All Obituaries

Mrs. Rose Mary Crawford was born on June 28, 1958 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jefferson (Katie Bell Richardson) Henley, Sr. in Eufaula, Alabama. She was the fourth child of four children.   Growing up, she attended St. Luke A.M.E. church in Eufaula, Alabama. She confessed Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at Bethlehem Baptist Church. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and served as secretary. She later became a member of Christian Life...

On April 9, 1980 Phantom Grant affectionally known as “Babyboy” was born. On September 1, 2023 the Lord called him home. He was the son of the late Eddie Robert Grant and Annie Lee Grant. He was joined in Holy Matrimony to Trivia LaShaunda Grant and to this union two children were born. Vancarte Sanchez Grant and Caleub Stephan Grant. He will be remembered as a friendly man, who was blessed with a bright smile and always had something funny say to brighten your day. He was a...

Kenneth Johnson was born on November 2, 1981, to the late Authur Johnson and Mary Jean Johnson. He departed this life on August 28, 2023 at Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama. Kenneth was a member of The Church of God Living World in Eufaula, Alabama. He attended Clayton High School. He was preceded in death by his father Authur Johnson, Grandparents Grant Dozier, Mr. and Mrs. Grady and Moner Johnson. Kenneth leaves cherished memories to his loving mother, Mary Jean Johnson;...

Surrounded by his loving family, James Johnson, Jr. (Rick) passed away suddenly on the morning of August 22, 2023, in Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama. He was 75 years old-the second child of James Johnson Sr. and Dolly Mae Mahone-Johnson. James (Rick) was born in Columbus, Georgia, on October 12, 1947. His parents, deceased wife, fiance, Son, goddaughter, and four siblings deeply cherished him. Always patient, kind, thoughtful, and diligent. James (Rick) spent his childhood in Columbus,...

Levan Porter Sr. was born October 7, 1952 in Eufaula, Alabama to the late Bennie Haynes and the late Mattie Porter. He transitioned from this life on August 22, 2023 in the Henry County Health & Rehabilitation Facility. He was a faithful, long time member of Mt. Level Baptist Church in Eufaula, Alabama. Levan loved to fish, was known as a fashionable dresser, and an avid Alabama football fan. Roll Tide! He was also an excellent cook. His favorite phrase was “Can you smell what the...

Johnny Edward Bennett (Bubba) was born December 7, 1961, in Clayton, Alabama, to the late James Mullin Bennett and Eddie Lee Lewis Bennett. Two brothers Joseph and Willie Ed Bennett preceded him in death. Johnny attended Clayton High School in Clayton, AL. He gave his life to Christ at an early age and joined Old Mt Silla Missionary Baptist Church. Johnny was employed at Cooper Lighting for 28 years. He also worked for Barbour County High School for 10 years, and for Tyson Foods for 6...

The Lord called Barbara Ann Avery from legend to legacy peacefully Thursday August 17th,2023 in Birmingham AL at UAB Hospital. Our Angel Barbara Ann was born on June 5, 1967, to the Late Jessie Avery Jr. & Fannie Mae Avery of Eufaula Al. She was the youngest of two children. She grew up on “Western Heights/ The Hill “in the city of Eufaula. She Attended school in the Eufaula City school district. She had a love for cooking at an early age and was a part of the home...

Jordan Nicholas Griffin was born October 4, 1997 to James and Deborah Griffin.   Jordan attended Abbeville High School and graduated Class of 2016.  He was very active, always with a smile on his face dancing and having a good time.  Jordan spent most of his time taking care of his son Jayden.  They were always fishing, hunting and playing basketball. Jordan was the life of the party.  He enjoyed playing baseball, football and basketball (his favorite). ...

Lola Dean McNair transitioned peacefully on August 8, 2023, at home in Dothan, Alabama surrounded by love.   Lola was born on November 10th, 1945, in Barbour County, Alabama to the late Roy and Ollie Mae (Doll) Burks. She later accepted Christ at the age of eight at St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church in Texasville, Alabama.  Lola was a gifted student and educated in the Barbour County school system.  She later moved to Orlando, Florida where she studied nursing,...

Catherine Coleman Long was born on February 8, 1946 to the late Eddie Lee and Nancy Coleman. She was the eldest of ten children.   Sis. Long accepted Christ in her life as a child and became a member of Oakey Grove Freewill Baptist Church in Baker Hill, AL. Later, she became a member at New Hope Freewill Baptist in Abbeville, AL.   Preceded her in death are three siblings, Robert Coleman, James Lee Coleman, Fannie Francis Hill.   Catherine leaves to cherish her...