All Obituaries

We can only stand and gaze and bow our hearts in humble submission to the will for Him who doeth all things well.    For we must all go someday, one by one. The transition from earth to eternity came to Theodore Jackson on March 30, 2020.  Theodore was born on May 29, 1942 to Earnest Jackson, Sr. and Ermer L. Jackson in Lamison,     Alabama. He was the fifth of eighteen children born to the union. Theodore never met a stranger.  He was a...

The late Mr. Otha Ford was born on March 20,  1962 to the late  Mr. Clarence and Fannie Ford. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined the Berean Baptist Church. He later rededicated his life under the leadership of Pastor Lonnie Anderson. Otha was well know in the community for his   basketball skills and he was one of the Marion’s finest Barber’s being a barber was one of his favorite passions.  Otha was preceded in death by his father Clarence...

“Buck” Jeffery A. Heard was born to Alberta Heard and Robert Cherry, Jr.  On March 4, 1961 in Marion, Alabama.  On Sunday March 8, 2020 he departed this life at the Perry Ridge Apartments   Jeffery confessed his life to Christ at an early age and was baptized   at the Friendship Baptist Church.  He was raised by the late Mary Jane Heard. Buck was a jack of all trades; mechanic, carpentry , plumber, and truck driver.  After leaving home Buck...

Whatever you do, you must do it with your heart as working for the Lord not for human masters (Colossians 3:23)”   On February 3, 1946, God blessed the late Fred Sullivan  and Vera M. Tubbs with a precious gift, Ola Mae Tubbs in Marion, Alabama.  Ola Mae loved others as God loved her and she showed her love unselfishly.  She departed this life on February 27, 2020 at home surrounded by her family.   She confessed Christ at an early age, and joined Union...

Marquell Jamon Underwood “Pooh” was born on November 10, 1997 at Vaughn Regional Hospital in Selma,  AL. When he was younger, he attended Freewill Baptist Church. Marquell was called home on February 23, 2020. One of the most important things to him was the love for his family. He loved hanging out with his big cousins and making music with his brother. Marquell is preceded in death by his father, Michael Smith; grandparents, Josie Underwood , Johnny (Ada)...

Arthur Binnion “Ben” Rutledge, Sr. was born to Willie and Alberta Rutledge on May 21, 1932 in Sprott, Alabama. He accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at an early age and never deviated in his faith. In his early years he was a member of Berean Baptist Church, Marion and in his later years of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Marion. His wife, Sadie M. Rutledge, daughter Sandra Rutledge, sons, Douglas L. Rutledge & Willis Rutledge, and five  sisters,...

Julia Moore was born March 28, 1956, to the late Mr. James Foster and the late Mrs. Leola Foster.  She entered into eternal rest February 15, 2020. Julia confessed Christ at an early age and joined Hopewell Baptist Church. Julia was proceeded in death by her father, James Foster; mother, Leola Foster; brothers, Louis Foster, Sr., Lee Andrew Foster, Willie Edd Foster, Robert Foster; husband, Josephus Moore, Jr.,and son, Michael Foster. Julia leaves to cherish with...

Mrs. Carolyn Denise Richardson was born March 18, 1966, to the Mr. Preston and Shirley Green.  Carolyn passed away peacefully on January 27, 2020 at her home in Fairfield,  Alabama. Carolyn dedicated over 25 years to the  medical field as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Carolyn impacted many lives through her kindness and generosity. She was a devoted mother, wife and sister. Carolyn leaves to cherish her memories a husband, Willie Roy Richardson of Fairfield, Alabama;...

Johnny James Smith was born January 7, 1954 in Marion, Alabama to LP Brooks and Mary Rose Smith whom proceeded him in death. He confessed Christ at Providence Baptist Church. Johnny graduated from Francis Marion High School in 1971. After graduating Johnny joined the United States Army where he served with the 68th Armor, Fort Dix, New Jersey. He received     National Defense Service Medal for service during Vietnam War. After returning home he attended George C. Wallace...