Shirley Mae Cobb Adams
Shirley Mae Cobb Adams, 72 of Moundville passed away September 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born May 9, 1952, in Andalusia. A memorial service will be held at Englewood Baptist Church on November 16, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
Shirley is preceded in death by her parents Walter and Ella Mae Cobb; sisters, Ann Higdon, Sue Cobb, Jean Frederick, Ester Ruth Harrison; brothers, Bill Kilpatrick and Frank Johnson. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Randy Adams; daughters, Suzanne Riddle (Terry) and Debbie Wallace (Don); Grandchildren, Susanna Hill (Robbie), Brandon Riddle (Taylor), Derrick Riddle (Lisa), Nickey Ayers, Michael Clark (Whitney), Reagan Wallace, Rachel Almond (Miller), and Bryant Wallace; Great-Grandchildren Eva McCugh, Lillie Hill, RJ Hill, Waylon Riddle, Lane Frye, Brayden Riddle, Tipton Riddle, Leah Robertson, Colby Ayers, Cade Clark, and Wells Almond; nieces, Debbie Brown, Karen Booth, and Marilyn White; and many others she held dear to her heart.
Honorary pallbearers include Enhabit Home Health, Enhabit Hospice, Davita Northport, Dr. Malika Aryanpure, Dr. Sakina Kamal, Dr. Dirk Berry, and Dr. John Mason. Shirley truly loved her medical team, their exceptional care, and dedication. A celebration of life will be announced later. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Alabama Baptist Children’s Home and American Heart Association. Heritage Chapel, Memory Chapel & Memory Hill Gardens, MemoryChapelFuneralHome.com, HeritageChapelTuscaloosa.com.
Joe Lewis Gray
Funeral services for Mr. Joe Lewis Gray of Demopolis, formerly of Greensboro, were held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the Encounter Church, 6 South Ward Place, Greensboro. Pastor Laramie Long officiated services with burial following in Wilson Cemetery, Raspberry Rd. Mr. Gray lay in state one hour prior to start of services. Public viewing was held on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Washington & Paige Mortuary.
William Sidney “Bill” Hill
Funeral service for Mr. William Sidney “Bill” Hill of Greensboro was held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 11 a.m. in the Washington & Paige Mortuary Chapel, Greensboro. Pastor Freddie Robertson officiated services with burial immediately following in the Hill Family Cemetery. Mr. Hill lay in state one hour prior to start of services. Public viewing was held on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Washington & Paige Mortuary.
James Jones
Funeral services for Mr. James Jones of Detroit, Mich., formerly of Greensboro, were held on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Mars Hill Baptist Church, 9974 County Rd. 16, Lock 5. Pastor Nathaniel Carter officiated services with burial immediately following at the Pine Grove Society Hall in Lock 5. Public viewing was held before start of services at the church. Washington and Paige Mortuary directing.
Bro. James Edward Jones was born on May 23, 1960, to McKinley Jones, Sr., and Melvia Gilmore Jones in Greens­boro. He was preceded in death by his father McKinley Jones, Sr., and his two brothers McKinley Jones, Jr., and Willie Edward Jones.
He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and joined the Mars Hill Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. W. E. Patton. After graduating from Sunshine High School he relocated to Detroit, Mich., where he worked as a mechanic on race cars, RVs, motor­cycles you name it. He resided in Detroit, Mich., until his untimely departure on October 18, 2024, at the Henry Ford St. John Hospital. James touched so many people lives. He loved everybody and never met a stranger. Many people were drawn to him because of his loving heart and kind spirit.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving and very devoted friend, Shirek Pittman of Detroit, Mich.; two sons Algernon Holland, Phoenix, Ariz., Antwan Bowens of Detroit, Mich.; two grandsons Amare Edward Holland, Amir Ethan Holland, Phoenix, Ariz.; his loving and devoted mother Melvia Gilmore Jones, Greensboro; five sisters Joyce (Charlie) Green, Shirley Jean Maiden, Floree Jones, Cynthia (Lorenzo) Webb all of Greensboro, Margaret (Donald) King of Chattanooga, Tenn.; two aunts Martha Gilmore, ForkJand, Mary Robinson Jefferson, Chicago, Ill.; two uncles Henry Conner, Greensboro, Joe (Francis) Garrett of Pensaco­la, Fla.; a special cousin Doc Rainer, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Ollie Mae “Mrs. B” Washington Lewis
It is with deepest sorrow that Lavender’s Funeral Service announces the passing of Mrs. Ollie Mae “Mrs. B” Washington Lewis, 95, of Aliceville on Friday, October 25, 2024, peacefully at her residence. Visitation was Friday, November 1, 2024, at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The home going celebration was on Saturday, November 2, 2024, 11 a.m. at New Cannan Missionary Baptist Church, Aliceville. The body lay in state at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment was in Magnolia Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Aliceville. Rev. Dr. Lonnie Weaver, pastor of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa, was the eulogist. Lavender’s Funeral Service, Aliceville, 205-373-2420, LavendersFuneralService.com, directing. Survivors are the are the Washington, Lewis, and Little family.
James Terry Riddle
James Terry Riddle, 72, of Moundville passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Terry was born May 3, 1952, in Haleyville.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James Earnest and Eva Estell Riddle, and sister, Priscilla Ann Riddle.
Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Suzanne Riddle; his sons, Derrick Riddle (Lisa), Brandon Riddle (Taylor), Chris Crawford (Jami), and Michael Clark (Whitney); his daughters, Susanna Hill (Robbie) and Nickey Hampton; grandchildren, Lane Frye, Brayden Riddle, Tipton Riddle, Waylon Riddle, Haston Crawford, Caleb Crawford, Cade Clark, Eva McCugh, Lillie Hill, R.J. Hill, Leah Robertson, and Colby Ayers; great-grandchildren, Temp Robertson, and Skyla Robertson; brothers, John Wayne Riddle (Bonnie) and Steve Riddle (Charlotte); father-in-law, Randy Adams; sister-in-law, Debbie Wallace (Don); and all his nieces and nephews.
Terry loved Suzanne and his family dearly, and his sense of humor always left a smile on their faces. He made many lasting friendships through working in the woods and his love for turkey hunting.
Honorary pallbearers are Johnny Kynard Logging Co., Inc. and employees, many associates of the logging industry, Legacy Hospice, Enhabit Home Health, Dr. Sakina Kamal and staff, and Dr. Clint McEntyre and staff.
A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Englewood Baptist Church.
Latesakia “Tesha” Cherese Smith
It is with deepest sorrow that Lavender’s Funeral Service announces the passing of Ms. Latesakia “Tesha” Cherese Smith of Aliceville, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Visitation will be Friday, November 8, 2024 from 4-6 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The home going celebration will be on Saturday, November 9, 2024, 11 a.m. at Aliceville City Hall, 419 Memorial Parkway, Aliceville. The body will lie in state at the Aliceville City Hall one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in New Cemetery, 196 Valleyview Rd., Aliceville. Rev. Antwon Plott, pastor of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Pell City, will be the eulogist. Lavender’s Funeral Service, Aliceville, 205-373-2420, LavendersFuneralService.com, directing.
Bobbie Edwards Thrasher
Bobbie Edwards Thrasher, 90 of Demopolis, AL went to her eternal home on October 30, 2024. She was born on February 16, 1934, in Heflin to Silas Edwards and Zula Barker Edwards. Bobbie was a loving sister, wife, mother and grandmother. She was employed at Winn Dixie for many years. Maw Maw, as she was lovingly known, enjoyed spending time with her family. Her greatest joy was supporting her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved cooking for everyone at family gatherings. She loved the Lord and that was evident in the way she lived her life everyday.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband Joe Clinton Thrasher; her son Joe Steven Thrasher; her sister Louise Pullen; and her brothers Charles Edwards, Carl Edwards, Billy Edwards, Clyde Edwards. She is survived by: her daughters Vickie Kelley (Drury), Teresa Boone (Raymond); her sister Pearl Perry (Horace); nine grandchildren Blake Kelley (Kristen), Kyle Thrasher (Scooter), Kole Thrasher (Marguerite Loper), Logan Boone (Amber), Lauren Cox (R.J.), Lawson Boone, Tucker Capps; six great-grandchildren Landon Kelley, Spencer Kelley, Camp Thrasher, Pruitt Thrasher, Stevie Thrasher, Atlas Boone; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Graveside service were held on Monday, November 4, 2024 at Demopolis Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Demopolis, with Rev. Carl Williams officiating and directed by Kirk Funeral Homes Chapell, Demopolis. Pallbearers were Blake Kelley, Kyle Thrasher, Kole Thrasher, Logan Boone, Lawson Boone, Tucker Capps and Lauren Cox. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Ronnie Chu, Dr. Archie Hooper, and the staff of Aveanna Hospice. In lieu of flowers, a memorial may be made to a charity of your choice.