All Obituaries

Vendetta Tolbert was born April 16, 1927, in Marion Jct., Alabama, to the late John & Inez Roscoe Harrell.  She lived in Marion Junction all of her life and farmed with her family.  She was a member of Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church.  On September 7, 2018, the Lord needed another beautiful rose to adorn his heavenly garden and chose Vendetta Tolbert and she departed this life on Friday evening, September 7, 2018.  Vendetta is preceded in death by five brothers:...

The late Deacon Morris Augustus Carter also known to all who knew him as “Gus” and “Big Daddy” was born on October 21, 1972 to the late Mr. Jimmy and Shirley Marie Carter in Wilcox County, Alabama.     Morris accepted Christ at an early age and jointed the New Virgin Baptist Church in Pine Apple, Alabama. He later moved his membership to the Providence Baptist Church in Marion, Alabama under the leadership of the late Reverend...

Marion Jean Brand, affectionately known as “Marvin,” was brought into this world by his father, Homer Hopkins, and mother, Maggie Mae Brand Hopkins, on April 15, 1949, in North Perry, AL. Marion was the fifth of nine children and attended the Morning Star school. At the tender age of twelve, he was baptized at New Fellowship Baptist Church. In 1968, as he came into his manhood at the age of 19, Marion packed his bags and moved to the Big Apple—New York City. The Bronx...

Delois Shy Lee was born on December 6, 1951 to the late O’Neal C. Russ and Corether Shy. Born into a large family of siblings, she was the youngest child born to O’Neal and Corether. Three brothers and two sisters preceded her in death: John Thomas, James, Billy, Lillie Mae, and Janice.   Delois grew up in Chicago, Illinois. As a young woman, she joined and was baptized at New Canaan Land Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois. She later joined Bethel Baptist...

Ms. Mary Ann Stevenson, was born on August 31, 1960 to Ms. Mary Ella Stevenson and the late Mr. Earl Hughes, Sr. in Marion, AL. She confessed her life to Christ at an early age and joined the Berean Baptist Church of Marion, AL where she was a Faithful member and served on the Usher Board. Mary Ann was a very Loving and devoted Mother and Grandmother. She was affectionately known to her Grandkids as “Nannie”. She loved everyone, but especially her Grandkids whom she were...

Randy Lee Moore, Jr. a.k.a Kidd Base was born April  21, 1999 in Selma, Alabama to Randy Lee Moore, Sr. and Mary Russell Moore. Randy attended Francis Marion High School, graduated in May 2017. After  graduating he began working  at Iron Horse Farms. Randy had many talents.  He worked very hard at his dreams and goals.  Randy  loved to record music at his home studio.  He was very compassionate about his music. He put his whole heart into his craft...

Sallie Louise Herring was born on February 14, 1950 to the late Mr. Israel M. Herring and Ella Baker Herring in Perry County, Alabama. Sallie was a very loving and devoted person that was loved by many.  She was more like a mother to some of her nieces and nephews.  She confessed her life to Christ at an early age and was a dedicated and faithful member of Greenleaf Baptist Church of Marion, Alabama. On Monday, July 23, 2018, Sallie transition to her eternal  resting...

                 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...