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Charlet Cox
Mrs. Charlet Cox, age 82, of Epes passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Ochsner Rush Hospital in Meridian, Miss. Mrs. Cox is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Joe Cox; her son, Butch Carter and his wife, Margaret Carter; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; as well as multiple nieces, nephews and a host of dear friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Charlie Loraine Kyle; her father, Benjamin Hollis Kyle; her sisters, Evelyn Suttle, Loma June Emanuel, Ellen Lorraine Poole; and her brother, Charlie Mack Kyle. Charlet was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She loved sitting on her front porch with a cup of coffee and enjoyed listening to her windchimes (and scrolling Facebook). Charlet was an avid reader and enjoyed a good mystery novel from the back of the boat while Joe was fishing. A friendly lady, she won the support of her community and was elected to the Epes Town Council for several terms. Charlet also helped with the local barbeque club and volunteered on the Epes Fire Department. Memorial services are being planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests sharing memorial contributions with the Wounded Warriors Project, the Tuscaloosa Animal Shelter, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Lenora Slaughter Hamrick
Lenora S. Hamrick, 88, of Livingston passed away on September 30, 2026. Lenora (Jessie) lived a vibrant, missional life with godly wisdom and an abiding love for the Lord, always thinking of others first. She gave of herself freely and served with a generous heart. She loved us unconditionally and encouraged us to live for Christ at every turn. Lenora was born in Mobile, on October 1, 1937, to William and Malissa Slaughter. Lenora received her Bachelor and Master Degrees of Education from University of West Alabama. She was married 48 years to Ray Hamrick, Jr. and is survived by their daughters, Cindy Larkin, who is married to Butch Larkin, and Suzy Spencer, who is married to Tim Spencer. She was preceded in death by her son, Dempsey Ray Hamrick, her brother, Jack Slaughter, and her sister, Ann Boreskey. While serving as a teacher, social worker, and church volunteer, Lenora embraced life and embodied God’s love to each person she encountered. Lenora enjoyed hosting her friends, and family for meals, conversation, and games. She loved spending time with her grandchildren Melissa Larkin, Stephanie Robbins, William Spencer, Daniel Spencer, and Katie Spencer. Also, Lenora had fun watching her great-grandchildren (Naomi and Lucy Robbins) sing and giggle together. If you knew Lenora, you would be grateful to have her prayers and words to bring you hope and cheer. Lenora has joined that “great cloud of witnesses” and she will always be praying and cheering us on with the Father’s promise of eternal life. Funeral services for Mrs. Lenora S. Slaughter Hamrick, 88, of Livingston were held Monday, October 5, 2026, at 11 a.m. from the First Baptist Church of Livingston, Livingston. Burial followed at Myrtlewood Cemetery, Livingston. The family received friends at 9:30 a.m. the morning of the service. Visit bumpersfuneralhome.com to sign the online register and post condolences to the family. Arrangements entrusted to Bumpers Funeral Home of Butler. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the International Mission Board, WMU Foundation, or Livingston First Baptist Church. Pallbearers include William Spencer, Daniel Spencer, Johnny Larkin, Ray Marques, Mike “Radar” Spencer, Alan Hall. Honorary pallbearers include Deacons of First Baptist Church.
Susie McVay
Sister Susie McVay, 95, of Cuba, Ala., was born July 26, 1931 to the blessed union of the late Doc and Mary Helen Dennis McVay. She peacefully transitioned to the will of God September 30, 2026, at 11:47 p.m. at Sumter Health and Rehabilitation. Service of remembrance and life celebration is slated for Saturday morning, October 10, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Morning Star Baptist Church, Dove 2 of Cuba, Ala. Rev. Willie D. Wilson, pastor, will deliver the eulogy, offering words of comfort and consolation. Sister McVay will lie in repose one hour prior to funeral time. Interment follows in Morning Star Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be Friday, October 9, 2026, from 3-5 p.m. in the Weatherly Chapel. To the entire McVay 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 continue to comfort, to strengthen and sustain you during your time of bereavement.