All Obituaries

With very heavy hearts, we regret to announce the passing from this life of Mrs. Mary Sue Tatum (88) a resident of Chestnut Street, Roanoke, Alabama.  Mrs. Tatum transitioned from this life on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at her residence in Roanoke.  The Victorious Life Of Mrs. Mary Sue Tatum In 1903, Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois gave birth to an idea he called the “talented tenth.” This idea was a call for higher education among our people to be sure that we would develop...

With very heavy hearts, we regret to announce the passing from this life of Deacon Bobby Jearous Bell, 48, a resident of Monroe, GA, who passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens, GA. Deacon Bobby Jearous Bell Sunrise: May 9, 1973  † Sunset: November 22, 2021 Early Monday morning, November 22, 2021, Bobby Jearous Bell woke up in eternity. “Absent from the body ꟷ yet present with the Lord.”  Though he left...

It is with very heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing from this life of one of our community's most loved retired educators, Mrs. Mable (Heard) Holley, 86, a resident of 821 Strozier Street, Roanoke, Alabama.  Mrs. Holley peacefully transitioned from this life on Friday, September 24, 2021, at her residence in Roanoke.  The Life and Legacy of Mrs. Mable (Heard) Holley) Sunrise: 6/10/1935 ─ Sunset: 9/24/2021 The birth of Mable Heard Holley was like a graceful dance...

It is with very heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing from this life of, Ms. Deborah Autrey, 63, a resident of 2109 County Road 285, Five Points, AL.  Ms. Autrey transitioned from this life on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange, GA. Debra Jean Autrey was born on February 9, 1958, in Atlanta, Fulton County, GA, to the parentage of the late Ronald B. Johnson and Ima Jean Bowman.  She grew up in the Grant Park/Hapeville area of...

It is with deepest regret that we inform you of the passing from this life of Mr. Jefferson Tyrone McClendon, 61, a native of Roanoke, presently residing at 131 Nook Street, Roanoke.  Mr. McClendon transitioned from this life on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Tanner East Alabama Medical Center in Wedowee.   Jefferson Tyrone McClendon was born on June 3, 1960, in Randolph County, Alabama to the parentage of the late John and Dora (Harris) McClendon.  Jefferson had two (2)...

It is with very heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing from this life of Mr. Elliott Bernard Holmes, 64, a native of Albany, NY currently residing at 655 Mickle Drive, Roanoke, Alabama.  Mr. Holmes peacefully transitioned from this life on Saturday morning, September 4, 2021 at his residence in Roanoke.  Mr. Holmes was born in Albany, New York, where he spent most of his early years. His parents are Bernard "Bee" Holmes and the former Edna G. (Slay)...

It is with our deepest and heartfelt sympathy that we inform you of the passing from this life of Ms. Drusilla Diane (Bell) Goggins, 52, a native and former resident of Roanoke, Alabama currently residing at 411 West 29th Street, Apartment 13-C Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama.  Ms. Goggins transitioned from this life on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Anniston.  Drusilla was born March 5, 1969 in Randolph County, Alabama to the parentage of the...

Mr. LInton Henson, 73, a resident of 32 Country Breeze Circle, Wedowee, AL, died on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama. Mr. Henson is the son of the late Brady Daniel Henson and Adella (Lee) Henson.  He graduated from Wedowee High School.  He volunteered and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era.  For a short time, he resided in Texas; and later in Anniston.  He became a retail sales...

It is with deepest and heartfelt sympathy that we inform you of the passing from this life of Roanoke native and life-long resident, Mr. Billie Lee Harrison, 66, residing at 340 Avenue, A, Roanoke, Alabama. Mr. Harrison transitioned from this life on Sunday, August 8, 2020, at his residence in Roanoke. Billie Lee Harrison was born in Randolph County, Alabama, on November 6, 1954, to the parentage of the late (Mr. & Mrs.) Willie Harrison, Sr. and Rosa Lee Harrison. Billie attended...

With deepest and heartfelt sympathy, we announce the passing from this life of Mrs. Gurtie Lee Hill, 73, a native and life-long resident of Roanoke, AL.  Mrs. Hill was a resident of 253 Mary Drive, Roanoke, AL.  She transitioned from this life on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at her residence in Roanoke.   The “Phenomenon” that is Gurtie Magby Hill Reflecting on the life of Mrs. Gurtie Hill, we are reminded of the lyrics of a familiar song many of us learned as young...