All Obituaries

Arrangements for Mr. McCroskey are incomplete. 

Arrangements for Mrs. Hillman are incomplete. 

Arrangements for Mrs. Edmonson are incomplete.  

On the morning of May 19, 2024, Jimmy Lee “Fat Jaws” Poole quietly answered the call of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was born on October 24, 1940, the son of Melvin and Carrie Poole. He attended Oakland Elementary and West End High School. In 1964, he enlisted into the United States Army, where he was stationed in Copenhagen, Denmark. In 1966 he received an honorable discharge. Jim married Vivian “Cookie” Rivers, and on June 1,2024, they would have...

Arrangements for Mrs. Davis are incomplete. 

John Benny Poole was born January 4, 1942in Lauderdale County. He was blessed to Melvin and Carrie Poole as his parents. He peacefully departed this life on May 15, 2024at the age of 82. Benny was in the U. S. Army Vietnam War. Later, he was employed at Colbert Steam Plant where he retired at age 52. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Mr. Melvin and Mrs. Carrie Poole, son, Mr. Ramona Poole, daughter, Ms. Stephanie Poole Irons, a brother, Mr....

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Annie Margaret Watkins gained her heavenly wings on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at age 78. In heaven, Annie is walking around with her mother, Versie; father, Porter Sr.; brother, “Weak” Henry; and two sisters, Charlsie and Sadie. Additionally, she has joined her two adopted brothers, Paul and Michael. To say she will be missed is just a word to describe a reality that has hit us all. She left us too quickly and way too soon. Annie leaves to cherish her two sons, Ferle Orlando and...

Andrew Lester Rhodes was born June 9, 1946 to the late Mattie and Lester Rhodes. He departed his life on May 1, 2024. He graduated from West End High School. Andrew was employed at ECM hospital and North AL Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mattie Rhodes, father, Lester Rhodes, two brothers, Jerry and Tommy, niece, Virgina and a great nephew, Billy Ray Rhodes, Jr. His memories will be forever cherished by two sisters, Georgia and Betty Rhodes, two brothers,...

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