Patricia Jane Baker Garyotis
Patricia Jane Baker Garyotis was a woman remembered for her deep Christian faith, devotion to family, and long life of service to her church and community. She was born Patricia Jane Baker and grew up in Akron, Alabama. She later met her husband, Walter B. “Gary” Garyotis, in Birmingham, and they shared 64 years of... Read More
Bobby David Chavis
Bobby David Chavis, age 81, of Moundville, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2026, at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services were held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Magnolia Chapel South at 2:00 p.m. Visitation was from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in Moundville.... Read More
LaBrian Jones
LaBrian Jones Jr., 24, of Greensboro, died Saturday, June 6, 2026. LaBrian was born on May 30, 2002, in Greensboro, Alabama, where he grew up surrounded by love and a deep sense of faith and community. He was a devoted son to Cecilia Douglas and LaBrian Jones Sr. He was a proud and beloved brother... Read More
Clarence Harris
Clarence L. Harris, also known as Hooker, was born to Robert and Ella Harris on August 31, 1945, and departed this life on May 25, 2026, at the age of 80. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined St. John Baptist Church. Clarence graduated from Hale County Training School. He later enlisted in... Read More
Curtis J. Green Sr.
Curtis James Green was born on January 26, 1975, in Greensboro, Alabama, to Mrs. Bettie Green. He departed this life on May 25, 2026, at DCH Regional Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at the age of 51. He was preceded in death by his sister, Deborah Green Reid, and his father, Truman Carter Sr. Curtis leaves... Read More
Jessica Hogan
Jessica Nicole Hogan, 35, died on Thursday, June 12, 2026. She was born on January 29, 1991, at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa to Linda Jean Hogan and Johnny Ryans. She confessed her life to Christ at an early age and attended Greensboro Public School in Greensboro. She enjoyed watching television and spending time... Read More
Bessie Jones
Bessie Lee Braxton Jones, 80, died on Saturday, June 14, 2026. She was born on June 12, 1946, to the late Tommie Braxton Sr. and Laura Clemons Braxton. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Loucelle Smith, Patsy Harper, and Barbara Braxton; and two brothers, James Braxton and Bobby Braxton. She leaves... Read More
State authorities on the lookout for screwworm
Alabama agriculture officials are reinforcing animal entry requirements in an effort to keep the New World Screwworm out of the state. The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI) said the state is taking “proactive steps” following recent detections of the parasite in Texas and New Mexico. Enhanced interstate movement requirements are being implemented for... Read More
Arthur Hartley
Arthur Hartley, age 80, of Akron, passed away peacefully at his home on May 31, 2026. He was born on December 22, 1945, to David and Mary Lane Hartley. Funeral services were directed by Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home (South) and held at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church in Akron on June 4, with Pastors Leon White... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
The more I’ve been baking, the more technically obsessive I’ve become about even the simplest projects. Chocolate chip cookies are the worst offenders in that regard. There’s an endless stream of opinions about what makes the “perfect” version—chewy, crunchy, cakey, Levain-style, pan-banged, double chocolate, triple chocolate, oatmeal, peanut butter, or the infamous “kitchen sink.” There... Read More