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Bernice Payne MorrisonJune 8, 2026
Bernice Payne Morrison, 97, of Akron, passed away on May 25, 2026, at Forest Manor Health and Rehab. Services were held on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Five Mile Primitive Baptist Church in Akron, with Bro. Luke Laird and Bro. Jimmy Burkhalter officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Visitation was held at the church one hour prior to the service. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Morrison, and her son, Jerry Morrison. Survivors include her daughters, Wanda Burkhalter (Jimmy) and Patricia Grady (Ricky);...
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Winston RutleyJune 8, 2026
Mr. Winston Rutley was born February 6, 1953, in Sawyerville, Alabama, the firstborn child of Mary Alice Rutley and Olee Chavers. From the start, he carried a strong spirit and big heart that touched everyone he met. He gained his heavenly wings on May 21, 2026, at the age of 73. He confessed his faith in Christ early on and joined New First Baptist Church, where his love for the Lord remained steady all his life. Winston earned his GED through Job Corps and became known...
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Tom Anderson PaigeJune 8, 2026
Mr. Tom Anderson Paige was born March 23, 1956, in Greensboro, Alabama, to the late William “Jip” Paige and Willie Mae Sanders Paige Dillard. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Greenleaf Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a faithful member and served on the Board of Trustees. He gained his heavenly wings on May 20, 2026, at the age of 70. He graduated from Greensboro Public School East Campus with the Class of 1974. He was employed with Phifer Incorporated as a truck driver for...
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Berenice Small ArtisJune 8, 2026
Berenice Small Artis peacefully transitioned from this life on May 23, 2026, at the age of 69. A native of Greensboro, Alabama, she was born on September 28, 1956, to the late Kilas (Emma) Rutley and Ethel Small. Shortly after graduating from Greensboro High School, Berenice answered the call to serve her country by joining the United States Army at only 17 years old. Through courage, discipline, and perseverance, she honorably served for 20 years. Her military service reflected the strength and determination that defined her entire...
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Cooking in the Black BeltJune 8, 2026
Ah! The sun again! Who knew May could be so gray? Now that the clouds have cleared, I can see my yard for what it is now: overgrown and still muddy in some spots. I like to think of cutting the grass like shaving. Once it starts to itch, it’s time to cut. With all this grass growing, it urges me into a refresh, where I want to change everything. Some of you might call this “spring cleaning,” whereas I call it “madness.” I’ve made...
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