at an early age and joined the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and later joined the Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Marion, Alabama where he remained until death. James was known for his love of singing he was a member of the mass choir and he lead songs in the Male Chorus. James was preceded in death by his father Lester Shaw; a son, Edward Antoine...