All Obituaries

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land 2 Chronicles 7:14 King James    Mr. Franklin D. Thompson ‘Tullum’ was born January 18, 1934 to the late Mr. Posey O’Neal Thompson and Mrs. Beatrice Simmons Thompson in Clay County Alabama.   He met and married Thelma Stephens and to...

Marian Yvette (Brooks) Zachery was born in Alexander City, AL on August 28, 1962 to the late Mr. Willie Frank Brooks, Sr. and Mrs. Geraldine Piner Brooks. Yvette graduated from Benjamin Russell High School in 1980.  She was a member of Jehovah Jireh Ministries under the leadership of Dr. Roderick W. Williams.  She  served as an Usher while attending faithfully. Yvette was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Willie Frank Brooks, Sr. and Mrs. Geraldine P....

Mr. Willie Henry Hicks was born on June 23, 1954 in Alexander City, Alabama to the late Mr. Arthur and Mrs. Ida Mae Hicks. After confessing Christ, he joined the Seleeta Baptist Church, Alexander City, Alabama. He united in Holy Matrimony to Rebecca Harmon on August 17, 1979 and to this union two children were born. Henry graduated from BRHS in 1972 and Alabama State University in 1977.  He began his teaching career in Goodwater, AL.  Later returning to his home town where he...

Mrs. Gloria Jean Ransaw Dorsey was born on January 17, 1945 in Tallapoosa County Alabama to the late Mr. Rufus Ransaw, Sr. and Mrs. Ruby Wright Ransaw.   She attended Laurel High School in Alexander City, AL. After graduating, she obtained her Master’s Degree in Education.  Gloria taught Home Economics in the Montgomery County School System for many years. She attend Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher and a faithful member.   She leaves...

Ms. Sarah Knight Burns was born to the late Mrs. Ever Lee and Mr. Jack Knight, on March 25, 1940. She confessed Christ and joined Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as the church secretary. She later moved her membership to Bread of Life A.C.O.P. and served as a dedicated member, church secretary and member of the mother’s department until her passing. She also served as the secretary and announcer for the mother’s district meeting. Ms. Burns was preceded in...

Leonard Charles McKinney was born on September 16, 1955 in Coosa County, Alabama to the late Thomas McKinney and late Lora Dean Bridges McKinney McElrath. He was preceded in death by one son Devon Lee McKinney. He leaves to cherish his precious memories, his wife, Angela Momern McKinney of Kellyton, AL two daughters, Courtney Denise McKinney of Huntsville, AL and Celine Renae McKinney of Kellyton, AL. Step-father, M.L. McElrath of Alexander City, AL. Siblings, Thomas Lee McKinney of...

Mr. Arthur Lewis Kelley was born on May 3, 1964 in Talladega County Alabama to the late Mr. McArthur Kelley and Mrs. Christine Conway Kelley.   Mr. Kelley was a member of Paradise Mission full gospel Worship Center, Goodwater, AL. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Ms. Teresa McKinney on July 9, 1994.   He was preceded in death by his parents, McArthur and Christine Kelley.  His son, Quintereal Kelley.  His brother, Matthew Kelley.   ‘Big...

Mr. Arthur B. Daniel was born on August 23, 1955 to the late W.S. Daniel and Flossie Wiles Daniel in Tallapoosa County, AL.   Mr. Daniel was a U.S. Veteran and worked for the Alexander City Board of Education for many years before retiring. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his son, Arthur Deon Daniel.  Two grandchildren: Xavier O’Brien Daniel and Donta Omar Daniel. One sister, JoAnn Daniel of Alexander City, AL. five brothers: Joe Bruce, Bobby (Genny) Daniel of...

Ms. Dorothea Jo Knight ‘Thea’ was born on January 1, 1963 to Ms. Frankie Bell Knight in Alexander City, Alabama. At an early age she united with the Ridge Grove Baptist Church in Alexander City, Alabama. Dorothea Knight received a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree from Auburn University at Montgomery in 2002 and a Masters of Education from Strayer University in 2009. Thea departed this life on Thursday, September 13, 2018 in Alexander City, Alabama. She leaves to cherish her...