All Obituaries

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...

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....