All Obituaries

Mrs. Ivory Dee Weems Lingo  was born to  the late Delacey  Tiller and the late Clarence Weems. Mrs. Ivory Dee was the oldest of nine children. She had five sisters and three brothers. Mrs. Ivory Dee was preceded in death by her parents and her husband George Washington Lingo (Hootie), as well as her brothers, Mack (Bert), Henry Weems, Britt Weems; and her sister Momie Lee Henderson.   Mrs. Ivory Dee Lingo received an eighth grade education, however she was very...

Carl Bernard Kennedy (Hard Nard) was born on May 22, 1965 to his proud parents, George Samuel Kennedy Sr and Mae Helen Brooks    Kennedy in Abbeville, Alabama.  He was preceded in death by his      parents, George Samuel Kennedy Sr and Mae Helen Brooks Kennedy, and one brother, Joey Jerome Kennedy Sr.   Cherished, loving memories are left to his daughter, Letitia Stephenson of Miami, FL; two sons, Horace Bryant and Allen Stephenson,...

Benjamin (Ben) Turner was born January 26, 1942 in      Barbour County, Alabama to the late Alto and Mattie Turner.   Ben attended school at Oakey Grove Freewill Baptist Church and later joined Oakey Grove at an early age.   He departed this life on December 30th, 2022 at Rivertowne Rehabilitation Center, Columbus, Ga.   At an early age, Ben was blessed with four children by Annie Grace Jett. Later on in life, he was wedded into holy...

Carl Edward Mills was born in Tampa, Florida on October 20, 1956 to McKinley Mills and Louise Mills.  He was predeceased by his brother Jimmy Mills.   At an early age Carl accepted Christ as his personal Savior. He was a graduate of Hillbrough High School, Class of 1974.   Carl has continuously put smiles on everyone face that he came in contact with and will forever hold a special place in our hearts.  He was the best son, father, husband, relative and friend...

SHENITA MARIE NEWMAN TWYMAN was born on December 30th, 1955 in Abbeville, Alabama.  She was preceded in death by her parents Emory J. Newman Sr. & Margaret Elizabeth Carter Newman.  Shenita wrote the final chapter of her life and softly closed the book on November 26. 2022 with love ones by her bedside.   She accepted Christ at an early age under the tutelage of Rev. Dr. James A. Smith at St. Peter Baptist Church, where her love for music was inspired by Ms....

Nettie Jewel Jones was the last of the nine children birthed to Essie Bell Banks and Bradford (Brag) Banks called home to be with the Lord. She was born August 23, 1926. She departed this life at the blessed age of 96 years old on November 18, 2022.   In 1970, she married John M. Jones (who preceded her in death) and became a “second mother” to Jerome and Miriam Jones...who affectionately called her “Peaches”.  She was a faithful wife,...

Mrs. Jimmie L. Hill was born October 1, 1940 in Baker Hill, Alabama.  She was the daughter of the late Susan Turner Cochran and L. C. Cochran.   She was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Eufaula, Alabama.   She was united in Holy Matrimony on May 28, 1960 to the late Mr. Seaborn Hill.   She was preceded in death by her husband Seaborn Hill, parents Susan and L.C. Cochran, and sister Jacqueline Bouier.   She was employed by Hyatt Regency for...

Mrs. Callie Ruth Richards Durr was born April 2, 1930 in Henry County Alabama to the late Mr. Joe and Mrs. Verdella Smith Richards.  Mrs. Callie made her transition from labor to reward on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 2:42 pm at the home of her daughter in Dothan, Alabama.  Callie Ruth was ninety-two years old. On October 26, 1950 Callie was united into the bonds of Holy Matrimony with the late James Houston Durr.  James and Callie were blessed with nine children, seven...

Eddie Lee James of Abbeville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday October 21, 2022. He transitioned peacefully at home surrounded by his family.    Eddie is survived by his wife of 58 years, Laverne, his daughters Katrina Upshaw (Breck) and Sheila Johnson (Willie), his brother Robert, 9 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.    A celebration of his life was held at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Abbeville (1299 County Rd 25) on...

On April 30th, 1961 Annie and James Smiley welcomed the arrival of their daughter Melissia Verdale. The parents instilled in her from a very early age the values of strength of character, the importance of education, and devotion to faith, but compassion and kindness seemed to have been gifts afforded her from birth. Her siblings recall her always seeming to see their blended family as a seamless, harmonious unit, and dote upon her as one of the most kindhearted and sincere people...