Obituaries
Sharon Yvette Cross
Sep 25, 2019
Sharon Yvette Shirel Cross was born on July 8, 1963, to the late Manuel Joe Shirel, Jr., and the late Bettye Lou Motin Shirel.
Sharon was educated in the Talladega City School System. Sharon married Larry James Cross, Sr., on May 2, 1983. To this 36-year union five children were born.
Sharon became a devoted Seventh-Day Adventist at an early...
Franklin Twymon
Sep 10, 2019
Franklin Twymon was born in Talladea County on September 22, 1973 to Jerry Wayne and Nettie Ruth Twymon. As a child, he united with the New Maryland Missionary Baptist Church, Alpine, AL.
He attended Childersburg High School and was a graduate of Munford High School.
On September 10, 2019, Franklin gained his wings. He is preceded in death by his...
Houston Lee
Aug 12, 2019
Bro. Houston Lee was born February 19, 1928 to the late Aubry Lee and Mahalia Thompson Lee, in Dothan, AL, Houston County. He confessed Christ at the Greater Mt. Moriah M.B. Church in Newark, NJ, at the age of 48 years old, on May 23, 1976. He was baptized on June 6, 1976. He became president of the Celestial...
Dorothy J Patton
Mar 9, 2019
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,...
Samuel Joe Richards
Jan 31, 2019
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...
Debra Rosetta Franklin
Jan 21, 2019
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...
Corlos Emil Griffin
Dec 22, 2018
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,...
Nora Mae Smith
Dec 14, 2018
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...
Mason Kylen Lilly
Nov 9, 2018
Mason Lilly leaves to cherish his memory: his loving parents, Darius and Latoya Lilly and precious “sissy”, Mackenzie Lilly; grandparents, Lisa Frazier, Randall Kelley, Floyd and Karen Lilly; great-grandparents, Bishop Willie and Minister Carrie Frazier, Lucille Harris, Fannie Lilly, and Annie Pearl Kelley; seven aunts; three uncles; several great-aunts and uncles; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Terica JaMegan McGhee
Nov 8, 2018
Ms. McGhee leaves to cherish her memories: her parents, Willie and Trisha McGhee, Anniston, AL; two sisters, Tiara McGhee and Kenya McGhee, both of Anniston, AL; Grandparents, Willie Charles and Ruthie Mae McGhee, Talladega, AL; one niece, McKenli McGhee, Anniston, AL; and a host of other relatives and friends.
