Obituaries

Dec 11, 2021

Yolanda Katrice Cottingham was born September 16, 1981, in Sylacauga, Alabama, to the parentage of Albert Lee Cottingham and Bernadette Adair Corbin

Yolanda accepted Christ at an early age as her Lord and Savior and United with House of Redemption Church of Sylacauga, Alabama. As a youth Yolanda was educated in the Talladega County School System and later graduate from Eufaula...

Dec 11, 2021

Dec 5, 2021

Richard Alvin O’Neal was born April 13, 1939, in Vincent, Alabama, to the parentage of Mr. Claude W. O’Neal and Mrs. Willie Mae O’Neal Worthington. He was one of nine children in this union.

Mr. Richard Alvin O’Neal united with Duncan Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church at an early age. Mr. Richard O’Neal recommitted himself back to the Lord,...

Dec 3, 2021

Durwin Gene Williams, affectionately called “Auburn Man” and “Cam Newton”. This father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend love all who he came in contact with, especially if you are an Auburn Tigers fan. This special young man was born January 15, 1954 in Sylacauga, Alabama and departed this life peacefully, surrounded by his children, on December 3, 2021 in Birmingham,...

Aug 26, 2021

Mrs. Callie L. Odum McElrath was born in Clay County, AL, to the late Mr. Willie Hinton Odum and Mrs. Annie Gunn Odum on January 28, 1930. She was the fifth child of seven children. All six siblings preceded her in death. Ethel Mae Odum, John Henry Odum, Willie Gene Odum, Annie Lizzie Thomas, Jimmie Lee Odum, and Loula...

Aug 25, 2021

Dan Martin, Jr. was born on June 17, 1934 in Sylacauga, Alabama to the late Mr. Dan Martin, Sr. and Mrs. Madge (Livingston) Martin. Dan attended the local schools in Sylacauga.

On March 9, 1959, Dan was united in Holy matrimony to Mary Sallie Toney in Coosa County, Alabama. They later relocated to Portland, OR. They remained...

Jul 22, 2021

Mrs. Ethel M. Pope was born to the union of Turner and Lucille Clemons on September 25, 1927.

She received Christ at an early age at Coosa Valley Baptist Church, where she served as a choir member and church secretary. She was also a member of the Sorrell Social Club and the Cheerful Giver’s Society. She was...

Mar 16, 2021

Mrs. Earline Kelly Crawford, the daughter of Green Kelly and Mozell White Kelly, was born on September 26, 1923 in Goodwater, Alabama.

Mrs. Crawford acknowledged the Lord as her personal Savior at a young age.On December 25, 1945 she married the love of her life Mr. Esco Crawford. Later in life she attended Pine Grove Missionary Baptist...

Feb 18, 2021

Mrs. Gloria Pilate Nix was born March 01, 1963 to the late Mr. J. C. Pilate Sr. and Mrs. Dora Lee Jackson Pilate.

Gloria was educated in the Sylacauga School system. Gloria confessed her faith in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age and joined Rising Star Baptist Church. She joyfully affirmed her...

Feb 15, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Shirley (Cotton) Patterson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 10, 2021

Velma L Nix Caraway was born to the late Osie Nix and Mary Nix on October 8, 1951.

Velma received her education from Wheatley Middle School. Velma received Christ at the age of 32 and she was a  member of the Mountain Grove Baptist Church in

Childersburg, AL under the leadership of the late Rev....

Jan 11, 2021

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Mrs. Annie Powell Harvey was born on September 16, 1944 to the late Charles E. Powell and Mae Bell Davis Powell.  She was  preceded in death by her husband, Eddie J. Harvey and two brother's, Charles Lee Powell and Fredrick Powell, Sr.

Mrs. Harvey was UNITED IN HOLY MATRIMONY to Mr. Eddie Harvey on December 24,...

Dec 14, 2020

Deacon Eric Maurice Kelley was born August 8, 1961, to the late Wiltha Ren Kelley and Hazel Kelley in Harpersville, AL.

He was also preceded in death by one sister, Cheryl Kelley, and one special cousin, Charissa Davis.

Deacon Kelley was a graduate of Vincent High School, Class of 1979. He continued his education at...

Nov 15, 2020

Baby Paislee TaShawn Nicole McKenzie was born March 24, 2020 at Coosa Valley Medical Center to Timothy D. McKenzie and Mekiyia M. Dowdell.

She transitioned from this life to her heavenly life on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Coosa Valley Medical Center.

Baby Paislee TaShawn Nicole McKenzie leaves to cherish her memories to her parents, Timothy...

Oct 18, 2020

Mrs. Connie Sue Vandgrifft was born November 03, 1961 to the union of Harold and Glinda Armstrong.

Connie graduated from Sylacauga High School in 1981. Six years later she married the love of her life Mr. Edwin F. “Cowboy” Vandgrifft and to that union four children was born. She was proceeded in death by two children Calo James Vandgrifft...

Oct 15, 2020

Sep 24, 2020

Deacon Howard McKinney  was born June 04, 1941 in Coosa County, Alabama to the late Willie Dred McKinney and Adell Brown McKinney.

Deacon McKinney at and early age confessed Christ and joined the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church. During his journey at Mt. Olive he served as a Deacon, Sunday School, Deacon’s, and Deacon Wives teacher, sung in the church...

Sep 17, 2020

Sister Florence Ruth Swain Lee; was born to the late Mr. Champion C. Garrett Sr. and Mrs. Xora Swain on September 29, 1946 in Talladega County, Alabama.  

On July 18, 1964 Sister Lee was united in Holy           Matrimony to the late Deacon Joe Lee. To this union four children were born: Cynthia, Kenneth, Rickey, and Patricia.

Sister Lee...

Sep 7, 2020

Thomas F. Vandgrifft, age 54, a resident of Sylacauga, AL., entered into eternal rest on September 7, 2020 at Coosa Valley Medical Center. 

Jul 21, 2020

MR. CLARENCE COOK was born on August 13, 1953 to Mr. Clarence Cook and Mrs. Susie Mae Williams.

He was married to Mrs. Diane Whetstone Cook, and to this union, four children were born, three boys and one girl. He is predeceased by his daughter, Susie Mae Cook.

Clarence leaves to cherish his memory: his sons, Clarence Terry Cook, Jr.,...