All Obituaries

Mr. Willie Lee Maxwell was born on February 22, 1922, in Coosa County, Alabama to the late Lesley Maxwell and the late Mamie Belle McGhee Maxwell. After his mother passed away he was reared by his grandmother, Hattie McGhee.  While living with Mama Hattie he helped her on the farm, joined the New Elam Missionary Baptist Church as a young boy and attended the Keyno School. On May 11, 1946 Willie Lee married Josie Mae Thomas of Coosa County, Alabama, and to this union two children were...

Sergeant First Class John Claude Moore was born May 8, 1957 to James A. Moore and the late Dorothy J. Lee Moore in Lake Charles, Louisiana. As a young child, he established a relationship with God and accepted Christ as his savior. While residing in Alexander City, AL, he served as an usher at Great Bethel Baptist Church. John graduated from Washington Marion High School in the class of 1975. Eager to travel and explore the world, John joined the United States Army. Later, he joined the...

Ms. Twila Michelle Russaw was born February 24, 1973 to Ms. Delores Pat Russaw and the late Hillmon Young in Alexander City, Alabama. Twila graduated from Benjamin Russell High School in 1991.  She attended Southern Union Community College later transferring to Lawson State. Twila worked at Wal-Mart for 6 years and Rite Aide for 4 years as a Pharmacy Technician. Also, she was a member of Haven United Methodist Church since childhood.  A true Auburn fan and mother.  Twila...

Ryan McClendon - ‘Red Bone’   Ryan Anthony “Red Bone” McClendon son of the late Shirley Ann Jackson was born September 18, 1969 in Alexander City, AL.    He was a graduate of Opelika High School Class of 1987.  He was employed with Lab Corp of America in Birmingham, AL.   Ryan was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Ann Jackson,; brother, Rodney McClendon, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie L. Tuck.   On Thursday,...

Mr. Casey Lee Crawford was born January 29, 1934 to the late Mr. Grady and Marie Brown. He confessed Christ at an early age. He is a member of the Mt.Olive Baptist Church, Goodwater, AL.   He was united in Holy Matrimony on June 11, 1956 to Mrs. Christine Maxwell. On Sunday, January 19, 2020 he was called home by our Father and Savior to rest.   Mr. Crawford wonderful memories are left to his three loving children: Mrs. Glenda R. (Steve) Kelly and Mr. Bobby L. (Amy)...

  Ronald Russell Riggins was the 3rd child born to James (Soapy) Riggins and Maxine Riggins on July 29, 1965 in Alexander City, AL.   Ronald at a mature age acknowledged God, believed in Jesus, and confessed with his mouth that Christ is Lord. After graduating from Benjamin Russell High School (Class of 1983), he entered into the U.S. National Guard serving approximately 9 years. He spent the majority of his professional career as a diesel mechanic and local/regional/OTR...

~OBITUARY~ Mrs. Johnnie Mae Hodge Thomas of Alexander City, Alabama was born on February 2, 1931 to the late Mary Ella Colvin Hodge and Nathaniel Hodge. Johnnie Mae “Pete” Hodge was a graduate of Laurel High School.  At an early age she united with Great Bethel Baptist Church in Alexander City, Alabama On June 6, 1955 she was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Mr. James Alfred Thomas and later joined the Peace & Goodwill Baptist Church. Mrs. Johnnie Mae served as a...

A reflection of life for our Nana Today we celebrate the transition of this beautiful woman of God from earth to glory. Patricia Ann Goosby was born on April 8, 1943 in Ashland, AL to Bemery and Jessie Mae Sandlin who both preceded her in death. Upon graduating high school, Patricia moved to Jamaica, New York where she worked for New York Bell Telephone Company. Patricia met and united in holy matrimony with Edward Goosby and born out of that union was one daughter. Once retired, Patricia...

Alphonso 'Fonz' Parker was born on March 27, 1964 to the late O.D. Smiley and Earlene Parker in Goodwater, AL and transitioned on Dec 26, 2019 at Jackson Hospital Montgomery, AL. He worked as a quality control leader at SL Alabama LLC in Alexander City, AL. He gave his life to Christ at an early age.  He was a devoted Usher at Marietta Baptist Church along with other duties.  To everyone he knew he was a caring person with the biggest heart and he always put the...