All Obituaries

Matthew J. Cleary of Samson passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021.  He was 37.  No services will be held at this time. Matthew was born in Elmira, NY on December 6, 1983, to the late Michael Ecker, Sr. and Tammy Cleary.  Matthew was an avid gamer and Twitch player.   He is survived by his wife, Sandra Zaas of Samson; son, William Tyberius Pickerell of Illinois; stepchildren, Phillip Zaas, Christopher Zaas, both of Samson, and Anadelia Chubb of...

Foy Virginia Childs, 92, of Samson passed away at her home on September 4, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. She maintained an independent and outgoing life until succumbing to a stroke and short illness. Foy was born and raised in LA (lower Alabama) to Lizzie and Rueben McDuffie in 1928. She attended Samson High School and shortly after graduation, married her sweetheart upon his return from WWII. They raised two devoted and caring children and spoiled three grandchildren. She was a wonderful...

Jimmie Sue Tavares of Samson passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021.  She was 85.  Her ashes will be interred at Travelers Rest Cemetery in a private service. Mrs. Tavares was born in Jack, AL on November 5, 1935, to the late Ephron and Beuna Pearl Adams.  She was a longtime member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.  She worked hard her entire life.  She was preceded in death by a brother, Rand Adams. She is survived by...

Wesley Bryant Brown of Geneva passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. He was 68.  Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 4, 2021, in the chapel of Pittman Funeral Home in Geneva.  Burial will follow at Vaughanville Cemetery with Pittman Funeral Home of Geneva, directing.  The family will receive friends prior to the service on Saturday, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Mr. Brown was born in Roanoke, AL on July 15, 1953, to Mattie Ruth Brown and...

Mr. Aaron L. Shirah of Geneva passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021. He was 53.  A memorial service will be held at a later date. Aaron was born in Ozark, AL December 29, 1967, to Don Shirah and the late Janet Cales Shirah.  He was a graduate of Geneva High School, Class of 1986.  He was employed at Ft. Rucker with M1 Support Services as an avionics technician.  Aaron was a ham radio operator.  He loved his church family at West Pittman...

Edna Theresa “Tee” Hamilton of Westville, FL went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. She was 59.  Funeral services will be held at Noon on Saturday, August 21, 2021, in the chapel of Pittman Funeral Home in Geneva with Rev. Dale Pettis, officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Saturday, beginning at 10:00 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, the family has setup a memorial fund in Tee’s honor. Tee was born in New...

Pamela Grissett of Coffee Springs passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021.  She was 61.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 20, 2021, at Piney Grove Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Pittman Funeral Home of Samson, directing. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Friday, beginning at 1 pm. Pamela was born in Dothan, AL on February 16, 1960, to the late Melton Carl and Kathleen...

Mr. Murray B. Jenkins of Westville, FL passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021.  He was 87. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Reedy Assembly of God Church Cemetery, with Rev. Tim Harris, officiating, and Pittman Funeral Home of Geneva, directing.  Mr. Jenkins was born in Holmes County, FL September 11, 1933, to the late Joe and Lucille Jenkins.  Prior to his retirement, he worked in the textile industry for many...

Mr. Lonnie Clayton Clemmons of Geneva passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021.  He was 79.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in the chapel of Pittman Funeral Home in Geneva with Rev. Tony Rosetta, officiating. Burial will follow at the Geneva City Cemetery with Pittman Funeral Home of Geneva directing. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Tuesday, beginning at 10:00 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be...

Ethel Jean Wilks (AKA Momma Jean) of Geneva, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021.  She was 51.   Jean was born in Orlando, Florida on August 10, 1969, to the late Wilford Lee Wilks and Winnie Lou Wilks of Mississippi.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Tiffany Clara Cardwell; and two sisters, Judy Lynn Fowler, and Ellen Marie Wilks. She is survived by one daughter, Cynthia Lou Cardwell (Donnie Edwards) of Clyde, NC; two sons, Roger Dale Walker, Jr....