All Obituaries

Born on December 1, 1949, in Lilly Hill Alabama, MARY ALICE FIELDS was the eldest child of the late Willie James and Queen Anne Walton. She attended Autaugaville High School in Autaugaville, AL. After graduating high school, Mary decided to venture outside of Alabama to New York in search of a better life. Mary settled in Long Beach, NY where she resided for several years. While living in Long Beach, Mary met and dated Cornelius “Phil” Fields for a few years before eventually...

Lillie Mae Sims-Freeman was born on July 18, 1944 to Albert Sims, Sr. And Cassie McCary-Sims in Maplesville, Alabama. After giving her life to Jesus Christ at an early age she joined Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Maplesville, Alabama. She matriculated through the halls of the Bibb County public school system and graduated in 1960 from Bibb County Training School. Her desire to further her education led her to Winonah Vocational School in Birmingham, Alabama, with a focus in dental...

Lee Edward Sowell was born on August 5, 1949 in Clanton, Alabama to Mae Liza Jones and C.W. Sowell. At an early age Lee accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. Lee moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1969, where he worked in the automotive industry for Chrysler. Later in life he began to drive trucks, from which he retired 30 years later. Lee was the life of the party. He lit up every room he walked in because the fun was about to begin. Those who preceded him in death were his grandmother, Mary...

Leonard Charles “Jack” Crockett was born on March 23, 1961, in Clanton, Alabama, to the late Jess and Pearline Crockett.He had seven siblings who preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his memories, two sisters, Judy Rouse and Wilma J. Davis; two brothers, Earmon Crockett and Arthur Crockett; one goddaughter, Tonya Nix; and a host of nieces and nephews, all of whom he cared for very deeply.

Emma Bailey Caver was born on March 4, 1948, to the late Gus and Sarah Bailey of Maplesville, Alabama. She confessed Christ at an early age and attended New Bethel, where she remained faithful until the Lord called her home.She was preceded in death by her mother, father, sister, and brother. On Sunday evening, November 21, 2021, God saw that she was getting tired and weary. So, He whispered, “Peace be thine,” and she crossed into the land of eternal peace.She leaves to cherishher...

Pastor Richard Davis, affectionately know as “Doe Davis,” was born on December 4, 1947. He was the 9th child of 13 children born to the late Herman Stanley Davis, Sr., and Adell Wilson Davis in Maplesville, Alabama.Early in life, Pastor Davis joined the New Convert Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Crawford. He attended the New Convert Junior High School and later the Chilton County Training School, where he was an outstanding football player until he suffered a...

Annie Jean Goodwin was born on March 27, 1944, to the late Jessie and Eugenia Perry. She grew up in Plantersville, Alabama, a town she loved and never left. She passed away at home on November 15, 2021, surrounded by her family and loved ones at the age of 77.Annie Jean confessed Christ at an early age at Elyton Missionary Baptist Church of Plantersville, Alabama. She later joined Oak Grove Baptist Church and remained a faithful member until death. She enjoyed going to church, walking,...

Sallie Simon was born on August 23, 1931, in Maplesville, Alabama, to the late Mary Wilson Anderson and the late Goldman Anderson.She joined and was baptized at New Convert Baptist Church, where she attended until her union with the late Ellison Simon. She then joined Shiloh Baptist Church in Jemison, Alabama, where she served as a member of the choir and faithful servant until failing health problems.She was preceded in death by: her son, Edward Lewis Anderson, and her daughter, Floral Jean...