All Obituaries

Doris Elizabeth Thornton, daughter of the late John Arthur and Ethel Inez Thornton, was born on April 26, 1936 in Anniston, Alabama. She was the oldest daughter of nine siblings. She worked at and retired from blue Mountain Cotton Mill after 28 years. `After retirement, she continued to work to support her children doing different odds and ends jobs to make ends meet. Most of the time she would have two jobs because times were hard. She worked hard to ensure that her daughters, Diann and...

Mrs. Vivian Jones Goggins was born on January 28, 1959 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was adopted at young age by Rev. Cleveland Jones and Dr. Ella Ree Jones. Mrs. Goggins accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and let His light shine throughout her entire life. She had a passion for singing and playing the piano at an early age and enjoyed it throughout her adulthood. She graduated high school from Oxford High School and furthered her education at Tuskegee Institute where she received...

Christopher McCabe Rice passed away on January 3rd, 2024.   He was a loving son, brother, and nephew.  He was almost finished with his Associates in Electrical Engineering and was a hard and dedicated worker and student. He is survived by: his mother, Susan Bradow;, siblings, Matthew Boozer and Angel Bradow; aunt, Gretchen Elliott; and uncles, Andrew, Paul, and Pete Bradow. He will be sorely missed. No more pain.  No more struggle.  No more uncertainty. ...

Rev. Treasure Ball Carter was born on September 4, 1958 in Anniston, Alabama to the parentage of Thelma Geneva Knight-Ball and Zell Ball, Jr. She was the sibling of Walter, Euzell, Gerald, Geneva, Timothy, Danny and Gloria. Her mother, father, and all of her brothers preceded her in death. Treasure received God at an early age at Rising Star Methodist Church. Her strong faith led her to becoming a true servant of the Lord. Treasure received her ministry license while being a faithful member...

Rebecca Lanier Hicks, the eighth of ten children, was born on August 18, 1928 in Quincy, Florida from the union of Edward H. Lanier and Annie B. Lanier. She received her education from the public school system of Calhoun County. She was reared in a religious family and joined Thankful Baptist Church at an early age and remained a life-long member. She transitioned life on Sunday, December 3, 2023 surrounded by her loving and grateful family. She was preceded in death by: her parents,...

Georgia Lanier Smith was born March 4, 1950 in Anniston, Alabama to George L. and Mary T. Lanier. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorate of the late Rev. R. J. White. She remained a loyal and faithful member and was in regular attendance until being called from her earthly home to live with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She served in many capacities at Friendship starting immediately after baptism by serving on the...

Cheryl T. Hines, a cherished resident of Anniston, Alabama gracefully transitioned to be with the Lord on November 6, 2023, surrounded by the warmth of her home. Born on September 4, 1956 in Anniston, she was the youngest of seven children born to the late James Tolliver, Sr. and the late Queenie Tolliver. Cheryl’s journey was marked by remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication to her community. A proud graduate of Anniston High School, Class of 1974, Cheryl shone as a...