Obituaries

May 16, 2025

May 10, 2025

Mr. Curtis Turner was born to Albert Millender and Mary Green on March 19,1953 in

Harpersville, AL.

He was joined in holy matrimony to Carmen Mitchell on March 7, 1977. To their union

two children were born, Alton and Gymesha.

On Saturday, May 10, 2025 he joined his wife Carmen, father Albert, mother Mary and

brother Anthony in eternity.

He leaves to cherish his memories;  Son:...

May 1, 2025

Mr. Lee Edward Dates was born June 24, 1940 in Talladega County, Alabama

to the late Mrs. Lena Mae Dates Funderburg Calhoun. He attended

elementary and high school at Phyllis Wheatley in Childersburg, Alabama. He

became a member of Tallasahatchie Baptist Church at an early age. When he

was younger, Lee loved nice cars and nice clothes. He was a hard

worker. After leaving school,...

Mar 3, 2025

Jan 25, 2025

Addie Lee Portis was born on July 31, 1935, in Shelby, Alabama to the late Mr. Clifton and Mrs. Paralee Lee. She was the youngest of eight children born in this union.

 

She accepted Christ and joined the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in 1999 under the leadership of Pastor Richard Kidd Sr. Addie was a devoted and loving wife, mother and...

Nov 21, 2024

Ada Mae (McCain) Smoot entered eternal rest at the age of 102 on November 21st, 2024 at Coosa Valley Healthcare in Sylacauga, Alabama. Mrs. Ada Mae Lois (McCain) Smoot was born September 30, 1922 to the late Robert & Janie McCain. The youngest of 15. She joined Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church at an early age and served as mission...

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Jun 8, 2024

Jay’Z’ion Mar’Quon Strong was born to Shaketherius Billingsley and Phillip Montague on December 22, 2004. Even though he was taken away from this world far too soon, his loving heart and caring spirit left a beacon of light for his family and friends. Jay’Z’ion was a caring son, brother, friend, and soon-to-be father. He left the world suddenly on June...

Jun 2, 2024

WHEN I'M GONE                                                     Samuel “Sammy” McGhee was born in Sylacauga, AL on February 21st, 1951 to the lateWalker McGhee and Suluria Oden McGhee. He was preceded in death by his only child SamuelWade Barefield and...

Mar 30, 2024

Frederick Leon Griffin (Freddie G), was born in Sylacauga, Alabama on November 20th, 1972 to the late Charlie & Glady's Griffin.Mr. Griffin was called home to be with the Master on March 30th, 2024 at UAB hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.Mr. Griffin leaves to cherish his loving memories: two daughter: Pamela L. Cottingham  of Alex City, Alabama and Myilee J Sims...

Feb 19, 2024

Obituary  Rodney Gene “Rock” Harvey , son of the late Eddie and Annie Harvey, was born August 26, 1965, in Sylacauga, Alabama. Mr. Harvey accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and became a loyal and active member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a member of the Young Adult Chior and the Male Choir. Mr. Harvey graduated from...

Jan 9, 2024

 

On October 1, 1974, in Sylacauga, Alabama, Carmela Denise Shepard Burton wasborn to the union of the late Deacon Otis Shepard, and Yvonne Moor Shepard.She departed this life peacefully in her home on Tuesday January 9, 2024.Carmela confessed hope in Christ and joined the Shiloh Missionary BaptistChurch. She served as the Church Announcing Clerk and enjoyed singing in thechoir....

Aug 20, 2023

 

Estella Gaffney McIntyre was born to Mrs. Julia Peoples Gaffney and Mr. Lon Gaffney on April 7, 1925. Estella sadly took her final breath surrounded by loved ones at the grand age of 98 on August 20, 2023, leaving behind a rich legacy that will forever be etched in our hearts. Estella’s love was a cornerstone in the lives...

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Eddie J. Gamble was born September 12, 1950 in Talladega County, Alabama to the late Mr. John L. Gamble and Jessie Lee Bradford Gamble.   He confessed his life to Christ at an early age. Eddie faithfully attended church until his health wouldn’t allow him. However, when in church you could always hear him humming the hymns.   During...

Jun 17, 2022

The sun rose January 9, 1967 when REGINALD LAMAR ODUM, better known as “FOOT”, came into the world. He was born to Linda (Odum) Fuller and the (late) Robert Davis.

Born in Sylacauga, Alabama, Foot attended Mountain View Elementary, East Highland Middle and Woodland High School where he was active in sports and dancing.

Upon completion of school, Foot returned...