All Obituaries

                 LIZZIE MAE LAPSLEY JONES was born on June 30, 1949 to the late Mrs. Georgia Mae and Mr. William Arthur Lapsley. She was the eldest of the nine children born to this union. She accepted Christ and joined the Oak Grove United Methodist Church, Newbern, Alabama, and later humbly served as Pastor’s wife at Mt. Sinai and Salem Baptist Churches until her health failed. She was preceded in death by...

  Shirley “Faye” Robinson Joy was brought in the life of Mrs. Estella Robinson on June 20, 1956 in Marion, Alabama.  Shirley Robinson the last of eight children was  affectionately know as “Faye” was the apple of Mr. Oscar Ford, Sr. and Estella Robinson eye. There are so many ways to describe Faye’s personality: Ms. Popularity,  Social Butterfly, generous, kind, loving and mean at times: Faye never met a stranger. She had the gifts...

Obituary   Deacon RC Williams was born January 3, 1932 to JC and Clara Williams in Perry County, AL. He confessed Christ at an early age.  He later joined  Gospel Tabernacle Church of God In Christ where he served faithfully until his health failed. He departed his life Friday, May 18, 2018 at the Light House Nursing Home, Selma, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents JC and Clara  Goree Williams; Sisters Louvenia Blevins and Callie People;...

Mr. Clarence “ Sonny” Hatch was born January 17, 1939 in Perry County, Alabama to the late Theodore Hatch and Mary Alice Sheppard.  He departed this life on May 13, 2018 at Vaughn Regional Hospital , Selma, Alabama.  Early on he confessed Christ and joined the Mt. Ararat Baptist Church in Perry County, Alabama.  He later joined the Hickory Grove Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and faithfully until his death.  He was preceded in death by...

A Time To Be Born” Mr. James Henry Griffin was born August 30, 1941 in Marion, Alabama.  He attended Lincoln High School and was a  member of Berean Baptist Church. James learned brick masonry from his father which he continued until his retirement.  His exemplary work can still be seen throughout the state. James was a humble and generous husband, father,  grandfather and brother to many family and friends.  He left a lasting impression on everyone...

Mr. Monroe Smith was born October 4, 1942 to the late Mr. John and Annie Smith.  He departed this life on April 17, 2018 at the Perry County Nursing Home in Marion,  Alabama . Early in life he confessed Christ and joined Mt. Tabor A.M.E Church where he served faithfully until he   became ill. He worked at Judson College for 47 years.  In 1965 he met   Sally Hogue and in 1995 they united in Holy Matrimony. He was preceded in death by five sisters, Emma...

Dea. Carl Steadman was born to Jerry and Lorene Steadman Sr. in Tuskegee, Al on June 9, 1957. He departed this life on Monday, April 9, 2018 at the Huntsville Hospital in the presence of his family. He confessed hope in Christ at an early age and joined Providence Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. F.D. Craig. He later joined the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church in Marion, AL under the leadership of Rev. B.L. Tucker. He served as deacon at both churches. He later moved to...

Robert Earl Lee III, affectionately known as “Pig”, was born August 15, 1952, to Robert Herman and Sadie Mae Lee.  He was reared by his grandparents, Robert Rean and Ludie Mae Lee.  He came to know the Lord at an early age under the leadership of Reverend Ezell Stevens, Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church.  He later moved his membership to Trinity Baptist Church under Reverend B. L. Tucker where he was ordained a deacon. A few years later, he moved his membership...

Mickey B. King, Sr.  was born December 6, 1966 to Mr. & Mrs. Willie Roy King.  He  departed this life Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Vaughn Regional Hospital surrounded by his family. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined Eagle Grove Baptist Church where he remained until his death. Mickey was preceded in death  by his sister, Carolyn F. King. He leaves to cherish his memories:  his son, Mickey King, Jr.; his parents, Mr.  Willie Roy King &...