All Obituaries

Tobe Bush, Jr. of Yantley, Alabama died on September 2, 2023.  Tobe was born in Mt. Sterling, Alabama on November 19, 1946, to the late father: Tobe Bush, Sr., and mother: Mary Emma Bush.  He lived his life to the fullest, until the Lord called him home. He worked at Georgia Pacific for 54 years.  He loved his family and friends dearly. Survivors are: life-long wife, Katherine Bush of Yantley, AL; children: four daughters, Mary H. (Gary Roberts) Knott, Yantley, AL; Linda D....

Bruno Williams was born November 12, 1956, to the late Harry Williams, Sr. and Selma Williams in Mt. Sterling, Alabama.  Bruno attended the Mt. Sterling School System as a child.  He was raised by his grandparents, Connie and Dorcas Wallace, until their demise. He made his heavenly transition on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. He leaves to mourn his death: two brothers, James Anderson, Leroy (Mary) Williams; two sisters, Clotzell (Eddie) Sullivan and Marjorie (Willie) Griffin, both...

Patricia Darlene Farley-Carter was born to the late James Farley, Sr. and Elizabeth Singleton Farley on October 25, 1948 in Anderson, Indiana.  She departed this earthly life on August 1, 2023. Patricia accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age.  She was a member of Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church in Anderson, Indiana. Patricia graduated from Anderson High School. On August 19, 1972, she married the love of her life, Bobby Joe Carter.  They were married for 51...

“And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! For then would I fly away and be at rest.” Psalms 55:6  Jimmy Dean “Cut” Watters was born to the late Celeste Johnson Watters and Duncan Watters on January 21, 1960, in Lavaca Al. Jimmy was a graduate of Choctaw County High School.  Jimmy entered eternal rest on July 27, 2023, at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, Ms. He was preceded in death by his parents Celeste & Duncan Watters, brothers: Arthur...

“For 75 years, I have watched the sun rise in the morning, but on July 27, 2023, I saw my last sunset. I had a fulfilling life, but my journey is now over. Rejoice! I have gone to be with the Lord.” Archie Thompkins was born June 5, 1948 to the late Tobe & Mary Ella Thompkins.  He is proceeded in death by a special niece, Wanda “Tootsie” Thompkins Mills. At an early age, he dedicated his life to Christ at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Yantley,...

Josie Mae Graham was born to the late Bettie Lee Graham on February 19, 1971. She was loved and raised by her grandmother, Bettie Graham, as one of her own. Josie Mae Graham departed this life on July 19, 2023 at her residence. Josie joined Shiloh CME Church at an early age and remained a member until her death. Josie was a people person.  She loved mixing and talking to her friends and neighbors.  When she became sick and couldn’t travel on her own, she still connected to...

Printis Lee Tanks was born November 19, 1960 in Yantley, AL to Mildred Tanks and Fred Johnson. He was educated in Choctaw County, AL and Chicago IL. After graduating, he relocated with his aunt and moved to Brooklyn, NY. He worked various jobs until he became disabled. Printis confessed Christ at an early age and joined Little Hope Baptist Church. After relocating to New York, Printis rededicated his life to Jesus Christ and became a Watch Care member at Kelly’s Temple Church of...

John Maurice Williams was born on July 2, 1974, to Jessie Spears Williams and Bennie Ruffin in Butler, Alabama.  He was also blessed to have Willie Williams, Sr. as a father.   He departed life on June 30, 2023, at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, Mississippi. He was added to the body of Christ and was a member of the Northside Church of Christ. Throughout life, he was a hardworking man, having many jobs. He started working for the York Ice Company in 1999 and...

Mattie Mae Thompkins was born on April 17, 1935 to Frank "Candy" Thompkins and Amerson Watkins. She confessed Christ at an early age at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, where she served faithfully as a member. Mattie Mae transitioned from this earthly life on June 27, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Amerson Thompkins; her sister, Carrie Dixon, and her brothers, Riley Watkins, James “JB” Thompkins, and James David Thompkins.  She was also...

Mr. Tracy Alan Green was born on March 3, 1967, to the late Dorothy Mae Green in Waukegan, IL as the youngest of seven children. As a young man, Tracy joined the United States Army in 1985 and served at Fort Riley in Northeastern Kansas.  As a soldier, Tracy gained many friends who became family over the years. To know Tracy is to love Tracy!  He was known as a jokester and for his love for sports.  Beit football, basketball, or baseball, Tracy knew the game in and...