All Obituaries

Mrs. Leanora Ware Grady, age 84, was born September 16, 1935, to the parentage of the late Mr. Ebernezer Ware and  Mrs. Thelma Almon Ware. Her siblings were Fred Houston of Pittsburgh, PA. and Wilma Jean Houston Pogue of Anniston, AL.  She was married to Staff Sergeant 1st Class Joe Frank Grady born in Welch Alabama, in 1966 in Fort Lawton Oklahoma. She had 3 children: Aundra R. Grady (deceased), "Joe" Frank Grady Jr., and Gwendolyn Grady (Jerdaryll). Leanora graduated...

In Loving Memory Of Robert Mitchell Staples aka "Mickey" Robert Mitchell Staples, known to most of us by his nick-name “Mickey” was born on October 5, 1948, in Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama to the parentage of the late Elijah “James” Rachel, Jr. and the late Mildred Staples Trammell. As a youngster, he joined Peace and Goodwill Baptist Church, where he remained an active member until advancing age and declining health seized control of his...

With deepest and sincere sympathy, we regretfully inform you of the passing from this life of the infant, Kassinova Idream Spratling, who transitioned from this life prior to birth. Kassinova was born and peacefully met the eyes of Jesus on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Northeast Regional Medical Center, Anniston, AL.  Kassinova was the son of Rhonda Shea Spratling, of 746 Chestnut Street, Roanoke. The infant has an older sister, Harmonee Spratling of Roanoke. His grandparents are:...

"The End Of A Perfect Day" In Loving Memory Of Dorothy Adams Oliver December 25, 1938 - December 25, 2019 "A Perfect Beginning -- A Perfect End" On Wednesday, December 25, 2019, Dorothy Adams Oliver, proud, loving mother of two beautiful daughters, and GRANDmother of six -- passed away after 81 well-spent years of life. And so today, we are moved by the holy spirit to celebrate the completion of her earthly journey.  Her much deserved eternal sleep now affords her...

Life's Reflections "We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed."  (I Corinthians 15:51) With the deepest regret, we announce the passing from this life of Mr. Stacy Winslow Moore, 51 a native of Roanoke, Alabama and current resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee.  Mr. Moore transitioned from this life on Sunday, December 22, in Chattanooga. Stacy Winslow Moore was born in Chambers County, Alabama on November 13, 1968, to the parentage of Mrs. Ethel Moore and...

With heartfelt sympathy, we announce the passing from this life of Ms. Cornelia "Niecie" Gunn, age 86, a resident of 937 Lanton Street, Atlanta, Georgia.  Ms. Gunn transitioned from this life on Thursday evening, December 19, 2019, at the Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center in Atlanta, Georgia.  Cornelia “Niecie” Gunn was one of six siblings, born November 28, 1933, in Chambers County, Alabama to the parentage of the late Emmett and Ola Mae...

James was born June 5, 1947 in Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama to the parentage of Jim Tom Lee and Catherine Burrough Lee.  He grew up in Roanoke, Alabama.  He attended the Randolph County Training School.  At an early age, he joined Peace and Goodwill Baptist Churchwhere he remained throughout his life. At various times in his life, James worked and Pulpwooded for many years.  He was also a school bus driver for Randolph County Schools, and a Police Officer for Wadley...

Antonia Watson Bell, 82, a life-long resident of Roanoke, AL, moved from time to eternity on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. This phenomenal odyssey of life began on July 13, 1937 in the home of James and Ida Heath Watson with the birth of a baby girl named Antonia. She grew under the tutelage of a loving and supportive family. As a part of her maturation, Antonia accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior and was baptized at the Peace & Goodwill Baptist Church and later united with the Wehadkee...

With deepest regret, we announce the passing from this life of Mr. Joe Frank Grady, 85, a resident of 429 Chemical Avenue, Roanoke, Alabama.    Mr. Grady transitioned from this life on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Anniston, Alabama.   Joe Frank Grady, 85 was the oldest sibling born April 2, 1934, in Welch, Chambers County, Alabama, to the parentage of the late Frank Grady, Sr. and Beulah Todd Grady.  His siblings were J.W....

Lonnie Zachery was born February 9, 1954 to the parentage of the late Charlie and Leola (Buchanan) Zachery in Tallapoosa County, Alabama.  This was a large family of 14 siblings.  All but two sisters have now transitioned.  They included Mae Reacie Wheeler, Carey Zachery, Columbus Zachery, Allen Zachery, Alvin Zachery, Ernest Zachery, Elizabeth Zachery Bailey, Catherine Zachery Staples, Ophelene Battle, Vernon Zachery, Donnie Zachery and Ernestine Zachery.  The Zachery...