All Obituaries

Mrs. Dorothy A. Smith, 73, returned to her heavenly home on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. She was born on March 4, 1945 to the late Mr. George and Ruby Green in Anniston, Alabama. She was one of thirteen children, five of which preceded her in death. Mrs. Smith professed her life to Christ at an early age and joined New Hope Baptist Church in Hobson City, Alabama. She was married to the love of her life, Mr. Willie Smith, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Smith leaves to cherish her memories...

Robert Rowe was born in Oxford, Alabama on May 19, 1938. He was one of ten children born to OD Rowe, Sr. and Velma Rowe. He passed away on October 12, 2018 He was preceded in death by: his parents, OD Rowe, Sr. and Velma Rowe; his brother, OD Rowe, Jr.; his sisters, Thelma Gray, Mildred Wilson, Barbara Stoutamire and Doris Jean Phillips. He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Betty “Honey Pooh” Rowe; his children, Adrienne Rowe Littleton of Birmingham, Alabama, Robert, Jr....

Mealie Williams Smith was born November 7, 1919 in Uniontown, Alabama to Daisy Stephens and Saint Williams. Her soul departed this life September 25, 2018 in Anniston, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Smith; her son, James M. Williams; her siblings Otis Bell, Ollie Turner, Mattie Wilson, and Corenthia Wright. She leaves to cherish her memories: her sons and daughters-in-law, Samuel and Carrie Williams of Anniston, Alabama and Jesse and Linda Williams of Dayton,...

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...