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In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to the Shady Grove MBC Scholarship Fund.  Bridgett Ann Andrews Smith was born to the parentage of Eugene and Christine Andrews in Juneau, Alaska, on October 26, 1961. She confessed Christ at an early age at the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Hobson City. She later united with the Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where she attended faithfully until her death.  She was a graduate of Oxford High School (1979) and Jacksonville...

Mrs. Elma Vincent was born in Munford Alabama on September 12, 1936, to the parentage of Howard and Mary Boyd Anderson. She joined Shady Grove Baptist Church at an early age and was later added to the 16th and Noble Street Church of Christ. She graduated from Ophelia High School. She was joined in marriage to Charles Vincent Sr on February 12, 1965.  Left to cherish her memory are: her husband of 55 years, Charles; her sons, Webster Derome Anderson of Tuskegee, Alabama, Charles...

Mr. Lochinvar Swain was born on January 15, 1924 in Childersburg (Talladega County), Alabama to Mr. Algie Swain, Sr. and Mrs. Lula Bell Chatfield Swain. He grew up on his family’s farm along with his three brothers and seven sisters. As a young man, he joined the Army during the Korean Conflict and served for almost two years. After leaving the Army, he went to work at the Anniston Army Depot where he was employed for more than 40 years until his retirement. He married Nina Mae Turner...

In Talladega, Alabama on September 3, 1933, Jim Wiley Heath and Lessie Calhoun Heath were blessed with a beautiful baby girl, Marie. She became part of 12 children born to the Heath Family. Marie enjoyed her childhood as she received her formal education at Phyllis Wheatley High School and later went to Gadsden Business College where she received a degree in Business. She later moved to Anniston, Alabama where she sold insurance for several years. She also worked at the Prison Work Relief...

Mrs. Mattie Ruth Westbrook was born on November 2, 1921 in Camp Hill, Alabama to Mr. Tebe and Mrs. Esther Milner. She was the third youngest of nine children. She went on to have two beautiful daughters of her own and three grandchildren: Mary Jewell, Gloria Jean, and grandson Walter DeRamus all preceded her in death. Ms. Mattie accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Anniston, Al. She loved going to church, singing, reading her...

Sarah Kendrick Catlett was born on October 25, 1955 to the late Fronie and Tommie Kendrick in Christian County, Kentucky. Sarah accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior as a very young child and attended New Asia Baptist Church of Herndon, Kentucky. Sarah attended Christian County High School where she met Jimmy Catlett. Jimmy and Sarah joined in holy matrimony May 25, 1975 and moved to Anniston, Alabama, where they were members of Greater Thankful Baptist Church. During their union,...

Mr. Robert Wynn began life’s journey in Anniston, Alabama to the parents of the late Mr. Thomas and Beulah Wynn on September 7, 1955. He graduated from Cobb High School class of 1973. Affectionately called brother, uncle, friend and just “Butch”. Robert Wynn confessed Christ as his lord and personal Savior at an early age. He was an active member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Anniston, Alabama. He really loved the Lord, singing in the choir and taking care of his...

Charissa Kelley Davis was born May 29, 1970 in Sylacauga, Alabama to Mrs. Annie Pearl Kelley and Mr. Leonard Kelley. She graduated from Vincent High school and at an early age she professed her faith in Jesus Christ and joined Mount Olive Baptist Church where she was a dedicated member and an active participant in the choir.  On August 2, 2020, Charissa was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She received the greatest grace of eternal peace, where there is no...