Mary Ann Allen Cramer
Mary Ann Allen Cramer, 75, of Demopolis went to her eternal home on October 1, 2024. She was born on June 2, 1949, in Demopolis to James William Allen and Frances Ruzic Allen. She was a retired nurse. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by: her husband Darrell Stuart Cramer, Jr.; her sons Darrell Stuart Cramer, III, (Patricia), Jon William Cramer, Anthony James Cramer (Jo Ann); her sister Teresa Brumfield; her brother Jimmy Allen (Brenda); her grandchildren: Jordan, Mary Frances (Corey), Thomas (Allie), Anna, Katherine (David), Andrew (Haley), Casey; her great-grandchildren Holden, Dylan, Ella, Kinsley, James, Bodie, Baylor. Visitation was held on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Kirk Funeral Homes Chapel, Demopolis. Immediately following the visitation, a graveside service was held at Riverside Cemetery, Demopolis, with Rev. Bruce Marchand officiating, and directed by Kirk Funeral Homes Chapel, Demopolis. Pallbearers were Thomas, Andrew, Casey, David, Chris, and Cole. In lieu of flowers, a memorial may be made to a charity of your choice.
Margaret Ann Lovelady Cannon
Margaret Ann Lovelady Cannon, 84 of Marion, went to her eternal home on September 30, 2024. She was born on October 30, 1939, in Chilton County, to Jasper Lenard Lovelady and Elizabeth Smith Lovelady. She worked as a seamstress for Marion Manufacturing. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gerald Don Cannon; and her son, Barry Smith. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Drewry; her son Jerry Cannon, Jr. (Beth); her brother, Bobby Lovelady (Betty Lou); and her grandchildren, Michael Drewry and Anthony Drewry (Ansley). Visitation was Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Waycross Bible Methodist Church, Marion. Funeral service were at 2 p.m., also at the church with Rev. Mike Pebble and Rev. Randall Crotts officiating and Kirk Funeral Homes, Marion Chapel directing. Interment followed at the Waycross Bible Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Michael Drewry, Anthony Drewry, Zac Rogers, Don Clements. Tom Wilburn, and Mike Drewry. Honorary pallbearers are her “Special Friends” Kay Wilburn and Linda Clements. In lieu of flowers, a memorial may be made to the Waycross Bible Methodist Church and/or the cemetery.
Swannie Harris Davis
It is with deepest sorrow that Lavender’s Funeral Service announces the passing of Mrs. Swannie Harris Davis of Cottondale, Saturday, September 28, 2024, at her residence. The home going celebration was Saturday, October 5, 2024, 11 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 296 Mt. Calvary Rd., Carrollton. The body lay in state in the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service in Sinai Cemetery, Carrollton. Rev. James Bush, pastor of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Carrollton, was the eulogist. Lavender’s Funeral Service, Aliceville, 205-373-2420, LavendersFuneralService.com, directing. Survivors are the Davis, Jernigan, and Harris families.
James C. Lashley, Jr.
James C. Lashley, Jr., 95, of Eutaw passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024 at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 11 am at Eutaw Baptist Church with Pastor Noah Phillips, Tim Lawrence and Bennie Abrams officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at Mesopotamia Cemetery. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Mattie Lashley, wife of 45 years Ellen Lashley, wife of 23 years Florence Lashley, sisters; Claudine Rhodes, Martha Grantham and Faye Beams. He is survived by: his daughter Bridget McCool (Jeff); son James Brent Lashley (Terri); sisters Evelyn Gay, and Mary Jane Porter; brother Willice Lashley (Connie); grandchildren Brenna Lavender (Webb), Nikki Taylor (Bradley), Katie McCool, Tyler Blair, Kristen Blair; great grandchild Cullen Lavender. James was a member of Eutaw Baptist Church. James was born November 29, 1928, in Marianna, Fla., to the late James and Mattie Lashley. He joined the U.S. Army in 1949, and retired from the Alabama National Guard as Sargent First Class, having served 35 years. He was employed at Greene County Highway Department as a mechanic and Heavy equipment operator. He also worked on Greene County Ambulance as an EMT and Volunteer firefighter for the City of Eutaw. Pallbearers were Allen Livingston, Bennie Abrams, Webb Lavender, Bradley Taylor, Chris Blair, and Tyler Blair. Honorary pallbearers are Amedisys Demopolis, Alabama, Aliceville Manor, Heritage Healthcare and Rehab, and Hospice of West Alabama. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to, Hospice of West Alabama, 3851 Loop Road, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35404, or Eutaw Baptist Church, 213 Main Street, Eutaw, Alabama 35462.
Sara Donaldson McCall
Sara Donaldson McCall, 82, of Northport passed away September 29, 2024, at her residence. Arrangements to be announced. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Moundville, Alabama with Magnolia Chapel South directing. She was preceded in death by: her parents Leonard and Rosie Mae Donaldson; husband Donovan McCall. Survivors include: her daughter Tiffany McCall; adoptive daughters Cindi Sanders (Alex), LaKeitheya Holden; sisters Peggy Lawrence (David), Sue Tucker (Rex); brother Robert “Pete” Donaldson; grandchildren Brandon K. McCall, Chris Allen (Anna), Josh Reynolds. She was born in Moundville, went to school there, and graduated in 1961. She started working at Bryce Hospital and worked there 47 years. She was married on September 9, 1970. She had one daughter and one grandson that she loved more than life and would do anything for. She loved spending time with her family. She was enjoying her retirement and doing nothing, and whatever she wanted to without having to get up early. (Ha Ha) Pallbearers will be family and friends. Honorary pallbearers are family and friends.
John Robert Wyatt
John Robert Wyatt, 86, died on October 3, 2024, in Tuscaloosa after a long illness. Johnny was an exceptional brother, husband, father, uncle and friend. Those left to mourn the loss are his wife Amy, daughter Amanda (Rick) Chamblin, grandson Mason, brother Charles (Munter) Wyatt and sisters Jettie (Steve) Hummel and Betty Vaughn, and many nephews, nieces, and their children. Johnny was preceded in death by his sister Peggy Masterson and their parents Edward and Irma Wyatt. He distinguished himself as an entrepreneur and he contributed greatly to the growth and prosperity of Tuscaloosa. With particular pride, he enjoyed a partnership with his cherished brother Charles for more than 60 years. Together they created a bond in business and brotherhood that has never broken. A key to his success in business was his genuine interest in and abiding care for people. He believed that a deal was not a good deal until both sides benefited. He made a difference in the lives of those who dealt with him. Johnny loved music and songs and singing aloud. He and his siblings enjoyed many sing-along nights as a family. He had many favorite songs over the years. “Amanda” by Waylon Jennings was special to him. His most recent favorite was “St Peters Autograph.” Johnny had a lifetime love of sports. As a younger man he enjoyed coaching, especially his daughter Amanda’s softball team and community baseball. If there was a way to contribute, Johnny found it. He was often in a hurry. Those who saw him running toward the goalposts called him “Lightning.” He enjoyed his life, had fun, and invited others to enjoy it with him. Johnny looked everywhere for the beauty and wonders of life. When dark clouds threatened, he reminded himself and others that the sunshine would soon return. He gave his best to everything he did. He looked for the best in others, and he often found it. When he did not, he was quick to understand or to forgive. In later years, he spent time caring for the land at his farm in Boligee. Caring was what Johnny did best. The farm was a place for fishing, hunting, and creating memories with friends, his nephews and nieces, and their children. Those memories sustained him to the end. The farm was his favorite place on earth for a very long while. He had an extraordinary love of little dogs. One observer said that she wanted to come back in a next life as Johnny’s dog. During his long illness, his characteristic kindness and cloudless courtesy never faltered. Even in trying circumstances, he expressed gratitude to nurses and doctors and, indeed, to everyone he encountered. This world is a less gentle place without Johnny. Johnny’s family hosted a memorial service on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel, receiving friends at 1 p.m. with a service at 2 p.m. Those who carry him to his rest will honor a life well-lived and a man well-loved. Honorary pallbearers are his nephews, brother-in-law Michael, the Duffers of Indian Hills Country Club, and his Ladies of Commodore Drive, who brought a particular happiness when he needed it most. In lieu of flowers, Johnny would be honored if you chose to donate to an animal shelter or rescue close to your heart.