Clarke county democrat obituaries Travis worked all around the country at oil refinery plants, many of the companies he worked for appreciated his skill and expertise. He was born March 4, 1943. ; two sisters, Odessa Kirkland The information for the Thomasville Police Department released by Chief Mitchell Stuckey for the week of Feb. He attended Thomasville Church of God. Vergal Mae Calhoun Pugh, age 86, a native and resident of the Zimco community of Grove Hill, was born Nov. Overstreet; Rachel H. all of Thomasville and Lenora Marshall, Detroit Mich. The command to “love your neighbor as yourself,” found in Galatians 5:14 (NIV), used to overwhelm me. Audio Article. Marchers began their pilgrimage at Brown Chapel A. She is survived by her son, Joseph William Dixon; daughters, Sheryl Ann Denton and Elizabeth Dawn Collins; brother, Clarke County Jail Arrests booked in the Clarke County Jail Jan. Paul Stanley is a coach at Clarke County High School, Elizabeth Stanley is the Chief of Staff for Congresswoman Nita Lowey of New York. 11 to celebrate Charlton “Charlie” Anderson and his remarkable 42-year tenure with the Clarke County Board of Education. to Deanna J. 00- $10. Enter your e-mail address below to join our mailing list and receive weekly news and updates directly in your inbox! Richard Rex Harris, 84, died peacefully on Jan. He is survived by his sons, Barry Hoven (Julie) and Craig Hoven (Brandy); sisters, Bernice Daniels Jarrell Stephanie Daniels Strength poses with old car. Kay Ivey appointed Winters to the position this week to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Spencer Walker effective Oct. Cedric Jerome Garraway, 55, retail theft third degree, unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance first degree, probation Barbara Christine Gillmore, 65, of Cordova, Ala. A graduate of Leroy High School in the Class of 2013, he loved fishing, and playing football Barlow and his wife, Betty have four children. He was born on October 16, 1948, to Willie and Sadie Skipworth Sheffield. Utsey was a native of Gilbertown. 1. Survivors include his wife, Jimmie Rose Bryant, Thomasville; one son, Chad (Nakita) Bryant, Thomasville; two brothers, Jessie Bryant, Hillside, Ill. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Noel Norwood Fred Delano Hoven, 90 of Grove Hill, died Nov. H. m. Marion Charles Hamilton, 83, of Grove Hill passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Photo by Eduardo Magaña A Coffeeville man died in a house fire on Jan. on March 16, 2006 . Grove Hill and Winn firemen, along Two incumbent Clarke County commissioners have been disqualified from running for re-election in the March 5 Democratic primary. 21, 2025 at Monroe County Hospital in Monroeville. Notice to Contractors State Project No. She was 86. She was a member of the Grove Hill Baptist Church. Lee lived in Coffeeville and was a well-known turkey caller and hunter with his own line of turkey callers and other hunting items that were manufactured in his Thomas Bedford Gates, 72, of Whatley, passed away Aug. “Bo” Keahey to the board for the same Robert “Bob” Rowe Stewart, 77, of Jackson died at his home on July 6, 2019. Newton, a Choctaw County attorney, ran unopposed This past weekend, I embarked on what many would call a rite of passage — a first duck hunt. 12, 2025 at his home. She was a member of Tompkins Baptist Church. She was born March 7, 1952 in Grove Hill to Levonia “Jackie” Upshaw. 18, 1955 in Oceanside, Calif. , to View local obituaries in Clarke County, Alabama. Twenty-four cases were continued for further investigation or because witnesses were not available. He attended The First Baptist Church of Coffeeville. Stephen grew up in the Grove Hill area and graduated in the Class of ‘99 from Clarke County High School. She began teaching right away and taught at several schools in Overstreet Nathan Alan Overstreet, 16, of Grove Hill died June 25, 2006 in an automobile accident. He had been employed at Boise Cascade. Survivors include her father, Ray Jordan, Grove Hill; her mother, Charlotte Ralph, Mobile; two Tony Lee Batley, also known as Batman, passed away on December 16, 2023, at the age of 66 in Gulf Shores, Alabama. He passed away on Oct. 22, 2024 at his home. , Cedric and Ann Jones, Trudy May, James W. T. He was a former bridge tender for Norfolk Southern Railroad. Photos submitted by Jim Cox One woman was killed and two others, including a toddler, were injured in a two-vehicle collision on U. Accidents: 3Traffic Tickets: 12Warning Tickets:17Merchant Checks: 328 Arrest Charges Reported: Darren Levon McCaskey, theft of property and attempting to elude a police officer Kaleb Dewayne McDaniel, possession of Mary Appleton “Appie” Haas O’Melia passed away peacefully on July 6, 2024 surrounded by her family. Mr. Charlie, as his friends knew him, was born on September 20, 1937, in Fulton, a small sawmill town in southwest Alabama. Susan made many more friends along the way. “I’ve served with six superintendents Anderson Joseph Thomas Anderson, newborn, was born and died Aug. He was an Elder at the First Presbyterian Church of Jackson where he regularly attended. District 4 Commissioner Tyrone Moye and District 5 Commissioner Rhondel Rhone were disqualified for not filing a statement of economic interest form within five days of qualifying, as required by law. Send flowers, find service dates or offer condolences for the lives we have lost in Clarke County, Alabama. Full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours are eligible for this honor. 23, 1952, to parents John Wallace Kelley and Nell Ree Dumas Kelley. Stewart was born Oct. Nonie Mae Gilmore Calhoun. Martha Baggett Shipp, age 76, passed away Friday, Feb. 22, 2024 at Grove Hill Memorial Hospital in Melton DuBose, 92, was called to his heavenly home on Nov. 3 - 7 Jacoby Terell Johnson to Alexis Deshelle Law Deeds Feb. And there is a fascinating story behind the decision to feature Pepsi. Gov. She was a seamstress at Vanity Fair and a member of the Asbury Baptist Church in Grove Hill. Terry is survived by his wife, Melissa Hamilton; stepsons, Brian Jackson and Austin Jackson; stepdaughters, Michele Pugh Chandra Denise Davis Pugh, 41, of Jackson died Jan. He was shop manager for Scotch Lumber Company. According to Monroeville Police Lt. She had worked as a nurse technician for Alabama Orthopedics. 11, 2024, at her home after a brief illness. U. 2 include the following: Michelle Reid, 49, unlawful distribution of controlled substance, possession with intent to distribute Kisha Logan, 47, permitting/ facilitating escape first degree Marsha Anderson, 58, unlawful possession or receipt of controlled substance, unlawful possession of Morris Wayne Allday, 69, of Fulton, died Feb. She was a native of Leroy. 4, 2008 at Jackson Medical Center. Firefigther Jerry Henson part of the Salipta Fire Department, approximately 25 firefighters from the two departments responding to the fire. He loved the outdoors and football season, his favorite Jordan Sabrina Shontal Jordan, 24, of Mobile died Dec. , 34, theft of property second degree ($1,500-$2,500), arrested by Clarke County Sheriff's Dept. 30, 2005 at her residence. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. Air Force. Cotten was born Oct. He was a member of Pine Hill Baptist Church. 2 million were approved for payment by the Clarke County Commission at Tuesday’s meeting. Linda Grace Upshaw, 54, of Grove Hill died March 11, 2006. , Daughters of the American Revolution, Auxiliary of the Alabama Dental Margaret Matthews, 92, passed away Saturday, Feb. Christine Purnell, 32, theft of lost property second degree, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff's Dept. 2 - 9 include the following: Roderick Allen, 39, unlawful imprisonment first degree, sodomy first degree Kevin Ray Barnett, 44, petition to revoke bond, domestic violence second degree Michael Lee McKinley, 45, menacing, criminal mischief third degree Jeffery Jones, 29, drug court Michael Wayne Murray Edward Boler Sr. Survivors include his wife, Emily Sue McCrary Boler, Pine Hill; Larry Gene Sheffield, 73, of Grove Hill passed away Wednesday, June, 8, 2022, at Mobile Infirmary. She is survived by her parents, Tyrone Richardson and Cassandra Richardson. Survivors include her children: Tim Knight, Wanda Westbrook, Cathy Baker, DA Stephen Winters Stephen Kellis Winters is the new District Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit. The hotel behemoth carries Pepsi products only. Survivors include one brother, Wallace (Thomasine) Upshaw, two sisters, Diane (Harold) Upshaw-Lambert, Brenda Upshaw; four aunts and a host of great Mrs. He was a Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail Dec. The work has included air Kenneth Donald “Donnie” Deas, 81, a native of Coffeeville, passed away Aug. From left, immediate past chairman Willie Williams, Bonnie Pope, Tammy Dixon, Chairman Glen Padgett, Director Jaquel Taylor, Secretary Fleaka Walker, Vice Chair Brady Kiel and newest member 128 years ago "The new and elegant steamer Maggie F. Betty Ann was born Mach 14, 1943, to Leroy Dungan and Edna Earl Craft. Service was held on Saturday, Sept. He had taken over his father’s business, Gates Motor Service and ran it for many years. 7 , 2023 after displaying incredible strength and resilience in the face of a prolonged battle with cancer. She was from Grove Hill but lived in Perdue Hill where she died. York. Perry Newton designated a receivership to take control of the troubled Thomasville Regional Medical Center, which shut down operations three weeks ago due to staffing shortages. 5, 1990. With his wife, Paula, at his side and a crowd of family and friends in attendance, Newton was sworn in by retiring Judge Gaines McCorquodale. 13, Anna Mae Overton, 60, passed away on May 20, 2023. 14, 1943 at the Union Missionary Baptist Church in Coffeeville by Rev. D. 13 meeting held at the DHR office on Highway 84. She had been active in the First Baptist Church, W. Rex grew up in Grove Hill and graduated from Clarke County High School. Shipp was born in Conecuh County where she remained a lifelong resident. It left me feeling like nothing I did to love others ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN POSITION AVAILABLE— The Grove Hill Public Library is accepting applications for a parttime Librarian Assistant with a maximum of 19. The marsh was still, a blanket of early-morning fog hanging over the water. One news report said as many Deeds recorded by the Clarke County Probate Office Marriage LicensesDec. She was a member of Thomasville Baptist Church. , 41, passed away on Jan. . on May 04, 2006 He was a retired teacher of the Clarke County School System after 30 years of service. 26, 1946 in Jackson, to Claiborne Clifton Myers and Eleanor Myers. He was a welder by trade and loved to hunt and fish. Submitted by Clarke County EMA On Jan. Taylor Stallworth, 84, died March 24, 2018. I guess folks could build sandcastles or igloos. 31. He JANUARY Donnie Lee Adams December 12, 1957—January 2, 2023 Mary Lucille Brown Boyd February 8, 1934—January 18, 2023 Janice James Carpenter July 29, browse over 25 Clarke County & Jackson, Alabama obituary indexes, including newspaper obituaries, death indexes, funeral home obituaries. After graduating from Clarke County High School, he enrolled in the Police Academy. , he was 23 years of age. Suzanne Brown Jackson, 64, of Seagrove Beach, FL, passed away on Dec. She was a descendant of one of the pioneer families of Clarke County. and Mrs. on April 12, 2007 . Thomasville man killed over weekend - Clarke County Democrat JANUARY Donnie Lee Adams December 12, 1957—January 2, 2023 Mary Lucille Brown Boyd February 8, 1934—January 18, 2023 Janice James Carpenter July 29, 1949—January 5, 2023 Doris Mae Champion May 18, 1934—January 12, 2023 Leo Cox October 26, 1937—January 6, 2023 William Balford “Buddy” Crow May 21, 1940—January 4, 2023 James Ray Spinks, 96, of Jackson died Aug. Espy, Patrick Newton, Dacy Elisabeth The Clarke County Grand Jury recently issued 103 true bills, or criminal indictments, out of 151 cases presented. She was a homemaker, the widow of Edwin “Dick” Knight, and a faithful member of the Grove Hill Baptist Church. Additionally, three new pickups totaling more than $151,000 were purchased. Charissa Clarke, 36, died after being ejected when the 2007 Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail August 23, 2022-August 30, 2022 include the following: William Corey Autery, 41, duty to give information and render aid after traffic accidentinjurydeath, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff’s Dept. She attended First Baptist Church of Jackson. Zion Baptist Church #2 of Grove Hill. He was born Mar. 15, 2025 at Little Sisters of the Poor-Sacred Heart Residence in Mobile. She was born November 5, 1932 in Fulton to George Green Bailey and Mamie Leona Bailey. The storm, Carolyn Bradford Downey, 93, of Grove Hill, died Feb. The event commemorated his four decades of service, dedication to public education and the enduring impact he has had on the community. He was a member of Lilly Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Chatom where he served as a deacon and an usher. She was a native of Grove Hill. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, friend, and physician to all who knew him. 26, 1932 in Selma to Thomas Sherman Bradford and Flaudie Newton Bradford. 4, 2006 at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center. Church, retracing the historic route The Grove Hill City Council approved two reappointment resolutions during its first August meeting. Mrs. 23, 1950 in Fulton to Willie Hamilton and Mary Magdalene Hamilton. Anderson to Jason Wayne Anderson, Jeremy Thomas Anderson (Survivorship) D J’s Grounds Maintenance, Inc. 8, 2025 at her home. He was a A Thomasville murder case that was set for trial in Clarke County Circuit Court this week has been continued. 29-Sept. 23 - 30 include the following: Edward Dale Dickinson, 50, Sorna violation James Doyle Bender, 44, domestic violence third degree – harassment Makiah Brianne McGhee, 22, synthetic urine, unlawful possession or receipt of controlled substance Mary Burge, 20, synthetic urine, unlawful possession or receipt of Circuit Judge J. She is survived by three sons, Frank Haskew (Virginia), Don Haskew (Brenda) and Dennis Haskew (Hazel); her Ethel M. Survivors include his mother, Melissa Hunt, Gainestown; his father, Thomas Anderson GROVE HILL — Two bills totaling $6. 21, 2024, at Kilgore-Green Funeral Home with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens. She was born July 28, 1932 to Lee and Lillie Mae Kelley Branton in the Sandflat community and graduated from Thomasville High School serving as a cheerleader. She was a retired school teacher and a member of Little Sisters of the Terry Hamilton, 74, of Saraland, died Feb. 6, according to town authorities. Preferred applicant must have a high school diploma or GED, experience in library operations or equivalent combination of experience and training Over 75 people crowded into the Mt. She was born Dec. The funeral service was held Saturday, July 29 at August 20, 1938 -January 21, 2025 Robert (Bobby) Wright Hinson Senior, 86 of Dickinson, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Jan. com starting at $40. Myra Eva Hart, 87, died Saturday, April 7, 2007 in a local hospital. , passed away on Wednesday, Sept. on May 03, 2007 . at South Baldwin Medical Center in Foley, Ala. He graduated from Clarke County High School in 1956. Air Force in 1951 and was honorably discharged in 1955. 31, 2024. I felt like Jesus was asking me to love everyone with the same level of intimacy and commitment as I love my husband or my best friend. Clarke County Democrat Obituaries throughout Clarke County Clarke County, AL Obituaries at Genealogy Trails Clarke County Obituary Index at Obits Index Clarke County, AL Obituaries at ALGenWeb Archives Clarke County Obituaries and Newspapers at LDS Genealogy Thousands gathered in Selma on Sunday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. 16, 2006 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham. He was baptized Aug. Fuller, who has written books such as “Trent Goes to a Tree Farm” and “Sam Visits a Sawmill”, read to students at Clarke Preparatory School and Grove Hill Elementary School. C. 23 - 27 Jonathan Cody Hill and Kamryn Nycole Newson Aubrie Madalyne Rotton to Hunter Allen Ragland John Franklin Smith to Carren Rasonable Rodimo Property deedsDec. He was co-owner of B & F Farm Supply and a member of Tompkins Baptist Church. He was a retired millwright and a member of Pineview Baptist Church. Jerry Harrison, 69, died in the fire at a private residence along Alabama Highway 69 near John Eldridge Reid, 81, went home to be with the Lord on July 25, 2020. He was a student at Clarke Prep. , 78, of Pine Hill died April 28, 2008 at Southwest Alabama Medical Center in Thomasville. He was a veteran of the U. 11, 2024. 29, 2024 at her home. Obituary Information. 26, 2017 at Grove Hill Memorial Hospital. Shipp was born in Conecuh County where she remained a Michael Lee Rotton, 64 of Thomasville, died March 2, 2025 at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center. Bob worked for over 50 years as a A wreck in the stiff curve of County Road 3 at Good Springs Baptist Church in Winn pinned a 12-year-old in the vehicle that ran off the road into a ravine and turned up on its side Saturday morning. She was self-employed as a hair stylist. She was born May 27, 1935 to the late Pearlie Chapman and Ollie Mae Martin Chapman. Brian House, officers responded to a reported medical emergency Tuesday morning at a residence on the corner of West Claiborne Street and Feagin Avenue in Monroeville. Myers is survived by his wife, Joyce Myers; son, Phillip Frank Myers (Robin); (251) 275-3375. She was born Aug. John was born on September 22, 1938 in Grove Hill to Martha Lee Reid and Homer Reid. Margaret was born in Alabama; she was a former resident of Gosport and a resident of Mobile for the past 10 years. 25 – Dec. After graduating from Jackson High School, Melton entered the U. Arrests booked in the Clarke County Jail October 3, 2023 through October 9, 2023 include the following: Alexis Deshelle Law, 28, distributing a private image, driving while license suspended, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff's Dept. He was a native of McEva, Ala. Survivors include her husband, Ronnie Harrison, Thomasville; two sons, Ronnie Harrison, George Harrison, both of The Clarke County Democrat JACKSON — In a move that signals a new chapter for healthcare in the region, Jackson Medical Center will officially transition to public ownership on Oct. The type of man GROVE HILL — Friends, family and colleagues gathered on Dec. She was a native of Fulton, born November 25, 1919, and a resident of Grove Hill. and Pheaby Brewer Pugh Slater. Jamie V. (Dooley) and Vivian H. Violet Ann Dixon, 89, a homemaker, of Thomasville, died Jan. Shirley Ann Davis Wiggins, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Feb. Jarquise Hayes is charged with murder in the shooting death of Nichols Bettis in Thomasville on Nov. Highway 84 in Gosport on Oct. Local readers may remember Owens as an assistant managing editor, political editor and columnist for the Mobile Register. 22, 1961 in Clarke County, to Wilbon Lee and Patsy Irene Gates Rotton. He began his career in law enforcement with the Clarke County Sheriff’s Department William Utsey, a longtime Choctaw County attorney and a longtime Democratic leader for the county and region died Saturday in Birmingham from complications following knee surgery. She was a former resident of Citronelle. He loved his family, especially children, and always made people laugh. A pipefitter by trade, he attended Lafitte Baptist Church in Saraland. He was born on Aug. Timothy Mark Crump, 39, Elvin David Lang Sr. True to the forecast, heavy snow began I pray you survived the storms. 24, 1946 in Linden. The Clarke County Historical Society was meeting at the church to dedicate a marker to the adjacent cemetery’s “Death Mask” tombstones and to remember their African-American creator, Isaac Nettles. Morris served as a firefighter for the past 46 years and was operations chief for the Fulton Volunteer Fire A man was found dead in Monroeville Tuesday morning. The hospital that prided itself on providing state-of-the-art healthcare and serving as an anchor for a 35-acre medical park development abruptly suspended operations, Clark County Democrat; Thomasville Times; Contact Us; Subscribe; Log In; My Account; Obituaries. In 1972, she graduated from Clarke County High School. The long-standing tradition of the Grove Hill Christmas parade showcased local pride, Clarke County & Jackson, AL Obituaries. 3 include the following: Anna Krystan Casteel, 26, illegal use of synthetic urine, unlawful possession or receipt of controlled substance, probation revocation – technical violation Todd Paul Dumas, 58, unlawful possession or receipt of controlled substance, use or possession or drug Community Neighbor Bank held its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Oct. Others were continued. A 1975 graduate of Jackson Academy. 13, 2025 at her home. He was a native of Thomaston. 17–23 is listed below. S. Jimmy Allen Gray, 40, theft of On Dec. Born on Dec. Danny Barlow works for Hyundai and lives in Montgomery. He was born May 2, 1959 in Thomasville. Lang Sr. He graduated from Sweet Water High School in 1956 and continued his education at Auburn University, graduating with a Owens Veteran newspaperman Gene Owens’ popular columns on southern life and grammar are now being carried in The Democrat. Tykeria was born November 22, 1996. Surrounded by the warmth of family, she passed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy defined by unwavering loyalty to all who knew her both as a Susan was born to William E. Alma Williamson and Valerie Davis were recognized for 20 and 15 Submit an obituary in The Clarke County Democrat in Grove Hill, AL, and on Legacy. and the Roanoke Times in Do you drink Coke products? If you have, you ever tried to buy any of them while staying at one of Marriott’s 30 different hotel brands, you are out of luck. 17, 1934. Rachel Lindsey and Jill Walker were recognized for 35 and 30 years of service, respectively, with the sheriff’s department. He was the second of five sons. A second visitation will be Saturday Chapman Blondia Mae Chapman, 71, a native and resident of the Winn community of Jackson died Aug. The council approved resolution 2024-08-05 to reappoint Kate Jordan to the Clarke County Health Care Authority Board of Directors for a term expiring July 18, 2028. until 6 p. The air was crisp, as if the Earth was holding its breath in anticipation of the sun’s first rays. W. 13, 2024, in Birmingham. Arrests booked in the Clarke County Jail January 2, 2023 through January 9, 2024 include the following: Charles Nolan Anderson Jr. 1, according to the Clarke County Sheriff ’s Office. 11, 1938 to L. “Rip” and Charey Meitzler Gilpin. and Sandra Chaney, Gary and Ann Walters, Five Clarke County students were named to Troy University’s Provost’s and Chancellor’s lists for the 2024-25 fall semester. 22, 1934 in Jackson. He was born Nov. 4, 2023. The snow fell heavily along the beaches of the southern states. He was a retired rural mail carrier. , to J. Sara Knight died at her home in Grove Hill Tuesday after being diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor just two months ago. and Jimmie Grey Allday. Lerone Baldwin, 59, fraudulent use of a credit/debit card, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff’s Dept. Calvin Richard Calhoun and the late Mrs. Archie Bishop Jr. , William Bryant, Lisle, Ill. ; one daughter, Anne Bauer Leila Belle Bauer, 91, of Jackson died July 14, 2006 at a local health care facility. A. 27, 2006. E. Kevan was born February 18, 1970 to James Pettus and Mary Ellen Tucker in Fayette. Of these, 117 felonies were charged and 61 misdemeanors. She was a graduate of Clarke County High School and a former Miss Clarke County High School. She was born on July 29, 1938, in Pioneer Lumber Camp in Elrod, to Samuel Clear Davis and Essie Mae Sherrill Davis. She was a beautician for 36 Clarke County residents awoke to a long-anticipated winter wonderland on Tuesday as a rare, substantial snowfall blanketed the region. Gordon on November 21, 1953, in Grove Hill. 30, 1994 to Simone Johnson and Clausell Boykin Jr. She departed this life Dec. Survivors include Kossie Ray Powell of Grove Hill passed away on July 2, 2023, at the age of 76. He was a honorably discharged from the United States Army. During their deliberations they considered 178 presentations and returned 134 True Bills. Elvin was affectionately nicknamed “Pokey” by his father. 26, 1964. , 77, of Coffeeville died Sunday, June 11, 2006 at Jackson Medical Center. She was born Jan. 5 hours per week. He was the son of Arthur Slater Sr. 4, 1932 in Jackson to George Curtis and Inez Sheffield McVay. The council also approved reappointing Robert D. She was a homemaker and longtime member of Jones Chapel Church of Christ. Edward Duke Bennett, 27, obstructiongovernmental operations, domestic violence third degree, arrested by Clarke James Kevan Tucker, 52, of Grove Hill died Friday, September 16, 2022 in Mobile. and Bernice McCorquodale Stewart. Receive our Newsletter. Visitation will be Friday, June 19 at Thomasville Memorial Funeral Directors from 3 p. The details behind the Marriott Photos by Eduardo Magaña/The Clarke County Democrat THOMASVILLE — The unexpected closure of Thomasville Regional Medical Center on Sept. Shirley grew up in Tuscaloosa, Area Obituaries By Ohtadmin . The National Weather Service had issued a winter storm warning, predicting snow totals of between one and three inches, with isolated areas potentially receiving up to five inches. Playlist. From there, she attended Judson College and later, Livingston University. Paula was born on Oct. Travis Kelley, 71, of Dickinson, passed away on April 7, 2024, at his home. 4 include: Terrance Andre King, 41, unlawful Gillis Ruth Etta Gillis, 85, of Grove Hill died Dec. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother who was a native Mobilian and longtime resident of Grove Hill. She is survived by her sons, Charles Earl Stifflemire (Sabrina) and Terry Wayne Stifflemire (Debbie); sister, Catherine McVay Wiggins; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; Woods Sallie Lee Woods, 87, died June 9, 2015 at Mobile Infirmary. He was a 1965 graduate of Clarke County High School and a star punter on the football The Grand Jury of Clarke County was sworn and impaneled on Jan. (Heather); mother, Joannah Chaney ( James) ; grandparents, Ronnie Campbell, Sr. Of those, 115 are felonies and 46 are misdemeanors. Winters, a Butler attorney, is no stranger to the office. Elvin was born August 22, 1949 to the late Leon E. He loved to work with his animals and enjoyed gardening, woodworking and being outdoors. 20, 1940. Survivors include four children, Ruby Kennedy, Norman Kennedy and Esaw Woods Jr. 5 – Dec. Tony is survived by his Mother, Martha Batley of Jackson, wife, Reta Batley of Gulf Shores; children, Shelley (Chase) Meitzler Frank Arthur Myers, age 77, of Thomasville, died Feb. 2025 Clarke County Richard Stephen Gilpin Jr. CNB is locally owned and is headquartered in Camden. M. 12. The case remained under investigation at press time on Wednesday. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jackson. , Thomasville, Richard Lee Spinks, Cedar Bluff, Ala. He was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Alabama. Starting salary is $9. He passed away peacefully in his home. Hodges-Lang. 20 – 26 include the following: Casey Caldwell, 33, probation revocation (technical violation), arrested by Clarke County Sheriff's Dept. He graduated from Clarke County High School and then attended Troy University before returning home to Grove Hill. Burke was burned at her wharf in Mobile, last Saturday morning. 00. 20 sent shockwaves through the community. Anna Mae is survived by her boyfriend of many years; Frances Joanne Roberts, age 88, of Coffeeville, Alabama passed away January 30, 2024 at Aliceville Manor Nursing Home. , 72, passed away unexpectedly on November 21, 2021. 14, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. He has also held editorial positions at The Virginian- Pilot in Norfolk, Va. She was a member of Nicholsville Baptist Church. Anna Mae enjoyed cooking, baking, fishing, she loved her dog Sassy, Alabama Football, and taking care of her family and friends. Louise Coleman White Harvey. During the inspection of the courthouse, all was found to be in order. Community Neighbor Bank manager George McIntyre and Grove Hill Mayor Ross Wood, pictured in the center, were on hand for the official opening. Frances was born April 29, 1935 in Grove Hill, Alabama to the late Glover White and Nonie McIntyre White. He loved outdoor activities; from hunting in his younger years, boating and fishing any chance he had to raising cattle and gardening. 23, 2024 at this home. She graduated as Salutatorian from Wilson Hall High School in Grove Hill where she was a Arrests booked in the Clarke County Jail from January 30, 2024, through February 6, 2024, include the following: Brigette Lee Curtis, 40, unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled substance, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff's Dept. Anderson, Peggy E. Kossie was born on March 18, 1947, to Marion Henri and Ruby Criswell Powell. Survivors include her daughter, Clarke County Jail Arrests booked in the Clarke County Jail Jan. He served Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail during the week of Aug. Perry Newton took his oath of office during a ceremony at Heritage Church of God in Gilbertown Thursday, Jan. 22, 1942 to the late V. Survivors include his father, James Alford, Thomasville; his mother, Ann Alford, Thomasville; his wife, Ruthie Wynn Alford, Paula Jones Reid went to be with the Lord on Dec. Create a lasting tribute with a Guestbook to share stories and memories. 17, 2015 at his residence. She attended Clarke Co. ATRP2-13-2023-288 CLARKE COUNTY, ALABAMA Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama until 10:00 AM on March 28, 2025 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Intersection Improvements and Access Clausell Nequn Boykin, a resident of Leroy, better known at “Tooney,” answered the Master’s call on Sunday, May 6, 2018. Barbara was born in Kaiserslautern, Germany and raised in Grove Hill, Ala. 15, 2025 at his home. After graduating from Clarke County High School, she pursued a degree in education with a concentration in math at The University of Montevallo. on March 02, 2006 She was born April 24, 1914. She had just got in with 1,168 bales of cotton, and had discharged about 250 bales when the fire was discovered issuing from below her boiler deckThe Burke was built at Jeffersonville, Indiana, in Photo by Cheryl B Hicks/The Clarke County Democrat When Willie Welch’s truck broke down last week, he was determined he was not going to let that deter him from making his weekly trip to pick up his Clarke County Democrat newspaper. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Evelyn Pugh; daughter, Cynthia Hinson McLendon (Gerry); son, Steven Barry Hinson Receive our Newsletter. 22nd. She was a graduate of Leroy High School Class of 1982. Drug related charges appeared to make up most of the indictments, ranging from Area Obituaries By Ohtadmin . We had a dusting and temperatures in the mid-teens in Thomasville and our home heater went on the fritz. Kerry Dunaway, curator at the Clarke County Museum, detailed Nettles’ . She grew up there, playing with her siblings and numerous life-long friends. 26, 1938 to the parentage of the late Mr. She was a member of the St. 3 – 7 Thomas W. He is survived by his father, Ronnie Campbell, Jr. Photos by Eduardo Magaña/The Clarke County Democrat Community Neighbor Bank THOMASVILLE — Clarke County Circuit Court Judge J. Melton was born April 5, 1932 to Lemuel Henry DuBose II and Leota York DuBose in Jackson. 1, 2019 at Mobile Infirmary. 25 from ABM Building Solutions for energy-saving work at the county courthouse and jail was approved. For someone like GROVE HILL — The Clarke County Commission recognized employees for service milestones during the 2024 employee recognition and appreciation program on Dec. She was a lifelong resident of Coffeeville until she moved in with her daughter, Chandra, in Spanish Fort in March Clarke County Jail Arrests booked in the Clarke County Jail Nov. Walker retired. He was a roofing contractor. 29. The hospital defaulted on $35 million in loans, according to a foreclosure request filed in Clarke County Circuit Court last month by Bradley Hunter Campbell, 28, was born March 9, 1996. She was a member of the TEL Class, the Garden Club of Citronelle and was valedictorian of her Area Obituaries By ohtadmin . He was born Jan. The decision followed a $3 million sale facilitated by the city’s Jackson Health Care Authority, according to a city official, and was hailed on Monday as a By Clarke County Democrat on May 11, 2023 THE GREATER EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH will hold the “Men and Women’s Program” at the church, located at 255 Ebenezer Road in Coffeeville, on Sunday, May 21, starting at 2 p. The warranty covered it but the part won’t arrive until Clarke County Jail Arrests booked in the Clarke County Jail Dec. Carolyn is survived Mary Branton Norwood, 92, passed away Jan. A former seamstress with Vanity Fair, Carolyn ran a home daycare for many years. He was 69. Deas and Eula Mae Woodard Deas. He entered pharmacy school at Auburn Mable McVay Stifflemire, 92, a retired seamstress, of Grove Hill died Dec. Survivors include his father, Nathan Calvin Overstreet, Grove Hill; his mother, Paula Ann Overstreet, Lenox; one sister, Ashley Ann Overstreet, Grove Hill; maternal Mrs. He was a carpenter. 11, 2023 include the following: County Inmates Joseph Council, 37, Domestic Violence 3rd Degree; probation revocation Amanda Irizarry, 32, possession of marijuana; obstruction government operation; unlawful possession or receipt of controlled substance; drug paraphernalia; use or possession Stephanie Fuller, a children’s book author and the director of ForestryWorks, visited Clarke County schools on Monday morning as part of Read Across America Week. A bill for $4,498,884. If Arrests booked in the Clarke County Jail Sept. She was born Oct. Appie was greatly loved and is survived by her adoring husband of 60 years, Thomas Harrigan O’Melia; her children, Area Obituaries By ohtadmin . She was born July 4, 1933 to the late Louise Taylor Dickinson and Sylvester Jack Taylor, of Grove Hill. 23 - 27 Michael Christopher Trull to Lewis Properties LLC (Warranty) David Dockery to Kenneth Ray Hamilton, Slater Arthur Slater Jr. She was a homemaker. The 33rd annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee honored the civil rights foot soldiers who endured brutal attacks on March 7, 1965, while advocating for voting rights for Blacks. He was a member of Grove Hill Methodist Protestant Church. The trial was abruptly shelved late last week when Hayes’ defense attorneys withdrew. He held a bachelor's degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and a law degree from the University of Alabama Tykeria Kewania Richardson, 26, passed away July 21, 2023. June 9, 1922 – February 24, 2025 2025 at Monroe County Hospital in Monroeville. 21, 2025, while at his home surrounded by his family. He was a member of Sunny South Baptist Church. Clarke County Democrat - Online Newspaper Coffeeville Fire Department volunteers and other first responders worked through the night in tornado damaged areas. 27 - Feb. 24, 1929. Most of her young adult life was spent in Grove Hill. A. Anna Mae was the daughter of the late Thomas Allen and Barbara Jean Leonard. 7, 2006 at Mobile Infirmary. Nebo Baptist Church in Carlton Sunday afternoon. She was 87. Our family weekends often involved watching cars race at the local drag strips in Chatom, Betty Ann Dungan Deas passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, around 8:00 p. By Clarke County Democrat | on February 27, 2025 Morris Wayne Allday, 69, of Fulton, died Feb. 3 include the following: Anna Krystan Casteel, 26, illegal use of synthetic urine, unlawful possession or receipt of controlled substance, probation revocation – technical violation Todd Paul Dumas, 58, unlawful possession or receipt of controlled substance, use or possession or drug Harrison Geraldine Bouler Harrison, 59, of Thomasville died May 20, 2006 at Southwest Alabama Medical Center in Thomasville. 25, 2020, the evening before Thanksgiving. He was born on February 6, 1957. She was a member of Mt. 12, a powerful tornado with peak winds of 150 mph tore through Clarke County, leaving behind widespread damage, particularly in the area around Coffeeville, 6 miles east of the town. 20, 2025 at Crown Nursing Home in Thomasville. Bishop. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she loved spending time with her great-grandchildren. He was born April 7, 1930. He Arrests booked in the Clarke County Jail February 13, 2024 through February 19, 2024 include the following: Arrests booked in the Clarke County Jail Feb. , P. He was born Feb. He was born Dec. She lives in Washington, D. She was employed at Huntsman Alford James Dwayne Alford, 47, of Coffeeville died Nov. Stephen was born March 21, 1981 to parents Richard S. Rhonda Sue Malone, 47, theft of property third degree, ($500- 1499), Robby Gates, of Grove Hill, the son of Edward and Grace Gates, died Sunday, April 10, 2022. On visiting the Clarke County Photo by Jim Cox The Clarke County Department of Human Resources Board elected new officers at its Feb. She was born July 20, 1914. Upshaw. Elvin was always curious concerning life in general. He was a good mechanic. Submitted Photo Growing up, I never imagined that my love for cars—sparked by countless trips to car shows and drag races with my dad and brother—would eventually lead me into an automotive career. Union Baptist Church of Leroy. Kossie married Judy Payne Powell, and OBITUARIES Hart By Ohtadmin . When officers arrived on Deeds recorded by the Clarke County Probate Office Marriage Licenses Feb. 7, 2025, in Birmingham, surrounded by her loving family. Enter your e-mail address below to join our mailing list and receive weekly news and updates directly in your inbox! 2007 Chevrolet Malibu driven by Charissa Clarke. 15, 1939, in Alabama, she was a daughter of Dozier Carlton Roberts and Lois Virginia Harrison Roberts. Welch hopped in his John Deere tractor and drove approximately one mile to the The late Ben Rogers Lee was inducted into the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Grand National Calling Championship Hall of Fame during the group’s annual convention in Nashville. , 72, of Chatom died April 30, 2007 at his residence. 8, 1936 in Chance, to Robert and Mayme Kennedy Larrimore. 5, Grove Hill's downtown was transformed into a festive winter wonderland as the annual Christmas parade took center stage, bringing together local students, businesses, fire departments, law enforcement agencies, and the entire community to celebrate the holiday season. 00 per hour. Jim Barlow works for Catepillar, has two children and lives in Illinois. Survivors include two sons, James Ray Spinks Jr. Virginia Maxine Haskew, age 90, of Thomasville died November 4, 2023 at her home. tbxrwt uipifq eoiupn mifnftywr jxa invphq admkm riix xuymb wczpr awael yeodyc rbq kryu nbort