Obituaries

Karter Elijah Wilson

Jan 24, 2023

"But Jesus said, Suffer little children and forbid them not to come unto me for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven" KARTER ELIJAH WILSON, age 9 months, of Demopolis, Alabama, infant son of Cordarrin LiQuinn and Kimberly Gooden Wilson, was born March 27, 2022 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This precious angel peacefully transitioned January 24, 2023 surrounded by loving family...

Eddie Degraffenreid

Jan 21, 2023

Eddie DeGraffenreid, Jr. age 86, formerly of York, Alabama, born March 31, 1936 to the union of the late Eddie and Willie Maude Ormond DeGraffenreid, Sr. peacefully transitioned on January 21, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in Huntsville, AL in Millennium Nursing & Rehab Center. Visitation for family and friends is scheduled Friday, January 27, 2023 from 10:00 a.m until 12:00...

Frankie Mae Weatherspoon

Jan 18, 2023

FRANKIE MAE WEATHERSPOON, age 79, of York, Alabama, was born in Cuba; Sumter County, Alabama on January 17, 1944 to the union of the late Frank and Bessie Nettles Matthews. Ms. "Frankie Mae" peacefully transitioned January 18, 2023 at Hill Hospital of Sumter County. Service of Memory and Life Celebration is slated for Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 1:00 P.M....

Frenchie Rena Watkins

Jan 12, 2023

FRENCHIE RENA WATKINS, age 55 of Lawrenceville, Georgia, formerly of Sumter County, Alabama, was born May 30, 1967 to the union of the late Edmond and Pearlene Lard Foster. She peacefully transitioned surrounded by loving family January 12, 2023 in Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia. Service of Memory and Life Celebration is slated for Friday, January 20, 2023 at 11:00...

Elmer Stallings, Jr.

Jan 1, 2023

ELMER STALLINGS, JR., age 71, of Bellamy, Alabama, affectionately known as "Tat" was born September 1, 1951 to the union of the late Elmer Stallings, Sr. and Juanita Ross Stallings. He entered into eternal rest January 1, 2023. Service of Memory and Life Celebration is slated for Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Weatherly Chapel with Rev....

Dorothy Lee Tucker

Dec 22, 2022

DOROTHY LEE TUCKER, age 74, of Oak Park, Michigan, formerly of Sumter County, York, Alabama, was born December 2, 1948 to the union of the late S. L. and Ora Dee White Landrum. Sister Tucker peacefully fell asleep in death at her Michigan residence on December 22, 2022. Service of Memory and Life Celebration is slated for Saturday, January 7,...

Emanuel Randolph

Dec 3, 2022

EMANUEL RANDOLPH, age 67 of Northport, Alabama, formerly of Cuba, Alabama was born April 5, 1955 to the union of the late Lonzy and Tillie Brunson Randolph.  He peacefully entered into eternal rest December 3, 2022 at UAB Medical Center, Birmingham.  Graveside Service of Memory and Life Celebration is slated for Saturday, December 10, 2022...

Riley Donnail Watkins

Nov 30, 2022

RILEY DONNAIL WATKINS, JR. age 58 of Lawrenceville, Georgia, formerly of York, Alabama, was born February 25, 1964 to the union of the late Riley and Dorine Chaney Watkins, Sr.  "Donnail" peacefully transitioned surrounded by loving family November 30, 2022 at Northside Gwinnett Hospital, also Lawrenceville.  Service of Memory and Life Celebration is slated for...

Bettie Jean Ezell-Mcclinton

Nov 27, 2022

Passed on Sunday November 27, 2022.

Born- November 6, 1950 to the late Jesse and Florine Young Ezell of Ward, AL. Graduated from the Kinterbish High School in 1969. Later moved to Boston, MA then to Landover, MD. Leaves to cherish her memories husband William McClinton, son Tamal W. Ezell, grandchildren Tamiyah W. Ezell and Tamal W. Ezell...

Larry Earl Causey

Oct 18, 2022

LARRY EARL CAUSEY, age 69, of York, Alabama, affectionately known as "Mike" was born January 8, 1953 to the union of the late Joe Nathan and Martha Davis Causey, Sr. on January 8, 1953. In his childhood years, Mike attended elementary school and junior high in Sumter County, Alabama He graduated with his high school diploma from York West End...

Janet Delaine Slaughter

Oct 15, 2022

Dr. Janet Renee Delaine Slaughter, age 62, of Huntsville, Alabama was born on January 1, 1960 in York, Alabama to the proud parentage of Warren and Aligee Maxwell Delaine. Janet matriculated through the Sumter County School System graduating from Sumter County High School, then attended and graduated from The University of Alabama, and continued her education until receiving her PhD...

Charles Ray Mcdade

Oct 10, 2022

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness...." CHARLES RAY McDADE, age 67, of Meridian, Mississippi, affectionately known by many as "Ted", was born in Haughton, Louisiana on February 11, 1955. He peacefully transitioned and was welcomed into God's Holy Kingdom...

Wayne R James

Sep 30, 2022

WAYNE R. JAMES, age 64, of York, Alabama, was born to the union of the late Herbert and Abbie Lee Keeton James, Sr. on October 28, 1957 in Choctaw County; Yantley, Alabama. He peacefully transitioned from life to eternity surrounded by loving family at Anderson Regional Medical Center, Meridian, Mississippi on September 30, 2022 at...

Irene Jackson Ruffin

Sep 25, 2022

Irene Jackson Ruffin, age 74, was born on November 17, 1947 to Earnest and Sallie Weston Jackson in York, Alabama.   She was educated in the Sumter County Public School System graduating from York West End High School.  She was a faithful member of Mount Powell Missionary Baptist Church York, Alabama where she served as choir...

David Denard Loyd

Sep 23, 2022

David Denard Loyd, age 50, of Riverdale, Georgia, was born in Baptist Medical Center, Montgomery, Alabama on November 21,1971 to Patricia and Bradford Loyd. Although unexpected, he peacefully transitioned surrounded by loving family from life to eternity September 23, 2022. Graveside Service of Memory and Life Celebration is slated for Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in Elmwood Memorial...

Archie Wallace

Sep 16, 2022

ARCHIE WALLACE, age 80, of Newport News, Virginia, was born June 15, 1942 in Sumter County; Alabama to the union of the late Thomas and Scillie Wallace. He peacefully transitioned in a Health Care Facility in Virginia on September 16, 2022. Service of Memory and Life Celebration is scheduled Saturday afternoon, September 24, 2022 at 2:00 p. m. in Mount...

Shirley Ann Mitchell

Sep 15, 2022

SHIRLEY ANN MITCHELL, age 71, of Chatom; Washington County, Alabama, was born August 15, 1951 in Joliet, Illinois to the union of John Brown and Evangeline May Mitchell. She peacefully transitioned at Washington County Nursing Care Facility, Chatom on September 15, 2022. Memorial Service and Life Celebration will be held by the Mitchell Family in Illinois at a later date...

Tiffani Rochelle Foster

Sep 6, 2022

TIFFANI ROCHELLE FOSTER, age 51 of Norcross, Georgia was born May 1, 1971 in Montgomery, Alabama to the union of Robert and Alicia Parrish Foster. She was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Graveside Service of Memory and Life Celebration is slated for Friday, September 16, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in Cokes Chapel Cemetery,...

Levi Rodgers

Sep 4, 2022

LEVI RODGERS, age 87, was born in 1935 to the union of the late Lee Andrew Rodgers and Millie Brown in Ward, Sumter County, Alabama. He peacefully transitioned September 4, 2022 in Cordova, Tennessee. Service of Memory and Life Celebration is slated for Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Baptist Church, Ward, Alabama. Interment follows in...

Carolyn Yvonne Yates

Aug 31, 2022

CAROLYN YVONNE "Moot" YATES, age 73, of Washington, D. C. formerly of Sumter County; Alabama, peacefully transitioned and entered into eternal rest August 31, 2022 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. She was born in Chattanooga, Tn. to the union of the late Eddie Yates and Mary Helen Cross. Graveside Service of Memory and Life Celebration is scheduled Tuesday, September 13,...