Russell R. Lassiter
Mr. Russell R. Lassiter, age 86, lifelong resident of Atmore, Ala., passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at his home. He attended Fretwell Tabernacle Holiness Church, reflecting his deep faith and connection to his community. He Mr. Lassiter was a man who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. His love for hunting brought him to places like Ox Bow (Matthews Family Hunting Camp) and Bell Creek Hunting Club, spending hours pursuing deer, turkeys and doves. He was an accomplished carpenter, taking great pride in his craftsmanship. He was always the loudest cheerleader in the stands during grandchildren’s sporting events. His passion for gardening, particularly for planting, was exceptional. He enjoyed watching Westerns and programs on the Outdoor channel. Fishing at Smith Lake and the Alabama River provided him with peace and happiness, but above all, his deep love for the Lord guided his life and choices, grounding him in faith and gratitude.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Jack (Ada Bell Wall) Lassiter; three sons, Bobby Lassiter, Gary Joe McGhee and Martin Russell Lassiter; grandson, Joey McGhee; one great-granddaughter, Schaefer Camryn McGhee; five brothers, Comer Lee Lassitter, Carnis Lassitter, Milford Lassitter, Rubert Lassitter and Marshall Lassitter; four sisters, Shirley White, Grace Myers, Sue Cumbie and Carol Cumbie.
Mr. Lassiter is survived by his wife of sixty-one years, Maxine Lassiter of Atmore; three sons, William Russell “Rusty” (Sonya) Lassiter of McCullough, Ala., Randall Rydell Lassiter of Ohatchee, Ala. and David Allen McGhee of Atmore, Alabama; daughter, Elizabeth Linda (John) Hamilton-Roche of Gulf Breeze, Fla.; beloved dog, Lucky; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren..
Funeral service were held Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 1p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Rev. Don Davis and Sister Helen Stewart officiating. Burial followed at New Home Cemetery.
The family received friends Saturday, January 11, 2025 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers were Clint Lassiter, Cassie Lassiter, Drake Lassiter, Russell Lassiter, Jalia Lassiter, Tripp Lassiter and Adam McGhee
Honorary pallbearers were Hooper Matthews III, Cody Cumbie, Bruce Vickery, Otis Gatlin, Pat Lassitter, Mark White, Curtis Fayard and Eugene “Kookie” Lassiter.
Petty Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements. Atmore, Ala.
Kenneth E. Johnson
Rev. Kenneth E. Johnson, age 94, of Monroeville, Ala., passed away Wednesday January 8, 2025. He was a Pastor, Jeweler and Watchmaker at Johnson
Jewelers, the family business. He was pastor of Monroeville Church of the Nazarene from 1974 – 2001 and Associate Pastor at Woodlawn Methodist Church from 2001 to 2024. He also served in the United States Marine Corp.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Enoch and Bessie Johnson; wife, Julia Johnson; son, Kenny Johnson and eleven brothers and sisters.
Rev. Johnson is survived by two sons, Bobby Johnson of Pensacola, Fla. and Kevin (Melanie) Johnson of Monroeville; one grandchild, Lyndsey Johnson; daughter-in-law, Loretta Johnson.
The family received friends Friday, January 10, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Home from 5 until 8 p.m. and Saturday, January 11, 2025 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to service time.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne McMillian officiating. Interment followed at Johnson Family Cemetery in Excel, Ala.
Johnson Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements. Monroeville, Ala.
Mary Virginia Cook
Mrs. Mary Virginia Cook, age 83, a native and lifelong resident of Bay Minette, Ala. passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025. She devoted much of her life to her community and her faith as a faithful member of Whitehouse Fork Baptist Church. Her legacy will be fondly remembered by those whose lives she touched throughout her remarkable journey.
She was a nurturing individual devoting herself to the care of her family and friends, always putting their needs above her own. She enjoyed working puzzles, her vibrant garden filled with an assortment of flowers. She took delight in shopping, often finding little treasures that brought her happiness. An ardent Elvis Presley fan, she enjoyed singing along to his classic hits, which added a rhythmic backdrop to her everyday life, reflecting her warm and joyful spirit.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James (Evelyn Nelson) Donald; children, Jeanette (Steve) Dunlavy, Wade Hadley and Jackie (Timmy) White; siblings, Ed Donald, Butch Donald, Dorothy Johnson, Walter Donald and Melvin Donald.
Mrs. Cook is survived by her daughter, Sherry (Mack) White; four siblings, Thomas Donald, Irene Toler, Claire Bush and Louise Powell; five grandchildren, Lynn Joiner, Jessica Voorhees, Bradley Dunlavy, Stevie Dunlavy and T.J. White; fourteen great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Whitehouse Fork Baptist Church with Bro Tony Banning officiating.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC in charge of all arrangements. Atmore, Ala