All Obituaries

Ms. Patton leaves to cherish her memories: her children, LCDR Marquis (Shelia) Patton I, Sigonella, Italy, John Patton, Racine, WI, Wendell Patton, Debra (Chris) Kirkland, Wendy (Elvis) Nix, Jacqueline Patton, all of Sylacauga, AL; grandchildren, Damian, Marquis II, Charles, Patryce (Rodney), Stefano, Mi'Kasa (Lamar), Cordez, LaJarvis, Maliyah, Marquis III, LaDarrius, Mercedes; Great grandchildren, Kaecyn, Demetrius, Mason, Bruce, Khristian; two sisters, Hattie Burns, Sylacauga, AL,...

Samuel Joe Richards was born on February 3, 1941 to the parentage of Samuel and Vera Richards in Sylacauga, Alabama. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church. He graduated from East HighlandHigh School in 1959. Samuel Joe retired from the Talladega County Commissioner Office after returning home from Newport News, Virginia, where he worked at Newport News Ship Yard. Samuel Joe Richards answered God’s calling on January 31, 2019. He...

Debra Franklin, also known as “Rose” was born in Talladega, Alabama to the late Jim Pyles and Eddie M. Pearson.  She transitioned from earth to her heavenly home on January 21, 2019.  She is preceded in death by two brothers, Lawrence L. Pearson and Forrest W. Pearson and three sisters, Alice Pearson Duncan, Edna Pearson and Glenda M. Mathis.   Debra lived a full and happy life.  She gave many years of dedicated service as an employee of the Army...

Carlos Emil Griffin, was born in Sylacauga, Alabama on October 8, 1974 to the late Charlie & Gladys Griffin. Carlos was called home to be with the Master on December 22, 2018 at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham. Carlos leaves to cherish his memories: his daughter, Serenity Griffin; two brothers, Joe (Peralie) Craver, Fredrick Griffin, both of Sylacauga, AL; his sister, Renee Hobbs, Sylacauga, AL; four aunts, Clara (Roy) Sims, Bertha Petterson, both of Sylacauga, AL, Lue...

Nora Smith, born November 14, 1938, in Talladega County, Alabama, to the parentage of James and Fannie Mae Gamble.   Nora received her education in the Coosa County School System and attended Coosa County Training School. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and joined Union Baptist Church and later joined New Beginnings Outreach Ministries.   Nora was preceded in death by her: parents, four brothers: Doug Gamble, Alfonza Gamble, James Gamble, II.,...

Ruthie Mae Burton McGhee was born on February 27, 1940 to Elisha and Rosa Mae Burton in Talladega, Alabama. She received her crown of life on December 3, 2018. Ruthie accepting Christ at an early age at Africa Missionary Baptist Church where she remained an active member. She was a member of the senior choir. She attended R.R. Moten in Sycamore, Alabama. Ruthie married the love of her life, Mr. Willie C. McGhee on June 20, 1959. Nine children were born from this union. She was a loving...