Obituaries

Sep 10, 2019

Franklin Twymon was born in Talladea County on September 22, 1973 to Jerry Wayne and Nettie Ruth Twymon. As a child, he united with the New Maryland Missionary Baptist Church, Alpine, AL.

He attended Childersburg High School and was a graduate of Munford High School.

On September 10, 2019, Franklin gained his wings. He is preceded in death by his...

Aug 12, 2019

Bro. Houston Lee was born February 19, 1928 to the late Aubry Lee and Mahalia Thompson Lee, in Dothan, AL, Houston County. He confessed Christ at the Greater Mt. Moriah M.B. Church in Newark, NJ, at the age of 48 years old, on May 23, 1976. He was baptized on June 6, 1976. He became president of the Celestial...

May 9, 2019

Apr 3, 2019

Mar 9, 2019

Ms. Patton leaves to cherish her memories: her children, LCDR Marquis (Shelia) Patton I, Sigonella, Italy, John Patton, Racine, WI, Wendell Patton, Debra (Chris) Kirkland, Wendy (Elvis) Nix, Jacqueline Patton, all of Sylacauga, AL; grandchildren, Damian, Marquis II, Charles, Patryce (Rodney), Stefano, Mi'Kasa (Lamar), Cordez, LaJarvis, Maliyah, Marquis III, LaDarrius, Mercedes; Great grandchildren, Kaecyn, Demetrius, Mason, Bruce, Khristian; two sisters,...

Mar 4, 2019

Jan 31, 2019

Samuel Joe Richards was born on February 3, 1941 to the parentage of Samuel and Vera Richards in Sylacauga, Alabama.

He confessed Christ at an early age and joined the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church. He graduated from East HighlandHigh School in 1959.

Samuel Joe retired from the Talladega County Commissioner Office after returning home from Newport News, Virginia, where...

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...

Jan 7, 2019

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...