All Obituaries

Mr. Roy Chester Borden the beloved son of Frank Borden, Jr., and Miller E. Pruitt-Borden was born on January 12, 1942, in Talladega County, Alabama.  Throughout Mr. Borden’s life journey he was affectionately known as Banny by family and friends.  Roy Chester received Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and united with St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Sylacauga, Alabama.  Later he united his faith with the City of Truth Church. Roy Chester was a faithful...

Mr. Cedric Ledale Richardson was the beloved son of Donnie Richardson and Zabralara Norris McGhee born on June 8, 1978, in Talladega, County, Alabama. At a young age he united his faith with Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Goodwater, Alabama.  Where he sung in the youth choir and was a faithful member during his youth.  Cedric received his education in the Coosa County School System.  He was employed with Avondale Mills Inc. where he had a joy of working under the supervisor Mrs....

On August 25, 2022, Dominic Bishop and Aaron Lauderdale welcomed a beautiful baby boy in Huntsville, Alabama.  They named him Ariane Latrell Destin Lauderdale. As time moved on, he was given the nickname, Seven.  Dominic and Aaron enjoyed watching the baby stages of Ariane as he developed his own little personality.  The joys of watching him take his first steps and saying his first word.  Ariane departed this walk of life on April 14, 2024, in Huntsville,...

Charlie Avery was the ninth child born to the late Joseph Alphus Avery and Gertrude Waites-Avery on August 27, 1948, in Wilsonville, Alabama.  Charlie was preceded in death by his wife: Sallie Buie Avery.  Son, Tony Avery, four brothers: Arthur Leonard Avery, Joseph Avery, Jr., Larry Avery, and Thomas C. Avery, four sisters: Easter Crook, Bobbie Avery Mims, Yvonne Walker, and Ida Mae Avery.  Charlie accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and united with the...

Aaliyah Lynn Shepherd was a loving daughter, granddaughter, great granddaughter, niece, and cousin.  

Wallace Dale Prater, age 82, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at his residence in Sylacauga, Alabama. Wallace Prater was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie and Margie Prater; daughter Aledra Thompson; sisters Dorothy Prater Carson and Betty Prater Davis, and brothers Ollie D. Prater and Dr. Oscar L. Prater. He leaves to cherish precious memories his current wife, Barbara Prater; son Donnie Smith; daughters, Dionne (Garland) Jones, Takeisha Wright; stepdaughter, Dr. Anessa...

Mr. Braxton Lamont Leonard was born on September 21, 1972, to the parentage of Briggs and Gertrude Leonard in Sylacauga, Alabama.  Lamont, as he affectionately went by, began his life journey with a solid foundation of faith, when he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized at Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church.  He once served as the youth choir director.  He was educated in the Sylacauga City School System. He was a member of the Sylacauga Aggie...

Mr. Booker T. Brown, affectionately known as “Junior”, “Book, or BIG BOO” passed away peacefully on April 2nd, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on June 26th, 1948, in Sycamore, Alabama, Booker graduated from R.R. Moton High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Vietnam veteran from 1968 to 1970. Booker’s dedication to his country was a testament to his strength and courage. Booker was a devoted family man. He married the love of his...