Obituaries

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Edward Leon Bell
Mr. Edward L. Bell, 59, passed recently at his home in York. Funeral services for were held on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Cuba. Rev. Patrick Granger officiated with burial in Smith Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Cuba. Mr. Bell’s body lay in state at the church from noon until the service hour. Visitation was at the funeral home on Friday, May 26, 2023. Hardaway Funeral Services, hardawayfuneralservices.com, directing.
Francina M. Billups
Ms. Francina M. Billups, 48, of Newton, Miss., passed recently in Anderson Regional Medica Center, Meridian, Miss. Graveside service were held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Livingston City Cemetery, Livingston. Hardaway Funeral Services, hardawayfuneralservices.com, directing.
James Lee “Bud”
Dickerson
It is with deepest sorrow that Lavender’s Funeral Service announces the passing of retired Marine James Lee “Bud” Dickerson, 66, of Aliceville, on Monday, May 15, 2023, at University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Miss. Visitation was Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The graveside home going celebration wasFriday, May 26, 2023, 1 p.m. in Bethany Town Cemetery, Aliceville. His body was available for viewing 15 minutes before the service. Lavender’s Funeral Service, Aliceville, 205-373-2420, LavendersFuneralService.com, directing. Survivors are the Dickerson and Hinton families.
Betty Brown Eubanks
A celebration of life for Betty Brown Eubanks of Eutaw, who passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, was 1 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2023. at First Baptist Church. Eutaw. Rev. Lynn Finch, pastor. Rev. Michael Barton officiated. Interment followed in the Clarence Thomas Cemetery, Eutaw. She lay in state one hour prior to service time at the Church. McInnis Mortuary, Eutaw, entrusted with all arrangements.
Left to forever cherish her Mmemory are her children James Eubanks, Glenn Eubanks, Brenda, Eubanks, Charles Eubanks, and Dushone Eubanks; sister Minnie Pearl Smith; along with her many other relatives and friends.
Joshua A. Finch
Mr. Joshua A. Finch, of Calera and a native of Eutaw, entered into eternal rest May 22, 2023, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 1 p.m. from Robert Young Community Center, Eutaw. Interment followed in Zion Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, Eutaw. Visitation was held Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at the funeral home. Larkin and Scott Mortuary, LLC, Demopolis, entrusted with arrangements.
Bobby L. Little
It is with deepest sorrow that Lavender’s Funeral Service announces the passing of Mr. Bobby L. Little, 68, of Aliceville who passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at his residence. Visitation will be Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 3-6 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The home going celebration will be Sunday, June 4, 2023, 2 p.m. at Aliceville City Hall, 419 Memorial Parkway East, Aliceville. The body will lie in state at City Hall one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 45 River Bend Rd., Aliceville. Lavender’s Funeral Service, Aliceville, 205-373-2420, LavendersFuneralService.com, directing.
Survivors are the Little family.
Mary L. Williams
Mrs. Mary L. Williams of Linden entered into eternal rest May 21, 2023, at Brookwood Medical Center, Birmingham. Funeral services were held Friday, May 26, 2023 at noon from Hopewell Baptist Church, Linden. Interment followed in Friendship Cemetery, Dayton. Visitation was held Thursday, May 25, 2023, at the funeral home. Larkin and Scott Mortuary, LLC, entrusted with arrangements.