The Obituary Section

Phillip Maurice Askew

, Alabama

Phillip Askew is survived by his wife of 19 years Annie. He was predeceased by his mother Mary Askew and grandmother Carrie Askew who raised him with the teachings of our Lord and Savior. Phillip Poppie leaves to mourn daughter Anita Wilson and grandson Joshua Wilson Raleigh NC. Two sisters Frances Smith Petersburgh VA and Carrie Winston Knottingham Silver Springs MD. Brother William Gayle Sparrow Roanoke VA. A loving Aunt Margaret Cuffie Virginia Beach VA. A devoted sisterinlaw Pearl Bowser and brotherinlaw Alfonzo Martin both of Montgomery AL. Sisterinlaw Ruby Askew Norfolk VA. A host of nieces nephews cousins and friends. Phillip served our country under the branch of the Marines and fought in the Vietnam War. He was a dedicated member of the American Legion. Mr. Askew was an honorary member of the Four Chaplains. Although he has held many honored positions he wanted his friends and family to…

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Calvin James EllingtonDville

, Alabama

September 22, 2026

Ellington Mr. CalvinDVille a resident of California formerly of Montgomery AL departed this life on Wednesday September 23 2026. Funeral services will be held on Saturday October 17 2026 at 1100AM from the Sanctuary of Westside Baptist Church Rev. Willie Graham Pastor with a burial following in Eastwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mr. EllingtonDVille will lie in repose on Friday October 16 2026 from 18PM at PhillipsRiley Funeral Home and at the church one hour prior services. James brown sent Mixed flowers in a handled basket for Calvin James EllingtonDVille October 13 2026 Its a difficult time for our family. Words cannot take away the pain of losing Harold but I pray that God surrounds each of us with His peace comfort and strength and the beautiful memories we share of him will help carry us through the days months and years ahead. Our staff will continue to keep your family…

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Jacqueline Searight

, Alabama

October 6, 2026

Searight Mrs. Jacqueline a resident of Letohatchee AL departed this life on Wednesday October 7 2026. Funeral services will be held on Saturday October 17 2026 at 1200PM from the Sanctuary on Big Union Christian Church Pastor Tim Silmon officiating with a burial following Fort Deposit Cemetery. Mrs. Searight will lie in repose on Friday October 16 2026 from 18PM at PhillipsRiley Chapel and on Saturday at the church one hour prior to services. I remember our college car rides together and our birthdays being in the month of December. May Gods peace strength and comfort be with everyone during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all My family I will always love yall and me and your Mom was my sis RIP JAC no more suffering and pain u may be be gone But u I forever be in my heart Our staff will continue to…

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