Keith Anthony Armstrong, a native of Grove Hill and resident of Dixons Mill, answered the Master’s call on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Keith was born in New Orleans, La., to Robin Armstrong-Yelder and the late Keith Cannon. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined Orange Hill Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Walter Sanders. Keith attended Clarke County High School, was a proud Bulldog, member of the football team and member of the Class of 2001. He ...

Rev. Jerden Hill, Sr., a life-long resident of the Allen community of Grove Hill, traded time for eternity on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, while at the William F. Green State Veterans Home in Bay Minette. He was born on May 25, 1930, to Susanna Hill and Henry Hill Sr. Early in life, Jerden united with the St. Peter Baptist Church in the Allen community as a child, where he was a faithful member and served as an associate minister. He also served as an associated minister at Friendship Baptist ...

Ira Bryant Jr. was born on April 25, 1968 in Walker Springs, to the late Ira Bryant and Shirley Bryant. He was a graduate of Jackson High School in the Class of 1986. Ira had a genuine love for children and liked all sports. His love for people left a lasting impact on all who knew him. Preceding him in death were his parents; grandparents, Quincy and Laura Bryant, King David and Alice Jackson; uncles, Quincy, Curtis, Willie, Anthony, Fred, John Wilder Bryant, Richmon, King David, Charles, ...

Erick Philon was born on February 21, 1974, in Waynesboro, Mississippi. He peacefully transitioned to eternity on February 25, 2026. At an early age, Erick united with Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Later in life, he attended Evangelical Tabernacle Worship Center in Coffeeville, Alabama, under the leadership of Missionary Carolyn Powe, where he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. Erick worked as a truck driver for many years and was affectionately known by many as ...

Clara Mae Daffin Callier, affectionately called “Babysister” by all who knew and loved her, was born on June 14, 1926 to loving parents, Johnson Louis Daffin, Sr. and Mamie Pogue Daffin in Grove Hill, AL.   Clara grew up in the Orange Hill Community where her home life was filled with an abundance of love from relatives, brothers, sisters and cousins. Her parents took in and nurtured so many cousins that you could not distinguish cousins from brothers and sisters. Hers was a ...

Sandra Maples Keevan February 22, 2026 In loving memory of our precious mother, Sandra Maples Keevan, who passed on Feb. 22, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. Her legacy continues through her children, Christina Keevon Spiers (Henry, III), Melissa Keevan Bates (Timothy, Sr.) and Benjamin Keevan (Leslie); her cherished grandchildren, Christopher Spiers (Tiffany), Tiffany Salinas (Carlos), Courtney Kelley (Brandon), Timothy Bates Jr. (Renee), James Spiers IV (Amber), Tyler Bates (Alyssa), Clark Keevan and ...

Annie Laura Coates Chapman, age 90, of Grove Hill, Alabama, peacefully entered eternal rest on February 16, 2026, in her beloved hometown of Grove Hill, Alabama. She was born on July 5, 1935, in Grove Hill, Alabama, to the late Laura and Lincoln Coates, where she lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service to her community. Annie was preceded in life by many loved ones and leaves behind a legacy carried on by her devoted family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Laura and ...

Joel D. Clark affectionally nicknamed “Joey” was born March 4, 1967, to parents Thomas David Clark Sr. and Margaret Harmon Clark. To know Joey was to love him. When he entered the room, he radiated a positive energy through his sense of humor and laid-back personality. He was the “Life of the Party” and never met a stranger. He completed his education at Leroy High School Class of 1985. He was a member of Good Stone A.M.E. Zion church and recently re-dedicated ...

Lillian James, affectionally known as "Sweetie," a beloved resident of Jackson in the Choctaw Bluff Community, answered the Master's call on Tuesday, February 10 2026, at Jackson Health Care Facility. She was born on May 6, 1942, to the late Josephine James. At an early age, following the passing of her mother, she came under the loving guardianship of her grandfather, the late Wesley C. Stella) James. After his passing, she was cared for by her uncle, L.V. (Florence) ...

Wilma Jones Crowell was born August 15, 1959 to the parentage of OZ and Lucille Jones. She answered the Master's Call at Springhill Hospital on Sunday, Febuary 8,2026. Wilma, affectionately known as  "Rab" or "Ma" was the 13th child of 13th children. She never failed to let you know that she was "THE BABY!' She loved planting flowers and mowing her grass, watching African food shows, and took no greater joy in being a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother,. ...