All Obituaries

Allison LaShaun Parker Reynolds was born to the late Paul Parker and Elsia Jone Adams on November 8, 1964. She departed this earth on Sunday, March 5, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Allison accepted Christ at an early age and was active in the church choir, usher board and other ministries. She has been a member of new Hope Missionary Baptist Church all her life. She was raised in Jacksonville, Alabama with her parents, Unis and Elsia Adams and her siblings. Allison attended Kitty...

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLEASE MAKE DONATIONS TO THE ALZHEIMERS FOUNDATION Joanett Cunningham was born on December 13, 1942, to the late Winnie Allen Heard and John Allen in Wedowee, Alabama. Joanett departed this earthly life, led in Heavenly flight by the Angels, on February 11, 2023, in Savannah, Georgia. Early in life, she confessed Christ as her lord and Savior, uniting with first Missionary Baptist Church in Anniston, Alabama. Joanett was a dedicated member of Thomas A. Williams Elks...

Laura Dale Barlow was born on July 5, 1953 to the union of Annie Laura Teague and M.L. Maddox in the city of Piedmont, Alabama. She met and married Johnny Barlow. She loved to be outside doing yard work, planting her garden and enjoying the sunshine. When she was caught up on those chores, she loved to go to Georgia to play the lottery. She would go far and beyond to help her family and friends, whether it was talking about everyday life or cooking good food. She lived in Anniston for a...

Mr. Charrell Latrezz Brown began his life’s journey on february 21, 2001 to Ms. Cherita Finley and Charles Brown. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Macedonia Baptist Church. Charrell attended the Anniston City School System. He attended Anniston High School, where he played and exceled at football and was a part of the Class of 2018. On January 16, 2023, Charrell answered the Master’s call at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital in Anniston, Alabama. Charrell leaves...

Walter Lee Young was born on November 13, 1945, the third of seven children, to J.C. and Vera Young in Anniston, Alabama. He accepted Christ and joined the Mount Liberty Baptist Church at a young age. Walter completed his education at Calhoun County Training School, then later attended Alabama State University, Malcolm X College, where he earned an Associate's Degree in Business, Northeastern Illinois University and Jacksonville State University. Walter was drafted into the United...

Stephan Shaquille Wilson, affectionately known as “Shaq”, began his life on July 15, 1993 to the parentage of Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Wilson, Sr. (LaTonya Sterling-Wilson) in Anniston, Alabama. At an early age, Shaq accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He attended Mars Hill Baptist Church along with his grandmother, the late Rosa B. Wilson. Shaq was a product of the Calhoun County School System via Saks High School. In March of 2020, Shaq met the love of his life, Vekita...