All Obituaries

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’ ...

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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 ...

Diana M. Duckworth was born on January 22, 1954. She was born to the late Elvina and Matthew Madison of Natchitoches, Louisiana.   She was a faithful member of The Holy Tabernacle of Jesus Christ, where she found strength in her faith and shared her kindness with all who knew her. Her unwavering love and devotion to her family was evident in everything she did.    Diana’s home was always filled with warmth, laughter, and the aroma of her delicious home-cooked meals. She had ...

Troy Lee Ellington was born in Eufaula, Alabama on August 9, 1929. She was the daughter of John and Camilla Browder. At an early age Mrs. Troy accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and joined St. Emmanuel A.M.E. Church, where she remained an active member until they no longer had services there. She then joined New Mount Zion A.M.E. Church. Early in life she was joined in Holy Matrimony to Lawrence Ellington. She was known to the community as Mrs. Troy. She was employed with Bluff ...

Classie Whigham, age 76, of Clayton, Alabama, was born December 25, 1949, and passed away February 10, 2026. She was a strong and devoted woman whose life reflected faith, service, and love for her family.  She was known for her strong will and dedication to helping others. Classie loved attending church and, in her earlier years, worked as a caregiver, offering compassion and support to those in need. She is survived by her only biological child, Annie Baxter, and her three foster ...

OBITUARYPeacefully surrounded by his family, Jessie James Marshall passed away on February 5, 2026, at the age of 74. Jessie took great pride in repairing and building homes. His legacy lives on in the homes he restored and the lives he touched along the way. Jessie was previously united in matrimony to the late Deloise Marshall, and to this union, two children were born: LaDina (Xavier) and Jessie, Jr. Jessie leaves two additional sons, Michael and Bradford Paige.Jessie will be lovingly ...

Raymond Lee Glover was born in Comer, Alabama on March 19, 1939, to the late Irene Smith Glover and John Walker Franklin, Sr. Raymond’s earthly life expired on Saturday, January 26, 2026 in Munster, Indiana.   At an early age, he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and joined Galilee Baptist Church in Midway, Alabama. He later joined Zion Hill Baptist Church in Midway, Alabama. He attended Rebecca Comer High School, and later college at Tuskegee Institute.   Following ...