All Obituaries

Bruce Antonio Jones was born in Enterprise, AL, to his parents, Bobby Lemuel and Betty Charles Jones, who preceded him in death. Bruce was known as a quiet, gentle soul who was loved and doted over by his parents and four sisters. His family moved to St. Petersburg, Fl. when he was very young. Later the family relocated to Atlanta, Ga. Bruce graduated from Grady High School in Atlanta, GA in 1985, where he excelled as an “A” student. He was awarded an academic scholarship to the...

Vela Mae Downie was born March 1, 1951, was born in Cuthbert, Georgia to Shelley Dee & Adell Downie.  Vela went home to be with God on September 12, 2020. At an early age she joined St Peter Missionary Baptist Church.  She attended school in Randolph County and finished school at Clio High School. After high school she worked for Van Heusen in Clayton, Alabama.  Ultimately, she left the work force and joined the Army on April 21, 1976. She trained in MOS 74D-Computer...

God called and claimed an Angel on September 2, 2020, at Dale Medical Center, Ozark, Alabama. Mrs. Lola Mae Rhymes was born to the late Lillie Pearl Johnson (Jackson) and Roosevelt Thomas. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, aunt, and friend; She loved cooking, sewing, fishing, and lending a helping hand to others.  Lola was also a second mother to her nieces and nephews. Mrs. Lola Mae Rhymes joined New Bethel Baptist Church at a young age. She was preceded in death by; her late...

Jimmy “Big Cap” Harris was born in Pike County, Alabama to Dorothy Carlise Newson and Percy Harris. At an early age, he joined Church of Christ Tennille Road. He attended Pea River School System and Pike County High School. Jimmy was called home to rest on August 28, 2020 at South East Health in Dothan, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents: Dorothy Newson and Percy Harris; one brother: Charlie (Bo) Harris; grandmother: Madie Wilson; and aunt: Aline Harris. He...

Adrian Howard was born in Ozark, Alabama to Sandra W. Howard and the late Andrew Lee Howard, Sr. Even though he never joined a church, he was a true believer of God. He attended Barbour County High School. Adrian was called home to rest on August 21, 2020. He was preceded in death by his son: Daelyn Howard; his father: Andrew Lee Howard, Sr.; and one brother: Antonia Benard Howard. He leaves to cherish his loving memories; his loving mother: Sandra Howard (James Devose, Sr.); four...

James L. Patterson was born to the late Jim and Emma Jane Patterson, in Clio, Alabama.  “Red”, as he was affectionately known, had 11 siblings. Red was educated in Clio Public School System.  He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Clio First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by both parents; five brothers: T.J., J.D., John L., Jethro, and Jim L; and one sister: Ozell Patterson. Red spent most of his early years farming, in Clio, Alabama. ...

Mary Alice, known to some as “Tina” and to others as “Rella”, was born in Eufaula, Alabama, to the late Rosa Wright Byrd and WC White. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Pleasant Grove Baptist Church where she was a faithful member until she departed this life on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. She attended TV McCoo and later began working as a presser at Wear Well Manufacturing. She retired in 2014, from Wallace Community College Sparks Campus after serving...

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...