Arthur James Kiel Jr., a.k.a. “Peanut,” or “Son,” was born the eldest son, the second of seven children. Arthur was born Saturday, Nov. 1, 1941 to the late Arthur James Kiel and Myrtle Luevern Coats Kiel in Coffeeville. A graduate of the Clarke County Training School in 1963, he continued his education by attending the Carver State Vocational Technical School […]

Clyde Mack Jr., affectionately known to family and friends as “CJ,” a resident of the Gainestown community, made a peaceful transition on Sept. 15, 2022 while at Whitfield Regional Hospital in Demopolis. CJ was born May 3, 1960 to Eartha Davis Mack and Clyde Mack Sr. A faithful member of the Antioch AME Church, he served on the Trustee Board […]

Marion William Seals was a native and resident of McIntosh. He was born to the parentage of Mary Jane Johnson Seals and Howard William Seals Sr. on Nov. 28, 1953. He departed his earthly life in his home Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was a graduate of McIntosh High School in the Class […]

Willie James Stubbs, affectionately known as Joe, was born April 3, 1967 to Mary Stubbs- Todd. He passed from this life Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. He attended Pine Hill High School and was a member of the Class of 1985. Joe joined the United States Army in 1987, and was honorably discharged in 1990. He resided in Birmingham until he […]

Darrian Lemar Walker was born Feb. 3, 1967 in Waynesville, Mo., to parents Jack Lamar Walker and Shirley Ann Gatson. The Lord called him home Saturday, Sept. 2, 2022. Darrian attended Waynesville High School in Waynesville, Mo., he went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Army from 1985 to 1992. Darrian received the Army Service Medal, […]

Elbert Harold West, a native of Walker Springs and a resident of Kissimmee, Fla., made his earthly transition on Sept. 12, 2022. He was born on May 29, 1931 to Sallie Gladys Ezell West and James Alexander West. Elbert retired as a detective with New York Police Department. Early in life he was a member of the St. Luke Baptist […]

Robert Armistead “Bobby” Sheffield Jr. passed away Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, at Mobile Infirmary surrounded by his family. A graduate of Jackson High School, he was the president of the distributive occupation class, DO, at Jackson High School. Bobby was married to the love of his life, Wynema, for 58 years. One of Bobby’s and Wynema’s favorite things to do […]