All Obituaries

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...

Mr. Samuel Kelly was born on April 3, 1940 in Coosa County Alabama to the late Mr. Primus and the late Mrs. Lilly Mae Jackson Kelly.   He worked for Eason Logging for many years and enjoyed his hobbies: hunting, gardening and fishing,   Mr. Kelly was preceded in death by his siblings:  Lorenzo Kelly, Charles Kelly, Welton Kelly and  Annie M. Mino.   He leaves to cherish his memories: a loving wife, Mrs. Louise Kelly of Goodwater, Alabama. Children: 7...

Mrs. Kathy Ann Pogue Cunningham was born November 28, 1962 to the late Mr. Horace and Mrs. Shirley Ann Brooks Pogue.   Kathy departed this walk of life Sunday, September 2, 2018 at her residence.  She accepted Christ at an early age, was an active member at Jehovah Jireh. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Miss Classie Mae Pogue.   Kathy leaves to cherish her loving memories: four loving daughters: Tyonia ‘Tasha’, Sonya, April and...

This journey began . . .   A Season To Be Born  Sister Louise M. Brooks was born to the late Homer and Dallie Mae Massengale on January 30, 1946 she transitioned into a state of rest August 26, 2018.   A Season To Learn  She accepted Jesus Christ at an early age at Marietta Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as Assistant Sunday School Superintendent, Vocational Bible School member  Pastor's Aide and member of the Church Choir. Her passion was...

Mrs. Jeanette Colvin Oliver was born December 20, 1937, to the late Mr. Tera Colvin and Mrs. Rosa Lee Cox Colvin.   Jeanette became a member of the Great Bethel Baptist Church at an early age. She was joined in Holy Matrimony to the late Mr. Willie ’James’ Oliver  and to this union five children were born. Jeanette was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Ann.   Jeanette attended Laurel High School , later attending Central Alabama Community...

Mr. Thomas Lee Kelley known as ‘Spider Man’ as born on February 6, 1941 to the late Mr. Charlie Kelley, Sr. and the late Mrs. Emma Lee Maxwell Kelley in Coosa County Alabama.  He became to know Christ at an early age.  He retired from Logging of 40 years or more where his health began to fail and he knew it was time to let go.   Mr. Kelley was married December 6, 1961 to his first wife, Mrs. Betty Ann Conaway Kelley and to this union 8 children were...

Mr. Donald Ray Smith, affectionally called “Ray” was born January 2, 1963 in Coosa County to the late Mr. Robert Smith and Mrs. Annie Ruth Johnson Smith. Mr. Donald R. Smith departed this life on Friday, August 3, 2018 at Jackson’s Hospital, Montgomery, Alabama    He joined Marietta Baptist Church at an early age and confessed Christ and truly believed in God. Mr. Donald R. Smith was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Mrs. Teresa Ann Gaddis-Smith on...

Mr. Christopher Fredrick Walker was born on October 3, 1959 to the late Martha Louise Walker and Willie Louise Walker/Dan Buckner. Chris graduate from Benjamin Russel High School as a member of the Class of 1978. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Paula Bridges on April 24, 1993 and this union a daughter was born, Jade. Chris professed faith and became a member of  Haven United Methodist Church later moving his membership to Kellyton Chapel United Methodist Church. As we know, Chris...

Mr. John Ellis Kelly known as “Boot” was born on May 25, 1940 to the late Mr. George ‘Nip’ Kelly and Mrs. Lessie Mae Hill in Coosa County, Alabama. He joined St. John A.M.E. at an early age.  After working for over 25 years, Boot retired from the Coosa County Highway Department. John departed this life at his residence on Thursday, July 12, 2018. He leaves to cherish his memories: three brothers: George Kelly Sr. of Ashland, AL, Bobby Lee Kelly of San Diego,...