All Obituaries

Mrs. Callie L. Odum McElrath was born in Clay County, AL, to the late Mr. Willie Hinton Odum and Mrs. Annie Gunn Odum on January 28, 1930. She was the fifth child of seven children. All six siblings preceded her in death. Ethel Mae Odum, John Henry Odum, Willie Gene Odum, Annie Lizzie Thomas, Jimmie Lee Odum, and Loula Pearl Reeves. Mrs. McElrath joined Spring Hill United Methodist Church in Clay County at an early age. After relocating to Coosa County she joined the Mount Olive Missionary...

Dan Martin, Jr. was born on June 17, 1934 in Sylacauga, Alabama to the late Mr. Dan Martin, Sr. and Mrs. Madge (Livingston) Martin. Dan attended the local schools in Sylacauga. On March 9, 1959, Dan was united in Holy matrimony to Mary Sallie Toney in Coosa County, Alabama. They later relocated to Portland, OR. They remained there over 60 years. Out of that union they had two wonderful children, Bridget N. Hicks and Kenneth E. Martin (Chubby). Dan worked for over 30 years at the shipyard...

Mrs. Ethel M. Pope was born to the union of Turner and Lucille Clemons on September 25, 1927. She received Christ at an early age at Coosa Valley Baptist Church, where she served as a choir member and church secretary. She was also a member of the Sorrell Social Club and the Cheerful Giver’s Society. She was educated in the Shelby County School System at Shelby Training School. After school, she wed Vernon Kidd in 1947; to this union, three children were born: Clifford, Vernon, and...

Mrs. Earline Kelly Crawford, the daughter of Green Kelly and Mozell White Kelly, was born on September 26, 1923 in Goodwater, Alabama. Mrs. Crawford acknowledged the Lord as her personal Savior at a young age.On December 25, 1945 she married the love of her life Mr. Esco Crawford. Later in life she attended Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she served as the Mother of the church and a member of the senior mission board. She truly lived life to the fullest through faithfully serving...

Mrs. Gloria Pilate Nix was born March 01, 1963 to the late Mr. J. C. Pilate Sr. and Mrs. Dora Lee Jackson Pilate. Gloria was educated in the Sylacauga School system. Gloria confessed her faith in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age and joined Rising Star Baptist Church. She joyfully affirmed her faith in Jesus and accepted His saving grace and mercy. Gloria was a member of a motorcycle club "One Love One Goal Riderz". Gloria found the Love of her life Mr. James...

Velma L Nix Caraway was born to the late Osie Nix and Mary Nix on October 8, 1951. Velma received her education from Wheatley Middle School. Velma received Christ at the age of 32 and she was a  member of the Mountain Grove Baptist Church in Childersburg, AL under the leadership of the late Rev. Robert Hatten. Velma was a devoted mother, grandmother, friend and true worshipper. She spent her time serving her community, family and God. She departed this earthly life on Wednesday,...

Obituary   Mrs. Annie Powell Harvey was born on September 16, 1944 to the late Charles E. Powell and Mae Bell Davis Powell.  She was  preceded in death by her husband, Eddie J. Harvey and two brother's, Charles Lee Powell and Fredrick Powell, Sr.       Mrs. Harvey was UNITED IN HOLY MATRIMONY to Mr. Eddie Harvey on December 24, 1963. She dedicated her life to being a full time Wife, Mother, and Caregiver to anyone in...

Deacon Eric Maurice Kelley was born August 8, 1961, to the late Wiltha Ren Kelley and Hazel Kelley in Harpersville, AL. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Cheryl Kelley, and one special cousin, Charissa Davis. Deacon Kelley was a graduate of Vincent High School, Class of 1979. He continued his education at Alabama A&M University, Huntsville, AL. In 1980, while attending Alabama A&M University, he joined the Fraternity of Pershing Rifles. In 1982, he went on to attend...

Baby Paislee TaShawn Nicole McKenzie was born March 24, 2020 at Coosa Valley Medical Center to Timothy D. McKenzie and Mekiyia M. Dowdell. She transitioned from this life to her heavenly life on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Coosa Valley Medical Center. Baby Paislee TaShawn Nicole McKenzie leaves to cherish her memories to her parents, Timothy D. McKenzie and Mekiyia M. Dowdell; siblings; Zemetrii Curry, Emerson Dowdell, and Kaydence McKenzie; grandparents: Antonietta McKenzie...