All Obituaries

Lonnie (The Party Starter) Charles Hobdy was born in Louisville, Alabama to L. C. and Maudie B. Hobdy.  He graduated from Louisville High School where he was popular with everyone he met.  At an early age he joined Salem Baptist Church.   He worked at Columbus Mills, until he retired. Lonnie was loved by everyone, and always had a joke for you.  Lonnie enjoyed making people laugh and entertaining his family and friends. If Lonnie was around he was going to make...

Donald Jovan Howard McCoy was born in Phenix City, Alabama to Wendy Howard and Donald McCoy. He accepted Christ and attended the Last Day Church of Christ and St. Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church in Louisville, Alabama. Donald was called hone to rest on June 20, 2020. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother: Renee Elizabeth Haywood and paternal grandfather: Jimmy Lee McCoy. He leaves to cherish his loving memories; his mother: Wendy (Steve) Snipes; his father: Donald...

Minister Carl Reeves of Eufaula, AL departed this life on June 8, 2020 at Southeast Medical Center in Dothan, AL after an extended illness. Minister Reeves was born to the late Julia Mae Jones Reeves and Reverend Willie (Shobe) Reeves. He was a very active long-time member of New Birth Center Church of Eufaula, AL where he professed Jesus Christ as his savior and was spirit-filled. He faithfully served throughout the years in various roles and capacities from youth leader, prison ministry,...

Robert Kennedy was born in Barbour County, to the late Lee Ella and Charlie Kennedy. He confessed his faith in Christ at an early age and joined Mount Zion AME Church in Louisville, Alabama. Mr. Robert joined Lillian Doris Thomas in Holy Matrimony in June 1950 and to this union eight children were born. He gained his wings Monday, June 8, 2020. He was preceded in death by; his loving wife: Lillian Doris Kennedy; two sons: Johnnie Thomas and Robert Kennedy, Jr.; three sisters: Eulla...

Shalonda Foxx was born to Shirley Ray and Leo Wheeler. She lived most of her life in Clio, AL. She attended Barbour County High School and made many friends. Shalonda accepted Christ and joined Big Creek Baptist Church, where she remained until she was called home on May 27, 2020. She was preceded in death by one brother: Leo G Foxx; maternal grandparents: Annie & Lawrence Foxx; paternal grandparents: Pearl Lee & Andrew Wheeler; and one loving aunt: Annie Ragans. Shalonda leaves...

James Lee Brascom was born to the late Otis and Sarah Brascom in Louisville, AL. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Louisville, AL. He attended Job Corp in 1965, where he graduated with skills to operate heavy machinery. On July 17, 1970, he was married in Holy Matrimony to Annie L Boykin and to that union they had seven kids. James was preceded in death by his wife: Annie L Boykin Brascom; his parents: Otis and Sarah Brascom;...

Mrs. Willie M. Copeland was born February 05, 1944, to the late Elease & Willie D. McClain of Clio, AL. Mrs. Copeland confessed Christ at an early age, joining St. Peter A.M.E. Church, Clio, AL., later moving her membership to Sweet Hope A.M.E. Church, Elamville, AL., to be with her husband. Mrs. Copeland is a 1961 graduate of Clio Public High School, Clio, AL. In addition, she was a graduate of Wallace College, Dothan, AL., and became a licensed cosmetologist in the State of Alabama....