All Obituaries

Ely Sullie, Jr. Sullie Ely, Jr. was born on May 5, 1950, to Mae Nolia Pendleton Ely and the late Sullie Ely, Sr., of Clarke County, AL. He was one of seven siblings. Sullie attended Clarke County High School and after graduation, After graduation he went to work in Michigan at Detroit Diesel. Later he returned to Alabama where he worked at  Sales Ford in Monroeville and then Timberland Ford in Grove Hill. He was a man of many friends and people throughout Clarke and surrounding...

Robert Clinton Cunningham "Cox"   Robert Clinton Cunningham was born on February 1, 1950, to the late TB Cunningham and Rosie Lee Mims-Cunningham. He departed this life on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at his residence. He was preceded in death by is parents, two children, Teresa  Cunningham, and Robert Cunningham, Jr., three brothers: Walter Cunningham, Eddie Cunningham, and Henry James Cunningham; two sisters: Mae Lee Cunningham and Georgia Mae...

Mr. Morris Dean Stallworth   Mr. Morris Dean Stallworth of Monroeville, AL, was born on Jan 11, 1966. He is the son of the late Evelyn Maria Stallworth and the late Arnold Woodard, Sr., of Providence, RI. Morris graduate of W. J. High School, Class of 1984, in Pine Apple, AL. He received a degree in Computer Science from  Concordia College, Selma, AL. He was a hard worker and believed in an honest living. He was the owner and operator of C.R. England Trucking. His trucking...

Mr. William Michael Allen "The Renegade" (a complete obituary will post at a later date)   Please light a memory candle, leave your online condolences or sign the register book.

Mr. Jerry Lee Shutz   Mr. Jerry Lee Shutz was born on July 6, 1953, to the late Leslie and Rosie Shutz. He was educated in the Monroe County School System and employed with Georgia Pacific.  He was a faithful member of the Endtime Harvesting Christian Ministries. He loved his pastor, Vera Camel and enjoyed playing his guitar for the services. Jerry loved music. He played for many other churches, was a member of quartet groups, and he also played for the BC Chorus in Grove Hill,...

Johnnie Richardson Johnnie Mae Richardson was born on November 15, 1944, in Mobile, AL. She was one of eleven children born to the loving union of John B. Ikner, Sr., and Beather Mims Ikner of Monroe County, AL. “Auntie,” as she was affectionately called, was loved by everyone. She was known throughout the community for her caring spirit. Johnnie grew up in Mobile County and was educated in the public schools system. A Christian in the truest form, she loved the Lord and lived...

Mrs. Ola Belle Banks   Mrs. Ola Belle Banks, known to her family and friends as Belle, the Lord saw fit to call her home on Sunday, October 28, 2018. Ola Belle was the daughter born to the Union of Clyde Bowie, Sr., and Cleo Riley Bowie. During her childhood, Ola Belle accepted Christ as her personal Savior and united with the St. Paul Baptist Church in the Jeddo Community near Uriah, AL.  She was an active Christian who faithfully served God wherever she was. She later moved her...

Mr. Bob Crawford Mr. Bob Crawford (87) died last week at the Monroe County Hospital. He worked at J. F. Shields for more than 15 years, teaching history, Social Studies and as the Band Director. He was a graduate of Alabama State University where he was a proud “Marching Hornet”. He was a Commercial Truck Driver for North American Van Lines in Ft. Wayne, IN and Evergreen Transport in Evergreen, AL. Bob was a member of Phi Beta Sigma and a member of the Masonic Lodge #247 of...

Walter James Hodges On April 24, 1929, in Greenwood, MS, Walter James Hodges was born to the late Jett and Elizabeth Johnson. He was preceded in death by three brothers: J.C. Johnson, Brady Lee and Robert Lee; and one son, James Anthony Heard.   Walter accepted Christ at an early age and united with Little Rock  Baptist Church, where he served in several capacities: Asst. Chairman Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Senior Choir. Walter was a faithful member until his health began to...

Mr. Jerry David Kidd, Sr. Mr. Jerry Kidd was born on November 25, 1940, in Monroe County, AL. He was the son of M. B. Cooper” Kidd and Ida Mae Hill Kidd. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He was a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.   Mr. Kidd was loved by many. Even in his time of sickness, many gathered at his home and surrounded him with laughter, stories and happy moments. His grandchildren...