The Obituary Section

Jimmy L. Baker Jr.

Lineville, Alabama

Memorial Services for Mr. Jimmy L. Baker Jr, age 54 of Lineville, will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Benefield Funeral Home in Lineville at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Rodney East officiating. A private Interment will be held at a later date at Faith Memorial Cemetery.Mr. Baker passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Regional Medical Center in Anniston. He was born and raised in Clay County. He worked building chicken houses and installing equipment, but worked primarily in the pulpwood industry as an equipment operator for most of his life. Mr. Baker enjoyed going fishing, swapping and buying tools, and attending trade days on the weekends. He was a loving and caring father who would give you the shirt off of his back if he could.Mr. Baker is survived by three sons: Ethan Lee Baker of Anniston, Eli Lee Baker and Evan Kenneth Baker, both of…

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James Edward Campbell

Lineville, Alabama

Funeral services for Mr. James Edward Campbell, age 81 of Lineville, will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Benefield Funeral Home in Lineville at 2:00 PM with Bro. Steve Robertson officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Poplar Springs Cemetery.Mr. Campbell was born and raised in Talladega, but has been a resident of Clay County for the last sixty years. Throughout his life, he was known for his strong work ethic and willingness to do whatever was needed to provide for his family. He began his working career at a pipe shop in Alexander City, followed by pulpwood operator and driver. He worked for Southland Manufacturing as a seam presser for several years and at Cal-Maine in egg processing, where he served as a plant operator and loader. He lastly dedicated 23 years of service to AGL as a general laborer. No matter the role, he approached his work…

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Jason Mcavery Cooper

Lineville, Alabama

February 13, 2026

Mr. Jason McAvery Cooper age 53, of Talladega, passed away on February 14, 2026 at his residence. No services are planned at this time.Jason, an Alabama native, served his country in the Army Reserves had worked for several years in the Heating and Air Conditioning business, most recently with Freeman Services. He was known to be generous, help his neighbors whenever he could and would often put others needs before his own. He loved spending time on Talladega Creek with his boys, listening to good music and felt closer to God when spending time outdoors.He is survived by his three boys; Christian Cooper, of North Dakota, Caleb Cooper of Talladega, and Codi Cooper (Nicole) of Lincoln, two grandchildren; Liam Britt and Alanna Britt, two sisters; Pee Wee Cooper and Brandi Landers, three brothers, Jimmy Cooper, Billy Cooper and Kevin Moon plus a large extended family.He was preceded in death by…

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