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David Thomas Hatcher, Sr.
Visitation Services for David Thomas Hatcher, Sr., of Cuba will be held Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 10 -11 a.m. at Cuba Baptist Church with the funeral service beginning at 11 a.m. Rev. Brad Campbell, Rev. John Temple and Rev. Jackie Jack White will be officiating the service. Burial for Mr. Hatcher will be held at Clay Memorial Cemetery. David Thomas Hatcher, Sr., 84, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026. He was born on June 11, 1941, in York, to Amy Vaughan Hatcher and Gatewood M. Hatcher. David was preceded in death by his parents, Amy Vaughan Hatcher and Gatewood M. Hatcher; brother, Billy Hatcher; granddaughter, Reagan Hatcher. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Simmons Hatcher; children, David Thomas Hatcher, Jr., Bobby E. Hatcher (Rhonda), Melanie Hatcher Soronen (Tim), Jerry Holcombe (Peggy), Christy Abbey (Brad), and Steve Holcombe (Betsy). David was also a proud grandfather to Michael Dennis, Destiny Farrar, Quinton Soronen, Devon Drinkard, Matthew Soronen, Michael Soronen, Robby Hatcher, Rileigh Hatcher, Ryan Hatcher, and April Hopkins. He was additionally blessed with eleven great-grandchildren. David dedicated 39 years of service to the United States Postal Service. He was an active member of the York Lions Club, joining in 1961 to present, where he faithfully served in every position and eventually held the position of District Governor in the York office. In his spare time, David was an avid golfer and loved Sumter Country Club Golf Group where he enjoyed the friendship and fellowship that came with the game. He was known for his dedication to his community, his strong work ethic, and the many friendships he formed throughout his life. David served on the City Council in Cuba, and with Cuba BBQ Club for many years and known for his famous BBQ sauce. David played football at Mississippi State in 1961, and played for Livingston University until 1964. Pallbearers include Michael Dennis, Luke Dennis, Robby Hatcher, Jack Rice, Michael Soronen, Matthew Soronen, Lee Young, William Averett, and Kyle Rice. Honorary pallbearers include Buddy Allen, James Dyer, Phillip Lee Willingham, Chris Vaughan, Thomas Beard, Everett Roberts, Sumter Country Club Golf Group, CBC Men’s Sunday School. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Gatewood Hatcher Memorial Scholarship Fund at the University of West Alabama or the York Lions Club. Visit bumpersfuneralhome.com to sign the online register and post condolences to the family. Arrangements entrusted to Bumpers Funeral Home of York.
Onis Howell “Howell” Jackson
Onis Howell “Howell” Jackson, 83, of Boligee passed away peacefully at his home on March 6, 2026. He was born on August 4, 1942. Howell was preceded in death by his parents, Onis and Lillian Jackson; his brother, Jimmy Ray Jackson; and his beloved wife, Melanie Dianne Jackson, of Boligee. He is survived by his four sons: Chris Jackson of Kansas, Lynn Jackson of Northport, Lance Jackson (Julie) of Tuscaloosa, and Joel Jackson (Melissa). Howell also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren: Alexis Jackson, Storm Jackson, Katelynn Jackson, Alex Jackson (Mimi), Susanna Jackson, and Julianne Jackson. He was the proud great-grandfather of Alexander Boyd Jackson II. Additionally, he is survived by his niece, Dana Heaton; his nephew, Wesley Jackson; and his two step-grandchildren, Truitt Gowan and Reese Gowan. Howell was a longtime realtor and the proud owner of Howell Jackson Realty & Construction, Inc. He was also a proud Navy veteran who served his country with honor. In his free time, he was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors and cherished spending time with family and friends. Howell will be remembered for his love of family, dedication to his work, and the many friendships he built throughout his life. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. A private family service will be held. Expressions of sympathy and condolences are greatly appreciated. Larkin and Scott Mortuary, LLC entrusted with arrangements.
Jordan Alexander Jones
Jordan Alexander Jones, 28, Lawrenceville, Ga., entered into rest, Saturday, March 7, 2026. He is survived by his mother, Edwina Jones. Arrangements entrusted to Christian Memorial Funeral Home.
Sergeant Thomas Will Lewis
Sergeant Thomas Will Lewis was born April 14, 1951, in Gainesville to the late Willie Gee and Sallie Lewis. He transitioned to the will of God on February 28, 2026, at 11:43 p.m. at his York residence surrounded by loving family. Service of remembrance and life celebration was Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at noon from New Bethel Baptist Church, Gainesville. Rev. Frank Rogers is church pastor. Rev. Glenn Harris delivered the eulogy, offering words of comfort and consolation. Interment to follow in New Bethel Cemetery. Bro. Lewis lay in repose one hour prior to funeral time. Visitation for family and friends was Tuesday, March 10, 2026 in the Weatherly Funeral Home Chapel. On Wednesday morning at 11:20 a.m. the processional left the funeral home driveway with full police dscort to New Bethel. Thomas confessed his faith in Christ at a young age when he joined the New Bethel Baptist Church, Gainesville, under the pastorate of the late Rev. Mose Wimbley. He graduated from Livingston High School in 1971. Later in life he was employed with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Department for nineteen years from 1996 through 2014, and retired from the Livingston Police Department, earning the rank of Sergeant, starting in 2014 and ending his employment in February of 2021. Thomas was predeceased by his parents; his brother and his wife, Samuel and Lula M. Lewis; uncle Bob Lewis; aunt, Mamie Ellington, brother-in-law Isaac Hatcher and his sister, Dorothy Powell. Those who are left to cherish precious memories are: his loving wife, Antoinette Brown Lewis, who held his hand through it all; devoted daughter Yolanda L. Lewis of Washington, D. C.; devoted son, Travaris Gholston of Atlanta, Ga.; daughter and son-in-law, Shankitta (Jarrett) Barnes of Mobile; granddaughters, Summer and Honor Gholston, both of Atlanta, Ga.; his brother and wife Howard (Tabrena) Johnson of Calera; sister, Ella Mae Hatcher, Bessemer; his mother and father-in-law, Leonard and Bobbie Brown, York; brother and sister-in-law, Leonard (Terra) Brown of Hueytown; brother-in-law, Marcus Brown of York; sister and brother-in-law, Sherry (Kelvin) Long, York; brother-in-law, Joseph Powell, Hartford, Conn.; close friend, James Moore; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and associates who loved him dearly and whom he also loved. Truly Thomas will be missed! To his wife Antoinette Brown Lewis and the entire Lewis family, we at Weatherly Funeral Home offer to each of you our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy and condolences. Our prayer remains that your abiding faith in God in continue to comfort, strengthen and sustain you during your time of most profound sorrow.
Mary Bell Bailey Taylor
Mrs. Mary Bell Bailey Taylor of Demopolis and a native Coatopa, entered into eternal rest March 3, 2026, at Whitfield Regional Hospital, Demopolis. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 13, 2026, at 11a.m. from Dugg Hill Primitive Baptist Church, Coatopa. Interment will follow in the adjoining churchyard cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 1-4:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Larkin and Scott Mortuary, LLC, entrusted with arrangements.
Wilcox “Bill” Steele
Graveside service for Wilcox “Bill” Steele was held Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Landrum Cemetery, Sweet Water. Rev. Samuel Davis, pastor. Rev. Willie Vines, eulogist. Wilcox “Bill” Steele was born to the late Mattie B. Gaines and Dunk Steele, Sr. on June 3, 1963. Bill entered in eternal rest on February 15, 2026, at his residence in Atlanta, Ga. He was preceded in death by his parents Mattie B. Gaines and Dunk Steele, Sr.; brothers Curtis Cowan, Clifford Cowan, Donzler Steele, Johnny Steele, Dunk Steele, Jr.; sisters, Pennie E. Gaines, Helen Thorton, Brenda Dixon; brother-in-law, Michael Soles. Bill worked at Ezell’s Fish Camp for several years and upon leaving Alabama in 1997, he worked in the barrel industry for 25+ years in Atlanta, Ga. Bill leaves to cherish his memories: two brothers Jerry (Sally) Cowan, Butler, Mike Dixon, Lisman; two sisters, Pearl (Travis) Steele, Pennington, Margaret Soles, Birmingham; one sister-in-law Kallie Holt of Butler; one brother-in-law Charles Malone of Sweet Water; a very special and devoted nephew, Larry Cowan of Atlanta, Ga.; special friends throughout high school, Celeste Patterson, Melvina Hudson, Leonard Ruffin; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. The celebration of life service was rendered by Weatherly-Studdard Memorial Funeral Home of Butler, www.Weatherly-Studdard.com.