All Obituaries

Jamar Desean “ Jay” Pritchett was born in Selma,      Alabama on December 4, 1998. Jamar accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized into the Holiness Temple Church of Christ in Prayer Family. Jamar was educated in the Selma Public Schools and Ellwood Christian Academy. Jamar leaves to cherish his memory: His father, Calvin Pritchett (Reggie); mother, Daphne (Eddie);  Moseley; sisters, ChKina Hatcher, Jakiya Oliver; Brothers,, Kemyron...

Mary W. Sanders was born  on April 10, 1926 to the union of James and Bertha Beverly in Hale County, Alabama.  She was the third of four born siblings.  Mary attended Lincoln Norman Public School in Marion, Alabama. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior in her youth and united with Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Cruz, where she was baptized. On February 23, 1945 she wed Preston O. Sanders and later relocated to St. Louis,...

Bobby “Bud” James Williams died at his residence on November 9, 2018 in Tuscaloosa, AL . Bobby was born on December 24, 1964 in Marion, Alabama to Roosevelt and Fronia Williams.  He was a member of the Newbern Church of Christ in Newbern, Alabama.  He graduated from Westside High School in 1984 and joined the United States Navy for 8 years and reached the Rank of   Petty  Officer Third Class.  He was never married. Bobby had a passion for cooking...

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...