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- Legal Notices Week of Mar 5, 2026LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMAPERRY COUNTYPROBATE COURTCASE NO. 25-2803 Estate ofErle Randolph Richardson, Jr.Deceased Letters of Testamentary having been granted to the undersigned on the 4th day of November, 2025, by the Honorable Probate Court of Perry County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against the Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of the claim in the office of the Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or the... Read More
- Black History Month: Local business owner reflects on long career hereFred Shaw, owner and operator of F & D Shaw Motors, has spent the last 22 years selling vehicles in and around Greensboro. He says his business is part of a much longer story of Black entrepreneurship in his family. “Entrepreneurship runs deep in my family,” Shaw said. “I am proud to follow in the footsteps of my grandfather and father, both businessmen in their rights.” His grandfather owned and operated a grist mill and grocery store that served as... Read More
- Geri ColburnGeri Colburn, a beloved 74-year-old resident of Centreville, Alabama, passed away on February 16, 2026, at Bibb County Nursing Home. Graveside services was held at Salem Church in Marion, Alabama, on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Geri’s legacy is carried on by her loving family. She is survived by her children Misty (Kevin) Shuttlesworth, Dena (Jimmy) Hudson, and Debbie (Troy) May, as well as her siblings Judy Murphy and Richie Bracknell. She was a cherished grandmother to Haley... Read More
- Henry Banks
Henry Banks was born on September 5, 1938, to the late Mary Banks and Henry Banks. He confessed his faith at an early age as a member of Springfield Missionary Baptist Church in Sawyerville, Alabama. He wedded his wife, Lucy Banks, in 1959, and to this union six children were born. He was called home to be with the Lord on February 9, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife Lucy, his daughters Laura Tinker and Maggie (Curtis)... Read More - Shelia Phillips James
Shelia Phillips James was born March 9, 1962, and died February 15, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was a native of Uniontown, Alabama. Funeral services for Shelia Phillips James, 63, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, will be held Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 12024 U.S. Highway 80, Gallion. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, 2092 Freetown Road, Uniontown.