Obituaries
Patsy Knight
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,...
Minnie Mallory Coleman
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...
David Lee McElrath, Sr.
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...
Joe Lewis Lee
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...
D'Stephen O'Neal McFarland
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...
Mary Evelyn Williams
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...
Ida Mae Odum
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...
Ivy Lillian Stone
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...
Evelyn Watts
Jul 14, 2017
Evelyn Monroe-Watts was born in Roosevelt City (Birmingham), Alabama on May 9, 1946 to the late Hershel and Henrietta Monroe. She took her first Journey to be with the Lord on July 14, 2017.
She was preceded in home going by her parents, Hershel and Henrietta Monroe, sisters Loretta Mayweather and Katie Monroe and nephew Lew Derrick Collins.
Evelyn was...
Jeanette P White
May 4, 2017
Mrs. Jennette. P. White was born January 5 1917 in Talladega, AL to the parentage of the late Jomanuel and Hannah Pope.
Jennette was educated in Talladega County. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and joined the Africa Missionary Baptist Church where she loved her church and was a faithful member until she...
