Mr. Harold Lloyd Jones
Mr. Harold Lloyd Jones, a native of Plateau, AL, born to the late Viniece Singleton and Bennie Jones, Jr., passed away March 9, 2005 in Las Vegas, NV.
Ms. Darlene Latrice Law
Darlene Latrice Law, of Mobile AL, died on Jan. 06, 2007, at the age of 25. Darlene was well known for her love and friendliness. She'd always put others needs above her own. She wore a big, beautiful smile and greeted everyone with love and kindness. She leaves behind one son, Deshaun Law and his grandmother, Melonese Malone; her parents: Roman and Berlinda Law; two sisters, Dedra Harris and Denise Law, four brothers, Roman Harris, Paul, Prience, and Keith Law; two grandparents David and Bertha Brown; 6 uncles, 12 aunts and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Jan. 13, 2007 from 9:00am - 11:00am Homegoing Celebration 11:00 am at First Church Of God In Christ, located at 1308 St. Stephens Rd. Arrangements by Memorial Funeral Home. Published in the Mobile Register on 1/12/2007.
Mr. Aubrey Devon Jenkins "Jax"
JENKINS Mr. Aubrey Devon Jenkins "Jax" - born January 10, 1982 departed this life on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at a local hospital. He was 25. He was preceded in death by his father, two grandmothers and his great grandmother. He leaves to cherish his memories a devoted mother Shermanita Jenkins, daughter Aubreanna, stepson Terrick, four brothers Anthony, Alex Jenkins, Carl and Reginald Harris, two sisters Alpha Jenkins and Carlette Harris, seven nieces, four nephews, one devoted Michael Jenkins and other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2007 at Prayer Tabernacle Early Church of Jesus Christ from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral hour with Rev. Lorenzo Gamble officiating. Interment will follow in Plateau Cemetery. Sympathetic and professional services are by Memorial Funeral Home 1302 St. Stephens Rd., Prichard, AL., 36610. Published in the Mobile Register on 1/26/2007.
Mr. Jeffery Bernard Harris
BRO. JEFFERY BERNARD HARRIS - was born July 16, 1965 in Mobile, Alabama to the late Mr. Norman Harris, Jr. and Mrs. Ruby Lee Harris. He resided in Fort Worth., Texas for the past seven years. As a child he was a devoted Altar boy for Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. He excelled high in academics as a student of Cedar Grove Academy where he graduated high school. He was employed by Sam's Wholesale Warehouse, in Fort Worth, Texas. In February 2006 he rededicated his life to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Bro. Harris exchanged this earthly life for eternity at a local hospital in Fort Worth, Texas Monday, August 14, 2006. He was preceded in death by his Father Norman Harris, Jr. and Mother Ruby Lee Harris. Bro. Harris leaves to cherish his memories, three daughters, Elise Jones of Mobile, Alabama, Jasmine Harris and Jennifer Harris of Fort Worth, Texas; five brothers Nathaniel Harris, James (Zelda) Harris, Marvin Harris, Terry (Lillian) Lewis of Mobile, Alabama, Tony (Casandra) Harris of Fort Worth, Texas; two sisters Deborah Kennedy and Denise (Tommie) Wells of Mobile, Alabama. Three aunts Lola Mae (Swept) Bell, Netterine (Charles) Harris of Mobile, Alabama and a devoted aunt Ernestine (Lorenzo) Fields of Fort Worth, Texas. He leaves to cherish a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, cousins, and friends.
Published in the Mobile Register on 8/18/2006.
Mr. Samuel "Buddo" Miller, Jr.
Samuel Miller "Buddo," a native of Plateau, AL, and a resident of Mobile, AL born August 13, 1928 passed Thursday, June 7, 2007. He was a member of First Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church where he served as Usher and Secretary. He was a graduate of Mobile County Training School Class of 1947, and a veteran of the US Naval Reserve, a member of Shell Bayou Lodge No. 361, and a retired employee of Armstrong Industries/National Gypsum Plant. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Evelyn Mae Miller, Mobile, AL; eight children, Jackie (Catherin) Miller, Evelyn Louise Rudds, and Samuel (Sheila) Miller, all of Detroit, MI, Bruce (Carolyn) Miller, Dwight Miller, Maxine Minor, Anna (Frank) Johnson and Sandretta Miller all of Mobile, AL; one devoted sister, Clarissa (Edward) Mitchell, Plateau, AL; one devoted sister in law, Mattie Miller; one devoted brother in law, Willie Coleman, both of Mobile, AL; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. His remains can be viewed at Christian Benevolent Funeral Home Tuesday, June 12, 2007 from 12:00 until 5:00 p.m. and continued Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at First Hopewell Missionary Baptust Church, Magazine Point after 9:00 a.m. Visitation will be from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. at which time the Pastor, Rev. Lamar Brady, wil conduct the funeral service. Interment will follow in Gethsemane North Cemetery. ARRANGEMENTS BY CHRISTIAN BENEVOLENT FUNERAL HOME, 201 N. HAMILTON ST., MOBILE, AL 36603. Published in the Mobile Register on 6/11/2007.
Mr. Alan Dale Singleton, Jr.
Alan Dale Singleton, Jr.- Our darling son, Alan Dale Singleton, Jr. was born September 15, 1985 and departed this life on November 24, 2006. He committed his life to Christ at the early age of seven as a member of Greater Macedonia Baptist Church. He was educated in the Mobile County School System and graduated from W.P. Davidson High School, class of 2003. He had a gift and love for creative writing. He furthered his studies at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Agnew (Isabell) Singleton, Mr. Alvin Hixon, Sr. and Mrs. Autherine Harris. He is survived by his loving parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Dale (Toni) Singleton, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Marshall (Sharon) Harris, Jr.; one sister, Tierra Quinnie; three brothers, Marshall Harris, III, Jarell Singleton, and Brexton Harris; parental grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward (Mary) Miller, Mr. Marshall Harris, Sr, and Mr. and Mrs. Tommy (Vera) Fairley; great-grandparent, Mrs. Rosie Lee Purifoy; two nieces, one nephew; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 1, 2006 at Lovett's Funeral Chapel, 404 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., Mobile, AL from 5:00pm until 8:00pm. Visitation continuing Saturday, December 2, 2006 at 2:00pm until the 3:00pm Celebration of Life at Mount Hebron Church Ministries, 2531 Berkley Ave. Mobile, AL. Pastor Joseph Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Lawnhaven Cemetery, Theodore, AL. Lovett's Funeral Chapel Directing. Published in the Mobile Register on 12/1/2006.
Mr. Richard L. Steele, Jr.
Richard L. Steele, Jr.- a lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, born March 4, 1973 exchanged life for eternity on Saturday, September 30, 2006. He was united with Mount Calvary Lutheran Church at an early age. Richard was a 1992 graduate of Lillie B. Williamson High School where He played varsity football. He leaves to cherish his loving memories Betty Singleton Steel and Danny Pearson of Mobile, Phyllis Lutin mother of his daughters, McKenzie and London Lutin, six devoted brothers Rickey(Tracy) Steele of Denver, CO., Jonathan, Marcus Steele and LaChavian Burke of Mobile, Antonio and Richard Steele of York, PA., three sisters Shana Steele (Kerry) Jones, Danielle Steele and Trista Cole all of Mobile, Two aunts Mary Henshaw of Mobile and Joann Malone of Baltimore, MD., five uncles Sylvester(Barbara) Singleton, Monroe Singleton and Lorenzo Steele all of Mobile, Bob Steele of Miami, FL., and Thomas Steele of Tuskegee, AL., and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, one devoted, Bruce Mason, and other relatives and devoted friends. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at True Light Missionary Baptist Church 2001 W. Main St., Prichard, AL., from 11 a.m. until the 1 p.m. funeral hour with Rev. Alonzo Agee officiating and Rev. Michael Howard, Pastor. Interment will follow in Whispering Pines Cemetery. Sympathetic and Professional services provided by Memorial Funeral Home, 1302 St. Stephens Rd., Prichard. Published in the Mobile Register on 10/6/2006.
Master Isiah Deon Harris
Master Isiah Deon Harris-- was born on October 1, 2003 to the parents of Alex and Kerry Harris in Prichard, AL. He was called into his eternal rest on February 26, 2005. He was preceded in death by one grandfather, Mr. Charles Harris, Sr. He leaves to his memories his parents, Mr. Alex Harris, Sr. and Mrs. Kerry Harris; one brother, Alex Harris, Jr.; one sister, Keara Harris; all of Prichard, AL; three grandparents, Mr. Kelly Briskett, Ms. Sandra Parrott, both of Prichard, AL, and Mrs. Earnestine Harris of Mobile, AL; on great-grandmother, Mrs. Mary Parrott of Prichard, AL; three uncles; six aunts, one devoted and caregivers, Mrs. Claudette (Michael) Prince; four devoted cousins, Mr. Michael Prince, Jr., Mr. Jonathan Prince, Ms. Aubrea McKennies and Ms. Brittany McKennies, all of Mobile, AL; a host of other relatives and friends; a devoted church family, Christ Temple Apostolic Church; and other friends, including the Church of Life, Inc. Special thanks to the Raleigh & Reilly Foundation. The service will be held at the Church of Life, Inc., 539 South Wilson Avenue, Prichard, AL, on Friday, March 4, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Steven Cox officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Gilmer's Funeral Service. Published in the Mobile Register on 3/3/2005.

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Mrs. Mattie Lucille Singleton-Benjamin

Mrs. Mattie Lucille Singleton-Benjamin, was born December 15, 1908, in Chickasaw, Mobile County, Alabama, to the late Mrs. Ada Thompson-Harper-Singleton and the late Mr. Frank Singleton, Sr. and passed this life July 17, 2001, at her home in Prichard, Alabama. She was the youngest of her mother's seven children, and the fifthe child of her father's eleven children. She grew up in the Chickasaw, Prichard and Plateau areas of Mobile, before moving to Oak Hill, in the late 1920s. She met and married Mr. Enoch Benjamin, Sr., in 1931, and together they raised nine wonderful sons. Preceding her in death were her parents, her devoted husband, two baby girls, Mattie Lou and Lucille Benjamin, a baby boy who was not named, and four sons; Mr. Samuel Swift Harris, Sr. and wife Mrs. Betty Fountain-Harris, Mr. George "Jake" Benjamin, Sr., Mr. Royal "Roy" Benjamin, Sr. and wife Mrs. Irene Holcomb-Benjamin, and Mr. Douglas McAuthor "Mack" Benjamin, Sr.; also preceded in death by two grandsons; Larry James Benjamin (son of Royal and Catherine Benjamin) and Larry Jerome "Tex" Benjamin (son of Douglas Benjamin); two great-grandsons, Terrell Benjamin and Cornelius DeAngelo Harris; several brothers and sisters, Elmira Singleton, Viniece Singleton-Agee, Catherine "Carrie" Singleton, Frank "Bookey" Singleton, Jr., Clarence "Boe" Singleton, a brother and sister from her mother's first marriage, with the surname of Harper, all aunts and uncles, several cousins, and brothers and sisters-in-law. Mattie was also the granddaughter of the late Lewis and Frances Thompson and Dock and Peggy Singleton. She leave to cherish her memories, five sons, one very devoted, Mr. Collin (Annie) Benjamin, Sr., of Mobile, Alabama, Robert Lee (Willo Dean) Benjamin, of Chicago, Illinois, Melvin Benjamin, Sr. of McIntosh, Alabama, James (Centilla) Benjamin and Enoch (Helen) Benjamin, Jr, both of Mobile, Alabama, four brothers; Earl (Ann) Singleton, of Cleveland, Ohio, Edley B. "Eddie" Singleton of Boston, MA, Preston Singleton and Melvin (Vivian) Singleton, both of Chicago, IL, one sister, Ethel (Marvin) Agee, of New Orleans, LA, two daughters-in-law; Mary Benjamin and Jeanette Henry, both of Mobile, AL, one sister-in-law, Gloria Ely-Singleton, 49 grandchildren, three very devoted; Catherine L. Benjamin-People, Barbara J. Benjamin-Abrams and Queen Harris-Munnerlyn, numerous great-grandchildren, two devoted; Stacey Benjamin and LaTrina Abrams, many great-great-grandchildren, nieces, two devoted, Gloria Stallworth-Reels of Mobile, AL and Dorothy Stallworth of Chicago, IL, nephews, one very devoted, Elijah (Annie) Singleton Benjamin, Sr. of Pensacola, FL, great nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives, friends and neighbors. Services, held at Mosley Funeral Home, Inc, 803 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, Prichard, AL 36610, officiating Minister, Calvin Benjamin, Saturday, July 21, 2001, 12:00 P. M. -1:00 P. M. Interment will be in the Old Plateau Cemetery, Magazine Point, AL.

Brother Enoch "Grand Daddy" Benjamin, Sr.

Born April 7, 1906, to late Mrs. Minnie McReynolds-Benjamin and Mr. Richard Benjamin, Mr. Enoch Benjamin, Sr., a native of Oak Hill, Alabama and a resident of Prichard, Albama for a number of years, departed this life Wednesday, September 19, 1984 at a local hospital. (at his home). He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted wife, Mattie Singleton-Benjamin; eight sons, Georgge (Mary) Benjamin, Sr., Royal (Irene) Benjamin, Sr., Enoch Benjamin, Jr. and James Benjamin, all of Mobile, Alabama, Melvin (Irene) Benjamin, Sr. of McIntosh, Alabama, McArthur Benjamin, Sr. and Robert (Willo) Benjamin, both of Chicago, Illinois and Collin (Annie) Benjamin, Sr. of Richmonc, California; one sister, Mrs. Lillie Benjamin-Stallworth of Pensacola, Florida; two brothers, Mr. Earnest Benjamin of Atmore, Alabama, and Mr. Sam Benjamin of Pensacola, Florida; fifty-five grandchildren, forty-four great-grandchidlren; a host of other relatives and friends. Services, Thursday, September 27, 1984, 11:00 A. M., Reese Funeral Home, Prichard, Alabama, Rev. F. L. Sandeson, Officiating. Interment, Plateau Cemetery, Reese Funeral Home directing.

Sister Flossie Lee "Muh-Dear" Law-Watson

Sister Flossie Lee Law-Watson, was born November 30, 1918, to the late Mrs. Alberta Pugh Bumpers-Law-Williams and the late Mr. James "Jimmie" Law, Sr., in Coffeeville, Clarke County, Alabama. She passed this life on Thursday, October 4, 2001, at her home, in Prichard, AL, at about 7:00 P. M. Flossie left Coffeeville, at the age of eight, with her mother and siblings, and moved to Bladen Springs, AL, later moving on to, Silas, AL, where she met and married, Mr. Marshall Remis Waton, on August 8, 1934. They lived in Gilbertown, AL until 1940, and then moved to Mobile, AL where they raised their four lovely children. Flossie had a sweet personality, and a kind and sympathetic heart, and desired to help those in need. She was a wonderful person, and will truely be heartfelt missed. Preceding her in death were her parents, her beloved husband, several siblings; Ms. Ada Law, Mrs. Ida Lou Law-Johnson (twin to Ada) and husband Mr. Clarence Johnson, Mrs. Cordelia Ivora Law-Bryant and husband Mr. Henry Bryant, Charlie Law, Dossie Law, Mr. James "Jimmie/ I. J." Law, Jr., Mrs. Nancy Rae Law-Lassiter and husband Mr. Howard Lassiter, Mr. Elie Law and wife Mrs. Lillie Coats-Law, Mr. Levert Law and wife Mrs. Minnie House, Mr. Andrew Law and wife Mrs. Betty Coats, Mrs. Mary Malone Law-Pugh and husband Mr. Creagh Pugh (He was Flossie's first cousin), Mrs. Nettie Elizabeth Law-Dickinson and husband Mr. Jerome Dickinson, Ms. Eartha Mae Murphy and Little Jim Murphy, her grandparents; Mrs. Martha Todd Williams-Bumpers, Mr. Robert "Buddy" Pugh and Mrs. Delphia Law, several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. Flossie was also the great-granddaughter of the late Ms. Hannah Williams, Mr. John Todd, Mr. George Law, Mr. Charlie "Chas" Pugh and Mrs. Judy Beckham Pugh, and the great-great-granddaughter of the late Ms. Celia Todd. Mrs. Flossie leaves to cherish her memories, three very loving and devoted daughters; Mrs. Annie (Collin) Benjamin, Sr. of Toulminville, AL, Mrs. Ruby (James) Weathers, of Prichard, AL and Mrs. Nettie Sprueill of Winterville, N. C., a very loving and devoted son, Mr. Marshall (Georgia) Watson, Jr. of Prichard, AL, her first and very devoted grandson, Mr. Collin (Dianne) Benjamin, Jr., loving and devoted grandchildren; Mr. Bruce M. Benjamin, of Valley, AL, Mrs. Debbie V. Benjamin (Steven) Wright, and Ms. Enita P. Benjamin, both of Richmond, CA, Mr. Trevor B. (Priscilla) Watson, Sr, Ms. Marquita K. Watson and Ms. Amelia L. Watson, all of Mobile, AL, Mr. George (Wendy) Sprueill, of North Carolina, Octavia J. Kendrick and Jimmy Kendrick, both of Prichard, AL, Mr. Rochelle White and Ms. Deitra White, both of Texas, twenty-six great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, two sisters; Grace Daws-Horn of Detroit, MI and Beatrice Law-Jackson of Oakland, CA, a multitude of nieces and nephews, one devoted, Johnny (Mary) Law, of Aberdeen, Maryland, cousins, one devoted, Mrs. Marie Bumpers-Malone of Baldwin County, AL, great-nieces, one devoted, Ms. Valerie Bonner of Prichard, AL, great-nephews, other relatives, friends and neighbors, three devoted, Deacon Willie Donaldson, Mrs. Gloria Stallworth-Reels and Ms. Stacy Benjamin. Reese Funeral Home, in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 10, 2001, at 9:00 A. M. and services starting at 11:00 A. M. at the First Hopewell Baptist Church, 664 Shelly Street, Magazine, Mobile, Alabama, Rev. John McCarty, Pastor and Officiant. Interment, Prichard Memorial Cemetery.

Mr. Marshall Remis "Murt" Watson, Sr.

Mr. Marshall Watson, Sr., born March 14, 1897, a native of Gilbertown, Alabama, and a resident of Prichard, Alabama, departed this life, May 14, 1980. he leaves to cherish his memories, a devoted wife, Mrs. Flossie Watson, Prichard, Alabama, two sons, Mrs. Joe Watson, Detroit, Michigan, Mr. Marshall Watson, Jr., Meridian, Mississippi, three daughter, Mrs. Annie Benjamin, Richmond, California, Mrs. Nettie Sprueill, Danbury, Connecticut, Mrs. Ruby Weathers, Prichard, Alabama, one brother, Mr. Chester Watson, Citronelle, Alabama, ten grandchildren, one great-grandchild, five sisters-in-law, two daughters-in-law, two sons-in-law, a devoted friend, Mr. Otto Howard, Prichard, Alabama, several cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Services, Saturday, May 17, 1980, 11:00 A.M., Reese's Funeral Home, 925 Bessemer Avenue, Prichard, Alabama, Rev. Randolph Shelby, officiating. Interment, Prichard Memorial Cemetery.

Mr. Douglas McArthur "Mack" Benjamin, Sr.

Mr. Douglas McArthur "Mack" Benjamin, Sr., a native of Oak Hill, Alabama, born May 12, 1942, former resident of Chicago, Illinois and a resident of Mobile, Alabama for a number of years, departed this life Wednesday, May 26, 1999 at a local hospital. He was survived by his wife, Jeanette Henry-Benjamin; four children, Linda (Emory) Cooper, Todd-Nita Mitchell of Mobile, Mark Holmes and Raquell Benjamin, of Chicago, Illinois (three were not added, he had seven children, and one passed), five brother; Melvin Benjamin of McIntosh, Alabama, Robert (Willodean) Benjamin of Chicago, Illinois, Collin (Annie Grace), James (Audrey) and Enoch (Helen) Benjamin all of Mobile, Alabama; eleven grandchildren; LaShanda, LaMario, Tanguray, Carlos and Emory Benjamin all of Prichard, Arron and Mark Holmes, Aaron and Eric Benjamin of Chicago, Illinois, TaShaundra Mitchell and Laton'e Owen of Mobile; two grea-grandchildren, Calvin Knight, III and Calaysia Knight and a great host of other relatives and friends. Services were Tuesday, June 1, 1999, 11:00 a.m., Reese Funeral Home, 925 Bessemer Avenue, Prichard, Alabama 36610, Reverend C. L. Manzie Officiating Minister, Interment at Prichard Memorial Cemetery, Prichard, Alabama.

Mr. Royal "Roy" Benjamin, Sr.

Mr. Royal "Roy" Benjamin, Sr., Born to the late Mr. Enoch Benjamin, SR., and Mrs. Mattie Lucille Singleton-Benjamin, on January 5, 1933, in Oak Hill, Wilcox County, Alabama. He departed this life of Tuesday, January 21, 1997. Preceding him in death were a son, Larry James Benjamin, two brothers, Samuel Swift Harris, Sr., and George Benjamin, Sr., two baby sisters, aunts; Viniece Singleton-Agee , Catherine E. Singleton, Liddy Benjamin-Singleton, Esther Benjamin-McBride, Georgia Benjamin-Robbins, a host of uncles, other aunts, and other relatives. Also preceding him in death were his grandparents, Minnie McReynolds-Benjamin and Richard Benjamin, and Ada Thompson-Singleton and Frank Singleton, Sr., and his great-grand parents, Evans and Liddie McReynolds, Fannie Johnson-Benjamin and Sam Benjamin, Sr., Lewis and Francis Thompson, and Peggy Williams-Singleton and Dock Singleton, Sr., his great-great grand parents, Martin Williams, Richard and Esther Johnson, and Walter and Betsey McReynolds, and great-great-great grandfather, Anthony McReynolds.He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Irene Holcomb-Benjamin; mother, Mattie Benjamin; eight daughters, Aundrea Benjamin, Catherine Benjamin-Peoples, Gwedolyn (Cleophus) Jenkins, all of Mobile, AL, Brenda (David) Ryan, Patricia (Joseph) Stewart, Jacqueline and Cynthia Benjamin, all of Boston, MA, and Ilene Holcomb of Montgomery, AL; four sons, Reginald Benjamin, of Mobile, AL, Royal Benjamin, Jr., Algia and Robert Benjamin of Boston, MA; 23 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; six brothers, Robert (Willo) Benjamin of Chicago, IL, Collin (Annie) Benjamin, Sr., of Richmond, CA, James L. Benjamin and Douglas McArthur Benjamin, Sr., both of Mobile, AL, and Melvin Benjamin, Sr., of McIntosh, AL; one brother-in-law, Melvin (Barbara) Holcombe of Mobile; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Services were held, Monday, January 27, 1997, at 11:00 AM, at Reese Funeral Home, 925 Bessemer Avenue, Prichard, Alabama, 36610, with Elder Terry Coleman, Officiating Minister. Interment followed at Grace Lawn Memorial Gardens (now Gethsemand Cemetery). Reese Funeral Home in charge of services.

Brother George "Jake" Benjamin, Sr.

Born October 21, 1932, George "Jake" Benjamin, Sr., a native of Plateau (Oak Hill), Alabama and a resident of Mobile, Alabama, departed this life June 11, 1990 in a local hospital. He leaves to cherish his memory a very devoted wife, Mrs. Mary Benjamin, four sons; George Benjamin, Jr., Roderick Benjamin, Edward Benjamin and Jasper Benjamin, all of Mobile; two daughers, Tysha (Odell) Williams of Mobile and Kimberly Benjamin of Mobile; a devoted mother, Mrs. Mattie Benjamin of Prichard, Alabama; seven brothers; Robert (Willo) Benjamin of Chicago, IL, Douglas "Mack" Benjamin, Sr., of Chicago, IL, Collin (Ann) Benjamin, Sr. of Richmond, CA, Melvin (Irene) Benjamin, Sr. of McIntosh, AL, Enoch Benjamin, Jr., James Benjamin and Royal (Irene) Benjamin, Sr., all of Prichard, AL; a devoted mother-in-law, Mrs. Maggie F. Franklin; four brothers-in-law, Joe (Gwendolyn) Franklin, of Long Beach, CA, Howard (Brenda) Franklin of Los Angeles, CA, Lorenza and Philip Franklin of Prichard, AL; three aunts, one devoted, Mrs. Lilly Stallworth of Pensacola, FL, Mrs. Ethel Agee of New Orleans, LA, Vineice Agee of Chicago, IL, two sisters-in-law, Carolyn Hudson, one devoted, Claudia Adams, three devoted friends, Mr. Amos Foxx of Mobile, AL, Mr. Michael Harris of Hammond, LA and Mrs. Catherine Baker of Fort Lauderdale, FL; other relatives and friends. Services, Saturday, June 16, 1990, 11:00 A. M., Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, 1712 Chestang Street, Prichard, Alabama, 36610. Rev. Carl Bolden Officiating Minister. Interment, Oaklawn Memorial Cemetery, final arrangements, Memorial Mortuary, INC.

Brother Melvin "Jaboe" Benjamin, Sr.

Born June 5, 1930, to the late Mrs. Mattie Lucille Singleton-Benjamin and Enoch Benjamin, Sr., in Oak Hill, Alabama, Melvin "Jaboe" Benjamin, Sr., passed away at his home, in McIntosh, Alabama, Wednesday, November 7, 2001, at the age of 71. Preceeding him in death were his parents, four brothers, Samuel Swift "Sam" Harris, Sr., and wife, Betty Fountain-Harris, Royal "Roy" Benjamin, Sr., and wife Irene Holcombe-Benjamin, George "Jake" Benjamin, Sr., and Douglas McArthur "Mack" Benjamin, Sr., two nephews, Larry Benjamin and Larry Jerome "Tex" Moran, two great-nephews, Cornelius DeAngelo Harris and Terrell Benjamin, grandparents; Ada Thompson-Harper-Singleton and Frank Singleton, Sr., Minnie McReynolds-Benjamin and Richard Benjamin, aunts; Catherine "Carrie" Singleton, Vineice Singleton-Agee, Elmira Singleton, Liddie Benjamin-Stallworth, Nealy Benjamin, Georgia Benjamin-Robins, Esther Benjamin-McBride, uncles; Frank Singleton, Jr., Clarence "Boe" Singleton and wife Cornelia Todd-Singelton, Sam Benjamin, Gilbert Benjamin, Lewis Benjamin, Presley Benjamin, Collin Benjamin, Earnest Benjamin, George Benjamin and Charlie Benjamin, othe relatives and friends. Jaboe was also the great-grandson of the late Dock and Peggy Singleton, Lewis and Frances Thompson, Evan and Liddie McReynolds, and Fannie Johnson-Benjamin and Sam Benjamin. He was the great-great-grandson of the late Walter and Betsey McReynolds and Richard "Dick" and Esther Johnson, and the great-great-great-grandson of the late Anthony McReynolds. Melvin "Jaboe" Benjamin, Sr., leaves to cherish his memories, three sons; Melvin Benjamin, Jr., Joseph "Joe" (Loretta) Benjamin, both of McIntosh, Al, and Reginald (Christy) Benjmain of Sunflower, AL, four daughters; Barbara Benjamin-Abrams, Debra Benjamin-Ware and Helen Benjamin, all of Prichard, AL and Creasey Jenkins of McIntosh, AL, five brothers; Jerry Jenkins of Birmingham, AL, Robert Lee (Willo Dean) Benjamin of Chicago, IL, Collin (Annie) Benjamin, Sr., James (Centilla) Benjamin and Enoch "Pop" (Helen) Benjamin, all of Mobile, AL, 12 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one aunt; Ethel Singleton (Marvin) Agee of New Orleans, LA, four uncles; Earl (Ann) Singleton of Cleveland, Ohio, Edley B. Singleton of Boston, MA, Preston Singleton and Melvin (Vivian) Singleton, both of Chicago, IL, two sisters-in-law; Mary Benjamin and Jeanette Henry-Benjamin, both of Mobile, AL, devoted friends; Mr. and Mrs. Dave Adams, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Adams, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Ray Williams, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Thomas and Deacon Ellis Lang, two special little friends; Brandon and Braxton Adams, many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and too many friends to name. The service is set for 11:00 AM, today, Saturday November 10, 2001, at the Church of God of Delivernace in McIntosh, Washington County, Alabama, with visitation from 10:00 AM until service time. Elder Willie D. Roberts, Pastor and officiating Minister. Burial will be in Vaughn Cemetery in McIntosh, with Andrews Funeral Home in Jackson, AL directing.

Mr. Enoch "Pop" Benjamin, Jr.

Mr. Enoch Benjamin, Jr. 'POP'--Born July 4, 1950, a native and resident of Mobile, AL departed this life for eternal rest on Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at a local hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents Enoch Benjamin, Sr. and Mattie L. Singleton-Benjamin, and five brothers; Samuel Swift Harris, Sr., Melvin "Jaboe" Benjamin, Sr., Royal Benjamin, Sr., Douglas Mack Arthur, Sr., and George "Jake" Benjamin, Sr. He leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted wife, Helen Taylor Benjamin; two sons, Antwarn (Jennifer) Benjamin and Lonnie Taylor; four daughters, Delynchia and April Benjamin, LaKeisha (Raico) Barnes and Keyatta Taylor; three brothers; James (Audrey) Benjamin, Collin (Annie) Benjamin, Sr., both of Mobile, AL and Robert (Willo Dean) Benjamin of Chicago, IL; four grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2003 from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral hour at the True Light Missionary Baptist Church, 2001 West Main St., Prichard, AL Rev. Michael Howard pastor and Rev. Terrence Fleeton officiating. Interment will follow in the Gethsamane Cemetery. Sympathetic and professional services are by MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 1302 St. Stephens Rd., Prichard, AL 36610. Published in the Mobile Register on 5/14/2003.

Mr. Larry Jerome "Tex" Moran

Mr. Larry Jerome Moran, on Saturday March 14, 1987, departed this life at a local hospital. Born May 17, 1964, in Mobile, Alabama, he was preceded in death by his grandfather, Mr. Enoch Benjamin, Sr., an uncle, Mr. Samuel Swift Harris, Sr. and his great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank (Ada) Singleton, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Richard (Minnie) Benjamin. He leaves to cherish his memories, a devoted mother, Mrs. Henrietta Holcombe of Mobile, Alabama, a devoted father, Mr. Douglas McArthur Benjamin, Sr., of Chicago, Illinois, two sisters, Linda Benjamin of Prichard, Alabama and Raquel Benjamin of Chicago, Illinois; three brothers, Mark Holmes, Arthur Benjamin and Douglas McArthur Benjamin, Jr., all of Chicago, Illinois, two grandmothers, Mrs. Octavia Moran, of Mobile, and Mrs. Mattie Singleton-Benjamin of Prichard, Alabama, one devoted aunt, Mrs. Shirley Goodwin, one devoted great-aunt, Mrs. Ethel Perine, both of Prichard, Alabama, two devoted friends, Mrs. Alice Lacey and Mr. Webster Pringle, of Prichard, Alabama, a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and other relatives and friends. Services, March 21, 1987, 11:00 A. M. Hodeges Funeral Chapel, 701 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., Mobile, Alabama, Rev. Mozelle Jefferson, officiating. Hodeges Funeral Chapel in charge, interment in Whispering Pines Cemetery.

Mrs. Nancy Rae "Nae Nae" Law-Lassiter

Born March 5, 1915, Sister Nancy Lassiter, a native of Coffeeville, Clarke County, Alabama, and a resident of Plateau, Alabama for a number of years, passed suddenly, August 17, 1973 at a local nursing home. She leaves to mourn her passing, a devoted husband, Mr. Howard Lassiter, Pateau, Al., a devoted Mother, Mrs. Albert Collins of Prichard, Al., six sisters, Mrs. Nettie Dickinson, and Mrs. Flossie Watson of Prichard, Al., Mrs. Beatrice Jackson and Ms. Eartha Murphy of Oakland, Ca., Mrs. Grace Horn of Detroit, Mi., and Mrs. Ida Lou Johnson of Coffeeville, Al., one brothe, Mr. James Law of Boston, Ma., a father and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lassiter, Butler, Al., five aunts, five uncles, two sisters-in-law, one devoted, Mrs. Annie Mae Kirksey, Philadlphia, Pa., Mrs. Ora Lee Law of Boston, Ma., five brothers-in-law, Mr. Robert Lassiter, Butler, Al., Jerome Dickinson and Mr. Marshall Watson, Prichard, Al., Mr. Clifford Horn, Sr. of Detroit, Mi., and Mr. Clarence Jackson, Sr., of Oakland, Ca., devoted friends; Mrs. Claudine Martin and Mrs. Lela Thompson of Prichard, Al., a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Services, Friday, August 14, 1973, 2:00 PM, First Hopewell Baptist Church, 664 Shelby Street, Magazine, Al, Rev. John McCarty Minister. Interment in Oaklawn Memorial Cemetery, Hodge Funeral Chapel directing.

Mr. Frank "Boo Key" Singleton, Jr.

Born April 6, 1907, Mr. Frank Singleton, Jr., a native of Chickasaw, Al. and a former resident of Plateau, Al. departed this life Tuesday, January 11, 1983. He leaves to cherish his memories, a devoted wife, Gloria Ely-Singleton; five daughters, Mrs. Edwina Mixon of Plateau, Ms. Barbara J. Singelton, Ms. Loretha Singleton, Providence, R. I., Mrs. Voncile (Charles) Taylor, Mrs. Inez (Cleve) Smith pf Prichard; seven sons, Mr. Winston A. Singleton, Auburn, N. Y., Anthony and Donald Curtis, Frank, III, Roberto, Gerald and Melvin J. Singleton, all of Prichard; three sisters; Mrs. Mattie (Enoch) Benjamin, of Prichard, Mrs. Vinece (Jasper) Agee, Mrs. Ethel (Marvin) Agee of Chicago, Il, five brothers, Mr. Clarence (Cornelia) Singleton of Prichard, Mr. Edley (Joyce) Singleton, Boston, MA, Mr. Melvin (Vivian) Singleton and Mr. Preston Singleton of Ohio, nineteen grandchildren, one devoted, Arlean Horton, eight great-grandchildren, six sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law, one devoted, Mr. John Kidd of Plateau, Al., devoted friends, Mr. Allie B. Srcuggs, Mr. James (Annie) Sanders and Mrs. Rosie Singleton, Providence, R. I. A host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Services were at Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, Plateau, Al, January 15, 1983, 11:00 AM, Father William Cantwell Officiating. Interment in the Plateau Cemetery, Plateau, Al., Christian Benevolent Funeral Home, directing.

Miss Catherine Elizabeth "Carrie" Singleton

Miss Catherine Elizabeth "Carrie" Singleton, a native and lifetime resident of Plateau, Ala., departed this life Saturday, February 25, 1967, at a local hospital. Born in 1904 to the late, Mrs. Ada Thompson-Harper-Singleton and Mr. Frank Singleton, Sr., she was also preceded in death by a sister, Elmira Singleton. She is survived by two daughters, Miss Dorothy Stallworth of Chicago, Ill, and Miss Gloria Stallworth of Plateau, Ala.; four sons, Mr. Johnnie Stallworth, Mr. Raymond Stallworth and Mr. Eurrl Stallworth, all of Plateau, Ala., and Mr. Clifton Stallworth of Chicago, Ill.; three sisters, Mrs. Mattie Singleton (Enoch) Benjamin, of Prichard, Ala., Mrs. Vinice (Jasper) Agee and Mrs. Ethel (Marvin) Agee, both of Chicago, Ill., six brothers, Mr. Clarence (Carnelia) Singleton and Mr. Frank Singleton, Sr., both of Prichard, Ala., Mr. Melvin Singleton and Mr. Preston Singleton, both of Chicago, Ill., Mr. Edley Singleton of Boston, Mass., and Mr. Earl Singleton of Cleveland, Ohio; nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild, four sisters-in-law, a devoted friend (father of her children) Mr. Frank Stallworth, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Her remains will lie in state, Friday evening, March 3, 1967, in Hodges Funeral Chapel, from 5:00 P. M. until time for funeral service, Saturday, March 4, 1967, at 11:00 A. M. in chapel with Rev. M. H. Strickland officiating. Interment in Plateau Cemetery, Hodges Funeral Chapel directing (successors to Smith & Gaston), Taylor H. Hodge, Sr., president, at new location, 701 Davis Ave.

Sister Margaret "Red" Bonner

Ms. Margaret Bonner, a native of Washington County, Alabama, and a resident of Prichard, AL, was born May 19, 1933. She was a faithful member of the Holmes Street Missionary Baptist Church, and a 20 year employee of Autumn Breeze Nursing Home, until her health failed. She answered the call from her Savior that her journey was completed on October 5, 1999. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jerome Dickinson and Nettie Law-Dickinson, and William Bonner, and brother William Bonner, Jr. She leave to cherish her precious memories, five sons; Horace (Barbara) Bonner, Sr., Algernon (Constancel) Bonner, and Gregory Bonner, all of Detroit, MI, Anthony (Giselle) Bonner of Mobile, AL, and Gary Bonner of Prichard, AL; three daughters, one devoted, Valaried Bonner of Prichard, AL, Brenda (Reginald) Jenkins, Houston, TX and Elisa (Bobby) Smith of Eight Mile, AL; eighteen grandchildren, three sisters, one devoted, Sandra (Robert) Henderson, of Prichard, AL, Jacqueline Bonner and Barbara (Wade) Baise, Pomona, CA, five aunts, one devoted, Grace Horn, Detroit, MI, beatrice Jackson, Oakland, CA, Flossie Watson, Ledora Summers, and Lela Thompson all of Prichard, AL, one uncle, Chester Dickinson, San Antonio, TX, four nieces, two devoted, Felicia Henderson, Whistler, AL, Marki Henderson, Mobile, AL, and Shellanda and Erin Henderson, of Prichard, AL, three nephews, one devoted, Robert (Ralina) Henderson, Jr., Detroit, MI, Roderick Henderson, of Prichard, AL and Sedrick Henderson of Montgomery, AL; devoted cousins; Marie Malone, Daphne, AL, Ruby Weathers, Prichard, AL, Sarah, Faye, Ann, Evelyn Horn, all of Detroit, MI, devoted friends, Cindy Martin, Mobile, AL, Ida Taylor and family, Juanita Thompson, Donna Ray, Viola Stutts, McKinley Jones and family, Paul Savage, Robert Reed, Robert and Lucille Grayson, Etta Robinson, Phyliss Gandy, and a host of other relatives, friends and co-workers. Services, Saturday, October 9, 1999, 1:00 P. M., Holmes Street Missionary Baptist Church, 316 Max Street, Prichard, AL 36610, Rev. T. J. Hatcher D. D. Pastor and Officiating Minister. Interment, Gethsemane Cemetery. Services entrusted to Christian Benevolent Funeral Home, Mobile, AL.

Mrs. Sandra Maria "Sissy" Dickinson Henderson

Mrs. Sandra Mara Dickinson Henderson (Sissy), a native of Mobile, AL and a resident of Prichard, AL, was born October 8, 1949. She was a member of Holmes Street Missionar Baptist Church an an employee of U. S. A. Medical Center until her untimely death. She answered the call from her Savioure and her journey was over on June 3, 2000. She was preceded in death by her devoted parents; Jerome and Nettie Law Dickinson, and a devoted sister, Margaret Bonner. She leaves to cherish her memories, a devoted husband of 33 years, Robert Lee Henderson, Sr.; five devoted daughters; Felecia Henderson of Whistler, AL, Marki Henderson of Mobile, AL, Shellanda and Erin Henderson of Prichard, AL; three devoted sons; Robert Lee (Ralina) Henderson, Jr., of Mobile, AL, Roderick and Sedrick Henderson of Prichard, AL; two step daughters: Rochelle Sigler and Angela (Charlie) Taylor of Prichard, AL, seven devoted grandchildren; Ashley, Alexis, Robert III, Andrew, Rashawn, Reginald and Johnathan, all of Prichard, AL; five aunts, one devoted, Grace Horn of Detroit, MI, Flossie Law Watson, Ledora Summers, and Lelia Thompson, of Prichard, AL, and Beatrice Law Jackson of Oakland, CA, three aunts-in-law; Lelia Washington of Leaksville, MS, Ruth Kinton of Washington, D. C., and Ruby Shumake of Gulfport, MS; one devoted uncle, Chester Dickinson of San Antonio, ; a host of nieces, one devoted, Ella (Bobby) Smith of Eight Mile, AL, and Valoried Bonner of Whistler, AL; a host of nephews, five devoted, Horace (Barbara) Bonner, Algenon (Constance) Bonner and Gregory Bonner, all of Detroit, MI, Anthony (Giselle) Bonner of Mobile, AL, and Gary Bonner of Prichard, AL; several devoted cousins; Roby Weathers pf Prichard, AL, Orlando (Gloria) Summers of Eight Mile, AL, Janice (Robert) Williams of Tampa, FL, Sarah, Faye, Anne, Evelyn, Clifford and Jefferey Horn, all of Detroit, MI, the jackson and Murphy families of Oakland, CA; three sisters-in-law, two devoted, Concile Henderson and Bessie (Clarence) Bradley of Prichard, AL, and Rosetta(Harold) Hayes of Toledo, OH, two brothers-in-law; Leroy (Jackie) Henderson an Jimmy (Barbara Jean) Henderson of Prichard, AL; devoted friends: Louise Reed, Earnestine Woody, Cynthia Martin, Calvin (Ethel) Jones, Tommy (Clara) Walker, Jr., Walter (Cynthia) Eaton, Florida Mae Witherspoon, Anthony (Tawanna) Collins, Roy (Patsey Stallworth, Sr., Etta Robinson, Viola Stutts, Victor (Calva) Shumake, Chico (Toni) Hubbard, Lamariette W. Dandridge, Palmer K. Carry, Carrie (Henry) Sykes, and the class of '66 of Blount High School; devoted neighbors; Earnest (Veronica) Carlton, Wilson (Gwen) Purifoy, Ethel Jones, JoAnn Jones, Bille (Rosie) Washington; devoted God-parents, Clarence (Ruth) Witherspoon, and Evelyn Guy. Service, Saturday, June 10, 2000. 3:00 P. M., Holmes Street Missionary Baptist Church, 316 Max Street, Prichard, AL 36610. Rev. T. J. Hatcher, Pastor and Officiating Minister. Interment: Gethsemane North, arrangements by: Reese Funeral Home, 925 Bessemer Ave., Prichard, AL 36610.

Mr. Clarence "Jack" Jackson, Jr.

Clarence Jackson, Jr. was born on October 23, 1939 in Prichard, Alabama to Mr. Clarence and Mrs. Beatrice (Law) Jackson, Sr. In 1948, Clarence Jackson, Jr. moved with his family to Oakland, Califorania. Clarence Jackson, Jr. was united with St. Mary's Catholic Church in Oakland, California in 1954. Clarence Jackson, Jr. graduated from Oakland Technical "Tech" High School in 1957. He served four years in the United States Army, from 1957 to 1961. Clarence Jackson, Jr. was united in Holy Matrimony, to his third wife, Carol Calvin in 1991. He was an outdoors person and loved people. He enjoyed his life to the fullest. Clarence worked as a car salesman most of his life, and was the former owner of Jackson Buick-Pontiac car dealership in Stockton, California. He used to say, that being a car salesman gave him the opportunity to be outside an meet people at the same time. Clarence Jackson, Jr. departed this life on July 25, 1994 in Pinole, California. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Jackson, Sr. He leaves to mourn, a loving wife, Carol Jackson of Oakland, California, step-daughters, Stephanie and Gia Calvin of Oakland, California, mother, Mrs. Beatrice Law-Jackson of Oakland, California, brothers; Wilbert Jackson of Signal Hill, Ca. and Carl Jackson of Oakland, CA; sister, Mary Carolyn Jackson-Gates of San Leandro, CA, nephews, Shannon Gates of Sparks, NV, Erik Gates of Oakland, CA, and Shaun Jackson of Berkeley, CA, niece, Dawnielle Jackson of Oakland, CA. great-nephews, Brandon and Kevin Gates both of Oakland, CA, and a host of aunts, an uncle, cousins and friends. Serviecs held Wednesday, August 3, 1994, 11:00 a.m. Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home, "Chapel of Peace", 3665 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, California, 94609, officiating, Father Leo Edgerly, Jr. Intermetn, Rolling Hills Memorial Park, 4100 Hilltop Drive, Richmond, California.

Mr. Edley "Eddie" Singleton

Edley Singleton  age 87, of Mattapan, passed away Dec. 26, 2005. He was born in Plateau, Alabama, and lived in Boston, MA before moving to Mattapan, NC. Beloved husband of the late Priscilla A. Lovett-Singleton and Joyce Cleckley-Singleton. Father of Charles R. Foster, E. Renee Singleton-Eriyo, E. Shaun Singleton. Graveside service at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, MA on Friday, Jan. 13, 2006 at 2PM. All family and guests please meet at the gate of the cemetery (302 Elm St.) Published in the Boston Globe on 1/12/2006.

Mr. Melvin Singleton
Mr. Melvin Singleton, born July 5, 1924 in Plateau, AL to the late Mr. Frank Singleton, Sr. and the late Mrs. Katie Freeman-Singleton, passed October 7, 2006 in Chicago, IL.
Mr. Preston Singleton
Mr. Preston Singleton, born March 9, 1932 in Plateau, AL, to the late Mr. Frank Singleton, Sr. and the late Mrs. Katie Singleton, passed away January 9, 2003 in Chicago, IL.

Mrs. Clydia Mae Robinson-Jackson

Clydia Mae Jackson was the fourth of eight children born to Vernie Verneeza Robinson and Harry Robinson on January 20, 1940 in Bakersfield, California, departed this life, August 22, 1989, in Richmond, California. On October 23, 1975 she was united in matrimony to Clarence Jackson, Jr. Clydia was raised in Richmond, Califorania and Berkeley, California. She was a hard working and fun loving wife and mother. During her lifetime, she worked as a registered nurse for seventeen years in various hospitals. She wa head nurse at Peralta Hospital for five yearas. To those who knew her and loved her, she was one of a kind. She was always there to lend a helping hand. Whenver she was reminded of her uniqueness, shw would laugh and say, "You better believe it." Clydia loved traveling, entertaining and shopping. She used to say the slogan "Shop Til You Drop" was meant for her. She was a member of Church of Christ in Richmond, California. Clydia leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Clarence Jackson, Jr.: one daughter, Carla Simone' Warner and two granchildren, Verneeza Iesha Scott and Tatiuna Clydia Lashanell Brown, her mother, Vernie Verneeza Robinson all of Richmond, California; her father, Harry Robinson of Termo, California; three sisters: Earline Smith of Richmond, California: Mae Glover of El Sobrante, California and Jonnie Robinson of Oakland, California; four brothers: Harry Robinson, Herman Robinson, Vernon Robinson and Cornell Robinson of Richmond, California and a host of nieces, nephews, her favorite brother-in-law, Smitty, sisters-in-law; other relatives and friends. Memorial services held at Church of Christ, 1501 Florida Avenue, Richmond, California, Tuesday, August 29, 1989, 2:00 p. m. officiating Minister Woodrow Russell. Private Interment, Rolling Hills Memorial Park, Richmond, California.

Lantrabius Voncell Holcombe-McCarroll Jr.
Lantrabius Voncell Holcombe-McCarroll Jr., a native and resident of Mobile, died Saturday, February 17, 2007 at a local hospital. He was 6 months old. Survivors include his mother, Taneshia Orange; his father, Lantrabius Voncell Holcombe-McCarroll Sr.; one sister, Lantraneshia Maxcine Holcombe-McCarroll; maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Orange; maternal grandfather, George Benjamin Jr.; paternal grandfather, Tony Holcombe; maternal great-grandmother, Mary Benjamin; and paternal great-grandfather, Willie Holcombe, all of Mobile.
Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today, Thursday, February 22, 2007 at Azalea Funeral Service on State Street, where the service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, February 23, 2007. Burial will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery on Mobile Street.

Mr. Earnest Scott

Earnest Scott -- A native of Jackson, AL and a resident of Mobile, AL for the past 53 years, passed this life Monday, January 27, 2003 at a local nursing home. Mr. Scott worked 37 years as a Longshoreman. His wife, Allar B. Scott and his parents preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his memories 11 children, Glenda Nesmith, Far Rockaway, NY, Ernest G. (Jana) Scott, Eight Mile, AL, Leon R. Scott, Mobile, AL, Bennie (LaRita) Scott, Whistler, AL, Janice Langham, Columbia, MD, Frank (Joann) Scott, Snellville, GA, Alan (Diane) Scott, Lilburn, GA, Allar (Alfonso) Tunidor, Hampton, VA, Patrick (Izumi) Scott, Honolulu, HI, Christopher (Irene) Scott, Snellville, GA, Robert Scott, College Park, GA; one adopted daughter, Elizabeth (Levi) Wright; three sisters, Irene (Dan) James, Jackson, AL, Rosie Jackson and Hattie Jackson, both of Mobile, AL; two brothers, Johnny Burrell, Jackson, AL and Johnnie (Annie) Jackson, Mobile, AL; 24 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Friday, January 31, 2003 at Azalea Funeral Home from 3 to 5 p.m. and also on Saturday, February 1, 2003 at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church No. 1, 409 Lexington Avenue, from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral hour with Pastor Ernest G. Scott officiating. Interment will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery, 800 Mobile Street. Services of love entrusted to AZALEA FUNERAL HOME 352 STATE ST. MOBILE, AL. Published in the Mobile Register on 1/31/2003.

Mrs. Sharica Rena Bonner-Cunningham

Sharica Rena Bonner-Cunningham--a native of Eight Mile, AL, age 25, departed this life on Sunday, February 27, 2005 at a local hospital. She was preceded in death by her great-grandmothers, Caldonia Osbey and Nettie E. Law (Jerome) Dickinson; grandmother, Margaret Bonner; mother-in-law, Stephanie Dockery; and two uncles, Alexander Horne Jr. and Joel Osbey. She is survived by her devoted husband, Carlos Cunningham; two daughters, Carlajiah and Rachel Cunningham; three sons, Romontel Bonner, Kendrick and Raquel Cunningham; devoted parents, Horace Sr. and Barbara Bonner of Detroit, MI; one brother, Horace (Rhonda) Bonner Jr.; one sister, SyNia Bonner; one niece, Jarna Bonner; two nephews, Horace III and Shemar Bonner; grandmother, Ida Taylor; grandfather, Fred Stevenson; three devoted aunts, Valerie Bonner of Prichard, AL, Elise M. Bonner (Bobby) Smith of Eight Mile, AL and Brenda (Reginald) Jenkins of Houston, TX; four devoted uncles, Algenon (Constance) Bonner of Oak Park, MI, Gregory Bonner of Detriot, MI, Gary Bonner, Sr. of Mobile, AL and Anthony (Gizelle) Bonner of Mobile, AL; and  two godchildren; and a host of many devoted aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 4, 2005 from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral hour at the Mt. Hebron Baptist Church, 2531 Berkley Ave., Mobile, AL. Interment will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery. Sympathetic and professional services are by: MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 1302 St. Stephens Rd. Prichard, AL 36610. Published in the Mobile Register on 3/3/2005.

Sister Mattie Gilmore Hall Tucker

Sister Mattie Gilmore Hall Tucker--Born April 14, 1915, a native of Salipta, AL and a resident of Prichard, AL departed this life on Tuesday, February 24, 2004. She was a faithful member of Holmes Street Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Tucker, a devoted son, Silas Hall, Jr.; one niece, Alberta Peavy and a God son, Roger Cobbs. She leaves to cherish her memories, one devoted son, Lonnie C. Hall; three brothers, George (Sarah), Walter (Lela) and Emmitt (Ginger) Gilmore; three sisters, Nonie Mae Griffin, Bessie Lee Bracy and Cloradine Kennedy; one very devoted granddaughter, Erica Darnisha Stewart and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, four devoted, Emma Rodgers, Calva Shoemacher, Tenesha Burpo and Lisa Stewart. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2004 at the Holmes Street Missionary Baptist Church, 316 Holmes St., Prichard, AL with Reverend Keith Leatherwood officiating. Interment will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery, 800 Mobile, St., Mobile, AL. Sympathetic and professional services by MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME. 

Mrs. Sarah Lee Swanson Gilmore

Mrs. Sarah Lee Swanson Gilmore--Born July 16, 1927 to the late Handy and Georgiana Swanson. She is a native of Salitpa, AL and a resident of Mobile, AL. She departed this life for eternity on January 26, 2005. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a lifelong member of the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Chruch of Salitpa, AL. She remained a faithful member under the present leadership of Rev. Hurley James. She leaves to cherish her memories a loving husband, George Robert Gilmore; two sons, John Swanson (Geneva) of Hawthorne, CA and Robert Lee Gilmore of Mobile; one daughter, Wanda Faye Gilmore of Mobile; two granddaughters, Cheryl E. Swanson of Pasadena, CA and Monica (Peaches) Gilmore of Mobile; two brothers-in-law, Walter G. Gilmore (Lela Mae) and Emmitt Gilmore (Ginger V.) of Salitpa; three sisters-in-law, Nonnie Mae Griffin of Winn, AL, Bessie L. Bracy and Clora Dean Campbell of Mobile, AL and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 4, 2005 at the Pleasant View Baptist Church, 1517 Kayte St., Mobile, AL from 9:00 A.M. until the 12:00 P.M. funeral hour. Interment will follow in the Gethsemane Cemetery, 800 Mobile St. Sympathetic and professional services are by: MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 1302 St. Stephens Rd. Prichard, AL 36610. Published in the Mobile Register on 2/3/2005.

Mr. Cornelius De Angelo Harris

Mr. Corneilius De Angelo Harris, age 17, born October 25, 1982, a resident of Chickasaw, AL exchanged life for eternity on Monday, September 11, 2000. Cornelius accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Liberty Missionary Baptist Church, on April 12, 1987.He was a student (junior) at Vigor High School. He was preceded in death by a brother, Samuel Harris, III, grandparents, Mr. Samuel Swift "Sam" Harris, Sr., and Mrs. Betty Fountain-Harris. He leaves to cherish his memory, a devoted mother, Mrs. Pamela Caldwell; stepfather, Mr. Willie Caldwell of Chickasaw, AL; father, Mr. Samuel Swift Harris, Jr. of Mobile, AL; one brother, James Harris of Chickasaw, AL; two sisters, Natalie Smith and Samantha Harris both of Mobile, Al; grandmother, Jaccquline (Donald) Robinson; great-grandmothers, Mrs. Mattie Lucille Singleton-Benjamin and Mrs. Ozella Smith; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other family members and friends, one devoted, Torrance Howard. Visitation will be held at Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, September 16, 2000 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at which time Rev. Wayne Lacy will officiate. Interment will follow in Prichard Memorial Cemetery, Prichard, AL. Sympathetic and professional services are by MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 1302 Viaduct St, Prichard, AL 36610.

Mr. Joseph "Joe" Tinsley

Born March 24, 1926, Mr. Joseph Tinsley, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, died at a local Hospital on Tuesday, October 3, 2000. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ruby Harris-Tinsley, and his daughter, Shelia Ezell. He leaves to cherish his memories his sons, Joseph (Floretta) Tinsley-Ezell, Jul ius Tinsley, Earnest Williams, Levon Tinsley, Elbert (Deborah) Tinsley, Darrel Ezell, Wilfred Ezell, and Danny Ezell; three daughters, Sharon Williams, Betty (Larry) Hill, and Winnie Gayle; the children's mother, Juanita Ezell; two sisters, Ivora (Ernest) Williams , and Josephine (Charles) Trice, of Palm Dale, CA; one brother, Norman (Rushie) Tinsley; one aunt, Regina Brown; one uncle, J.W. Tinsley; a number of grandchildren, and a host of niece s, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, Plateau, on Wednesday, October 11, 2000 after 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated from the church at 12 Noon, with Father Anietie Akama Ukanide, MSP, the Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Plateau Cemetery. Funeral arrange ments by REESE FUNERAL HOME, 925 Bessemer Avenue, Prichard, Alabama 36610.

Ms. Linda Darnell Tinsley

Born October 20, 1949 in M obile, AL died at her residence on Thursday, April 1 3, 2000. She was preceded in death by her mother, Elouise Tinsley; grandmother, Ruby Tinsley, and her grandfather, Johnny Tinsley. S he leaves to cherish her memories, two daughters, Inger Tinsley and Tonya (Donte ) Bumpers, Sr. of Mobile, 6 grandchildren, Brandon, Jonathan, Jaynine, LaTia, Frederick Tinsley and Donte' Bumpers Jr., one devoted sister, Johnita (Nolan) Martin Sr., one step-sister, Shelia Martin of Mobile, two aunts, Ivora (Ernest) Williams of Mobile, and Jose phine (Charles) Trice of Littlerock, CA, two uncles, Norman Rodgers (Rushie) Tinsley, and Joseph Tinsley of Mobile, one special frie nd and her children's father, Alexander Harris; one god sister, Roberta (Ralph) Dawson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many devoted friends. Visitation will be at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church (Plateau) on Wednesday, April 19, 200 0 after 9:00 am. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from the church at 11 :00 am with Father Brian Fox, S.S.J. the Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Plateau Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are by REESE FUNERAL HOME, 925 Bessemer Ave, Prichard, AL.

Mr. Edward Green "Bud" Harris, Sr.

Mr. Edward Green "Bud" Harris, Sr., a native and lifelong resident of Plateau, AL died on Friday, August 11, 2000 at his residence. Born September 19, 1907, to the late Mrs. Malinda Singleton-Harris and Mr. George Harris, Sr., Mr. Harris was the oldest resident of the Africa Town USA Community. He was a member of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Clara Harris of Mobile; seven daughters, Melba Jones of Mobile, Verdella Harris of Florida, Judy Harris of Mobile, Gail (Curtis) Jackson of Mobile, Barbara (Jack) Evans of Eight Mile, Cynthia Crawford of Dallas, Floretta Harris of Florida; three sons, Ernest Harris of Mobile, Edward Harris of Kushla and Charles Harris of Mobile; one sister, Regina Brown of Mobile; three sisters-in-law, Alberta (Eddie) Lambert of Louisiana, Betty Cobb of Louisiana and Thelma Hammond of Indianapolis; three sons-in-law, Victoria (Essie) Harris of Mobile, Israel (Blanche) Hammond of Lou isiana and Frank (Shirley) Hammond of Mobile; 30 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives an d friends. Visitation will be held at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, 805 Eas t St, Plateau on Wednesday, August 16, 2000 from 9 a .m. until the 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial Celebration. Interment in Oaklawn Cemetery. Sympathetic and professional services are by MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 1302 Viaduct St, Prichard, AL.

Norman Harris Jr.

A native of Plateau, AL and a resident of Mobile, AL, was born May 17, 1932, de parted this life on June 6, 2001 at a local hospital. He was preceded in death b y his wife, Ruby Cotton Harris; brother, Charles Harris; and his parents, Viola Powell and Norman Harris, Sr. He was a Parishioner at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, a member of Mobile Steamship Association and International Loneshoreman's Association Loc al 1410. Survivors include six sons, Nathaniel Harri s, James (Zelda) Harris, Marvin Harris, Jeffery Harris, Terry (Lillian) Lewis, a ll of Mobile, AL, Tony (Cassandra) Harris of Ft. Wor th, TX; two daughters, Denise (Tommie) Wells and Deborah Kennedy, both of Mobile , AL; thirteen grandchildren; two great grandchildre n; one devoted sister, Lola May Bell of Plateau, AL; three sisters-in-law, Marian Juzang, Nettie Rine Harris, both of Mobile, AL and Earnestine (Lorenza) Fields of Ft. Worth, TX; two devoted brothers-in-law, James Juzang of Mobile, AL and Swep Bell of Los Angeles, CA; one aunt, Regina Brown of Plateau, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2001 at the Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church from 9:00 A.M. until the 11:00 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial with Rev. John Tyne celebrant. Rosary will be recited at 10:30 A.M. Interment in the Whispering Pines Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to HODGES CHAPEL LLC, 701 Dr. Martin Luther King Avenue, Mobile, AL 36603.

Mr. Victoria Nathaniel Harris

Age 72. A native of Mauvilla, AL and a long time resident of Mobile, AL died Sunday, April 8, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Essie Harris of Mobile, AL; two brothers, Isreal (Blanch) Hammond of LaComb, LA, Frank J. (Shirley) Hammond of Mauvilla, AL; four sisters, Alberta (Eddie) Lambert, Bettey James all of Abita Springs, LA, Claria Harris o f Mobile, AL, Thelma Spencer of Elk Hart, IN; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives and friends. Visitation will b e held from Deliverance Temple, Maple St, Saturday, April 14, 2001 from 1 p.m. until the 2 p.m. funeral hour with Bishop J. Cleveland, pastor and officiant. Interment in Oaklawn Cemetery. Sympathetic and professional services are by MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 1302 Via duct St, Prichard, AL. 36610.

Mrs. Clara Mae Law "Choo Choo" Johnson

A native and life long resident of Mobile, AL, born October 23, 1954, passed Sunday, July 30, 2000 at a local health care facility. She was a graduate of Toulminville High School, Class of 1973, and attended Mary Holmes, Jr. College for Early Childhood Education. She leaves to cherish her precious memories two children, Charles Law and Latanya Law, both of Mobile, AL; parents, Bill Law and Helen Law, of Mobile, AL; sisters, Ruby Mae Davis and Gloria C. Wilson, both of Mobile, AL; Brothers, Rev. Henry Lee (Richardean) Crawford, of Daphne, AL, Eugene Crawford, and Rev. Roderick (Jackie) Law, of Mobile, AL, Terry Lee Crawford, of South Carolina, and William L. Law, of London, OH; three aunts, three uncles; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, devoted, Henrie Johnson, Tupel o, MS and Brendell Johnson, Prichard, AL. Her remains will lie in state at Christian Benevolent Funeral Home, Inc. of Friday, August 4, 2000 from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m. and after 9:00 a.m. Saturday, August 5, 2 000 at Nazaree #1 Baptist Church, 511 Joseph Blair Street. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at which time Rev. Joseph Bla ir, Pastor, will conduct the funeral service. Interment will follow in Casher Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Christian Benevolent Funeral Home, Inc. 201 N. Hamilton St., Mobile, AL 36603.

Mr. Samuel "Dank" Graham, Sr.

Samuel Graham Sr., a truck driver with Baldwin Transfer Co. Inc., died Thursday, July 12, 2001. He was 62, born June 13, 1939 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom Graham. Graham was a native of Toxey and a resident of Mobile. Survivors include his wife, Annie Florence Graham of Mobile; three sons, Samuel (Irene) Graham Jr., Lee Anthony (Vernessa) Smith and Timothy (Coronda) Graham, all of Mobile; one daughter, Angelia (Walter) McCants of Mobile; three stepdaughters, Gloria Florence and Sabrina (Jimmie) Culpepper, both of Mobile, and Evelyn Johnson of Savannah, Ga.; two stepsons, Sheron (Leshondra) Florence of Mobile, Evelyn (Carl) Johnson, of Savannah, GA, and Marlon Florence of Altamonte Springs, Fla.; his stepmother, Corine Graham of Atlanta; two sisters, Mary Lee (Ben) Stewart of Toxey, AL, and Ethel Mae Graham of Atlanta; three brothers, Willie Graham of Toxey and Olan (Nettie Lee) Graham of Gilbertown, and Jessie (Annie) Graham of Mobile; 36 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; mother-in-law, Mattie Croskey, Georgianna, AL; uncle, T. Miller, Mobile, AL; sisters-in-law, Lonnie Mae Graham, Mobile, AL, Mandy McDaniels, Lisa Gilmore, Betty McMeans, and Annette Williams, all of Georgianna, AL; brothers-in-law, Willie (Janice) Peterson, Greenville, AL, Samuel (Pearlie) Croskey, and Tommie Peterson, both of Georgianna, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, devoted, Carrie Graham (Bennie) Houston, Eight Mile, AL, other relatives and friends, devoted, Archie Sanders, Dennis Farley and Ernest Coleman. A viewing will be held beginning at noon Tuesday at Christian Benevolent Funeral Home, with visitation to follow from 6 to 8 p.m. A cortege will leave the funeral home at 9 a.m. Wednesday. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to noon at St. Paul Methodist Church in Toxey, with funeral services to follow. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Arrangements are by Christian Benevolent Funeral Home.

Brother Roosevelt "Buddy" Hurd

Roosevelt Hurd, a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, died Friday at his home in Mobile. He was 74. Hurd, a native of Plateau, was a member of Union Missionary Baptist Church. Preceding him in death were his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Hurd, Sr. and several siblings. He was the grandson of the late Hannah Williams, a "Pioneer Woman" and former slave of Clarke County, Alabama. He is survived by three sons, Barry Hurd, Carlos Hurd an Brentz Hurd, all of Mobile; five daughters, Carolyn Adams, of Mesa, Ariz., Rose Fox of Miami, and Pamela Meggs, Renee Cleveland and Tammie Hurd all of Mobile; a sister, Lucile Dixon of Mobile; 16 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Visitation will be at noon Wednesday, at Union Missionary Baptist Chuch on Bay Bridge Road. Services are set for 1 P. M. at the church, with brial in Gethsemane Cemetery on Mobile Street, GILMERS FUNERAL HOME on Zigler Boulevard is handling arrangements.

Mrs. Sallye Dale McNeely

May The Life I Lived Speak For Me'' Born April 6, 1941 exchanged life for eternity on Friday, September 1, 2000 at a local hospital. A native of Monroe Co unty, Al and a resident of Mobile for over 40 years. Sallye accepted Christ at an early age and upon moving to Mobile in the early sixties, she united with the Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church, where she serv ed faithfully, full of zeal with love for the church and all people until her death. She worked in many capacities in the Church: President of the Willing Workers, Advisor to the Sunbeams, Treasurer of Mission Circle #1; member of the Board of Trustees and Youth A dvisors. She was Co-Chairman of the Trustees and Trustee's Wives an auxiliary of the Sunlight District Association. Sallye worked as a educator in the Mobile County Public School Syste ms for over 32 years until retirement in 1998. She received her Bachelor's of Science Degree from Alabama State University; Master's Degree from the University of South Alabama and ED.S. Degree from Mobile College. Sallye was preceded in death by her mother, Louise Dale; brothers, Miller N. Da le, Arthur Dale and Alphonso Ramsey. She leaves to cherish her memory, father, Nathaniel Dale of Monroe County, AL; devoted sister, Mattie (Wilson) Bullard of Monroe County, Al; two stepdaughters, Elaine McNeely and Donna Pettis both of Dallas, TX; one step grandc hild, Brandi McNeely of Dallas, TX; devoted cousin, Gladys Gilmore (G.G.) of Mobile; two sisters-in-law, Fannie Dale of Mobile, AL a nd Barbara Dale of Frisco City, AL; one uncle, Jimmy (Gainsetta) Dale of Mobile; two devoted friends, John C. Battles of Oklahoma City, OK and Bobby Small of Mobile; nieces and nephews , Patricia (Corey) Richardson, Woodrow (Josephine) Bullard, III, Clifford (Teresa) Bullard, Wayne (Dora) Bullard, Toya (Roderick) McMillian, Matthew (Geraldine) Davis, Lorenzo Hollinger all of Monroe County, AL, Michael Ramsey, Margie Ramsey, Monica Ramsey, Al Ramsey, Jr., Corey Ramsey, Leneice Ramsey all of New York, NY, A. Faye Boykin, Glenda (Trent) Gantt, Beverly (Michael) Williams all of Brewton, AL, Melissa (Anthony) Jackson of Frisco City, AL, Kim Dale of Houston, TX , Daron Ray of Mobile, AL; two godmothers, Hattie Madison and Flora Richardson o f Mobile, AL; four godchildren, Angela (Mitchell) Mc Carroll, Brandi Davis, Brandon Roberson, Amber Joi Jackson all of Mobile, AL; God sister, Bennie Rigsby of Monroe County, AL; two God brothers, Dea. Palmo (Bernice) Dockery and Rev. Richard (Almeida) Dockery, Sr. of Mobile; her special and close friends, Clara Williams of Monroe County, AL, Geneva Smith, Rosie M. Davis, Feryne Henley, Geraldine Jackson, Dea. Earl (Lillian) Walker, Maime Coleman, Edrice Rivers, Dea. James (Carrie) Ruffin, Ethel Greene all of Mobile, AL; devoted neighbor, Mr. Frank Ponquinette and Family, Kool, a host of other relatives and friends, and many who were touched by the life of such a sweet and gentle spirit. Visitation will be at Christian Benevolant Funeral Home , Friday, September 8, 2000 from 12 noon until 5 p.m. and after 9 a.m. Saturday, September 9, 2000 at Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church, 451 Weinacker Ave, Mobile, AL 36604. The family will friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at which time Rev. Dr. Alvin A. Cleveland will officiate. Immediately following funerals ervice, the cortege will leave for viewing at the New Chapel Baptist Church, 600 Snowden Rd, Mexia, AL, Rev. J. O. Malone, Pastor. Interment will be at the Monroe Chapel, Inc. Funeral arrangements are by CHRISTIAN BENEVOLENT FUNERAL HOME, 201 N. Hamilton St, Mobil e, AL 36603.

Mrs. Clara Bell Harris

Mrs. Clara Bell Harris -- Born August 3, 1930, a native of Mobile, AL departed this life on Saturday, July 6, 2002 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Green Harris, one son, Wayne Harris and one brother, Victoria (Essie) Harris. She leaves to cherish her memories three sons, Ernest (Tara) Harris, Edward (Annie) Harris, Jr., Charles (Felice) Harris all of Mobile, AL; seven daughters, Melba Harris, Judy Harris, Gail Jackson, Barbara (Jack) Evans all of Mobile, AL. Verdella Harris, Floretta Harris both of Florida and Cynthia Crawford of Dallas, TX; three sister, Alberta (Eddie) Lambert, Geneva (Willie) James both of Louisiana, Thelma Spencer of Indiana; two brothers, Israel (Blanche) Hammond of Louisiana and Frank (Shirley) Hammond of Mobile, AL; twenty five grand-children; thirty two great grand-children and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 12, 2002 at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, 805 East St., Plateau AL from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral hour with Father Anietie Akama Ukanide officiating. Interment will follow in the Oaklawn Cemetery. Sympathetic and professional services are by Memorial Funeral Home, 1302 St. Stephens Road, Prichard, AL 36610.

Mrs. Luether Bolden Jenkins

native of Clarke County, MS and a resident of Prichard, AL for 70 years died on Friday, October 11, 2002. She was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses since 1958. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earlie Jenkins. She is survived by one son, James (Rosetta) Jenkins of Mobile; three daughters, Fannie Tyer of Mobile, Dorothy (Jerome) Floyd of Montoursville, PA, and Evelyn Pittman of Houston, TX; seven grandchildren, Dominic Tyer of Mobile, Tabitha and Kenan Floyd of Montoursville, PA, Henry Martez Pittman of Houston, TX, Kevin (Cassandra) Jenkins and Keisha Roschelle Jenkins all of Mobile, and Karen Jenkins of Orlando, FL; one great grandchild, Kamea Janel Jenkins of Mobile; four sisters, Mamie Tait, Arether Smith, Irene Bolden and Annie Ruth Bolden all of Detroit, MI; many other relatives and friends; one devoted friend, Mildred Brown. Visitation will be at the Reese Funeral Home on Saturday, October 19, 2002 from 12 noon until the 1PM funeral hour. Brother Jerome Floyd will give the Discourse. Interment will follow in the Lawn Haven Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are by REESE FUNERAL HOME, 925 Bessemer Ave, Prichard, Alabama. Published in the Mobile Register on 10/18/2002.

CLAUDE 'COWBOY' KIDD

1944-2002 Claude 'Cowboy' Kidd -- A native of Magazine Point and a resident of Mobile, Alabama ascended into his heavenly home to be with God on Thursday, September 12, 2002. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lucy Kidd; four sisters and two brothers, Consuella, Mittie, Dorothy and Rose Kidd Fair and brothers, Tom Robert and Aaron Kidd. He leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted wife, Barbara Ann Kidd; daughters, Claudia (Rev. Daryn) Baker, DaShawn (Derrick) Jackson-Kidd, all of Mobile, AL, Kaira (Renard) Bendolph of Huntsville, AL; sons, Robert (Co-Co) and Jon-Claude Kidd of Mobile, AL; grandchildren, Brandon, Victoria and Maurice Baker of Mobile, AL, Alexis (Father Eric) Jackson, Joshua and Jeremia Martin of Mobile, AL, Kamryn Bendolph of Mobile, AL, Takea Stewart, Darius Wade and Jourdyn Kidd, all of Mobile, AL; five sisters, one devoted, Cora Kidd of Mobile, AL, Leola Wade of Fairfield, CA, Sheral Kidd, Lindora Scott and Thelma (A.C.) Mosley of Mobile, AL; six brothers, Leroy (Marie) Kidd of Pontiac, MI, Robert (Lucy) Kidd of Oakland, CA, Lovelace (Harolyn) Kidd of San Antonio, TX, William (Amelia) Kidd, Isiah (Carol) Kidd of Mobile, AL and one devoted, George Kidd of Biloxi, MS; devoted mother and father in law, Luther (Luberta) Mickles; devoted neighbors, CheeChee and Kenny; and a host of aunts, uncles, sisters and brothers in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be on Saturday, September 21, 2002 at 12:00 noon until the 1:00 PM funeral hour at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 2034 St. Stevens Rd., Mobile, AL. Father Anietie Ukanide, Pastor and Deacon Alexander Moore, Eulogist. Interment will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery North, Eight Mile, AL. Funeral arrangements by REESE FUNERAL HOME, 925 Bessemer Ave., Prichard, AL. Published in the Mobile Register on 9/20/2002.

Mr. Jasper Ree Agee
Jasper Ree Agee, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, died June 29, 2007 at a local medical facility. He was 85. He was a native of Marengo County and a resident of Mobile. Survivors include one daughter, Mary Alice Agee Jones of Los Angeles; two brothers, Marvin (Ethel) Agee of Los Angeles and Connie Agee of Rochester, N.Y.; and three sisters, Verline Gilchrist of Prichard, Ethel Ferguson of Arlington, Texas, and Carrie M. Agee of Charlotte, N.C. Visitation will be Saturday, July 7, 2007 from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral at Friendship Baptist Church. Burial will take place Monday, July 9, 2007 in Biloxi National Cemetery in Biloxi. Lovett's Funeral Chapel on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue is handling arrangements.
Mr. Eligia Cox, Sr.
Eligia (Bobo/Slim) Cox-- Was born on February 16, 1951 and departed this life on June 2, 2006. He was a native of Selma, Alabama and longtime resident of Mobile, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his sister Rose D. Cox McCovery. He leaves to cherish, a devoted and loving wife, Ruby S. Cox and loving and devoted parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen (Lillie M.) Cox Sr; four loving sons, Sean (Stephanie) Williams, Manus Stevens, Henry Cox and Eligia Cox; Godson, Kartarius Johnson; six grandchildren; six brothers, four sisters, six uncles, and four aunts. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation will be on Saturday, June 10, 2006 from 9:00am until the 11:00am funeral service at Friendship Baptist Church, 2667 Reaves Street, Mobile, Alabama. Rev. W.E. Jones, Pastor Rev. Eugene Phillips, Officiating Minister. Interment will follow in Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens. REESE FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements, Prichard, AL. Published in the Mobile Register on 6/9/2006.
Mrs. Grace Singleton-Goode
GOODE As the time marked 10:30 pm on Friday, August 31, 2007 in quietness and simplicity, one of God's Angels whispered, "Well done thou good and faithful servant, thy work is completed, enter into the joy of salvation" Grace Singleton Goode, was the ninth of ten children born to Horace and Elizabeth Ross Singleton. She attended Dunbar School and received her B.S. degree from Alabama State College, and her Masters degree from Tuskegee Institute. She was a member of Theta Lambda Rho Chapter of Alpha Pi Sorority. She was Soror Of the Year in 1991. Grace retired as a Mobile County Educator after 34 years of service. She was a faithful member of Martin Luther Lutheran Church on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue where Reverend Lester Newberry White is the current presiding pastor. She was the devoted wife of Magellan Goode for fifty years. With this union came two step-children, Joshua Goode (deceased), and Mrs. Lillie Bryant. She is survived by one sister Marguerite Singleton Ai; four sisters-in-law, Mrs. Thelma Singleton, Mrs. Willie Mae Singleton both of Mobile, Alabama, Mrs. Frankie (L.W.) Washington of Pomona, California and Mrs. Erma Singleton of St. Louis, MO. Nieces and Nephews: Theresa (Warren) Grant, Rockville, MD; Estena (Raymond) Barnes, Daphne, Alabama; Dr. Gloria Myrick, Coral Springs, FL; McCena (Bernice) Hannon, Dallas, GA; Patricia Goode, Gwendolyn (Perry) Ruffin, Jacquelin Gill, Nell Ross Pritchett, Brenda Johnson, Elaine Thompson, Shirley Singleton, Ralph Singleton, and Horace Singleton all of Mobile, Alabama. Sharron (Willie) Benjamin, Temecula, CA; Pamela (Chuck) Nelson, Alpharetta, GA.; Barbara Pope, Tacoma, Washington; Marie Boykin, Goodyear, Arizona; Rosalyne Singleton, St. Louis, MO; Gayle (Gary) Wattie, Chadds Ford, PA; 22 great nieces and nephews, 29 great, great nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral hour at Franklin Street Baptist Church, 2113 St. Stephens Rd. Arrangements by LOVETT'S FUNERAL CHAPEL, 404 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. Published in the Mobile Register on 9/7/2007.
Mr. John Alfred Singleton