The Greensboro Watchman

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John C. Whaley, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who went home to be with the Lord on January 25, 2025, at the age of 91. Johnny was born on January 3, 1934, to Cecil and Mable Livingston Whaley. He was preceded in...

Evelyn Johnston

Evelyn Johnston of Moundville died Jan. 25 at the age of 89. She was born Jan. 25, 2025 to John William and Flossie Sudsberry. Evelyn married at age 15, in 1951, to James Morgan (J.M.) Johnston, Jr. They later had two children, Rodger Dale “Dusty” and Dianne. She and J.M. would go on the celebrate...

Joseph Royal

Joseph Royal, 59, of Greensboro, Alabama, passed away at his home on January 19, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 17, 1965, in Greensboro to Lorie Herrod and Oscar Herrod. At an early age, Joseph accepted Christ as his Lord and personal savior. He received his education at The Hale County...

Maple Lee Hunter

Minister Maple Lee Hunter, 88, of Faunsdale, Alabama, passed away on January 21, 2025. She was born on November 2, 1936, to Mattie and Edmond Coleman. She was a devoted mother, homemaker, and minister who dedicated her life to her faith and family. Maple grew up in the Faunsdale area and attended Greer’s School and...

Roosevelt Harris

Roosevelt Harris, 81, a resident of Sawyerville, Alabama, was born on April 5, 1943, in Hale County to the late Maple L. Harris and Johnny Murray. He departed this life on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at his home. He confessed hope in Christ at an early age and joined First Baptist Church of Sawyerville, which...

Sherrill Thomas Todd

Sister Sherrill Thomas Todd, born August 6, 1956, in Greensboro, Alabama, passed away on January 13, 2025, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Jessie Bell III and Mary Florence Thomas. She remained a devoted member of New Life Missionary Baptist Church throughout her life. She graduated...

Cora Brantley Harris

Cora L. Brantley Harris, 62, of Sawyerville, passed away on January 14 at DCH Regional Medical Center. She was born November 10, 1962, in Hale County to the late Willie Neil Shepherd and Henry Shepherd Sr. A woman of faith, she accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of St. Matthew Baptist...

John Frederick Thomas

John Frederick Thomas, 91, of Greensboro, Alabama went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2025 at Moundville Health and Rehab surrounded by his family. Services were held at Greensboro Baptist Church on Monday, February 3 at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. Dee McGuire and Bro. Steve Vernon presiding. Visitation was held one hour prior...

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