All Obituaries

Linda Jewel Bruce was born June 9, 1966, in Eufaula, Alabama to the late A. C. Turner and Mattie Turner. Our dear mother departed this life on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at her home.  She was fifty-nine years old. Linda was preceded in death by her five brothers, Clarence Lee Bruce, David Lee Bruce, Willie J. Bruce, Redon Grubbs, Alvin Grubbs and one sister, Alice ...

Deacon James Edward “Sonny” Floyd was born on January 29, 1950 in Clayton, Alabama to the late Edna Pearl Floyd-Whigham and Charlie Massey.  Sonny accepted Christ as his lord and savior at an early age, joining New Mt. Zion Baptist Church where he remained a faithful member until his demise. During his tenure, he was inducted as deacon and served as chairman of the deacon board for many years.   He attended Salem Church School and Rosenwald School during his primary years and ...

Tommy Lee Moses, III, affectionately known as T-Man, was born September 9, 1991 in Dale County, Alabama to Tommie Moses, Jr. and Queen Mulkey.   On March 10, 2026, God called and embraced T-Man into His loving arms and granted him eternal rest.   T-Man joined the Elam Missionary Baptist Church in Clayton, Alabama.   At an early age T-Man expressed an interest in lawn maintenance, which developed to his entrepreneurship of owning a lawncare service, T-Man’s Lawn ...

Steve Erkins Jr. was born in Eufaula, Alabama on November 25, 1929 to the late Steve Erkins, Sr and Albertha Hill Erkins. Steve transitioned from this life on February 26, 2026.    From his early years, he attended Britt Rosenwald School in Barbour County Alabama. Steve accepted Christ as his savior at an early age and joined Rocky Mount Missionary Baptist Church. Steve grew up with his parents and siblings in rural Barbour County Alabama working on his parents’ ...

Ira Payne Lewis of Eufaula, Alabama, passed away on February 25, 2026, at the age of 82. His family remembers him with gratitude for a life well lived and hearts full of cherished memories.   Ira was born on August 27, 1943, in Eufaula, Alabama, to the late Richard Lewis and Margaret Dickerson Lewis Frost. He was born at home with the help of a midwife, as was common in the community at that time. The third of nine children, Ira grew up surrounded by a large and close-knit family. From ...

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Fred Lee “Peanut” Thomas, a beloved son of the late Jessie and Ida Bell Thomas, was born on November 2, 1949, in Eufaula, Alabama. He devoted his life to Christ at a young age and was a member of New Mt Zion AME Church. He departed this life on February 24, 2026, in Columbus, Georgia at the age of 76. Fred was a graduate of the TV McCoo High School class of 1967 in Eufaula, Alabama. After high school he served his country by joining the United States Army and served during the ...

Simon O’Hara was born March 25, 1953 to the late John D. Williams and Ozzie Mills in Henry County Alabama. On Sunday, February 22, 2026, at his residence in Clayton, Alabama, Simon transitioned to his eternal home.   Simon was educated in the Henry County School System. Afterwards he moved away seeking a better life for himself and his family.   At an early age, he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior and joined Mount Olive Baptist Church. He later moved his ...