Obituaries

Apr 17, 2018

Tom Crayton, born April 7, 1944 in Tallapoosa County to Maggie Pearl Russell and Ben Crayton Sr. He is preceded in death by both parents,two brothers, A.J. and Willie Crayton and a daughter Sheryl Marie Crayton. Tom worked at Avondale Mills in Sylacauga for 37 years.

Mr. Crayton passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Brookwood Medical Center in Birmingham.

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Apr 12, 2018

Mr. Louis Albert Kidd was born in Vincent, Alabama onNovember 8, 1954 to the late Mr. Earnest Kidd, Sr. and Mrs. Willie Jo Kidd.  He was a 1972 graduate of Vincent High School.

On May 29, 1982, Louis was united in marriage to Marilyn Bradford and to this union two daughters were born. Although no longer united, they remained faithful...

Apr 9, 2018

Mr. Player leaves to cherish his memories: one son, Lionel Player, Jr., Calera, AL; two daughters, Brandee (Ernest) Player Norris, Antioch, TN, Tamara (Anthony) Player Kegler, Sylacauga, AL; one granddaughter, Sydnee Noel Norris; two sisters, Gloria P. Woods, Sylacauga, AL, Paulette Odum, Jasper, AL; one brother, Lynwood Player, Sr., Dallas, TX.; and  a host of nieces,  nephews, other relatives, and...

Mar 4, 2018

I just want to let you know I began my journey October 27, 1956. I was born in Jefferson County, in Birmingham, AL. to the proud parents of the late David Jones and Lula Bell Jennings Jones. I was a beautiful 10 pound baby girl and they named me Valerie Jones. My parents reared me in Jefferson County, Al. and...

Mar 1, 2018

Feb 6, 2018

Patsy W. J. Knight was born on September 23, 1935 to the late William Palmore and Emma Lucille Harvey.

Mrs. Knight confessed Christ at an early age and joined Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Sylacauga (Odena), where she served faithfully until the Lord called her home.

Mrs. Knight was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Green Knight; one son,...

Jan 31, 2018

Jan 29, 2018

Jan 25, 2018

Mrs. Minnie M. Coleman was a graduate of Phyllis Wheatley High School, Childersburg, AL. She received a B.S. in Education from Alabama A & M University, Reading Certification from Auburn University, and a Master’s Degree of Education from University of Montevallo. Minnie was a 60 year, life member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and a current member of Mu...

Jan 21, 2018

Mr. David Lee “Butch” McElrath Sr., was born in Talladega County, Alabama on March 24, 1954 to Mr. Denson McElrath and Mrs. Callie Odum McElrath. His father Denson McElrath and sister Barbara McElrath preceded him in death. 

Mr. McElrath joined Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. Later in life he divided his worship time between Mount Olive...

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Dec 11, 2017

Joe Lewis Lee, born October 5, 1943, in Talladega County,  Alabama, to the parentage Mr. James Lee and Mrs. Lelia Dye Lee.

Deacon Lee joined the  Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Stanley Threatt. He served faithfully as the Chairman of the Deacon board, the Mass Choir and Male Chorus. He loved to sing, He...

Nov 21, 2017

Mr. D’Stephen O’Neal McFarland Carter was born on December 15, 1996 to the parentage of Mrs. Deborah Buford and Mr. Steve Wilson McFarland.

He accepted Christ at an early age at New Hope Baptist Church, Sylacauga, AL. He was a graduate of Childersburg High School, where he played with the Tigers basketball team. Was a former member of AAU basketball...

Nov 19, 2017

Mary Evelyn Williams,  was born in Talladega County,Alabama on  May 26, 1940 to the late Mr. Ossie and Mary Nix.

She accepted Christ at and early age. She loved people and would help any and everybody. She was active member in her community.

Mary was called home to be with the Lord, Sunday, November 19, 2017 at her residence.

She was...

Oct 9, 2017

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Aug 21, 2017

Mrs. Ida Mae Odum was born April 15, 1936, in Talladega County, Sylacauga, Alabama to Virgil and Maggie L. Martin.  She was the youngest of seven children, born to this union.

At an early age she confessed her faith and belief in the Lord Jesus Christ, and she united with Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in  Sylacauga, Alabama. Under the leadership...

Aug 19, 2017

Ivy Lillian McKinney Stone was born in Sylacauga, Alabama on September 6, 1953 to the late Pearson G. McKinney and Emma L. Hale McKinney.

Ms. Stone was a 1971 graduate of Childersburg High School. At an early age, she joined Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Sylacauga, where she remained a faithful member. Her ministries included serving as Sunday School Secretary...