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DeAnna Lenette Fluker
DeAnna Lenette Fluker, 32, born in York, Sumter County, Ala., on September 16, 1992, to the blessed union of Tammy Fluker-Artis and the late Emerson McIntosh. She peacefully transitioned to the Will of God in Memphis, Tenn., April 10, 2025. service of remembrance and life celebration is slated for Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 12 p.m. at the gymnasium of Sumter Central High School, 13878 U.S. 11, York. Rev. Tyrone Thomas, pastor, Morning Star Baptist Church, Livingston, will deliver the eulogy, offering words of comfort and consolation. Sis. Audrey Graves will be musician. Interment and service of committal follows in Mount Powell Church Cemetery, 11305 US Hwy. 11, York. DeAnna’s spiritual sunrise in Christ began early in life as she accepted her Savior and joined Mt. Powell Baptist, York. She attended school in the Sumter County School System at York West End and Sumter County High, York, and further attended Birmingham City Schools at PD Jackson-Olin High School where she graduated in 2011. She was also a student of Fortis Institute and Lawson State College, also Birmingham. Those who preceded her in death were: her grandparents Simmie Fluker, Eunice McIntosh; great grandparents Ben and Cherrie Lard; two uncles Demetrius Giles, Tony McIntosh; brother Terrence Turner. Those who remain to cherish and celebrate her precious memories are: two sons that she loves dearly Jaccari Fluker and Jace Buffington; a loving mother Tammy Fluker-Artis of Birmingham; stepdad Terry Artis, York; sisters Shaquita (Calvin) James, Jacksonville, Fla., Ashley Fluker, Livingston, Tamya Turner of Birmingham; one brother Chris Wiley, Bellamy; grand parents Martha Chisem, Birmingham; Godparent Yolanda Dawson, York; aunts Valory (Patrick) Sanders, Birmingham, Yolanda Maye, Atlanta, Ga., Erma (Bernard) Johnson, Ward, Bertha (Edward) Dunnigan, Jackie McIntosh, Tomekia McIntosh and Eunice McIntosh, all of Bellamy, Vernell (Melvin) Hill of Crestville, Fla.; a special aunt, Ossie Hubbard of Chicago, Ill.; two uncles Lloyd and Randy McIntosh, of Bellamy; two special cousins Randashia and Sheree; in addition to numerous nieces, nephews, other close relatives and friends who loved her dearly and whom she also loved. Truly DeAnna will be missed! To the entire Fluker Family, we at Weatherly Funeral Home, offer to each of you our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy and condolences. Our prayer remains that your abiding faith in God will lend to you a measure of comfort that will strengthen and sustain you during your time of most profound sorrow.
Jack Rutherford Johnston, Sr.
Jack Rutherford Johnston, Sr., 92, of Eutaw passed away April 18, 2025, at Hospice of West Alabama. A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 12 p.m. at Union Christian Church Cemetery with Jem Blair officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the fellowship hall of Union Christian Church. He is preceded in death by: his wife Aloma S. Johnston; son Jack Rutherford “Rusty” Johnston, Jr.; brother Jim Johnston; his parents R. O. and Grace Johnston. Survivors include: his daughter Angela J. Porter; stepdaughter Aimee Shouse (Bill); stepson Jem Blair (Kelli); daughter-in-law Stephanie Johnston; sister-in-law Greta Bambarger; grandchildren Kelly Johnston Rhodes (Jeff), Jamiee Bules (Neil), Regan Broussard, Laura Lee Spencer Potts (Caleb); great granddaughter Addison Grace Cook; a host of nieces, nephews, and special care givers Clarine Daniels, and Angela Lewis. Jack was a proud Navy Veteran. After his service, he worked as a cattle farmer and then in sales at Greene Beverage. Jack enjoyed yard work, fishing, and golfing. Honorary pallbearers are his Golf Buddies. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Hospice of West Alabama or Union Christian Church.
Thomas E. Tanks
Funeral services for Thomas E. Tanks, 81, formerly of Choctaw County, Ala., were held at noon on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at John the Baptist Church, Lisman, with Rev. Larrie M. Lovell of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Miami, Fla., officiating. Internment followed in Fairfield Cemetery, Lisman. Thomas E. Tanks, affectionately known as “Tom,” was born on February 28, 1944 to the late Jeremiah Tanks and the late Lucille Campbell Long in Halsell. He was raised by his aunt, Creecy Borden, and his stepmom, Maeola Tanks. At an early age, Tom joined and was baptized at John the Baptist Church. After marrying Martha Ann Watson, they moved to Miami, Fla., where they made their home for over 60 years. After making Miami his home, Tom joined Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Brownsville. He served as President of the Trustees Board for many years. Tom worked for Grand Union Warehouse for many years until it closed. He then opened his own business, Little River Janitorial Service. He worked for Miami Dade School System as a custodian until he retired. He later worked as a school crossing guard. Tom passed from this earthly life on April 12, 2025. He is survived by: a son Darryl Tanks; sisters Olivia Tanks, Jeanette, Peggy; brothers Willie D. Tanks (Olester), James, Ricky, Erroll (Betty), David; grandchildren Ariel, Lytrell and Lydell Tanks; and a host of other relatives and friends. The celebration of life service was rendered by Weatherly-Studdard Memorial Funeral Home of Butler, www.Weatherly-Studdard.com.
Gladys Will Rice Wilder
It is with deepest sorrow that Lavender’s Funeral Service announces the passing of Mrs. Gladys Will Wilder of Eutaw on Thursday, April 17, 2025, while surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be Friday, April 25, 2025, from 3-5 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The home going celebration is incomplete and will be announced later. Lavender’s Funeral Service, Aliceville, 205-373-2420, LavendersFuneralService.com, directing. Survivors are the Wilder family.