All Obituaries

Jessie Mae Arrington was born April 7, 1958, to the late Annie Mae Reed and the late Arthur Arrington in Perry County Alabama.  She departed this earthly life peacefully on February 27, 2023, at Perry County Nursing Home, Marion Alabama. She came to know the Lord at an early age under the leadership of Reverend Farrah Brown of the Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church. She later moved her membership to Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Fort Wayne, Indiana under the leader of Reverend...

Preston O. Sanders was born to Naomi Ruth Sanders-Munden on August 21, 1927 in Marion, AL.  He was baptized at Berean Baptist Church in 1939 at the age of 12 under the leadership of Rev. E.B. Radden, where he confessed Christ as his Lord and Savior.  He  attended Lincoln Normal School, a school that was established for the education of freedmen after the Civil War from 1940-1946.   In 1945 he wed the mother of his children.  In 1946 he entered the armed...

Keldrika Shundra Mona White known as (FeFe) was born on March 5, 1999 in Selma, Alabama to Ms. Karen Ann White and David Brown. Kendrika Transitioned from this life to her eternal home on February 13,  2023 at Dollar General in Marion, Alabama. Keldrika was a 2018 graduate of  Francis Marion High School.  She accepted Christ at an  early age and joined Zion Methodist Church and later on joined Provewell Baptist Church in Sprott, Alabama. Keldrika was preceded in death...

Gregory Lynn Stewart “Lightning” was born     November 24, 1966 to Gloria Brown Stewart and the late Howard Stewart. Gregory confessed Christ at an  early age and  joined Providence Missionary Baptist Church.  He served our Country in the United States Army for 12 years and the Reserves for 3 years. Gregory was preceded in death by his father, Howard Stewart; his brothers,  James (Mane) Stewart and Stanley Stewart. Gregory was devoted to his...

Aaron L. Payton was born November 29, 1939, to Seck and Nellie O’Neal Payton in Perry County, Alabama.  Aaron answered the Lords call on February 1, 2023, at Northport DCH Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Aaron joined Morning Star Baptist Church at an early age and later joined the Freewill Missionary Baptist Church where he served on the Deacon Board. He was a graduate of Lincoln School. Aaron was preceded in death by his parents Seck and Nellie Payton; brothers, David...

Mr. Chester Benson, Jr. aka Doug /Hollywood was born on September 1, 1953 in Marion, Alabama to Mr. Chester Benson, Sr. and Velma Benson.  He transitioned from this life on January 30, 2023 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. He confessed Christ at an early age at the Berean Baptist Church where he served faithfully as chairman of the Trustee Board, Senior Usher, and member of the Male Chorus for numerous years. He attended the Lincoln Normal School and...

Tanya Lekeisha Melton was born August 15, 1979 in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph E. Melton and Lois H. Melton. Her father preceded her in death. Tanya went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2023 at USA Hospital in Mobile, Alabama. Tanya accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Original Providence Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois. Tanya worked in the Selma City School System as an educator. She loved working with children, cooking, reading. and decorating. Tanya leaves to cherish a...