Robert Edwin McCrory, Jr., 79, of Sawyerville, died Sunday, June 28, 2026, at his home. He was born August 3, 1946. Services were held Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Magnolia Chapel South, with Rev. Gil McKee officiating. Burial followed at Memory Hill Gardens. Visitation was held at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Edwin and Mary Louise Nelson McCrory, and a daughter, Kimberly McCrory Rogers.... Read More
Robert “Bobby” Howell Johnston, 90, of Tuscaloosa, died peacefully Thursday, June 25, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, George Rufus Johnston and Virginia Johnston; and by his siblings, Ellen Thrasher, George Edwin Johnston, Betty Alice Kynard, Ray Johnston, and Peggy Daniels. Bobby is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Carolyn Mayfield Johnston; his son, Keith (Angela) Johnston; his sister, Janice (Rod) Folmar; his brother, Dale Johnston; his... Read More
Vernice “Nicese” Smith, 54, of Greensboro, peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, June 24, surrounded by her loving parents, sister, brothers, nieces, and other cherished family members. She was born on November 17, 1971, to Eddie B. Smith and Ruby Love Williams Smith of Greensboro. Nicese accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Hickory Stand A.M.E. Zion Church in Greensboro. She graduated from Greensboro High School West in 1992 and later pursued higher education in Birmingham.... Read More
Edward Bernard Swanzy, 89, of Vestavia Hills, died Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at his home. He was born July 9, 1937, in Selma, Alabama, to Bernard and Janie Walthall Swanzy. He proudly served his country as a member of the Air National Guard and was a graduate of the University of Alabama. Bernard built a meaningful career as an accountant for the Alabama Power Company. Beyond his professional life, his true sanctuary was the outdoors. He possessed a lifelong passion... Read More
Jessie Ray Averette, 72, of Marion, died Wednesday, June 24. Jessie Ray was born October 22, 1953, in Alabama. Jessie Ray was preceded in death by Rita Jo Averette, Christopher Ray Averette, Wendy Michelle Averette, Jimmy Wayne Averette, Jackson C. Averette, and Inez Lagrone Averette. Jessie Ray is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Robin Averette and Terra Marie Lee (Randy); one son, Justin Sterling Averette; two brothers, Ronnie Lee Averette and Randy Jackson Averette; twelve grandchildren, Christopher Tyler Averette, Shelly... Read More