All Obituaries

Jackqualine Wynette Odem was born on May 14, 1973 to the late Miles Johnson and the late Emma Lois Odem in Clay County, Ashland, Alabama. Jackie graduated from Clay County High School in Ashland, Alabama with the graduating class of 1992. Afterwards, she received her college education at Southern Union Junior College. She was a very devoted member of Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church, where she serviced as the Director of the adult choir and the praise dance team. Jackie was a special...

Mr. Boris Eli Johnson was born on March 1, 1981 to the parentage of Mr. Samuel Youngblood and Ms. Elisa Johnson in St. Clair County, Alabama. At an early age, Mr. Johnson joined Crestwell AOH Church, now called “Apostolic Church of Promise” Boris, departed this walk of life on May 2, 2021 under the care of Grandview Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama. His love and precious memories will be forever cherished by his three daughters, Tatelyn James of Talladega, AL;...

Beverly Page Norris earthly journey began on June 2, 1982 to the parentage of Mr. Reginald Norris, Sr. and the late Texie A. Norris in Sylacauga, Alabama. At an early age, Beverly, a beloved wife, daughter, sister, and aunt accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and united with Living Word AOH Church of God, Sylacauga, Alabama.  As a youth, Beverly, was educated in the Coosa County School System where she completed courses at Coosa Central High School, Rockford, AL. Beverly departed...

Jones Junior Hale (Sam) earthly journey began on January 22, 1951 to the parentage of the late Henry Jones Hale and the late Estella McMillian Hale in Sylacauga, Alabama. At an early age, Sam, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and united with Harper Springs Missionary Baptist Church, Sylacauga, Alabama. As a child, Sam was educated in the Talladega County School System and later became a 1968 graduated of R.R. Moton High School in...

Funeral services for Mrs. Maybelline Chapman Martin, of Dublin, Georgia, will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at 4 PM in the C. D. Dudley Memorial Chapel at the Dudley Funeral Home in Dublin. Reverend Warren Harris will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow graveside services on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 1 PM at the Coosa Valley Baptist Church Cemetery, 177 Church Road in Vincent, Alabama. Reverend Willie J. Posey will be the eulogist. Masks and social distancing will be required for...

Lucille M. Harvey earthly journey began on March 10, 1950 to the parentage of the late E.W. and Ella Mae Oliver McCain in Talladega County, Alabama. At an early age, Lucille, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and united with Hollins Springs Missionary Baptist Church, Hollins, Alabama. As a youth, Lucille, received her early education at Bunker Hill School, Ashland Middle School and  Lineville High School. She was a dedicated...

Sylacauga, AL - Celebration of Life for Mrs. Lula Mae Johnson Strickland, age 89, will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 1:00PM. at Community Funeral Home Chapel, Sylacauga, AL. Rev. Pearson McGhee, Officiating.  Interment will be held in Sylacauga Cemetery, Sylacauga, AL.  Visitation will be held on Friday, April 23, 2021  1:00PM to 7:00PM at Community Funeral Home. Mrs. Lula Mae Johnson Strickland was born December 14, 1931 to the parentage of the late Scott and Lula...

Mr. Geary Shephard was born November 28, 1946 to Frazier and (Lokie) Pauline Shephard in Childersburg, Alabama.  He gave his life to Christ at an early age. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Willie Mae Hamilton, to this union one son was born, Kelvin Shephard. Geary graduated from Phyllis Wheatley High School, Childersburg, Alabama.  Immediately following graduation he joined the United States Army.  He was proud to have served his country. Mr. Shephard was a Vietnam...

Willie Pearl Dykes, was born November 13, 1935, in Goodwater, AL to the late Mary and John Willis Bradford. She confessed Christ at an early age and loved to sing in the church. As a child she would travel to many churches to sing. On February 14 1955 she married her life partner James Dykes. They settled in Sylacauga to raised their family of five children. Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church became their church home where Willie Pearl served faithfully until her...