Obituaries

Ms. Hattie Hightower, age 96, of Lanett, AL, entered into heavenly eternal rest on July 6, 2025 at EAMC-Opelika, AL. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date by M. W. Lee Mortuary.

Ms. Lula M. Roberts, age 108, gained her wings into eternal heavenly rest on July 4, 2025 at EMAC-Lanier, Valley, AL. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this timeand will be announced at a later date by M. W. Lee…

Apostle Melvin Cartwright, age 72, Lanett, Alabama, transitioned on July 3, 2025, at the EAMC-Opelika, Alabama. Funeral Services for Apostle Melvin A. Cartwright will be held onFriday, July 11, 2025 at 12:00 p. m. EST…

Ms. Marian Lancaster Jackson, 82, of Lanett, Alabama, gained her wings into eternal rest on July 2, 2025 at her residence. Funeral Services for Ms. Marian Lancaster Jackson will be held onSaturday, July 12, 2025 at…

Ms. Minnie C. “Ms. Hunt” Murphy, age 100, of West Point, GA, gained her wings into heavenly rest on June 29, 2025 at her residence. Funeral Services for Ms. Minnie C. “Ms. Hunt” Murphy will be held on Saturday, July…

Miss Lateshia “Shae Shae” Williams, age 49, of Richmond, California, formerly of Lanett, Alabama, gained her wings into eternal rest on June 27, 2025 at her residence. Funeral Arrangements are incomplete and will be…

Ms. Sonja D. Askew, 53, of Lanett, AL, transitioned on June 23, 2025, at Bethany House, Auburn, Alabama. Funeral Services for Ms. Sonya D. Askew will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 1:00 pm EST in the sanctuary…

Mr. Edward “Pee Wee” Boyd, Jr. , age 71, of Lanett, AL, transitioned on June 21, 2025 at the Bethany House, Auburn, AL. Funeral Services for Mr. Edward “Pee Wee” Boyd, Jr. will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at…

Ms. Shirley T. McCarden, age 81, of West Point, GA, gained her heavenly wings into eternal rest on June 20, 2025 at EAMC-Lanier, Valley, AL. Funeral Services for Ms. Shirley T. McCarden will be held on Saturday, June…

Ms. Geneva L. Spratling, age 79, of Lanett, AL, transitioned on June 12, 2025 at Diversicare of Lanett, Lanett, AL. Funeral Services for Ms. Geneva Spratling will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 1:00 p. m. ET…

Ms. Mary Alice Banks, age, 75, of Lanett, AL, transitioned on June 9, 2025 at EAMC-Lanier, Valley, AL. Funeral Services for Ms. Mary Alice Banks will be held on Monday, June 16, 2025 at 1:00 p. m. ET in the sanctuary…