All Obituaries

Mrs. Connie Sue Vandgrifft was born November 03, 1961 to the union of Harold and Glinda Armstrong. Connie graduated from Sylacauga High School in 1981. Six years later she married the love of her life Mr. Edwin F. “Cowboy” Vandgrifft and to that union four children was born. She was proceeded in death by two children Calo James Vandgrifft and Savannah Schayenne Vandgrifft and both parents.  She leaves to cherish his memories: A Loving husband: Edwin F....

Mildred Louise Oden Lawson, affectionately called "Lil Sista", was born on December 10, 1943 in Talladega County, Alabama, the eldest daughter of Mr. Roe C. Oden and Mrs. Annie McCord Oden. A product of Sylacauga City School System, Mildred graduated from East Highland High School. Mildred confessed Christ at an early age and joined St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, Sylacauga. She continued her walk with the Lord. However, she moved her membership to...

Deacon Howard McKinney  was born June 04, 1941 in Coosa County, Alabama to the late Willie Dred McKinney and Adell Brown McKinney. Deacon McKinney at and early age confessed Christ and joined the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church. During his journey at Mt. Olive he served as a Deacon, Sunday School, Deacon’s, and Deacon Wives teacher, sung in the church choir, the male chorus, cemetery chairperson and drove the church van. Deacon McKinney worked at the Shell Cast, Avondale...

Sister Florence Ruth Swain Lee; was born to the late Mr. Champion C. Garrett Sr. and Mrs. Xora Swain on September 29, 1946 in Talladega County, Alabama.   On July 18, 1964 Sister Lee was united in Holy           Matrimony to the late Deacon Joe Lee. To this union four children were born: Cynthia, Kenneth, Rickey, and Patricia. Sister Lee joined the Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Stanley Threatt....

Thomas F. Vandgrifft, age 54, a resident of Sylacauga, AL., entered into eternal rest on September 7, 2020 at Coosa Valley Medical Center. 

MR. CLARENCE COOK was born on August 13, 1953 to Mr. Clarence Cook and Mrs. Susie Mae Williams. He was married to Mrs. Diane Whetstone Cook, and to this union, four children were born, three boys and one girl. He is predeceased by his daughter, Susie Mae Cook. Clarence leaves to cherish his memory: his sons, Clarence Terry Cook, Jr., of Hoover, AL, Tyrone D. (Brittney) Cook of Birmingham, AL, and Dwight C. Cook of Birmingham, AL; four grandsons and one granddaughter; two sisters, Betty...

Dollie B. Cook, age 86, a resident of Sylacauga, AL., entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. A graveside service is scheduled for 12:00 Noon on Monday, July 20, 2020 at Sylacauga Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2020 in Sunset Chapel of Remembrance. *** DUE TO COVID-19 A MASK WILL BE REQUIRED TO ENTER THE BUILDING *** In compliance with the City, County and Alabama State Law, Social Distance is required.  

Charles J. Smith, a resident of Gadsden, AL., entered into eternal rest on July 6, 2020. A visitation will be held from 1-6 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2020 in Sunset Chapel of Remembrance.

Estelle Gooden, 88, was called home for her eternal rest on June 20, 2020 at the Coosa Valley Baptist Medical Center. She was born November 8, 1931, in Talladega, AL, to WillIsom and Willie Mae Groce. At a young age, she united with the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Talladega, AL. She was a spiritual woman, and a devoted wife and mother.  Estelle truly lived life to the fullest through simple...