Obituaries

Obituaries in York Alabama

Willie Lee Williams

Willie Lee Williams

Jan 14, 2022

WILLIE LEE "Fifth Will" WILLIAMS, age 62, of York, Alabama, born July 4, 1959 to Dock and Jessie Lee Jackson Williams, Jr., peacefully transitioned and entered into eternal rest January 14, 2022 at UAB Palliative Care, Birmingham. Graveside Service of Memory and Life Celebration is slated for Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in Home Mission Cemetery, Millville 19,...

Daniel Moses Rodgers

Daniel Moses Rodgers

Jan 14, 2022

DANIEL MOSES ("DM") RODGERS, age 80, was born May 20, 1941 in Jachin; Choctaw County, Alabama to the union of the late Lee Andrew and Willie Tom Goodwin Rodgers. He peacefully transitioned in Livingston, Alabama at his son's residence January 14, 2022 surrounded by loving family. Graveside Service of Memory and Life Celebration is slated for Saturday, January 22, 2022...

Leroy Larry Ruffin

Leroy Larry Ruffin

Jan 11, 2022

LEROY "Larry" RUFFIN, age 61, of Bellamy, Alabama, born February 18, 1960 in Lisman, Choctaw County, Alabama to the union of the late James and Emma Dell Smith Ruffin, peacefully transitioned and entered into eternal rest January 11, 2022 at Sumter Health and Rehabilitation, York, Alabama. Service of Memory and Life Celebration is slated for Saturday, January 15, 2022 at...

Rosie Ann Gaines

Rosie Ann Gaines

Dec 10, 2021

ROSIE ANN GAINES, age 53, of Cuba, Alabama, was born January 18, 1968 to the union of the late Willie Bert and Rosie Mae Pickens Gaines. She peacefully transitioned at her residence December 10, 2021 surrounded by loving family and friends. Graveside Service of Remembrance and Life Celebration is slated for Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 11:00 a. m. in...

Petit Lenette Hungerford

Petit Lenette Hungerford

Dec 7, 2021

PETIT LeNETTE HUNGERFORD, age 59, of New Market, Alabama, born to the union of Paul S. and Patricia Rauch Hungerford, transitioned and entered into eternal rest December 7, 2021 at Sumter Health & Rehabilitation, York, Alabama. Memorial Service will be determined by the family at the designated time and place at a later date. We at Weatherly Funeral Home offer...

Kenneth Yarbrough

Kenneth Yarbrough

Nov 21, 2021

KENNETH "Kenny" YARBROUGH, age 60, of Bessemer, Alabama, the "baby boy" of eleven children was born in Sumter County July 12, 1961 to the union of the late Jimmy Lee and Velma Yarbrough. He peacefully transitioned November 21, 2021 at UAB Medical Center, Birmingham. Graveside Service of Memory and Life Celebration is slated for Saturday morning, November 27, 2021 at...

Carolyn J Studdard

Carolyn J Studdard

Nov 16, 2021

CAROLYN J. STUDDARD, age 75, of Birmingham, Alabama, was born in Clarksville (Red River County) Texas, to the union of the late L. C. and Virginia Barry Jones. She peacefully transitioned surrounded by loving family, and was welcomed into the arms of her Heavenly Father November 16, 2021. Service of Memory and Life Celebration is slated for Tuesday, November 23,...

Georgia Lee Johnson

Georgia Lee Johnson

Nov 14, 2021

Give her the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. Proverbs 31:31 GEORGIA LEE JOHNSON, age 95, of York, Alabama, was born January 24, 1926 in Choctaw County, Alabama to the union of the late George and Cittie Greggs Gaines. She transitioned and entered into eternal rest surrounded by loved ones at her...

Natayia Denise Handy

Natayia Denise Handy

Nov 12, 2021

NATAYIA DENISE HANDY, age 39, of York, Alabama, born to the union of Dessie Marie Bell and John Henry Handy on May 20, 1982, transitioned and entered into eternal rest November 12, 2021 at 10:43 p.m. in Anderson Regional Medical Center, Meridian, MS. Service of Remembrance and Life Celebration is slated for Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in...

Wrex Thompson

Wrex Thompson

Nov 7, 2021

WREX THOMPSON, age 62, of Gordo, Alabama, born July 5, 1959 to the union of Jack and Beatrice Speights Thompson, transitioned and entered into eternal rest November 7, 2021 at 1:49 a.m. at UAB Medical Center, Birmingham. Wrex gave his life to Jesus Christ at an early age and joined Bodka Valley Baptist Church. His early years of education were...

Benjamin R Foster

Benjamin R Foster

Oct 10, 2021

BENJAMIN R. FOSTER, age 46, of Phoenix, Arizona, formerly of York, Alabama, was born on February 12, 1975, to the union of the late Pearlene and Edmond Foster, Sr.; and he is the maternal grandson of the late Cherrie and Ben Lard, Sr., of York, Alabama; all preceded him. He transitioned and entered into eternal rest on October 10, 2021,...

Eddie Dean Lightfoot

Eddie Dean Lightfoot

Oct 9, 2021

EDDIE DEAN LIGHTFOOT, age 68, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, formerly of York, Alabama, was born December 29, 1952 to the union of the late Dave and Betty Graves Lightfoot, Sr. He entered into eternal rest in Tuscaloosa at Hospice of West Alabama October 9, 2021. Visitation is scheduled Friday evening, October 15, 2021 from 2-5:00 p.m. in the Weatherly Chapel with...

Alberta D. Washington

Alberta D. Washington

Oct 8, 2021

ALBERTA D. WASHINGTON, age 71, of Livingston, Alabama, was born December 12, 1949 to the union of Calvin James and Lille B. Blakely Love. She transitioned and entered into eternal rest October 8, 2021 at Rush Foundation Hospital, Meridian, MS surrounded by family and loved ones. Graveside Service of Memory and Life Celebration is slated Sunday, October 17, 2021 at...

Zella S. Ruffin

Zella S. Ruffin

Sep 25, 2021

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith" ZELLA S. RUFFIN, age 73, of Cuba, Alabama, born December 19, 1947 to the union of the late John Robert and Annie Mary Hull Straight, transitioned and entered into eternal rest September 25, 2021 at Sumter Health and Rehabilitation, York, Alabama surrounded by family...

Ulanda Elease Chaney

Ulanda Elease Chaney

Sep 2, 2021

Ulanda Elease Chaney, age 56, affectionately known as “Lynn” was born on July 5, 1965. She confessed her love of Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Ward, Al. Being a devoted Christian, Lynn has always remained affiliated with a church and was currently a member of Walking on Water Church under the leadership of Carney...

Lorain Hall

Lorain Hall

Sep 1, 2021

LORAIN HALL, age 65 – Born August 19, 1956 to Jessie & Maggie Pearl Hall, both of whom preceded him in death. Along with brothers: Jessie Hall, Jr. & One day old twin Floyd Hall, John Hall, and Levi Hall. Sisters: Rose Hall and Freddie Hall. Lorain grew up in the Baptist Church from a child to adulthood; until a...

Ruth Ann Nixon

Ruth Ann Nixon

Aug 31, 2021

RUTH ANN NIXON, age 66, from North Hollywood, California, born in Sumter County, Alabama to the union of L.S. and Christine Sturdivant Nixon, transitioned and entered into eternal rest August 31, 2021 in Providence St. Joseph Hospital, Burbank, CA. Graveside Service of Remembrance and Life Celebration is slated for Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Gibbs Family...

Deborah Denice Giles

Deborah Denice Giles

Aug 21, 2021

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble......Psalm 46:1 DEBORAH DENICE GILES, age 57, of Livingston, Alabama, born to the union of the late Irish Mae Giles and Rufus James Fitch, transitioned and entered into eternal rest August 21, 2021 at her residence surrounded by loving family. Graveside Service of Memory and Life Celebration is slated...

Mattie T Russell

Mattie T Russell

Aug 20, 2021

Sister Mattie T. Russell, age 72, of York, Alabama, was born in Butler, Alabama, November 29, 1948 to the union of the late John Tidmore, Jr. and Sarah Ann Rebecca Cornelius Tidmore. Her spiritual sunrise in Christ began at an early age whereby she joined the Gilfield Baptist Church Lisman, Alabama. She then moved her membership to Morning Star Baptist...

John Randolph

John Randolph

Aug 14, 2021

John Randolph, age 72, born in Cuba; Sumter county, Alabama to the union of Lonzy and Tellie Brunson Randolph, Sr. transitioned and entered into eternal rest August 14, 2021 at 7:00pm at his residence surrounded by family and loved ones. Service of Memory and Life Celebration is slated for Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 11:00 am at Mount Zion Baptist...