All Obituaries

Mr. James Edward Harris was born on November 25, 1942 to the late Charlie Harris and the late Tessie Jordan. Returning back to Sylacauga from Cleveland, Ohio, he accepted Christ and united with Rising Star Baptist Church in Sylacauga, Alabama, where he was a faithful member until his health started to fail. He attended East Highland High School in Sylacauga, Alabama.  His hobby was fishing and driving.  To know him was to Love him. He was employed with Gantt Quarry in Sylacauga...

Mr. Condaruis R. Oden was born December 18, 1990 to Eldric Fluker and Trina Oden in Talladega, Alabama.  Condaruis attended and graduated from Sylacauga High School, Sylacauga, Alabama, with the class of 2009.  He attended Alabama State University from 2009 to 2011. At an early age Mr. Condaruis R. Oden accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at Jesus Saves Deliverance Temple (Mother Mickey), Sylacauga, Alabama.  Mr. Oden departed this life on November 30, 2019 at Brandon...

Ms. Tessie Harris began her life’s journey on November 9, 1941, to the parentage of the late Timothy and Thelma Wright in Sylacauga, Alabama. Mrs. Harris gave her life to Christ at an early age when she joined the St. John Baptist Church.She was an active member as she was a dedicated Sunday School teacher, served as the Sunday School Secretary, was a Matron and sung in the choir. Ms. Harris attended Alabama State University where she received her degree in Elementary Education....

Mr. Terrence Arness Riggins was born on October 23, 1980 in Sylacauga, Alabama to the parentage of Mr. Billy Riggins and Mrs. Mary Ann Bradford Stringer. Mr. Riggins confessed Christ at an early age and united with Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Harpersville, Alabama.  He attended Vincent Middle \ High School, Vincent, Alabama, where he graduated with the class of 1999. On November 26, 2019 Mr. Riggins departed this walk of life in Sylacauga, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his...

Mrs. Charles Estelle Borden "Mrs. B" was born on September 17, 1935 to the late Charlie and Lurie Estelle. Mrs. Borden was a faithful member of Mountain Home Baptist Church, Sycamore, AL, where she served as mother of the church until her health would not allow her to attend. She was a graduate of R.R. Moten High School in Sycamore, AL.  She was employed by Avondale Mills for many years until it closed.  Later began working at Talladega County School System....

Mr. Joseph Phillip Looney was born on March 24, 1979 in Detroit, Michigan, to the parentage of the late Rev. Stanley E. Looney, Sr. and Mrs. Thea Knight Looney. At an early age he confessed his life to Christ at New Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, where he served until he moved to Alabama. Later he united with Greater New Hope Baptist Church where he served until the Lord called him home. Mr. Looney accepted his calling into the ministry in 2011, over the years his  mobility...

Mrs. Florette Wilson Mathews was born November 2, 1953 to the parentage of the late George and Ida Thompson Wilson, in Sylacauga, AL. Mrs. Mathews gained her wings on November 10, 2019 at her residence, Sylacauga, AL. She leaves to cherish her memories, one son, Derrick Cashown Mathews of Sylacauga, AL; one brother, Larry (Minnie) Wilson of Sylacauga, AL; four sisters, Mollie B. Wilson of Atlanta, GA; Minnie W. Brown of Sylacauga, AL; Gertude W. Leonard of Sylacauga, AL; and June (Doug)...