All Obituaries

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. 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...

Bettye Joyce Hamilton - Woods, the beloved daughter of M.L. Fuller and Katherine Cowlin's earthly journey began on February 2, 1956 in Talladega County, Alabama. Bettye accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She untied her faith with Mountain Grove Baptist Church, Childersburg, Alabama, where she was a faithful member and served as Sunday School Teacher.  Bettye received her formal education and attended Phyllis Wheatley High School in Childersburg, Alabama. Later...

Krista Maria Kelley Riggins the beloved daughter of Charlie “Redbone” Chapman and Angie Kelley was born on November 20, 1972 in St. Clair, Alabama. Krista accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and united with Mt. Cannon Baptist Church, Calcis, Alabama.  She received her education in the Shelby County School System and graduated with the class of 1992 at Vincent High School, Vincent, Alabama. Krista later furthered her education and attended Jefferson State...

Margaret Dealet Bell Watters, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend was born on July 20, 1963, to the parents of Rev. Willie Bell, Sr. and Maxine Areys Bell, in Atmore, Alabama. Margaret accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and later united her faith with Coosa Valley Baptist Church, Vincent, Alabama, under the leadership of Pastor Willie J. Posey.  Along Margaret’s life’s journey she met and united in Holy Matrimony to the Love of her...

Mr. Bridgett Lamar Wells earthly journey began February 8, 1970, in Sylacauga, Alabama.  Mr. Wells was the son of John Wells and Mona Turner Wells. Mr. Wells accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early and united with Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Sylacauga, Alabama.   He received his formal education in the Talladega County School System.  Mr. Wells was employed with Gaston Construction, INC for more than ten plus years. Along Mr. Wells life’s journey he...