All Obituaries

Josie P. Traylor Jones was born December 14, 1938 in Waskom, Texas. She was the firstborn of four children to the late Tina Mae Lester Traylor and Sylvester Gorman Traylor. She received her secondary education at Traylor High School in Hughes Springs, Texas. From there she attended Prairie View A and M College. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting in 1971 from Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama. Josie, often called “Jo”, worked as an...

Mr. Jessie E "Big Six" Harris, Jr. was born December 31, 1942 in Calhoun County, Alabama to the parentage of Jessie Harris, Sr. and Farris English Harris. He enlisted and served his country in the United States Army. After serving in the Army, he worked at the Anniston Army Depot as a Division Chief and retired after thirty years. He was united in holy matrimony to Mary Helen Howard and to this union three sons were born. His memories will forever be cherished by: his loving...

Beautiful and loving memories will be forever cherished by: his mother, Sharon (Dean) Vasser; his father, Steve Larkin (Denise) Breed; a beautiful angel, Hope; his brothers, Colton Vasser and Jessie Vasser; his Paw Paw, Tony Ackley; his aunts, Beth Maddox, Dana Meeker, Jill Vasser Wofford, and Carla Noles; his cousins, Lavonne Maddox, Brandon Frost, Max Meeker, Alex Meeker, Alex Breed, Krystal Wofford, Holly Wofford, and Tyrone Vasser; and a host of loving and caring relatives and friends.

Ulma F. Marshall, III was born on May 29, 1953 to the parentage of Ulma F. “Red” Marshall in Calhoun County, Alabama. He graduated from Bethune High School in Piedmont and attended Monroeville College. He attended Highland Health in Jacksonville, where he made numerous friends. He was an active member of Mt. Pleasant CME Church until his health began to fail. Cherished memories will always remain with: his daughters, Corrie Dixon of Attala, Alabama and Geneva (Derrick) Woods of...

Willie James Yarbrough was born May 6, 1930 in St. Clair County, Ragland, Alabama. He was the third child of eight siblings born to Samuel S. Yarbrough, Sr. and Mamie Yarbrough. He received his High School Diploma from New Town High School in Ragland, Alabama. He continued his education at Miles College, Fairfield, Alabama; Alabama Agriculture and Mechanical University (A&M) in Normal, Alabama where he received a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in 1958, majoring in history, minoring...

James Henry Tolliver Jr. 70, of Birmingham, AL was called home on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at RMC in Anniston, AL. He was born to Queenie and the Late James Henry Tolliver, Sr. in Anniston AL on October 21, 1947. He attended and graduated from Cobb Ave High School “Panthers”, Class of 1965 and went on to serve in the United States Marine Corp, where he fought in the Vietnam War. After service he continued his education at Jacksonville State University where he earned a Bachelor...

Billy Ray Kirksey was born August 13, 1946 in Anniston, Alabama to Carrie L. Kirksey. He was the oldest of three children and the only son. Billy lived a full and fruitful life. He was a graduate of Cobb Avenue High School, Class of 1966. He participated in various sporting activities while at Cobb. His greatest achievement was in track, where he received the name, "Fire Ball", because of his great speed. After graduating from high school, Billy moved to St. Louis, Missouri for...

Born Minnie Earl Turner on August 14, 1937 to Mr. Willie E. Turner and Mrs. Susie May Slay, who both preceded her in death.She was lovingly cared for by Mrs. Willie E. Rittenhouse and formed a lifelong kinship among the family as she tragically lost her mother as a young age. She accepted Christ very early in life. He amazing love affair began on April 8, 1960 as she entered into marriage to Mr. Laruth Knox, which continued for nearly fifty years until his death. To this union five...

Susie M. Bush was born April 25, 1938, to Robert and Nannie Miller in Talladega County, Alabama. She was educated in the Talladega County School System and graduated from Ophelia S. Hill High School. She was a loving and caring daughter, wife, sister and aunt. Susie confessed Christ at an early age. On January 16, 1960, Susie and Robert M. Bush were united in holy matrimony. There marriage was blessed and sustained for over 58 years. Susie worked diligently in church as a Deaconess,...

Douglas "Doug" Davis, Sr. (aka Coach Davis) was born to Jesse and Catherine Walker Davis on March 15, 1954. He was born and reared in Anniston, Alabama and lived most of his life in Calhoun County. Doug absolutely loved his hometown and exuded unwavering community pride. He played football at Cobb Avenue High School, which he deemed "the greatest high school ever".He earned the school's letter in football and track, and also earned many other honors during his days at...