Area Obituaries
Ruby Nell Smith
Ruby Nell Smith of Camden, Alabama passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the age of 83. She was born to her parents Sarah L. Crocker Jones and Luther T. Jones on October 3, 1940, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Ruby lived her childhood years in Thomasville, Alabama where many cherished memories were made that she…
Read MoreGloria Ott Wetherbee
Gloria Ott Wetherbee age 84 of Camden, AL died July 3, 2024 at her home. She was born August 4, 1939 in Campbell, AL to Marion Freeman and Luna Belle Ott. She was a retired school teacher and a member of Camden Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Charlie Dial Wetherbee; daughters, Dana…
Read MoreShelia Faye Vandervelde
Sheila Faye Vandervelde, age 75, a resident of Camden, Alabama, passed away on June 21, 2024. Sheila was preceded in death by her parents, Bruce and Janie Dale Blanchard Massey. She is survived by her husband, Allen Vandervelde; daughter, Dale James; son, Shawn Vandervelde (Jessica); grandchildren, Jera Wells (Stanley), Landon James, Slade Vandervelde, Syler Vandervelde;…
Read MorePaul Luker, Sr.
The funeral arrangements for Paul Luker, Sr. are as follows: Visitation will be held at O’Bryant Chapel Funeral Home in Thomasville, AL on Thursday June 27th at 10 o’clock the funeral service will follow at 11 o’clock. Pastor William Faircloth will be officiating the service. Burial will follow at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Thomasville,…
Read MoreCatherine Smith Stallworth
Catherine Smith Stallworth was born to Eddie and Ruth Stuart Smith in Old Texas, Alabama on August 24, 1938. She passed away on June 9, 2024, in Pine Apple, Alabama where she lived most of her life. Catherine graduated in 1956 from Moore Academy in Pine Apple. She attended Troy State University where she graduated…
Read MoreDr. James Richard Best
Dr. James Richard Best age 90 of Thomasville, AL went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2024 at his daughter’s home in Opelika, AL. He was born August 22, 1933 in Woodville, TX to James Fletcher and Annie Floy Maclin Best. Dr. Best was licensed to the Gospel in 1950 in Woodville, TX.…
Read MoreWilliam Franklin “Frank” Chapman
William Franklin “Frank” Chapman November 7, 1946 – May 26, 2024 William Franklin “Frank” Chapman, age 77 and a resident of Camden, passed away Sunday afternoon May 26, 2024. Funeral services were Friday, May 31, 2024 at the Camden Baptist Church at 11:00. Visitation was held prior to the service at 10:00 AM. Pastor Justin…
Read MoreMary Joyce Hopkins Reaves
Mary Joyce Hopkins Reaves, age 81 of Camden, Alabama died on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Reaves Chapel Cemetery beginning at 10:00 a.m. with Brother Reid Nettles officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Joyce is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, James…
Read MoreHarold Eldred Swearingen
Harold Eldred Swearingen July 26, 1926 – May 1, 2024 Harold Eldred Swearingen, of Pine Hill, AL, went home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2024, at age 97. He was born July 26, 1926, to the late Frank and Ruth Swearingen. He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Geraldine Jones…
Read MoreRonald Shawn Moore
Ronald Shawn Moore August 7, 1978 – April 30, 2024 Ronald Shawn Moore age 45 a resident of Demopolis, AL died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in Vineland, AL. He was born August 7, 1978 to Ronald Charles and Dixie Smyly Moore. He was a pulp dryer operator for WestRock Company Paper Mill. He is survived…
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