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Gray Funeral Home, 110 Martin Luther King Boulevard N, Union Springs, AL (2025)

09/23/2025

Donald Deloach of Union Springs passed away today (Sept. 23, 2025). Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Gray Funeral Home.

09/19/2025

Martha Johnston Parsons, 90, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. A Private Family Graveside will be held at a later date.

Martha was born on March 3, 1935, in Three Notch, Alabama to Lillian and Morgan Johnston. She met Ivie Houston Parsons, Jr. while in college, to who she was married for 39 years. She will be remembered for the love she had for her family, friends and flowers. The family would like to give a big thank you to her caregiver, Brenda Daniel, and to Columbus Hospice.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ivie Houston Parsons, Jr., her mother, Lillian Williamson Johnston and her father, Morgan Parker Johnston. Survivors include her daughter, Laura Parsons Wise; her granddaughter, Ivey Wise Lapidus (Joshua); her sister, Francis Johnston Rutland; her nephew, Joseph Raoul Rutland, Jr. and family; and her niece, Francis Rutland Whittle and family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Columbus Hospice House https://www.columbushospice.com/donate and Epworth Methodist Church in Phenix City, Alabama https://epworth-pc.org/give/

09/19/2025

Beverly Helms Wilkerson, 74, a resident of Montgomery, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Louisville Cemetery with Earl Jones officiating and Gray Funeral Home directing.
Beverly graduated from Lee High School in 1969 and Judson College in 1972. Growing up she and her cousins spent many summers helping out at her Aunt Merle's truck stop. Beverly worked many jobs in retail including J C Penney.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald L. Wilkerson.
She is survived by her aunt, Minnie Lou Helms; friend and college roommate, Carole Jones; friend and caretaker, Pennie Tatum; numerous cousins.

09/18/2025

Ethel Baytes Cannon, 73, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Gray Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in Inverness Cemetery with Gray Funeral Home directing.
She is survived by three children, Edward and Jennifer Baytes, Dwayne and Jessica Cannon, and Debra and Levar Thrasher; five grandchildren, Ashley Ross, Bradley Baytes, Natalie Baytes, Cooper Cannon, and Madilyn Cannon; brothers, William Baytes and James Baytes; sister, Elaine Taylor.
The family will receive friends at Gray Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. until service time on Sunday.

09/11/2025

Kathy B. Thomas, 66, a resident of Eclectic, passed away at her home on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Indian Creek Baptist Church with Rev. David Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Gray Funeral Home directing.
Kathy was a good hearted person who loved everyone especially her family and her animals. She considered many people as "family" and was a mother figure to a lot of them.
Kathy was an exceptional cook. She was known for her cakes and potato salad. She would often take plates of food to the elderly in her community.
She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Samantha
Thomas; parents: Sara and Bobby Brown; fiancé, James Bearden; sister: Diane Singleton; brothers: Ronnie Brown, Jeff Brown, Randy Brown, and Chris Brown.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Christopher Lee and Shawna Thomas and brother, Clint Brown.
Pallbearers will be Ricky Thomas, PeeWee Thomas, Joseph Thomas, Tony Green, Chester Meredith, and Jake Bearden.
A visitation will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Gray Funeral Home.

09/03/2025

John Wallace Jordan, 90, a resident of Warner Robins, GA and formerly of Union Springs, AL, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Graveside services will be held on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Union Springs Perpetual Care Cemetery with Rev. David Stewart officiating.
The family will receive friends at Gray Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. until service time on Sunday.
John worked for the United States Postal Service and at the time of his retirement he was Postmaster of Cuthbert, GA. He attended First Baptist Church in Union Springs and later Inverness Baptist Church.
He enjoyed playing golf and acting in plays at the Red Door Theater. In 2020 John moved to The Phoenix at Lake Joy in Warner Robins, GA to be closer to family. While there he emceed the Miss Lake Joy Pageant.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Fay Jordan; parents, Foster and Stella Jordan; brothers, Ray Jordan and Tim Jordan and sister, Marjorie Locklar. John is survived by his children: John Wallace "Wally" Jordan, Jr. (Kay), Jonja Maner, and Joanna Hopf (Joe); six grandchildren, Katherine Scott (Garrett), Megan Jordan, Josalin Gomez, Collin Hopf, Evan Hopf (Rachel), Landon Hopf; six great-grandchildren, Levi Jordan, Maisie Scott, Antonio Gomez, Mateo Gomez, Foster Hopf, Hazel Hopf, and number seven due in a couple weeks; brothers: Mickey Jordan (Kathy) and Alonza (Debra) Jordan; sister, Mildred Jordan.
Memorials may be made to the V Foundation at https://www.v.org/ or 14600 Weston Pkwy, Cary, NC 27513.

09/02/2025

Chubby Clifford Ward, 40, a resident of Union Springs, passed away at his home on Monday, September 1, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Eastside Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Perpetual Care Cemetery with Gray Funeral Home directing.
Chubby was a loving and caring father who had a "heart of gold". He was a kind person who was always helpful to others and would give you the shirt off his back. He was fun and adventurous and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing or just being outdoors.
Chubby loved thrift stores and collecting various things. He had collections of coins, jewelry, and paintings. He loved the Lord and would often sit on the front porch and talk to God. He enjoyed looking at the sky and watching the clouds. Chubby's favorite book was "The Outsiders" and he quoted it often. Stay Gold.
Chubby was preceded in death by his sister, Christy Ann Ward.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Michele Ward; children, Alexis Nicole Ward, Christian Gage Ward and Gunner Jaxon Ward; father, Chubby Lee Ward (Alicia Flores); mother, Tawana Ward; sisters: Jennie Ward, Rhonda Hall, Sara Perla Ward; brother, Oscar Sanchez.
Pallbearers will be, Oscar Sanchez, Jason McCord, John Hickman, Rex Cox, Christian Ward, and Brad Maines.
A visitation will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Gray Funeral Home.

08/30/2025

Ruby Jean Cole Mitchell of Selma, Alabama entered into her Eternal peace on August 29th, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on April 4th, 1930 to the late Marion Allen Cole and Mary Eva Dorrill Cole in Bullock County AL.
She is survived by her son, Donald Colan Mitchell, her granddaughter, Elizabeth Brooke Mitchell (Jeff Hilyer), one great granddaughter, Mary Cole Mitchell and one great grandson, Hollis Cash Hinson. She is survived by one sister, Sara Cole Jones of Headland, AL, numerous nieces and nephews and her favorite of those, Rhonda (Jackson) Whaley of Headland, AL. And one daughter in law, Melanie Mitchell.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Dewey Franklin Mitchell, Jr. (Junior). And brothers, James Cole, Bryant Cole, Faye Cole, and Joe Frank Cole and her loving sister, Jerrine White.
Ruby Jean loved her family, her friends, good food, fishing and to have fun! She and Junior moved their family to Selma AL in 1963, where she raised her only son, Donnie, and retired from Phillies cigar factory after 37 years. She loved her job and the people she worked with. She told the best stories about their times at work, always making jokes. She knew and loved the Lord and she was an active member of the Praise Park Ministries Church of the Nazarene until her health held her back.
Ruby enjoyed chatting with her friends and family. She loved doing yard work and always had the nicest yard in the neighborhood. She would out fish anybody and laugh about it. If she loved you, she was going to feed you! And then make you a dessert. But you better hush bc Wheel of Fortune is about to come on.
Grandma Ruby, as she was known for almost 40 years, was the best grandmother! She taught her granddaughter everything from how to make cornbread, play gin rummy, how to sew a button and hem pants, how to clean the bathroom the right way, all the way to how to show love. She was the best at that part. Never without a hug and a kiss for her two great grandchildren. They were her world. Even when she couldn’t remember their names, she knew she loved them and they knew too.
We celebrate a long wonderful life, full of love and with a promise that we will see each other again in heaven. A visitation will be at 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 31st, 2025. Service at 2 p.m. at Gray’s Funeral Home. ….., Burial immediately following at Perpetual Care on Hwy. 82, Union Springs beside her husband.
Pallbearers will be Rick Chance, Don Mitchell, Jeff Hilyer and Jackson Whaley. Honorary pallbearers will be her brothers.
Her family gives a very special thank you for the love and care given from Lighthouse Rehab and Healthcare in Selma, AL.
Family asks that donations be made in her honor and memory to the Alzheimer’s association.

08/11/2025

Elias J. Rotton, a resident of Southern Springs and former resident of Still's X Roads passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025. He was 85. He worked for more than 32 years with the State of Alabama Highway Department. .
He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Eleanor Shirlene Rotton.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. from Macedonia Cemetery, County Rd. 15, with Rev. Kenny Earles officiating and Gray Funeral Home directing.
Pallbearers will be Jake, Jarrett and Jackson Hoover, Lindsey Brooks, Brad May, and Randall Hubbard.

08/10/2025

Elliott Kyle McQuagge, was born sleeping, on August 8, 2025 at 9:22 am. He was so very loved for his entire existence even though he never got to take a breath here on Earth. He is preceded in death by his Uncle, Weston Chad Dawson, his great grandmother, Carole Ann Dawson, his great Grandaddy, Kyle Curington, his grandfather, Scott McQuagge, and his Great Aunt, Lynn Scarbrough. He is survived by his parents Tristen and Ali McQuagge, grandparents, Adam and Cathy Dawson, and Phil and Angie Oakes, great grandparents, Donna Curington, Clifford Dawson, and Wayne and Barbara Bullock, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins who were so excited to meet and play with their baby Elliott. Pallbearers will be Justin Jacobsen and Tyler Scarbrough. There will be a visitation Tuesday, August 12th, 2025 from 5:00-6:30 pm at Gray Funeral Home in Union Springs. Funeral Services will take place at First Baptist Church in Union Springs on Wednesday, August 13th, 2025 at 11:00 in the morning with Gray Funeral Home Directing and burial to follow in Oak Hill cemetery.

08/04/2025

Jeffrey Ray Jordan, 61, resident of Needmore, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jason McLeod and Deborah H. Davis officiating and Gray Funeral Home directing.
Jeff and Laurie Lynn were married 33 years. He was called by many titles: Son, Brother, Husband, Father, and beloved Papa. He was always busy doing some kind of work. His motto was that he needed to do something productive every day. Jeff enjoyed the simpler things in life: working hard, being a good friend, taking care of his family, and spending time with his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him.
He was preceded in death by his father, Fernie Ray Jordan and grandmother, Annie C. "Monk" Fuller.
Jeff is survived by his wife, Laurie Lynn Jordan; children, Erin Jordan Boutwell (Trent) and Jeffrey Foster Jordan; mother, Gayle F. Jordan; grandchildren, Mary Olive Boutwell and Beau Stetson Boutwell; sister Karen Jordan Martin (Craig).
Pallbearers will be, Scott Dunn, Steven Redmon, Ricky Dunn, Walter Murphy, Todd Floyd, and Michael Stewart.

07/30/2025

Donna Nolan Mills, 74, a resident of Pike Road, AL, passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Gray Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Union Springs Perpetual Care Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Damon Mills; son and daughter-in-law, Wallace and Kelly Mills; grandchildren, Olivia Mils and Wallace "Mac" Mills; sister, Renee Teate.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Gray Funeral Home on Thursday, July, 31, 2025

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