April 20, 2026

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Eddie H. LongApril 20, 2026
Funeral services for Deacon Eddie H. Long, 75, were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2026, at New Pentecostal Church in Greensboro. Pastor/Suffragan Bishop Lovetta Long officiated, with Bishop Dennis McCarter as pulpit conductor. Deacon Long was born on September 10, 1950, in Hale County to the late Benjamin and Aslee Hoskins Long. He passed away on March 21, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by family and friends. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in...
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Toussaint ThomasApril 20, 2026
Graveside services for Toussaint Thomas, 44, were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Evans Family Cemetery, 1059–1285 County Road 17, Sawyerville. Pastor Billy Joy of Valley View Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa officiated. Mr. Thomas was born on September 28, 1981, to William and Mary Thomas. He passed away on March 16, 2026. At the age of 11, he accepted Christ into his life and was later baptized. He was an honor student and a 1999 graduate of...
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Gracie Delois HolleyApril 20, 2026
Graveside services for Gracie Delois Holley, 73, were held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Antioch Methodist Church Cemetery. Pastor Dexter Thornton officiated. Ms. Holley was born on March 19, 1952, to Mr. Anderson Holley and Mrs. Ocie Holley. She confessed Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Valley A.M.E. Zion Church (Newbern Mission). She attended Sunshine High School and graduated in the Class of 1971. Ms. Holley retired from the Hale County Hospital Dietary Department. She...
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Ethel Mae WardApril 20, 2026
Funeral services for Ethel Mae Ward, 74, were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2026, at Saint Marys AME Church. Mrs. Ward passed away on March 27, 2026. Mrs. Ward was born on February 16, 1952. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. From Tuscaloosa to Delaware, Jackson, and later Greensboro, she was loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She was a faithful member of St. Mary AME Church. Her...
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Grant program seeks local legends, ghost stories for roadside markersApril 18, 2026
Communities with a folktale, ghost story, or local legend to preserve may have the opportunity to gain recognition through a roadside marker grant program administered by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation. The application deadline is April 27. The foundation’s Legends & Lore Marker Program funds the research, fabrication, and installation of cast-iron roadside markers that commemorate local legends and folklore. In Alabama, the Alabama Folklife Association assists communities in preparing and submitting applications. The Black Belt region, known for its...
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