All Obituaries

Mrs. Dorothy Porch Kelley earthly journey began on July 10th, 1930, in Talladega County, Alabama to the parents of John Porch and Willie Mae Porch.  Mrs. Kelley accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and united with Harper Springs Baptist Church, Sylacauga, Alabama. Mrs. Kelley was a dedicated janitor at Sylacauga Elementary Schools. After many years as a janitor, she began house cleaning around the community.  Along Mrs. Kelley’s life’s journey, she...

Annie Pearl Goggans Godfrey earthly journey began on May 18, 1924, in Nixburg, AL to the parentage of the late Cleophus and Annie Walls. Annie accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and united with the St. Paul AME Church in Sylacauga, AL. She moved her membership to Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Sylacauga, AL, and at the time of her transition, she was the Elect Lady of New Beginning Ministries in Sylacauga, AL. Annie received her formal education at East Highland...

Glenn Harold Wilson was born on July 1st, 1932, in Talladega County, Alabama, to the parents of Claude Jackson Wilson and Precious Lee Kirkland.  He was affectionately known as Boots by his family and friends.   Glenn accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and united with Shady Grove Baptist Church and later he united with Trinity Baptist Church in Childersburg, Alabama.  Glenn began his work career at the age of 15 at Childersburg High School and later...

Mr. Larry Wayne Norris was born July 21st, 1958 to the parents of the late Rev. Carey Norris, Sr. and Susie Mae Edwards Norris. He was known and loved by many in the Sylacauga Community. Mr. Norris departed this walk of life on November 16th, 2022, at his residence in Sylacauga, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Carey Norris, Sr. and Susie Mae Norris, one sister, Mary Sue McNeal, three brothers, Master Sgt. Steve Norris, Minister Stanley Norris, and Carey Norris,...

Bernard Earl “FiFe” Ashely was born on April 28th, 1968 to the parents of Joe Henry Ashley and Pearlie Mae Smith Ashley in Sylacauga, Alabama. Bernard accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and united with Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Sylacauga, Alabama. Bernard was educated in the Talladega County School System and graduated from Childersburg High School with the class of 1986. During and after high school, he was a dedicated employee with Avondale Mills for...

George L. Simmons was born on April 14th, 1947, in Talladega, Alabama to the late Otis Smith and Mary Lou Rowland.  He peacefully departed us on Monday, November 14th, 2022, at Parker Jewish Institute in New Hyde Park, New York.   George Known to some as "Bigdaddy" and to others "Big George" was well-respected pillar of his community in both Great Neck and Bayside, New York.   George was preceded in death by grandmother, Vernon Wilson,...

Mr. Carey Norris Jr. was born April 15th, 1947, to the parents of the late Rev. Carey Norris, Sr. and Susie Mae Edwards Norris. He was loved by many. Mr. Norris departed this walk of life on November 14th, 2022, under the care of Coosa Valley Medical Center, Sylacauga, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Carey Norris, Sr. and Susie Mae Norris, one sister, Mary Sue McNeal, three brothers, Master Sgt. Steve Norris, Minister Stanley Norris, and Larry Norris. Mr....