All Obituaries

Bro. Johnny Thomas was born October 19, 1934. He passed away on August 2, 2020.  Bro. Johnny is preceded in death by his first wife; Joyce Thomas, three children; Lindsey Thomas, Ralph Thomas and Rachel Ivy.  Bro. Johnny is survived by his wife; Virginia Thomas, five children; Rebecca (Richard) Maples, Phillis (Paul) Dockens, Margie (Larry) Nettles, Phillip (Tina) Myers and Alisha (T.J.) Jackson, 21 grandchildren, two sisters; Evelyn Ann Bray and Mary Alice Dunn, three brothers;...

  Gary Frank Chaudron, age 76, of Eight Mile, Alabama, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2020. Gary was a professional painter.  He loved horses, Hank Williams, and western classics.   Gary was preceded in death by his wife Joyce Jenice Chaudron; his parents, Frank B. and Abbie L. Chaudron; his son, Gary Frank Chaudron, his brothers, Patrick Miller, Billy Miller, Ray Chaudron; and his sisters, Williane Rome, and Kathy B. Wheat.   Gary leaves to cherish his memory...

 Charles (Kenny) Kenneth Evans Jr. was born on August 30, 1958. He passed away on July 27, 2020.  Charles is survived by his lovely wife, Lena Evans, two daughters; Amber (Joseph) Chavis, Alisha (Josh) Thomas, one brother; John (Heidi) Evans, one sister; Carlyn (Rick) Hillman, four grandchildren; Austin, Gabrielle, Victoria and Grayson, one niece; Monica Evans, one nephew; Dillon Evans, and many other family and friends. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 31,...

 Grace Helen Swann, age 79, a native and resident of Mobile, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Francis Swann, one son, Reggie Tillman, one daughter, Gwen McDonald, three grandsons, Brandon Harmon, Justin Rogers, and Steven Hebert, and one great-granddaughter, Macey Jones.   She is survived by five daughters, Dewana (Freddie) Rogers, Renita (Jimmy) Hebert, DeAnna (Lawrence) Maples, Kay (Bubba) Wilson,...

 Alice Carol Cox of Saraland, AL passed away at the age of 77 on July 15, 2020. She was born on May 12, 1943 in Harold, FL to Horace and Ida Hatcher.Growing up Carol was a cheerleader for Vigor High School, after graduating she married her high school sweetheart. Carol was greatly loved by anyone who was blessed to know her. She will be greatly missed and her memories will be cherished forever. Carol was a homemaker and devoted wife and mother who always went above and beyond to take...

Emersyn Faye kelley, an infant, died on Thursday, July 9, 2020, in a local hospital. She is survived by her parents, Howard Kelley, III and Madison Stringer, maternal grandparents, Joesph (Pamela) Pitzulo, paternal grandparents, Howard (Crystal) Kelley, Jr., maternal great grandparents, Linda (Jake) Sisler and Preston Stringer, Jr., paternal great grandparents, Howard (Wanda) Kelley, Jr., maternal great-great grandparents, Zelmendine Casteel and Preston Stringer, Sr. Visitation will be held,...

Charles Ellis Dunn of Orrville, AL went to be with the Lord on Wednesday; July 8, 2020. Charles spent four years in the US Navy and retired from the National Guard. He worked for Scott Paper company where he retired as a production supervisor in 1999.  Charles was a fishing and hunting enthusiast and enjoyed spending time on the water  with his family. He is preceded in death by his father, JW Dunn, his mother Eturah Dunn, two brothers, Warren Dunn and Buddy...

Robert “Rob” G. Dickson, 49, of Wilmer, Al. passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020. He was born on March 12, 1971.  Rob was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors. He spent many days hunting, trapping and on the water. Whether it was fishing or boating he was ready to go. He enjoyed the time he spent on his property in Wilmer where he had the luxury of all of natures bounties and made the most out of being there. In addition, he had a huge heart and was very devoted to his...

 Michael Ryan Gibson was born on January 21,1998 . He passed away on June 25, 2020.  Ryan is survived by his mother; Tammy (Richard) Eagleson, father; Patric Gibson, one brother; Andrew Gibson, step brother; Alex Eagleson, maternal grandfather; John Evans, paternal grandparents; Gene (Caralee) Gibson, and other family and friends.  Funeral services will be held at Valhalla Funeral Home on Monday, July 6, 2020 at 1:00 pm. Family will receive friends on Monday, July 6,...