All Obituaries

Bennie Gilbert was born on in Barbour County Alabama, to Mr. Author and Daisy Gilbert. He transitioned on Tuesday August 23, 2022 at his mother’s home in Eufaula, AL. He was preceded in death by his father Mr. Author Gilbert, sister Dorothy Gilbert, and brother Cedrick Maurice Gilbert. He was married to the late Mrs. Leslie Diane Steward Gilbert for over 40 years, and they remained together until her untimely passing in November 2020.  He was affectionately called “BJ”...

Mr. Thomas Lee Faulk was born in Louisville, AL, to the late Shellie Faulk Wilson and Sylvester Goldsmith.  He gained his heavenly wings on August 23, 2022, doing what he loves to do “working”. Thomas started working at a very early age to help support and take care of the family. Thomas was a jack of all trades. He got his early start farming and then in the trucking industry, where at the tender age of 17 he began driving for Dempsey Boyd. After a career spanning over 50...

Abdul was the son of the late Mr. Robert and Delaney (Moore) Hill & Jerome Smith.  He was a very loving son, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend. Abdul’s intimate relationship with God gave him great faith.  Through his life, he came to know a great peace from God.  He said often “Just let them have it!” and “It’s not worth my peace!” He was most happy experiencing the simple things in life.  He developed a great love for creating...

A Time To Be Born: Dennis Lee Johnson, Sr. was born to the late Gloria Dean Turner and the late Latt Johnson.  He was raised by his Grandfather and Grandmother: the late Monroe & the late Laura Johnson. A Time To Live: At an early age he accepted Christ and joined The Church of Abbeville.  He attended Bakerhill Elementary and went on to Clayton High School.  He worked for Amco Transmission in Auburn, NY, Eco Lodging and Tyson/PSSI. During his time, Dennis enjoyed life...

Cleveland Young was born, in Clayton, Alabama, to the late Clezelle Gilbert Young and David Underwood. Cleveland confessed his faith in Christ, at an early age. Later he joined Mount Zion AME Church, in Louisville, Alabama.  He attended school at Barbour County Training School in Clayton, Alabama. Cleveland Young married the love of his life on April 2, 1973.  His hobbies were playing cards, dominoes, telling stories about his past, and being with family & friends. He was...

Anthony Tyrone Culver was born to Wiley Earl Culver and the late Minnie Merle Culver in Fort Gaines, Georgia. He is the baby son of the three siblings, who loved him dearly, Wallace, Darcial, and Frederick. His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ called him home on Thursday, July 21, 2022. He graduated from Abbeville High School in 1992 and attended Wallace Spark College. He joined St. Michael AME Church at an early age and remained a faithful member until death.  He held many positions at...

Louie Walker, Jr. was born to the late Louie Walker, Sr. and the late Gertrude Walker. At an early age, Louie accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and joined St. Peter AME Church, where he was devoted until his health declined.  He attended Clio Public High School.  Louie married the love of his life, Carolyn Govan Walker, on March 12, 1965.  They had three amazing children. He retired from Couch Concrete after working for 27 years. He was preceded in death by: one son:...

On Tuesday, the night of July 19, 2022, the Lord sent His most trusted angels on a mission.  The mission was to go down to the hospital and rescue one of His children.  Those angels carried Mary Peterman to her eternal home for rest. Mary was the first born of the late Logie and Maebell Thomas.  She was born in a little town called Edwin, Alabama.  Her siblings nicknamed her Carolina. Around the same time in her life, she joined Friendship Baptist Church and later joined...