All Obituaries

Jerry Satcher, Sr. was born February 4, 1944 to the late Irene Satcher and his loving grandparents the late Lester and Lessie Satcher. Jerry attended the Anniston, AL public school system, mostly enjoying his high school years. His love for sports and popularity made this gentle giant a high school name, affectionately known as "Satchmo". During his tenure at Cobb Avenue High School, Jerry was inducted into the Hall of Fame and graduated in 1963. Jerry was employed with various...

Irma Marie Williams was born November 23, 1955 in Queens, New York to the union of Herbert James Brown and Willie Mae Ruth Timmons. Irma was a loving daughter, mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother., sister and aunt. Irma enjoyed her career in food service management, which she retired from at Fort McClellan. After retirement, Irma spent her free time with the Steel Magnolias of Anniston, Alabama and with the Order Of The Eastern Star. Later in life, Irma joined New Birth Christian...

Andrew Kirksey was born on August 31, 1974 to the parentage of Larry and Thelma Kirksey. At a young age, he dedicated his life to Christ and joined the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Andrew had a gift for cooking and worked as a chef at Anniston Soup Bowl for ten years. He departed this life on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center in Anniston, Alabama. He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Tameca L. Kirksey; two sons, Delreco Stevens and Deion...

Roy Christopher Stephens was born on July 19, 1958 to the parentage of Roy Stephens and Ada Bell Stephens of Anniston, Alabama. He was a 1976 graduate of Anniston High School. He loved and studied music at a young age under the guidance of Mrs. Former of Anniston, Alabama. He proudly served his country for four years in the United States Army. He received an Associate’s Degree in music from Gadsden State College, and also attended the University of Alabama School of Music in...

Robert Henry Sumlin was born on October 2, 1954 to Horace Little and Mary Sumlin. Robert was forced to deal with untimely deaths at an early age with the passing of his sister, Mary Ann Sumlin and his father, Horace Little. Robert overcame those obstacles by being vibrant and strong and never letting anything keep him down. Robert moved to Atlanta, Georgia at the age of twenty-four with his mother and stepfather to start a career working with his stepfather, Jimmie Ray Hanks. Robert lived a...

Josephine “Phine” Gooden was born to the parentage of Mr. Joe Garrett and Marie Greer Thompson Garrett. Josephine attended Cobb Avenue High School and was a member of the volleyball team. She was incredibly competitive. Her senior year was exciting! The volleyball team won The State Championship and she was awarded Most Athletic. Her love for sports did not end once she graduated high school. She enjoyed watching college football. You would often hear her say “ROLL...

William Edward “Michael” Elston Sr. was born on July 4, 1960 to Eddie Elston Noye and the late Freddie F. Andrews. He joined the Greater Thankful Baptist Church at an early age where he was baptized by Rev. P. Q. English and served as the Youth Sunday School superintendent. He graduated from Walter Wellborn High School in 1978. He went on to attend Jacksonville State university for three and a half years where he met his loving wife, Deborah. They were united in holy matrimony...