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Jasper. T. Burton
Mr. Jasper. T. Burton, 30, passed recently in Huntsville. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Union Chapel C. M. E. Church, Ward. Rev. Calvin Finch will officiate with burial in Cokes’ Chapel Cemetery, Ward. Hardaway Funeral Services, hardawayfuneralservices.com, directing.
Darren “Buck” Deloach
Funeral services for Darren “Buck” Deloach were held on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, Jachin. Pastor Sammie Bourrage officiated. Interment, Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Jachin. The celebration of life service was rendered by Weatherly-Studdard Memorial Funeral Home of Butler, www.Weatherly-Studdard.com.
Darren “Buck” Deloach was born October 13, 1962, to the late Edward and Mary Deloach of Jachin. He was the youngest child out of eleven siblings. Darren accepted Christ at an early age and attended Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church. He attended the Choctaw County School District. He was employed at various jobs over the years. He was a loving, free-spirited guy who loved his family. He enjoyed sparking up conversations about the old days and laughing with his nieces and nephews. Darren was well-liked in the community. He also enjoyed watching sports on television. On Thursday, February 6, 2025, Darren departed this earthly life. He was preceded in death by his four brothers: James Deloach, Joe Deloach, Maurice Deloach, and Curtis Deloach. He is survived by his two sisters, Bennie Crosby of Jachin, Alabama, who was also his devoted caretaker; Annie Mae Watkins (Percy) of York; four brothers, Jerome Deloach (Vickie) of Jachin; Robert Deloach (Denise) of Jachin; Edward Deloach of Jachin; Lloyd Deloach (Jonel) of Meridian, Miss. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
William (Bill) Ivy
Funeral Services for William (Bill) Ivy, 77, of Cuba will be held Monday, February 17, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Cuba Baptist Church with Rev. Mike McKee and Rev. Larry Teasley officiating. Burial will follow in the Clay Memorial Cemetery. Visitation was held before the service at the church. Mr. Ivy passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Macon, Miss., on September 3, 1947, to the late Calvin Ivy and Jean Roberts Ivy. He was a former sales rep at Corr-Williams in Meridian, Miss., He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years Phillis Ivy; daughter Leslie Drummond (Dennis); son Billy Ivy; stepson Wayne Waldrep; stepson Stacy Waldrep (Jeanna); sister Pat Smith; four grandchildren; other family members and friends. He is preceded in death by: his parents Calvin Ivy and Jean Roberts Ivy; brother Calvin Ivy; and JoJo his trusted Yorkie friend. Bill enjoyed riding around visiting the community with JoJo in the truck with him. He enjoyed fishing for most of life. His church friends enjoyed hearing him sing at church, which he did often. In his later years he really appreciated the time he spent with Bro. Mike McKee drinking coffee and visiting.
The family would like to thank Katie, Jewel, and Casey and the rest of the wonderful people at Southern Care Hospice for taking care of Bill at home. They are part of the family now.
Pallbearers include: Dennis Drummond, Rodney Whitcomb, Johnny Doggett, Roy Cornwell, Keith Blackwell, Steve Holcombe. Honorary pallbearers include Billy Smith, Jimmy Guin, and the men’s Sunday School class of Cuba Baptist Church. Visit bumpersfuneralhome.com to sign the online register and post condolences to the family. Arrangements entrusted to Bumpers Funeral Home of York.
Floreen “Reen” Prude
It is with deepest sorrow that Lavender’s Funeral Service announces the passing of Mrs. loreen “Reen” Prude of Ethelsville, on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Hospice of West Alabama, Tuscaloosa. Visitation will be Friday, February 21, 2025, from 2-6 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The home going celebration will be Saturday, February 22, 2025, 1 p.m. at Elbethel Missionary Baptist Church, 6704 Co. Rd. 75, Ethelsville. The body will lie in state in the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will immediately follow the funeral service in Strawbridge Cemetery, 5060 Co. Rd. 75, Ethelsville. Rev. Antonio Henry, pastor of Elbethel Missionary Baptist Church, will be the eulogist. Lavender’s Funeral Service, Aliceville, 205-373-2420, LavendersFuneralService.com, directing. Survivors are the Prude family.
Amanda Michelle Salzman
July 22, 1974 – February 5, 2025
Amanda was a loving, strong, incredible woman who meant the world to our family. She was always helping someone on any given day, and would be supportive of anything you came to her with. She was the greatest wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend anyone could ask for. No words can truly capture the depth of this loss and love she brought into the lives of all who knew her Amanda was born on July 22, 1974 to Josephine (Jo) and Ted York in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. She was the third and youngest child. Amanda attended numerous schools including Warrior Academy and Demopolis High School. Amanda went on to attend the University of West Alabama, Livingston, where she graduated with a degree in accounting. She enjoyed the challenges of accounting and made a successful career in that field. She became a mentor to many at her workplaces and had positively impacted many lives. Amanda was a devoted and loving daughter to her parents and did everything she could to care for her parents who cared so much for her. Amanda was the best sister to Lisa. They had a very special relationship, and she cared for and watched out for Lisa at all times. Amanda was a mother to Tyler York and Gabbie Salzman. She was so tremendously proud of her children and their accomplishments. The kids were such a reflection of Amanda and all she put into bringing the kids up. Amanda was a great wife to Josh and they celebrated 20 years of marriage as of last May. They were so vibrant together and had so many things to be grateful for. Blessings were abundant. Amanda was a support group leader and co-leader for the Birmingham, and Louisiana chapter of Alpha-1, a genetic disease that has an effect on the lungs and liver. She was very committed to the support of patients and research to find a cure for Alpha-1. Please Google Alpha-1 and Alpha-1 Foundation for additional information manda was a member at Vance Baptist Church and was involved in vacation bible school events and other events. She was supportive of the church even though we had moved to Baton Rouge. Amanda was proceeded in death by: her maternal grandparents J. E. and Juanita Henderson of Eutaw; paternal grandparents Joe and Paulene York of Gadsden; her parents Josephine (Jo) York of Eutaw, and Ted and Jane York of Baton Rouge; brother, Michael York who passed away as a newborn. Amanda is survived by: her husband, Joshua Salzman of Baton Rouge; sister, Lisa York of Baton Rouge; children, Tyler York of Tuscaloosa and Gabbie Salzman of Tuscaloosa. There are countless relatives and friends who should be mentioned as well. Please take a moment to insert your name and your relationship to Amanda at this time.
Annie Bell Wilder
It is with deepest sorrow that Lavender’s Funeral Service announces the passing of Mrs. Annie Bell Wilder, 88, of Aliceville on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at her residence. Visitation will be Friday, February 21, 2025, from 2-6 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The home going celebration will be Saturday, February 22, 2025, 1 p.m. at Nibethany Presbyterian Baptist Church, 419 5th Ave. N. E., Aliceville. The body will lie in state in the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will immediately follow the funeral service in Magnolia Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 9654 Hwy. 14 W., Aliceville. Rev. Jesse McKinstry, pastor of Nibethany Presbyterian, will be the eulogist. Lavender’s Funeral Service, Aliceville, 205-373-2420, LavendersFuneralService.com, directing. Survivors are the Wilder family.