All Obituaries

Sister Lucille Coleman Maye Griffin  was born to Mr. Millard and Elouise Pressley Coleman in Georgiana, Alabama, on November 31, 1943. She attended Spring Hill Baptist Church and united with that church at an early age, and she served there as a devoted member until she left Alabama. Her formal educational training was received from the Georgiana Training School. Lucille later married Joe Maye in Butler County, Alabama and to this union, two children were born.  Lucille was known...

Dea. Robert Lee Gandy Sr, youngest son to the late Early and Exie Lee Gandy was born November 28, 1944, in Georgiana, Alabama. He attended Robert L. Austin School where he excelled at football (his favorite part of attending school). During his youth, he along with Shis brothers were quite the handful and always kept their parents on their toes. At an early age, he professed his faith in Jesus Christ and joined Pine...

Liller Caroline Miller, also affectionately known as “Liller C.,” was born on January 24, 1940, in Georgiana, AL. She was the sixth of eight children to the late Bertis and Myrtle Binion, who instilled a strong work ethic in her at a young age. Liller accepted Christ at an early age at Long Creek Mission- ary Baptist Church. She graduated from Georgiana Training School in 1959, and upon graduation she obtained a scholar- ship to attend Wenonah State Technical School in Birming-...

Cynthia Elaine Lewis Boggan was born on April 24, 1959 in Georgiana, AL to the late Willie Mack and Ruth Arlene Lewis. She was educated at R. L. Austin Middle School, Georgiana High School, and Miles College. In 1978 she welcomed a son, Thelamus (T.J.). In 1980, she welcomed a daughter, Tonya. In 1991, she joined Charles Boggan in matrimony during this courtship and union two sons were welcome- Terrance and Tarone.  Cynthia decided to further her education and in 1994 she earned her...

Obituary  Charlie Frank McCoy was born to the late Willie James McCoy and Ivory McCoy on November 27, 1965 in Garland, Alabama.  He departed his life February 2, 2022 at Andalusia Regional Hospital.   He leaves to cherish his memories wife, Dianne McCoy, two daughters Tameka Tate, and QuiaundraKnight both of Georgiana, Alabama, one son, Antoine McCoy of Georgiana, Alabama; Four Sisters Barbara (Robert) Reeves of Georgiana, Alabama, Teresa (Charles) Smith of...

Mr. Chester Howard White was gifted to Ms. Marie White on September 19, 1946 in Butler County, Alabama.  He gained his heavenly wings on January 22, 2022 at Baptist South Hospital in Montgomery, Alabama.  Chester was born in Butler County, Alabama and attended Georgiana Training School.  Chester was one who truly enjoyed life and laughter.  He was known for helping all that he could and he made no difference between those he helped.  He was...

Fred Gant, Jr. was born on June 16, 1953 in Bessemer, Alabama to Fred Bester Sr. and Ruby L. Gandy.  He was the only child from this union. Ruby Gandy met and married James L. Gant in 1958. From this union three beautiful children were adopted; Annie Delorise, Fred Jr. and Jackie.   He was educated in the Detroit Public School System.  He graduated from Northern High School...

Mattie Louise Hall-Herbert (affectionately known as “Marie”) was born on May 25, 1929, in Springfield, IL to Rev. Thomas Hall Sr. and Leola Hughes Hall. She departed this life Friday, November 19, 2021, at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, AL where she resided the last 16 years, after moving from Harford, Connecticut in 2005.              Mattie declared her faith and hope in the Lord at an early age and...