All Obituaries

Wyatt Edward Staples, III was born August 1, 1952 in Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama to the parentage of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt Edward Staples, Jr. and Louise (Gates) Staples.    Reared in a loving home by doting parents, from an early age, he learned how to be faithful in attending Sunday School and Church.  The family church was Peace and Goodwill Baptist Church where he remained a faithful member throughout life.   Some twenty-six years ago, in 1993, he...

In Loving Memory of The Reverend Alfred N. Hill, Sr. Reverend Alfred Hill, Sr. was born November 12, 1926 in Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama to the parentage of the late Henrietta Shealey and Luke Hill, Sr. He was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church, in Roanoke, Alabama. Reverend Hill attended high school at the Randolph County Training School. Shortly after that, he entered the workforce. A man of many talents, he held employment with the Coca Cola Company until it ceased...

With sincere sympathy, we announce the passing from this life of Ms. Gladys Jean Cook, age 65, a resident of 145 Knob Drive, Carrollton, Georgia. Ms. Cook transitioned from this life on Friday, September 20, 2019 at Avalon Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, in Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia after an extended illness. Visitation hours for Mrs. Cook will be observed on Thursday, September 26, 2019 from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Her life and legacy will be celebrated on...

With deepest regret, we announce the passing from this life of Mr. Jason Jerome Lewis, 42, a resident of 825 Government Street, Roanoke, Alabama. Mr. Lewis transitioned from this life on Monday evening, September 16, 2019 at Tanner Medical Center, East Alabama, in Wedowee. Public visiting hours for Mr. Lewis will be observed on Sunday afternoon, September 22, 2019, here at the funeral home between the hours of 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm. The Celebration of Life for Mr. Lewis will be...

With deepest regret we announce the passing from this life of Ms. Freda E. Bell, age 44, a resident of 3849 Louina Road, Roanoke, Alabama. Ms. Bell transitioned from this life on Wednesday, August 28, at Russell Medical Center in Alexander City, Alabama. Memorial Services for Ms. Bell will be observed on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 12:00 pm central daylight time, at the Wehadkee Missionary Baptist Church, 1216 County Road 310, Roanoke, Alabama. Pastor Elijah Jackson, Jr. will...

With Deepest Sympathy, we regret to announce the passing from this life of Ms. Barbara Wright, 65, a former resident of 492 Luckie Street, Roanoke, Alabama. Ms. Wright is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rufus and Rosie Wright. Ms. Wright transitioned from this life on Saturday evening, August 24, 2019 at the Ahava Health Care of Alabaster, Alabama following an extended illness. Visiting hours for Ms. Wright will be observed on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 from 1:00 pm until...

With deepest sympathy, we announce the passing from this life of Ms. Lucille Yancey Martin-Hopson, 97, a resident of 18293 Highway 431, Wedowee, Alabama 36278. Ms. Hopson transitioned from this life on Wednesday morning, August 14, 2019 at the home of her daughter, Ida Louis Martin-Amon of Wedowee. The Celebration Of Life for Mrs. Hopson will be held at the Cedar Grove Baptist Church #2, 111 Church Road, Clarksville, Mecklenburg County, Virginia 23927. Complete Funeral...

With deepest sympathy we announce the passing form this life of Mr. Joe Lewis Houston, age 79, a former resident of 11 Anniston Avenue, SE, Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Houston transitioned from this life on Sunday evening, June 9, 2019 at Legacy Transitional Care and Rehab, Decatur, Georgia. Mr. Houston will be available for public viewing on Friday, June 14, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. The Service of Love and Memory will be observed in our State Room Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 11:00 am. ...

With very heavy hearts, we announce the passing from this life of Deacon Billy Ed Williams, 89, a resident of 490 Gilham Road, Roanoke, AL. Deacon Williams transitioned from this life early Friday morning, May 31, 2019 at his residence in Roanoke. Public visiting hours for Deacon Williams will be observed on Tuesday, June 4, from 1:00 until 6:00 pm. The family will Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Deacon Billy E. Williams on Wednesday, June 5, at 1:00 pm at Canaan Missionary...

With deepest regret, we announce the passing from this life of Mrs. Lucille Hall Clark, 99, a former resident of 1320 Satterwhite Street, Roanoke, Alabama. Mrs. Clark transitioned from this life Tuesday morning, May 14, 2019 at Roanoke Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Roanoke. Public visitating hours and viewing for Mrs. Clark will be observed on Sunday, May 19, 2019 from 1:00 until 6:00 pm. The Celebration of Life, Love, and Memory will be observed on Monday, May 20,...