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Jimmy Dee Bryant
Jimmy Dee Bryant, 89, of Northport died July 17, 2024, at home. Services were held on Friday July 19, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel with Pastor Patrick Cooley officiating. Burial followed in Tuscaloosa Memorial Park. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Tuscaloosa Memorial Park and Chapel will be directing.
He was born April 12, 1935, in Tuscaloosa, and lived his entire life here. He was preceded in death by: his daughter Linda Bryant Junkin; parents Mack and Mattie Bryant; his wives Ruth Sellers Bryant, mother of his daughters, Yvonne Calhoun Bryant; brother Jack; sisters Bernice, Audrey, Sarah, Louise, Mary. He is survived by: his daughters Deborah Wyatt (Wayne) of Moundville, Donna Barnes (Deion) of Northport; sister, Fay Mezzina of Jackson, N. J.; six grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and five great- great grandchildren.
Jimmy enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time at his camp house in Boligee. He was an avid Alabama fan and could go all the way back to the sixties and tell stories about the players and coaches. Jimmy was a prankster and loved joking around with his friends. He was a member of the Northport Methodist church and was a veteran of the U. S. Army National Guard.
He loved music and played the harmonica, juice harp. Jimmy loved to talk about his childhood and had the ability to make you feel like you were right there with him. He even hitchhiked from California back to Alabama when he was only 15 years old. He worked at the Central Foundry Company in Holt Alabama for twenty years until its closing and retired from McAbe construction.
Pallbearers were Hunter Barnes, Joshua Barnes, Lane Junkin, Riley Hughes. Honorary pall bearers are Dr Jeffery Laubenthal and nursing staff, Amedisys Hospice nursing staff and aides, Presbyterian Apt building 2 staff, and friends.
Jimmie Roy Jenkins
Jimmie Roy Jenkins, 84, of Whitfield passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at his residence. He was born on April 14, 1940, in Lauderdale, Miss., to Ross and Jennie Jenkins. He was an army veteran. Mr. Jenkins worked 32 years as owner and operator of Jenkins Excavation. Mr. Jenkins was known for his hard work and talent for working with machinery. He was a loving father and grandfather. He will be deeply missed by his family.
He is survived by: his daughter Charmaine Truelove (Gary); sons Gary Keith Jenkins (Amy Williamson), Thomas Kevin Jenkins (Carissa); grandchildren Christina Jenkins Adams, Luke Jenkins, Britt Jenkins, Lane Weaver; great-grandchild Audrey Adams; and special friends Lowell Powell, Randall Bush. He is preceded in death by: his wife Rosa Lane Cottles Jenkins; parents Ross and Jennie Jenkins; siblings, Peggy Jo Williams, Ray Jenkins, Martha Jane Jenkins.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Visit bumpersfuneralhome.com to sign the online register and post condolences to the family. Arrangements entrusted to Bumpers Funeral Home of York.
Terrance T. Jones
Mr. Terrance T. Jones, 33, of York passed recently at his home. Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Pine Grove Baptist Church, York. The body will lie in state at the church from 10-11 a.m. Rev. Kentray Sims officiated with burial in Livingston City Cemetery, Livingston. Hardaway Funeral Services, hardawayfuneralservices.com, directing.
Oscar Dwayne May
Funeral Services for Oscar Dwayne May, 82, of Butler will be held Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Bumpers Funeral Home with Rev. Lewis May officiating. Burial will follow in the Barrytown Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Dwayne May, who was born on July 27, 1941, in Barrytown to Oscar L. and Addie Clark May, passed away at his residence on Friday, July 19, 2024. He proudly served in the Navy and was a member of the American Legion. Following his graduation from the University of Alabama in 1971, Mr. May practiced law until his retirement in 2018.
During his career, he held various positions such as Probate Judge for Choctaw County, Municipal Judge for Choctaw County and the surrounding area, attorney for Rush Health Systems, attorney for the Choctaw County Board of Education, and sheriff’s deputy under Sheriff Leon Clark. Actively involved in the First Baptist Church of Butler, he contributed in numerous ways. In his free time, he was an enthusiastic golfer who enjoyed playing golf. He will be lovingly remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend.
He is survived by: his beloved wife Alice Faye White May; son Micheal May and wife Wendy; son Lewis Nathaniel May; daughter Tracey May Bommarito and husband Chrisopher; grandchildren Torre May, Willow May, Lewis Nathaniel May, II, Mackinley May, Destiny McGarvey; Tailor May, Chloe May, Ainsley May, Mallory Rager, Patience Smith, Danielle Basham, Melissa Johnson, Kayla Wilson, Matthew Bommarito, Faith Bommarito, C. J. Bommarito, Joseph Bommarito, Noah Bommarito, and Addie Bommarito; great-grandchildren, Owen May, Declan Smith, Naomi Hollingsworth, Audrey Gonzales, Cosimo Bommarito, Brayden Nix, Camden Williams, Colton Wilson, Jaxon Wilson, Joshua Basham, Summer Basham, and Gabby Basham; brothers, Jerrell Nelson May, Billy C. May, Lewis Douglas May, Harry Lonnie May, and James Dale May.
Alick Sledge
Alick Sledge, a beloved member of the community in Livingston, affectionately known as “Bay Bro,” passed away on July 13, 2024, in his hometown at the age of 57, due to natural causes. He was born on March 26, 1967, to the union of the late Abraham and Eva Mae Sledge.
A public viewing in honor of Alick was held at Weatherly Funeral Home on July 19, 2024. The funeral service followed at 11 a.m. at the Greater Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church of Boyd. Rev. Robert Burton, pastor, delivered the eulogy offering words of comfort and consolation; with Sister Juliet Parker served as Mistress of Order. Following the service, interment was held at Mt. Hebron Cemetery in Lauderdale, Miss.
He accepted Christ as his Savior and united with the Union Chapel C. M. E. Church, Ward, under the leadership of Pastor Joyce McCoy, where he was a dedicated member until his health failed him. He received his education in the Sumter County School System. He was employed with Dial Logging and Narkeeta Timber Company as long as his health in abled him to do so.
Alick was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Robert Lee Sledge. His leaves to cherish his memories: two sisters Cassandra Sledge of Livingston, Minnie Herrod of Tuscaloosa; one brothe Jerry Glen Sledge of Ward; sister in-law Brenda Naylor Sledge of Porterville, Miss.; uncle Alvin Burton of Montgomery; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who loved him dearly. May Alick Sledge rest in peace, knowing that he was cherished and admired by many. Let us come together to honor his life and the joy he brought to all who knew him. To the entire Sledge 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 will lend to you a measure of comfort that will strengthen and sustain you during your time of bereavement.
Sister Sebell E. Vann
Sister Sebell E. Vann, 91, was born December 25, 1932, (Christmas Day) to the union of the late Jonas and Olivia Lee Eades in Lauderdale County, Miss. She surrendered to the will of God and peacefully transitioned July 16, 2024, at Diversicare of Meridian, Meridian, Miss., with loving family present.
Service of remembrance and life celebration is slated for Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 11 a.m. from Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 5901 Kinterbish 10, Cuba. Sis. Vann will lie in repose one hour prior to funeral time. Rev. C. Wayne Davis, pastor, will deliver the eulogy offering words of comfort and consolation with Sis. Lenora Delaine Brown serving as Mistress of Order. Interment follows in Cauges, also off of Kinterbish 10, Cuba.
Her spiritual sunrise in Christ began at an early age when she united with Springhill Baptist Church of Kewanee, Miss. After finishing high school, she moved to Birmingham where she resided for several years.
Later, she met and married Thomas Solomon Vann, Sr., and from this union they were blessed with four children. Afterwards, she joined Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Cuba. Her work history included having been employed for approximately twenty years at McGregor Printing Company as a machine operator. Following her employment there she enjoyed being able to help wherever she could, thereby becoming a caregiver to numerous people in the Meridian, Miss., area.
Cherished memories of a life well-lived shall live on with: her daughter, Rosalind Vann of York; her sons Thomas Vann, Jr., Meridian, Miss., Gregory (Marie) Vann of Madison, Miss.; grandsons Roderick Terrell Vann, Phoenix, Ariz., Gregory Vann, Jr., of San Antonio, Texas; great grandson Michael Vann Marshall of Phoenix; two extended daughters Shelia Millington, Clinton, M. D., Gloria (Otis) Russell of Livingston; three sisters Odessa Cooper of Detroit, Mich., Mary Gibbs of Lauderdale, Miss., Dorothy Jenkins of Pearl, Miss.; three brothers Johnny Eades of Cuba, James Eades of Lauderdale, Miss., Sylvester (Lela) Eades of Detroit, Mich.; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends who truly loved her and whom she also loved.
To the entire Vann/Eades 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 will lend to you a measure of comfort that will strengthen and sustain you during your time of bereavement.
Mary J. Warren
Memorial services for Ms. Mary J. Warren of Greensboro were held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 2 p.m. at William Chapel Church, Greensboro. Rev. Dr. Bryan O. McCollough provided encouraging words. Washington and Paige Funeral home directing.
Mary Jeannette Warren, affectionately known as “Nett,” was born in Greensboro, on July 20, 1961, to parents Roy Warren, Sr., and Louise Hoskins Warren.
A product of Greensboro Public Schools, she graduated from Greensboro Public High School in the class of 1979. Nett’s love for people landed her at Livingston University where she studied and earned her degree in nursing. She also found another love while attending college, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated and she was a proud member of the Xi Delta Chapter. Nett was employed at the Southland Nursing Home as a registered nurse. Nursing was her passion.
She advocated for her patients and made a profound impact on their lives with the connection she made with them. Nett was the person who could light up· the room and make everyone feel like family. She enjoyed spending time with her family, which included a lot of time playing with her grandson, Jaxston. Her other interests included reading, cooking, canning, baking, dancing, watching classic films and shopping. She absolutely loved a good episode of “The Twilight Zone,” but what she loved the most and brought the biggest smile to her face was seeing her grandson hit a homerun. On the morning of July 11, 2024, Mary Jeannette Warren passed away at Druid City Hospital at the tender age of 62 years old. Nett is predeceased by her parents Roy and Louise Warren, Sr.; her sister Nancy Middlebrooks; her brothers Roy Jr., Randy, Gregory Warren.
She will be missed every day by: her daughters Shakondri Warren, Shakristal Williams, Zeleidra Aldridge, who she was extremely proud of; and her grandson Jaxston Warren. She leaves to cherish her memory siblings: Jeraldine Goe) Martin, Claudine Rochelle, Alfred (Mary) Hoskins, Katie Warren-Rice, JoAnn Atkins, Brenda Kilow, Rodney Gamie) Warren, Ronnie Warren, Cedric Warren, Dedric Warren, Lisa Warren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.