Obituaries

Nov 20, 2013

As you release this butterfly in honor of me, know that I'm with you and will always be. Hold a hand, say a prayer, close your eyes and see me there.... Although you may feel a bit torn apart, please know that I'll be forever in your heart. Now fly away butterfly as high as you can go, I'm right...

Nov 9, 2013

Graveside service for Newborn Adaly Geordan-Oscar Dailey will be Tuesday, November 12,2013 at 1:00p.m. at the Pine Lawn Gardens located at 207 Highway 47 S, Columbiana, Alabama 35051. Master Adaly departed this life Saturday, November 9, 2013 at St. Vincent Hospital in Birmingham. Please keep the Portis and Dailey family in your prayers as we reflect this gracious moment.

Oct 25, 2013

The management and staff of Sunset Memorial Chapel, Inc. sadly announce the earthly transition of Brother Amos Lee Harvey Sr., of Sylacauga, Alabama. In his 67th season of life, he slept away in death, to be awaken in the bosom of Jesus on Friday, October 25, 2013, while at Coosa Valley Medical Center in Sylacauga. Amos Harvey Sr., was born...

Oct 24, 2013

Now I lay me down to sleep; I pray thee, Lord, my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray Thee, Lord, my soul to take. The management and staff of Sunset Memorial Chapel, Inc. sadly announce the earthly transition of Mrs. Betty J. Wilson of Sylacauga, Alabama. In her 81st season of life, she slept...

Oct 16, 2013

Graveside service for Infant Faith Jessie will be Saturday, October 19, 2013 @ 1:00pm at the Childersburg Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 10:00am to 12:30pm. at Sunset Memorial.

Oct 5, 2013

Mrs. Mattie Jewel Odum was born to John and Jewel Bradford on June 23, 1928 in Talladega County, Alabama. She departed this life on October 5, 2013 at  Coosa Valley Medical Center in Sylacauga, Alabama. She leaves to cherish her memories: loving and devoted children, Sue Anderson, Linda Fuller, James Odum, Brenda Odum, Anthony Odum, Terry Odum, Marcus Odum; Twenty-Two grandchildren;...

Sep 27, 2013

Rev. Dr. Prince Alvin Hamilton was born November 16, 1918 ,to the late Benjamin Hamilton and Annie Lucinda Cadwell in Macon, Georgia. Rev. Hamilton is preceded in death by his five brothers, Benjamin, George, Nathia Ike, Theodore and Charles Hamilton, and his only son Ernest Carver Hamilton. Rev. Hamilton was a World War II Veteran, entering the United States Army...

Sep 19, 2013

Mr. Floyd Neal Williams was born on June 30, 1951 to the late Mrs. Alma M. Williams. Floyd was preceded in death by two brothers, Kelly Williams and Thomas Eugene Williams. Floyd answered the Masters call to take his rest on Thursday, September 19, 2013. Floyd (Flip) was not a person that like to spend time alone, he loved being...

Aug 31, 2013

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul. It is well with my soul, it is well, it is well with my soul. In humble submission to the will of God, the management & staff of...

Aug 22, 2013

Name: Samuel Jennings Jr. Born: January  14, 1928 Parents: Samuel Jennings Sr. Georgia Jennings Military: February 1, 1952 June 15, 1954 Transition: August 22, 2013 Preceded in death by: Samuel Jennings Sr. (Father) Georgia Jennings (Mother) Majorie Jennings (Sister) Levoid Jennings (Brother) Paul Jennings (Brother) James Jennings (Brother) George Shortridge (Brother) Survivors: Sister: Lula Jones– Birmingham, AL Brother: Curtis Jennings– Cleveland,...

Aug 21, 2013

Ella G. Williams lived with a prayer and trustful expectation praying for a short spell in sickness and happy hour to die in. She was born on December 3, 1918 in Dadeville, Alabama to the late John Greathouse and Hixie Porch Greathouse. She joined the St. John Missionary Baptist Church in the Walco Community at an early age. Serving faithfully...

Aug 9, 2013

Obituary Name: Peggy L. Looney Date of Birth: May 1, 1959 Parents: Grover Looney Sadie T. Looney Date of Death: August 9, 2013 Preceded in death by: Grover Looney (Father) Survivors: Mother: Sadie T. Looney Sister: Carolyn (John) Coleman Washington D.C. Niece: Amber Coleman Nephew: John Coleman III A host of other relative

Aug 5, 2013

In Humble Submission to God's will, Sunset Memorial Chapel, Inc., sadly to announce the passing of Mr. Marvin Player, age 52, transitioned to his eternal life on Monday, August 5, at Princeton Medical Center in Birmingham, AL. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please keep the Player Family in your prayers as we Reflect The Gracious Memories.

Aug 4, 2013

In Humble Submission to God's will, Sunset Memorial Chapel, Inc., sadly to announce the passing of Mr. James Goodwyn Autrey, age 69, transitioned to his eternal life on Sunday, August 4, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please keep the Autrey Family in your prayers as we Reflect The Gracious Memories.

Jul 29, 2013

In Humble Submission to God's will, Sunset Memorial Chapel, Inc., sadly to announce the passing of Mrs. Mary Lou White, age 63 of Columbiana, AL. transitioned to her eternal life on Monday ,July  29, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please keep the White Family in your prayers as we Reflect The Gracious...

Jul 2, 2013

Sylacauga- Homegoing Celebration for Mr. James "Sugarman" Albert Nix. Sr., 73 will be Saturday, July 6, 2013 @ 2:00p.m. at Harper Spring Baptist Church Sylacauga, Alabama, Pastor James O. Blackmon, officiating and Rev. Kendell Burton, eulogist. Interment will be in the Harper Spring Baptist Chruch Cemetery. Mr. James "Sugarman" Albert Nix Sr. passed away July 2, 2013 at his resident....

Jun 19, 2013

Johnny E. Borden was born April 1, 1940 in Sylacauga, Alabama to Frank Borden Jr. and Miller E. Pruitt Borden. Johnny was a  member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church until he departed for Minneapolis, Minnesota at the early age of eighteen. He later united with  Ebenezer Lutheran Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. On June 19, 2013 the lord called Johnny home...

May 16, 2013

The management and staff of Sunset Memorial Chapel sadly announce the earthly transition of Brother Anthony Edgar Lawson of Sylacauga, Alabama. In his 50th season of life, he slept away in death, to be awaken in the bosom of Jesus on Thursday, May 16, 2013, while being a patient at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster. Anthony Edgar Lawson, born...

May 7, 2013

May 6, 2013

Mavis Deloris “Big Mama” Kirkland born on October 28, 1932 in Fayetteville, Alabama to the late Johnnie M. Kirkland. She attended East Highland Elementary School. At an early age she joined the Friendship Baptist Church and later moved her membership to Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. As a member at Mt. Zion she served as president of the missionary, president...