All Obituaries

Roy Hill, Sr. was born December 31, 1946 in Chambers County, Alabama to the late Inez Stone and late Sanders Hill. He was raised by his Aunt and Uncle Louise & Lewis Holley. He transitioned from this life on earth Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Russell Medical Center.  He was preceded in death by his son; Roy Hill, Jr. Roy attended Laurel High School and continued his education at Southern Union with an Associate Degree in Mechanics. He married Barbara Ann Thomas on May 8, 1967.  He...

Mr. Curtis T. Walker was the oldest of six children born on April 16, 1934, to the late Edcar Clayton and Alice Bertha Marbury Walker.   He attended several Churches and most recently joined and was baptized at Meadows Street Church of Christ.   He was joined in holy matrimony to his wife, Mrs. Irene Bradford Walker.  They were married for over 35 years.   Curtis was one of the hardest working men anyone could ever meet.   He often worked two and...

Cortez Pierre Goffer was born on July 21,1988 to Pamela Goffer of Alexander City, AL and Michael (Tracey) Stone of Sylacauga, AL. He was the middle child of three children. He graduated in 2006 with an advanced diploma from Alabama School of Mathematics and Science, Mobile, Alabama. He participated in the Boys Cross Country team. After graduation, he received an academic and band scholarship to Alabama A&M University  Huntsville, Alabama.   He leaves to cherish his memories:...

Mrs. Leslie Ruth Brooks Martin was born in Alexander City, AL to the late Mr. Leslie Brooks Jr., and Mrs. Mary Gamble Brooks. Leslie graduated in 1968 from Laurel High School, and shortly after married her high school sweetheart/husband of 48 years. Leslie moved to Canada while her husband pursued his career, but later returned to Alexander City.  Leslie served faithfully as a devoted wife, textile worker, and mother to her two daughters, and an outstanding grandmother to her...

Brandon leaves to mourn his partner, Jerrica Gant. Mother, Earnestine Jones.  God mothers: Deputy Kelly Reeves and Roslyn Parley of GA. 2 brothers, Laterrance Jackson (Serena) and Ryan Jones (Atiah). A god sister, Angela Reeves of Atlanta, GA.  Best friend, Kurtis Holmes. 4 aunts: Brenda Lebron of Goodwater, AL; Armentha Jackson of Sylacauga, AL; Angela Gaskin of New Haven, Conn. and Lillie (Edward) Dixon of Trenton, New Jersey. 3 uncles:  Damien Kelly of Atlanta, GA,...

Osie Grant McNeal was born February 15, 1950 to the late Mr. Benjamin Franklin McNeal and Mrs. Odie Bell McNeal in Alexander City, Alabama.   He departed this life on Monday, June 11, 2018 at his residence in Goodwater, Alabama.   He leaves to cherish his memories: 3 brothers: Will Gopher, Alvin Gopher of Alexander City, Alabama and Tommy Sand Mcneal (Faye) of Kellyton, Alabama. 8 sisters: Evelyn Hill, Goodwater, Alabama, Dorothy McNeal, Betty McNeal, Sandra Buckner, Ida...

Sister Charlene Robinson Westbrooks was born December 31, 1941 to the late Mr. Emmitt Robinson and the late Mrs. Sallie Payne Robinson.   Sis. Charlene accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Early Rose Missionary Baptist Church and served as a faithful member until her health failed her.   Sis. Charlene worked for Russell Medical Center for many years until she retired.   On June 7, 2018 God called and she answered the Master’s call.  She was...

Our beloved Robert Samuel Russell was born in Ulster Spring, Trelawney Parish, Jamaica, West Indies to his loving mother the late Maudlin Matilda McFarlane and father the late Robert William Russell on September 18, 1929. He was the first-born child of his siblings: the late Maudlin Matilda McEwan and the late Vincent Russell. It is difficult to put into words how much he meant to us all and how much we will miss him. During his childhood, Robert Russell attended Beulah Tabernacle Church in...

Derek Simmons Sr. was born on January 6, 1969 in Goodwater, Alabama.  He attended Glen Hill High School.  He later moved to Virginia.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Ms. Wanda Simmons-Davis. He is survived by his two children: Octavia Simmons and Derek Simmons Jr., one brother, Corey McElrath, one sister, Kewanna McElrath, father, James Earl Slaughter, a special uncle Donald Simmons (Mary), special aunt, Liz Simmons.  A host of  nieces, nephews,...