All Obituaries

As the newness of fall began, Lester and Corene Treadwell welcomed a handsome baby boy. He would be named Willie Gray Treadwell affectionally known to his family as Billy.  He would be raised in a home filled with the word of God and love under the guidance of Rev. Cornelius and Lula Treadwell. They would nurture and be a great influence on the child who became an itinerate elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. He accepted Christ as his personal savior and was baptized...

Lee Curtis Thomas was born to Annette Freeman and Johnny Kelly. He joined St. Peter AME Church at an early age. Later in life, he gave his life back to God while attending Revival for Lost Soul. On Wednesday, August 28, 2019, he answered the call from God to come home. He was preceded in death by his two grandmothers: Rosie Lee Wilson and Loudall Kelly; grandfather: Robert Wilson; and one aunt: Annie Dean Wilson. Lee Curtis Thomas leaves to cherish his memories: A loving mother:...

Mr. John Henry Pryor, was born April 1, 1942 to the late Mr. John Hunt Pryor and Mrs. Eloise Pryor.  John Henry departed this life on June 26, 2019 to begin a new life unknown to us.  He was preceded in death by his father and mother; four brothers: Robert Pryor, Sylvester Pryor, Tommy Pryor, and Willie Pryor; five children: Stanley Pryor, Kenny Pryor, Victor Pryor, Johnathan Pryor, and Henry Turner Pryor. He leaves to cherish his precious memories; eight children James (Gwen)...

Mrs. Gladys Lee Hall Burks was born to the late Rick and Cora Hall, in Clio, Alabama. Gladys graduated from Clio High School and attended Wallace Community College. She was preceded in death by her father and mother: Rick and Cora Hall. Gladys was called to her place of rest on June 25, 2019. Gladys leaves to cherish her loving memories; two daughters: Glenda Burks and Ashley Nicole Burks; one son: Rickey Leon Gray; one stepdaughter: Keisha Harsh; a loving husband: Glenn Burks; five...

Garfield Wilborn, Jr was born to the late Garfield & Lucile Wilborn, Sr. in Eufaula, Alabama. He gave his life to Christ at an early age. June Bug, as he was known to all, loved outdoor life, as he mowed lawns and work in his garden.  He will always be remembered as a loving, caring, kind hearted person.  He departed this life on July 15, 2019.  He was preceded in his father and mother; two siblings: Edgar Wilborn and Willie Wilborn. He leaves to cherish his...

Mr. Jessie Lee Baxter,was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph & Essie B. Baxter, in Louisville AL Barbour County. Jessie Lee was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: Ronnie Baxter, Willie Baxter, Eddie B Smith, and James Baxter; three sisters: Carrie Will Hawkins, Ruby Polk, and JoAnn Crispin. He leaves to cherish his loving memories; one sister: Judy Baxter (Jimmy Johnson) of Brundidge, Al, two daughter: LaVerne Baxter & husband of Detroit, MI and Jessica...

The late Arthur “Rudolph” Porter was born to the late Emma Kate Porter Ellington, in Birmingham, Alabama. He attended Van Buren School.  He was very active in sports.  After leaving school, he moved to New York, where he resided for many years.  He decided to move back home, where he lived with his sister, until his death. Arthur was preceded in death by his mother: Emma Kate Ellington; his stepfather: T.L. Ellington; and one sister: Rosa Lee “Emma...

A Time to Be – Mrs. Delaney Hill was born to the late Robert and Armetha Moore, in Abbeville, AL. A Time to Plant – Delaney attended school at Abbeville Training School. She accepted Christ at the early age of 14 and joined New Mt Zion Freewill Baptist Church.  She worked many years at Henry County Health and Rehab, where she was an Environmental Specialist.  She loved being a Caregiver because she loved taking care of people. She was preceded in death by her husband:...