Obituaries

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,...

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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