All Obituaries

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:...

A Time To Be Born: Alberta McElroy Jones was born to the late Walter and Nadie B McElroy, where she began her life’s journey.  She was the fifth child of eight kids. A Time To Grow: She spent a lot of her life taking care of her family and helping raise Mimi Herrick, Lynn Poss, the late Patsy Harrison and the late Russell Poss. A Time To Love: She met Clifford Jones at an early age and they were united into marriage in Georgetown, GA.  One child was born to this union...

Mr. Billy Ray (Pete) Hobdy was born in Louisville, Alabama to L. C. and Maudie Bee Hobdy. He attended Louisville High School where he was a popular student on campus.  At an early age, he joined Salem Baptist Church. He had a strong work ethic and many talents.  Over the years, he worked as a brick mason, carpenter and a master landscaper.  Pete was a loving man who never met a stranger.  He had a smile for everyone. He had a way of bringing out the best in...

Mr. Samuel “Sammy” Earl Varner was born to the late Ms. Daisy Lee Varner.  Sammy departed this life on April 22, 2019 to begin a new life unknown to us.  He was preceded in death by his sister: Joanne Varner Shipman. He leaves to cherish his precious memories; three children: Carlyn Burks of Georgetown, GA, Raphael McClendon of Clio, AL and Zacharias McClendon of Clio, AL; one sister: Jacqualine Varner of Chesapeake Beach, MD; two brothers: Donnell (Carolyn) Varner of...