Obituaries

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...

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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,...

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...

Dec 4, 2018

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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.

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.

Nov 2, 2018

Nov 1, 2018

Mrs. Susie Ann Brown Bradley, was born in Talladega County, Alabama on March 3, 1951 to the late Mr. Tip Brown, Sr. and Mrs. Ora Lee Phifer Brown. She confessed Christ at an early age at Early Rose Baptist Church.

She was a 1969 graduate of RR Moton High School and a 1976 graduate of N.F. Nunnelley Tech School where...

Sep 26, 2018

Mr. Al Jevon Coleman was born December 25, 1975 to the union of John and Patricia Coleman in Sylacauga, AL. At an early age he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and united with Mt. Olive Baptist Church.

Al was a 1994 graduate of Childersburg High School.  He later completed his education at The University of West Alabama and...

Sep 22, 2018

Miss Ashley D’Sha Traylor, the daughter of Ms. Fannie Traylor and Mr. Johnny J. Traylor entered this life on March 19, 1990 in Talladega County,  Alabama. She was a graduate from Vincent High School in 2008, she was the first mascot for the Vincent yellow jackets.

Ashley was a very special lady, loved by many she was spoiled by her...

Sep 19, 2018

Joe Louis “Uncle Joe” WadsWorth, was born July 31, 1941, in Hamilton County, Tennessee to Joseph and Jessie Nix Wadsworth.  It was while living in Chattanooga, Tennessee that Joe accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized.  For most of his adult life, he was a faithful member of Harper Springs Baptist Church in Sylacauga, Alabama.

Upon relocating to...

Aug 3, 2018

Sister Lessie Mae Cook begin life’s journey on March 22, 1934. She confessed Christ at an early age as her Lord and Savior. Mrs. Cook was born in Talladega County, to the late Mr. Carl and Mrs. Pauline Coleman. She was graduate of  Phyllis Wheatly School and School for Tailoring in Birmingham, Alabama. She served faithfully on the Women Missionary...

Jul 3, 2018

Mrs. Rochelle Bernice Burton Kidd, was the results of interweaving of her late Parents, Lemmie (Alma) Burton. Our friend came into visibility on the earth August 3, 1934. Like all threads in an elegant display, it was necessary that Rochelle would be tested and tried. She was graduate of Howard High School in Chattanooga, TN. and product of Alabama A&M...

Jun 22, 2018

Jun 2, 2018

Ms. Melissa L. Threatt was born March 01, 1963 to the late Rev. Dr. William Threatt Sr. and Mrs Gloria J. Threatt.

At an early age she joined Pinegrove Missionary Baptist Church, and gave her life to Christ.  She attended Childersburg High School.

She was a devoted Mother and Grandmother.

Ms. Threatt  departed this life Saturday June 02, 2018 at...

May 20, 2018

Mr. Henry Frank (Hammett) Estelle was born on April 16, 1937 to the late Mr. Frank Estelle and Mrs. Gladys Ashley Estelle in Talladega, Alabama. Hammett confessed Christ as his Savior and became a member of Africa Missionary Baptist Church. He received his formal Education in Talladega County School System and attended R.R. Moton High School. He retired from Talladega...

Apr 29, 2018

 Lasting memories of his legacy remains with his loving wife, Cynthia Strickland, Chelsea, AL; three children, Christopher, Elizabeth, Katherine, all of Chelsea, AL; Parents, Jason (Celina) Strickland, Alexander City, AL, Crystal (Abel) Plata, Vincent, AL; siblings, Brandon Powers, Brighton, MI, Amber Stiles, Leeds, AL, Kelsey Hampton, Alexander City, AL, Isabella Plata, Austin Plata, Vincent, AL; Grandparents, Gail Thibodeaux, Columbiana, AL,...