Obituaries

Apr 28, 2024

"God is the Strength of my heart and my portion forever." Psalms 73:2-6 MAJOR ALLEN JEAN ARRINGTON MILLER, age 74 of Livingston, Alabama peacefully transitioned at the residence of her son Cedric Arrington in Toney, Alabama on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 3:12 p.m. Service of Remembrance and Life Celebration is slated for Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00 a.m....

Apr 27, 2024

ORLANDO "'DeeBo / Bama" ARTIS, age 48, of Cuba, Alabama, was born to the union of Martha Ann Artis and the late Joe Matthews on August 23, 1975 in Livingston; Sumter County, Alabama. At a young age he accepted Christ as his Savior and joined the Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church. In 1993 he graduated from Sumter County High School....

Apr 10, 2024

ROY ANDREW YOUNG, age 64 of Cuba, Alabama, was born January 9, 1960 in Prichard; Mobile County, Alabama to the union of the late John Willie and Nancy Ree Chapman Tarvin. Roy transitioned peacefully and entered into eternal rest on April 10, 2024 at Ochsner Rush Health Center in Meridian, Mississippi. Service of Remembrance celebrating his life will be determined...

Apr 5, 2024

Deacon Earl Larkin, Jr., 81, of Livingston, AL was born December 26, 1942, in Livingston, Sumter County, AL to the late Mr. Earl Larkin, Sr., and the late Mrs. Alpha Lloyd (Abrams) Larkin of Livingston, Alabama. A celebration service is scheduled for Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at First Baptist Church of Livingston, 504 Lafayette Street, Livingston, AL...

Mar 29, 2024

JAMES EVAN LARKIN, age 77, of York, Alabama, affectionately known by many as "Sonny" or "Cut Buddy" was born January 10, 1947 in Meridian; Lauderdale County, Mississippi, to the late Jessie and Minnie Vann Larkin. He peacefully transitioned to the will of God at his residence on Friday, March 29, 2024. Service of Remembrance and Life Celebration is slated for...

Mar 21, 2024

EUGENE DUNN MAY, age 74, of Inkster, MI, was born July 25, 1949 to the union of the late D. C. and Annie Dee Dunn in Birmingham, Alabama. As an infant Eugene was adopted by his aunt and uncle, Bennie and Lula Brown May and raised in the Kinterbish Community of Cuba, Alabama. He confessed faith in Christ at an...

Mar 17, 2024

James Chapman, age 82, affectionately called "POPCORN" by many, was born on April 27, 1941 in Livingston, AL to Robert and Mattie Abrams Chapman. He grew up in the city of York. AL and was very proud of his hometown. James often spoke about learning how to garden with his Grandmother, Susie Chapman where he was glued to her hip...

Mar 1, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary Alma Glover Wilcox, age 67, a beloved member of her community was born to the union of Willie and Mamie Davidson Glover on March 27, 1956. Mary's kindness and grace touched the lives of all who knew her. On March 1, 2024, she peacefully transitioned...

Feb 14, 2024

BRUCE EDWARD McVAY, age 59, of Cuba, Alabama, was born July 24, 1964 to Daniel and Susie Dennis McVay, Sr. He peacefully transitioned February 14, 2024 at 1:15 A.M. at Ochsner Rush Health Systems, Meridian, Mississippi. Service of Remembrance and Life Celebration is slated for Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. from Morning Star Baptist Church, Cuba. Rev. Dr....

Feb 12, 2024

MARIOLA WADE FOWLER, age 63 of Pensacola, Florida, formerly of Sumter County, Alabama, transitioned and entered into eternal rest February 12, 2024 Service of Remembrance and Life Celebration is Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. from Shady Grove Baptist Church, located 3839 Alabama Hwy 28, East, Livingston. Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery, 5292 Sumter 20, Emelle, AL...

Jan 30, 2024

FREDERICK (Fred) JOHNSON, age 75, was born January 25, 1949 in Birmingham; Jefferson County; Alabama to the union of Johnnie and Virginia Sherrer Johnson, Sr. Fred peacefully transitioned and made his earthly departure on January 30, 2024. As Fred would say, "It's been a Wonderful Life." Visitation will be one hour prior to the Celebration of Life Services at 12:00...

Jan 19, 2024

MICHAEL FITZGERALD ADAMS, SR., age 59, born July 26, 1964 in York, Alabama to the union of the late George Finley, Jr. and Ruby Moss Adams. Michael peacefully transitioned and entered into eternal rest on Friday afternoon, January 19, 2024 at 3:40 p.m. at Ochsner Rush Health Medical Center, Meridian, Mississippi. Service of Remembrance and Life Celebration is slated for...

Jan 12, 2024

In Loving Memory of Grover C Johnson

Grover C Johnson , a beloved husband, son, and dedicated boiler operator, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. at Merit Health River Oaks Medical Center, Flowood, MS. He was born on January 8, 1959, in Shuqualak, Mississippi, to...

Jan 7, 2024

Ellis "ED" Yarbrough, age 76 of Epes, Alabama, was born January 24, 1947, the fourth of eleven children to the union of the late Jimmy Lee and Velma Yarbrough. He peacefully transitioned and entered into eternal rest January 7, 2024 at 10:25 a.m. surrounded by loving family at Sumter Health and Rehabilitation, York, Alabama. Graveside Service of Remembrance will be...

Dec 21, 2023

REV. CHARLES PHILLIP McCOY, age 68, of York, Alabama, affectionately known by many as "Billy Wayne" and "Tye" was born to the union of the late George and Katie Wilson McCoy on March 2, 1955. He peacefully transitioned at the residence of his sister, Annie Maude Lightfoot on December 21, 2023 at 1:43 p.m. Service of Remembrance and Life Celebration...

Nov 20, 2023

FANNIE M. BROWN, age 86, of Emelle, Alabama, affectionately known as "''Noot" and "TeeTee", was born October 28, 1937. She transitioned and entered into eternal rest surrounded by loving family November 20, 2023 at 3:55 a.m. at Trend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Meridian, Mississippi. Service of Remembrance and Life Celebration is slated for Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 11:00 a.m....

Nov 11, 2023

CECOLA DELAINE, age 76, of York, Alabama, formerly a resident of Atlanta, Georgia, was born May 6, 1947 in Cuba; Sumter County, Alabama to the union of the late Lugusta and Ethel Larkin Delaine. On November 1, 2021 Cecola became ill and was under the care of her sister Jerry. With her health continuing to fail she was eventually admitted...

Nov 9, 2023

CYNTHIA WALFORD, age 74, of Pelham; Shelby County, Alabama, a beloved member of the community, born in Birmingham on February 6, 1949 peacefully transitioned November 09, 2023 at 8:26 a.m. at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster, Alabama surrounded by loving family.

Cynthia was a woman of remarkable intelligence and determination. She...

Oct 26, 2023

GERTIE BEATRICE LITTLE, age 87, of Amityville, N. Y. was born May 13, 1936 in Cuba, Sumter County; Alabama to the union of the late T. S. and Jessie Mae Walker Smith. On October 26, 2023 at 11:30 p.m. she surrendered to the will of God and peacefully transitioned, surrounded by loving family at her residence. Service of Remembrance and...

Oct 22, 2023

ANNIE LOUISE HENDERSON, age 82, of Geiger, Alabama, was born July 2, 1941 to the union of the late Tommie and Carrie Jones Giles. She peacefully transitioned and entered into eternal rest at her residence surrounded by loving family on October 22, 2023 at 4:14 p.m. Service of Remembrance and Life Celebration is slated for Saturday, November 4, 2023 at...