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OBITUARY | Jan. 25, 2026

Philip James Messing, born on Dec. 14, 1957 passed away peacefully on Jan. 25, 2026, under the loving and gentle care of his family and hospice.   Phil is preceded in death by his father Edward Messing. He is survived by his Mother Marjorie Messing of Minden...
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Obituaries | Week of Jan. 19, 2026

BRYANT LEE BATTS II Bryant Lee Batts II, 45, also known to family and friends as Bucky, was born to Maire Sharpe and Charles “Eddie” Batts Jr. on Dec. 3, 1980, and passed away on Jan. 12, 2026. He was a life-long wild child who had a passion for dirt bikes,...
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Obituaries | Week of Jan. 12, 2026

ELIZABETH “ANN” SIMMS FREEMAN Elizabeth Ann Simms Freeman, lovingly known as “Ann,” passed away on Jan. 4, 2026, at the age of 82. A native of Washington County, Alabama, Ann lived a life rooted in faith, family and service to others. Ann graduated from Leroy High...
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Obituaries | Jan. 6, 2026

MYRTLEAN MANISMyrtlean Mains passed away in the comfort of her home on Tuesday Dec. 30, at the age of 93 years. Mrs. Mains was a native of Crenshaw County, Alabama, and she lived in Lee County, since 1965. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Charles...
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