Curtis Dedrick
Graveside services for Mr. Curtis Dedrick of Sawyerville were held on Friday, February 6, 2026, 11 a.m. in the Dedrick Family Cemetery, Co. Rd. 77, Sawyerville. Pastor Eugene Foster officiated services. Mr. Dedrick lay in state one prior to start of services. Public viewing was held on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Washington & Paige Mortuary. Curtis Dedrick was born May 3, 1960 to Mary Kate Dedrick and Anderson Britton. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Springfield Baptist Church, Sawyerville. Curtis parents. Mary Kate Dedrick and Anderson Britton: late wife, Maggie Dedrick and sister, Fannie Dedrick preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his memories; a loving wife, Jonikka Dedrick; four children, Crystal Chavers, Jason Williams, Olivia Sledge, Curtis Dedrick, Jr.: four step-children Shaleria Collins, Selena Foster, Shania Ward, Lafabian Ward: three grandchildren; eight brothers Jessie Portis, Ellis, Dedrick (Vanessa), Brandly Dedrick, Chester Burrell (Bennette), Laquinta Britton, Adam Britton of Sawyerville, Terrence Britton of Moundville, Lester Burrell (Schiquetta) of Tuscaloosa; an honorary sister, Norma Winn; and a host of nieces, nephews. relatives and friends.
Willie “Will” Ellis
Funeral services for Mr. Willie “Will” Ellis of Greensboro were held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Paul Baptist Church, Greensboro. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mr. Ellis lay in state one hour prior to start of services. Public viewing was held on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Washington & Paige Mortuary. Brother Willie Ellis was born on January 1, 1965, to Willie Green, Sr. and the late Mary A. Gray. He departed this life on January 27, 2026, at his home in Greensboro. Willie Leaves to cherish his loving memories his six children Kawonja (Nathaiel) Herrod, Jimmy Carr, Sr., (Melissa) Carr, Willie Parker, Kimberly Carr, Kendall Carr, Gerald Carr; nine grandchildren Javion Parker, Kayle’ Parker, Jimmy Carr, Jr., Julia Carr, Jayden Carr, Khelsie Carr, kendyn Parker, Kollin Parker, August Williams; father Willie Green, Sr.; nine brothers Simmie (Cenora) Gray, Franklin (Brenda) Coleman, Toni Green, Ryan Green, Willie Green, Jr., James Paige, John Paige, Jasper (Amy) Green, Tori Green; five sisters Marilyn Green, Gwendolyn (Tim) Hockley, Angela Corona, Beverly Paige, Yolonda Jordan; a special devoted friend Loretta Carr; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Janice L. Lawson
Funeral services for Mrs. Janice L. Lawson of Moundville will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Salem Baptist Church, 1136 Baptist Hill Rd., Greensboro. Pastor Kervin Jones will officiate services with burial immediately following in the St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Lawson will lie in state one hour prior to start of services. Public viewing will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 1-5 p.m. at Washington & Paige Mortuary.
Lovell Parker
Funeral services for Mr. Lovell Parker of Sawyerville were held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 1 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, Sawyerville. Pastor Marvin Wiggins officiated services with burial following in Crooks Memorial Garden. Mr. Parker lay in state one hour prior to start of services. Public viewing was Friday, February 6, 2026, at Washington & Paige Mortuary. Lovell Parker was the son of Ovetta and Amos Crooks, Sr. He was born on September 24, 1961, in Greensboro, where he attended Greensboro Public Schools and graduated from Greensboro High East Campus in 1982. In 1986, Lovell moved to Michigan, where he met his future wife, Arlene Terry. He began his career in construction under the guidance of Stuart Michealson and John Sheatzley at Windmill Homes, where he worked for more than 30 years. Michealson and Sheatzley became his closest friends over the years. Lovell and Arlene married in 1997 and went on to have seven beautiful children together. Lovell and Arlene were to-gether for 38 years and married for 28. He passed away on January 21, 2026 Lovell leaves behind his loving wife, Arlene Parker; and six wonderful children, Tiffany, Shanika, Isaiah, Moesha, Amos V and Paradise; godson, Alfroney; Lovell is remembered fondly by a host of grandchildren including Journi, Bri’onn, O’Ryan, Isaiah, Jr., Jrue, Jacquayla, Joseph, Josiah; as well as two special grandchildren, Ivoareigh, Joy; along with one additional special great-grandchild, Jaiden; siblings, Loretta (Ronnie), Dolly (Willie), Mary (Rickey), Lue, Sandy and Michael; and a host of other relatives and friends. Lovell has joined his deceased daughter, Voniqua Parker in heaven; along with his mother, Ovetta; father, Amos, Sr.; brother, Amos, Jr.
Tramaine Quintell Pruitt
It is with deepest and heartfelt sorrow that Lavender’s Funeral Service announces the passing of Mr. Tramaine Quintell Pruitt, 45, of Birmingham on Monday, February 2, 2026, in Birmingham. There will be on public visitation for Mr. Tramaine Quintell Pruitt at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The home going celebration will be Friday, February 13, 2026, at noon at Zion Valley M. B. Church, Panola. The body will not lie in state in the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will immediately follow the service in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Panola. Rev. Marvin Washington, is the pastor of Zion Valley M. B. Church. Rev. Douglas Newton, Pastor of Mt. Pleasant M. B. Church will be the eulogist. Lavender’s Funeral Service, Aliceville, 205-373-2420, LavendersFuneralService.com, directing. Survivors are the the Pruitt, Jones, and Essix families.
Jarad Jawan Pruitt
It is with deepest and heartfelt sorrow that Lavender’s Funeral Service announces the passing of Mr. Jarad Jawan Pruitt, 29, of Panola on Monday, February 2, 2026 in Birmingham. There will be on public visitation for Mr. Jarad Jawan Pruitt at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The home going celebration will be Friday, February 13, 2026, at noon at Zion Valley M. B. Church, Panola. The body will not lie in state in the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will immediately follow the service in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Panola. Rev. Marvin Washington, is the pastor of Zion Valley M. B. Church. Rev. Douglas Newton, Pastor of Mt. Pleasant M. B. Church will be the eulogist. Lavender’s Funeral Service, Aliceville, 205-373-2420, LavendersFuneralService.com, directing. Survivors are the he Pruitt and Essix families.
Milton Berton Trull
Milton Berton Trull, 85, of Gordo died January 31, 2026, at his daughter’s residence in Millport. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Friday, February 6, 2026, at Big Hill Baptist Church with Bro. Trey Kelley and Bro. Billy Carl Sullivan officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Barbara Ann Dyer Trull; his parents, Tom and Exie Mae Driver Trull; brothers, Rudolph Trull, Lee Virney Trull and Clifton Trull and sisters, Maudie Parker, Ella Faye Traweek and Elsie Mae Trull. Survivors include his daughter, Pam Fowler and husband, Larry of Millport; son, Mike Trull and wife Regina of Buhl; six grandchildren, Rebecca Wilson Kelley (Trey) of Reform, Brandi Trull Gann (Holden) of Tuscaloosa, Mandi Trull Prude (Devin), Hunter Wilson (Mackenzie) of Akron, Jake Fowler (Shae) of Millport and Joseph Fowler (Kala) of Millport; twelve great-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Chloe Prude of Gordo, Anna Grace and Brayden Gann of Tuscaloosa, Noah and Avie Kate Kelley of Reform, Kent, Wyatt and Wesley Fowler of Millport, James, Jemma and Jackson Fowler of Millport and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Trull was born March 6, 1940, in Pickens County, to the late Tom and Exie Trull. He was retired from Weyerhaeuser in Millport and Pickens County Board of Education in Gordo. He was a faithful servant and member of his church, Big Hill Baptist and was also a deacon there. He loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His family was everything to him especially his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Pallbearers were Hunter Wilson, Jake Fowler, Johnnie Dyer, Joseph Fowler, Jerry Dyer and Colen Dyer. Honorary Pallbearers are Gordo High School faculty and staff and Coach Lolley, who was a good friend, Amedisys Hospice of Hamilton, hospice care givers who not only became friends, but family, Paige Carroll, Brittany Gainey, Jamie Hawkins. Brittany Remus, Desiree Lowery, Haley Knight, Chaplin Jamie Jeffries and members of Big Hill Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Big Hill Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Colen Dyer, 9197 County Road 49, Gordo, AL 35466.
Georgia P. Woods
Funeral services for Ms. Georgia P. Woods of Greensboro were held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Baptist Church, with Pastor Cazzie Roberts officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Ms. Woods lay in state one hour prior to start of services. Public viewing was held on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Washington & Paige Mortuary. Georgia Mae Paige-Woods was born on April 6, 1938, in West Virginia to the late Willie and Melnea Paige. Georgia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and a cherished member of the Depot community. Georgia accepted Christ at an early age and later united with St. Paul Church, where she served faithfully until her health began to fail. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Melnea, five brothers, and a son, Percy Paige. Georgia leaves to cherish her loving memory her husband, Norbert Hike Woods, Sr.; five sons, Norbert Hike Woods, Jr., Rufus Rox Woods, Johnny Fisher Woods, William Austin Woods, Jimmy Lee (Ruby) Woods, all of Greensboro; two daughters, Mary Ann Woods, Sharon Melee Woods, of Greensboro; eleven grandchildren, Kenzell, ShaTerrykah, Shanecia, Jameria, Sebestian, JaMyron, Joy, Audrey, Harden, Jaiden, Rayvin; two great-grandchildren, KeMyron, Marler; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Though she is no longer with us in body, her love, faith, and gentle spirit will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.