All Obituaries

No  Public Viewing Ms. Karen Neal Barnes began life’s journey on November 27, 1956 to the parentage of the late Mr. Bud and Georgia C. Neal in Anniston, Alabama. At an early age, Karen accepted Christ as her Lord and personal Savior at Gaines Chapel A.M.E. Church where she was an active YPD’er and Substitute Program Announcer. Her demise certainly brings great sorrow to our hearts, but memories of Karen’s life will be forever cherished. While living in Anniston, she...

A TIME TO  BE BORN Ms. Donnetta Wyne' Wright was born  to he parentage of Henrietta Wright and Donald Wayne Maull on March 12, 1975 in Anniston, Alabama. A TIME TO LIVE She was baptized at an early age and became a member of Seventeenth Street Missionary Baptist Church. She received her early education at All Saints Catholic School and graduated from Wellborn High School. She was blessed with two beautiful daughters, Mitea Demi an Mijah Kamani. She was an employee of...

Mattie Jean Rushton Whiteside was born August 6, 1934 in Anniston, Alabama to the parentage of Mr. Will and Mrs. Willie Mae Ruston. She attended Cobb High School. She worked at KCA Food Services at Ft. McClellan for several years before she retired. Sister Whiteside was a devout Christian and a faithful member of the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. She was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Ellis Whiteside, and to this union five children were born: Brenda, Phyllis, Ellis, Jr., Cassandra...

Charles Warren Moore, Sr. (a.k.a.—Chaos) was born on February 4, 1945 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Mr. Willis Mack Moore, Sr. and Mrs. Gussie Harper Moore. He was educated in the Birmingham School System, graduating from Jackson-Olin high School. Charles served in the United States Army for 22 years. After retiring, he dedicated his time to the Park Recreational Department and The Head Start Program of Alabama. At an early age, Charles gave his life to Christ and joined...

NO PUBLIC VIEWING On October 2, 1998, in Fort Benning, Georgia, Giovanni Xavier Mosley was born to parents Christiana Dobbins and Ryan Kelley (special father, Eric Mosley). Soon after birth Giovanni moved to Weaver Alabama, where he eventually started school at Weaver Elementary, where his love of football was born. Giovanni was a super athlete in all the sports he played, especially track and football. In football he was a part of the playoff teams in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016, even after...

Sylvester Lamar Williams "Pookey” began life's journey on November 8, 1959, born to the late Epham C. Hoyett and Elizabeth “Liz” Patterson. Sylvester was a very skilled and energetic man that loved to stay busy.  Sylvester was a well know “man” to the communities he resided in.  He lead by example of what it means to be a great friend, neighbor and man of  great integrity. Sylvester leaves to cherishes: Daughter, Monequia...

Charlie Thornton was born to the late John Arthur Thornton and Ethel Inez Thornton on October 26, 1945 in Anniston, Alabama. He was the sixth of nine children. Charlie gave his life to the Lord and was baptized in Jesus’ name and filled with the Holy Ghost at a young age. He attended New Jerusalem AFM Church of God in Anniston, Alabama. As a servant of God, he used his gifts and talents in the Music Ministry. He became the Choir director of district #1 for the General Assembly, held...

Mrs. Brandi LaShaun (Davis) Arnold was born March 15, 1982 in Jacksonville, AL to Jacqueline “Jackie” Carolyn Davis and the late Douglas Lamar “Coach” Davis, Sr.   Brandi spent most of her formative years in Jacksonville, AL and graduated from Jacksonville High School in 2000. She studied Child Development at Auburn University in Auburn, AL and later continued her studies at Prince George's Community College in Largo, MD. Brandi was a member of Mount...

Lonnie Bona Watkins was born March 3, 1936 to the late Otis Britt and Eula Mae Watkins. He was affectionately known to many as LB. In his free time Lonnie loved working outside in his garden, going fishing, and spending time with his family. Later on in life, Lonnie kept his wits about him by working through word puzzles. While Lonnie was reserved to most, to those who knew him well, he could be described as hard-working, authoritatively loving, wise beyond his years, and an overall...