All Obituaries

Miss Ivy Rodgers was born in Perth Amboy New Jersey on September 17,1971. She was the second of two children born on that day to the late Napoleon and Edith C. Rodgers. She has a twin brother, Ivan Napoleon Rodgers ,who was four minutes older than his sister. Ivy graduated with honors from St. Michael’s Catholic School. She attended Timothy Christian School and graduated from Perth Amboy High School in 1989. She also attended Lincoln College in Pennsylvania and Kean College...

Mr. McArthur Walker was born February 16, 1942 to the late Annie Elizabeth Lawson of Troy, Alabama. As a very young boy during segregation days Mike took a job in a small grocery store after school to help his mom and siblings. A short while after that while still very young, he began working for the Renfroe's of Troy Alabama where he mastered his craft as a Farrier (someone who shoes horses). He later learned to train and also became a great rider of Tennessee Walker show horses in...

Deacon Comer Poesy of Union Springs, Alabama transitioned June 24, 2022. He was born on December 6, 1934, to the late Issac and Cora Thornton Posey. He leaves to cherish his memory: one son, Comer Posey, Jr. of Atlanta, GA; two daughters Brenda (Willie) Thomas of Atlanta, GA and Shellie Posey of Tampa, Florida; 6 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends who loved him dearly. Public visitation was held on Friday, July 8,2022 at 1:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M....

She was the eldest child of Odell and Louise Hooks who preceded her in death. She is survived by: her 3 children Charles Jessie(Sallie), “Susie” Elizabeth Jessie and Louise Jessie; 2 grandchildren Sean David Jessie(Starla) and Nicole Armelia Jessie(Crystal); 7 great grandchildren Deshawn, Raiyne, Shemar, Shyanne, Shirley, Devin and Ava; 2 step great grandchildren Terrence Lee and Keeta Lee; 4 siblings Willie Edgar Hooks(Lula), Lizzie Jean Fearson(Harvey, deceased), Jerry...

Mrs. Clara Daniels-Saafir passed away on April 30. 2022 in Sugarland, Texas at the age of 95 years old. Mrs. Daniels -Saafir was born February 26, 1927 in Midway, Alabama to parents Norman and Julia Woodard. Clara Woodard and Isiah Daniels were married in 1946,  then relocated to Akron, Ohio. Mr. Daniels- Saafir worked full time at A. Shulman Manufacturing, a rubber manufacturer in Akron. The couple were partners in being entrepreneurs. Operating a thriving neighborhood grocery store...

Lilletta Hilliard, a native of Montgomery, AL was born on September 30, 1955 to the parents of the late Louis and Laura Brewington. She was a resident of Southern Springs Nursing Home, Union Springs, AL. Her sunset was Tuesday February 14, 2022 at 6:15 a.m. following an illness.  She attended G.W.Carver High School and was Salutatorian of her graduating class. She received a scholarship to the University of Alabama in Birmingham. While attending the University, she modeled clothing...

Poe’s Memory Chapel Funeral Home announces the peaceful transition of Mrs. Sharon Marie Briggs Biggers of Union Springs, Alabama, Tuesday, February 8, 2022. The commemoration of life will begin with a public viewing, Friday, February 18, 2022 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at the Poe’s Memory Chapel Funeral Home, 324 South Prairie St, Union Springs, Al. The farewell Celebration of life will be held graveside, at Mason Cemetery Union Springs Al., Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.,...

Poe’s Memory Chapel Funeral Home announces the peaceful transition of Ms. Jamavis Larese Holmes of Union Springs, Alabama, Wednesday, February 9, 2022. The commemoration of life will begin with a public viewing, Thursday, February 17, 2022 from 1:00-6:00 p.m., at the Poe’s Memory Chapel Funeral Home, 324 South Prairie St, Union Springs, Al. The farewell Celebration of life at the graveside service will be held, Friday, February 18, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., at Mt Zion Baptist Church...

Mr. Hosia James Williams also known as “Snap” died recently. His services will be Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church in Union Springs. Burial will follow the service at Mount Azure Baptist Church in Three Notch Community. Viewing of Mr. Williams will be Friday, January 14, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Poe’s Memory Chapel. Poe’s Memory Chapel will be officiating.

Joe Ellis was a native of Union Springs,AL. He was born to the late Marie and Jimmie Ellis. Joe is the youngest of 6 siblings. He married Mattie Ellis and together they had 2 boys (Rufus and Bruce Ellis). Joe was a proud grandfather and loved to see babies running around. He was born May 29,1940 and departed this life on January 5,2022.   Visitation will be held Fri. January 14th, 2022 1:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. at Poe’s Memory Chapel. Body will lie in state...