All Obituaries

Genella McCray James was born August 5, 1948 in Louisville, Alabama, to Ike and Lucille McCray. At an early age she accepted Christ.  She was a member of Where Are Thou Ministry in Ozark, Alabama.  Genella was preceded in death by; her father and mother: Ike and Lucille McCray; two sisters: Dora McCray and Shirley Jones; three brothers: Robert Earl (Lillie Mae) McCray, Izell McCray, and Bobby Lee (Annie Lee) McCray. She leaves to cherish her loving memories; loving and devoted...

Gwendolyn Lynette Hurt Jett was born on  November 11, 1965 in Palm Beach County, Florida to Dorothy Griffin and Fletcher Hurt. Gwen, also known as Poochie, loved to travel, dance, play cards, and spend time with her friends and family. Gwendolyn gained her wings on March 2, 2023, at Flowers Hospital, in Dothan, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her father, Fletcher “Bus” Hurt and siblings: Marcellus “Lisa” Griffin and John Charles Hurt. Those left to...

Bernice Miller Gray was born on May 22, 1929, to the late Mack and Minnie Miller of Louisville, AL.  She was the youngest of eight siblings, of which all have preceded her in death.  She departed this life to be with the Lord on Monday, February 6, 2023 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Louisville. Bernice confessed Christ at an early age at the Springhill Baptist Church in Texasville, AL.  Later after marriage, she joined Zion Chapel Baptist Church, where her...

Mamie McLeod was born to Herbert and Cora Jackson in Clio, Alabama. At an early age, Mamie accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior.  She was faithful member of the First Hopewell Baptist church in Newark, New Jersey, until her health declined in 2019. Mamie attended Clio High School in Alabama and later attended Essex County College in Newark, New Jersey.  She worked as a supervisor in the dietary department at the University of Medicine and Dentistry Hospital in Newark, New...

GenKnea Antoria McKinnes was born Anthony McKinnes and Gena Govan. At an early age, GenKnea gave her life to the Lord as a member of Pea Creek Baptist Church. She attended and graduated from Barbour County High School. She worked at Tyson Food Company in Bakerhill, AL. She enjoyed shopping and spending quality time with her son. GenKnea was reunited in death with her great-grandparents: A.C. and Lula Bell Fryer; Warren and Thelma McKinnes; and grandfathers; Willie Foy Kyle and James...

Billy Morris, Sr. was born in Barbour County.  He was 81 years old and died peacefully at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa on December 25, 2022. He was a civil rights pioneer, leader, husband, father, political activist, entrepreneur and an overall outstanding person within the community.  He was committed to his beliefs, passion, family, and faith.   He persevered no matter the obstacles or challenges.  He used them as steppingstones to overcome and become...

Edrick Jamar Steward was born in Ozark, Alabama to Debra Steward and Otis Gilbert. Erick attended Barbour County School.  He enjoyed life to the fullest, especially being around his family and friends. He was preceded in death by: his grandmothers: Evelyn Steward and Rosie Nell Key; and his two aunts: Sallie Mae Fryer and Belinda Steward. He leaves to cherish his loving memories: his daughter: Genia Steward; one son: Edrick Steward, Jr.; two grandchildren: Elijha Rogers and Devine...

Ioma Jackson was born in Clio, Alabama, to the late John D & Agnes Eutsey. Mother Jackson went home to be with God on November 26, 2022, while undergoing treatment at Southeast Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama. Through her journey, Mother Jackson became Mrs. Robert Jackson and worked as a seamstress for Fruit of the Loom/Russell Corporation for nearly 38 years. In that time, she gave her life to Christ while attending St. Luke AME Church where she served faithfully for many years on...