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Patrica Ann Bonner
It is with deepest sorrow that Lavender’s Funeral Service announces the passing of Mrs. Patrica Ann Bonner of Aliceville, Alabama on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Hospice of West Alabama, Tuscaloosa. Visitation will be Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 2-5 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The home going celebration will be Friday, March 14, 2025, 3 p.m. at James and Lola Memorial Chapel, 11233 Highway 17 S., Aliceville. The body will lie in state in the chapel from 2-2:40 p.m., prior to the service. Interment will immediately follow the funeral service in Good Hope Cemetery, Bethanytown Rd., Aliceville. Rev. R. Seth Shamery, pastor of Center Grove U. M. C., Huntsville, will be the eulogist. Lavender’s Funeral Service, Aliceville, 205-373-2420, LavendersFuneralService.com, directing. Survivors are the Bonner and Washington families.
Clara Brooks
Ms. Clara Brooks, 56, of Montgomery entered into eternal rest on February 27, 2025, and was born in Sumter County, Ala., on March 29, 1968. The first celebration of life service was Friday, March 7, 2025, at 11 a.m. from Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Cuba. The second service of remembrance was Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Ross-Clayton Funeral Home, Montgomery. Interment and service of committal followed in Brassell Cemetery. To the entire Brooks Family, we at Ross-Clayton Funeral Home and 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 continue to comfort, to strengthen and sustain you during your time of bereavement.
Janet Lee Byrd Dill
Funeral services for Janet Lee Byrd Dill, 68, of Emelle were held Friday, March 7, 2025, at Emelle Community Church with Rev. Matthew Kelley officiating. Burial followed in the Central Cemetery. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service. Janet Dill departed this life on March 3, 2025, at Whitfield Regional Hospital in Demopolis. Born on August 19, 1956, in Hayti, Mo., to Melvin and Virginia Corgan Byrd, she dedicated 28 years of her career as a customer service representative for Alfa before her retirement. Janet had a passion for the outdoors, particularly enjoying mowing the lawn, and she found joy in watching hummingbirds. She relished sipping loaded tea, which became one of her simple pleasures. Her grandsons held a special place in her heart, and she was very active in her community, contributing her time and energy to various local initiatives. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Janet’s vibrant presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Terry Lynn Dill; son, Cody Lee Dill and wife Alyson; grandsons, James WesLee “JW” Dill and James “Tuff” Dill; brother, David Byrd and wife Cheryl; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members. She is preceded in death by her father, Melvin “Speed” Bryd and mother, Virginia Corgan Byrd. Pallbearers include Tavis Tarver, Andrew Poole, Hunter Spidle, Caine Conway, Jerry King, Jr., and Grant Linder. Visit bumpersfuneralhome.com to sign the online register and post condolences to the family. Arrangements entrusted to Bumpers Funeral Home of York.
Mary Lee “Spoon” Doss
It is with deepest sorrow that Lavender’s Funeral Service announces the passing of Ms. Mary Lee “Spoon” Doss, 91, of Reform on Friday, March 7, 2025, at her residence. Visitation will be Friday, March 21, 2025, 2-6 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The home going celebration will be Friday, March 22, 2025, 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 506 3rd Ave. S. E., Reform. The body will lie in state in the chapel from 12-1 p.m. hour prior to the service. Interment will immediately follow the funeral service in Hopewell Cemetery, 9th Ave. N. W. Rd., Reform. Rev. Henry Harris will be the eulogist. Rev. Hugh Shambry is the pastor of First Baptist, Reform. Lavender’s Funeral Service, Aliceville, 205-373-2420, LavendersFuneralService.com, directing. Survivors are the Doss family.
Breighana Lynn Evridge
Breighana Lynn Evridge, 33, of Forkland, went to her eternal home on March 6, 2025. She was born on October 4, 1991, in Aiken, S. C., to Joseph Gordon Evridge and Lisa Domino Day. She was preceded in death by her unborn son, James Britton, 13 weeks old and her sister, Brittany Ann Evridge who died on November 11, 2022. She is survived by her mother and father, Jimmy Day; her niece, Camila Niana Canuto; her half-brother, Joe Evridge (Samantha and children); her half-sister, Shavonne Barley (Trey and children); her step-brothers, Daniel Day (Beth and children); and Stephen Day (Anna and children). Kirk Funeral Homes directing.
James D. Harris
Mr. James D. Harris, 65, died February 28, 2025, at Crestwood Medical Center, Huntsville. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 12 p.m. at the Morning Star Baptist Church, Livingston. Rev. John Wright will officiate with burial in Livingston City Cemetery, Livingston. Mr. Harris’ body will lie in state at the church from 11 a.m. until the service hour. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025, at the funeral home from 4-6 p.m. Hardaway Funeral Services, hardawayfuneralservices.com, directing. Hardaway Funeral Services, hardawayfuneralservices.com, directing.
Mary Ruth Boyd McGaha
Graveside services for Mary Ruth Boyd McGaha, 80, of Meridian, Miss., formerly of Livingston, will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Myrtlewood Cemetery, Livingston. Rev. Daniel Fortenberry officiating. Visitation will be held at Bumpers Funeral Home in York from 10-10:45 a.m. Visit bumpersfuneralhome.com to sign the online register and post condolences to the family. Arrangements entrusted to Bumpers Funeral Home of York. Mary McGaha passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Diversicare in Meridian. Born on June 9, 1944, in Birmingham to Phillip Marshall and Ruth Lavender Boyd. She was a retired homemaker. Known for her kindness, she had a genuine love for people and was incredibly selfless. Mary was truly one of a kind, always enjoying a good laugh and bringing joy to others. She cherished playing dominoes and card games, especially when surrounded by her family. With a big heart, she never met a stranger, and her family meant the world to her. As a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, she will be deeply missed. She is survived by: her only daughter Myrtle Ruth Culpepper and husband Jason of Meridian, Miss.; brother Herbert Boyd and wife Emily of Birmingham; five granddaughters Heather Walters, Abigail Culpepper, Sara Culpepper, Jordan Culpepper, Samantha Culpepper all of Meridian, Miss.; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members. She is preceded in death by her husband Donald Lee McGaha; parents Phillip Marshall and Ruth Lavender Boyd; sister Ruby Baty and husband Tommy; and sister Jackie Moore and husband Dean.
Bernice Delana Ruffin-Woods
Funeral services for Bernice Delana Ruffin-Woods were held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church, 3216 Mt. Nebo Rd., Lisman. Rev. AC Ruffin, officiating. Rev. Marvin L. Dixon, Sr., pastor. Interment, Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Bernice Delana Ruffin-Woods was born to the late Joe and Ruth Cary Ruffin on July 15, 1960, in Mobile. Bernice attended David L. Mackenzie High School in Detroit, Mich. Bernice graduated from Detroit Business Institute with an Associate Degree in Business Administration. Bernice worked for Detroit Receiving Hospital in fietary as a cook. Her passion to cook led her to retire from Detroit Receiving Hospital to work full-time with her catering business. Bernice was preceded in death by three siblings Mary Kelly, Joe Ruffin, and Joe Lewis. Bernice leaves many precious memories and an exceptional legacy to be celebrated by: her husband Steven Woods, Lisman; three children Kizzy M. Ruffin-Jones, Detroit, Mich., Howard L. Rushing, Jr., Detroit, Mich., Daysha R. Rushing, Lisman; eight grandchildren Keyonia, Monae, Markee, Kewane, Ga’Naysha, Cordarius, Isis, and Ka’Dean; five great-grandchildren: Jamari, Regan, Dior, Damir, Kaylee; goddaughter Tanisha Gardner; seven godchildren Devontae, Monae, Markale, Dmetre, Mikala, DeAiyah, Scottez; five sisters Maggie Ruffin, Lisman; Carolyn Ruffin, Atlanta, Ga., Linda Ruffin, Irvine, Calif., Yvonne Ruffin, Detroit, Mich., Leola Ruffin-Bailey (Douglas), Stonecrest, Ga.; five brothers Rev. AC Ruffin (Jackie), Mobile, Rev. Willie Ruffin (Rose), Meridian, Miss. Robert Ruffin (Elin), Denmark; Joe Tucker (Jennifer), Mobile; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The celebration of life service was rendered by Weatherly-Studdard Memorial Funeral Home of Butler, www.Weatherly-Studdard.com.