All Obituaries

Deacon Jerry Wayne Twymon was born to the parentage of the late Jerry Twymon, Jr. and Mrs. Ruth Merritt on November 24, 1953 in Talladega, Alabama. Jerry, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother confessed Christ as his Lord and Savior and united with New Maryland Missionary Baptist Church and served as a faithful deacon, treasurer, and male/ mass choir member until his passing. As a young man he was a skilled worker that was employed at various jobs and retired from Wehadkee...

Ms. Ruth Ola Norwood was born to the late Lonnie E. Norwood and the late Lonnie Mae Adams Norwood on August 5, 1946 in Marengo County, Alabama. Ruth, a beloved mother, sister, and grandmother accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and united with Freewill Church of God in Christ, Harpersville, Alabama.  Ruth later became a Missionary and sung in the state choir with Freewill Church of God in Christ.  She was known for her powerful voice and she didn’t mind praising God...

Mr. Ray Anthony (Byrdman) Evans was born on March 7, 1961 to the parentage of the late Virgina Heard and the late Henry McKenzie. Adoptive parentage the late Leola Evans and the late Eugene Evans in Sylacauga, Alabama. Mr. Evans entered into eternal rest on April 5, 2021 under the care of Grandview Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virginia Heard, Henry McKenzie, Leola Evans and Eugene Evans, brothers, Robert Evans, Raymond Foster, and Roger Dale...

Deacon Robert Lee McGraw journey began on April 4th, 1952 to the parentage of the late JB McGraw and the late Nannie Mae McGraw in Alpine, Alabama. At an early age, Robert, a beloved husband, father, and brother accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and united with New Maryland Baptist Church, Alpine, Alabama, where he served faithfully as a Deacon, member of the Scholarship Committee and sang in the Male Choir. As a child, Robert, was educated in the Talladega County School system and...

Gloria Jean “Chip” Johnson Jeffries earthly journey began on March 17, 1953 to the parentage of the late William McKinley Johnson and the late Barbara Jean Johnson in Childersburg, Alabama. At an early age, Gloria, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and united with Enon Missionary Baptist Church, Childersburg, Alabama.  Later in life, she became a member and worshiped with Pleasant Valley CME Church, Childersburg,...

Mr. William Charles Miller earthly journey began on December 4, 1957 to the parentage of the late John McElrath and the late Louise Herron in Talladega, Alabama. At an early age, William, a beloved father, grandfather, and brother accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and united with Church of Christ in April 17, 1977. William’s life journey was full of life, his gentle nature and respect for all is what describes him best.  His love for people never allowed his to meet a...

Mary Frances R. Borden affectionately called “Frances”, was born on February 27, 1952 in Sylacauga Alabama, the seventh of nine children to Mr. Livingston Riggins Sr. and Mrs. Rosie Wilson Riggins. Frances accepted Christ at a very early age at New Hope Baptist Church, but later moved her membership to Greater New Hope Baptist Church where she remained a faithful member until she became ill. Frances was educated at Cedar Creek Elementary School, Phyllis Wheatly High School,...

Sylacauga, AL -  Celebration of Life for Mr. Eddie E. Walker, Sr., age 58, will be held on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 12:00 Noon at Community Funeral Home Chapel, Sylacauga, AL. Rev. Kendall Burton, officiating. Interment will be held in Sylacauga Cemetery, Sylacauga, AL.  Visitation will be held Thursday, March 25, 2021  1:00PM to 7:00PM at the funeral home.  Eddie Eugene Walker, Sr. earthly journey began on December 7, 1962 to the parentage of the late Willie L. Walker...

Mr. Willie James Peterson earthly journey began on Monday, May 6, 1940 to the parentage of the late Walter Peterson, Sr. and the late Lessie Johnson Peterson in Bessemer, Alabama.   At an early age, Willie, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior.  Along Willie’s life’s journey, he met and united in Holy Matrimony to Ms. Jeffie Pearl Noble. They were bless to have 61 years of marriage. Willie departed this walk...