All Obituaries

  Jo Ann was born on July 27, 1960 to the late Emma Davis and Dan Griffin in Autaugaville, Alabama.  She confessed Christ at an early age and joined Big Springs Baptist Church. Jo Ann was child number thirteen, going on to graduate from the Autauga County School System Class of 1978. JoAnn was united with Elmer Tyus.  She has one step-daughter LaTasha Scott.  JoAnn made her transition into Eternal Life on Saturday, January 4, 2020.  She join those who have gone on...

Mrs. Carrie Johnson was born November 30, 1927, to the late Mrs. Callie and Mr. General Wilson.  She was the youngest and last surviving of nine siblings. She received Christ at an early age and was a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church in Pine Level, AL.  Carrie enjoyed fishing, gardening, and going to yard sales.  She was also  known for her delicious egg custards and sweet potato pies. She was preceded in death by four of her nine children; Fannie Love Jones, Thompson...

Benjamin Franklin, Jr.  was born on October 5, 1949 in Montgomery, Alabama to Ben Franklin, Sr. and Bessie Mae Isome Franklin.  He was educated in the Jefferson County school system in Birmingham, Alabama.  He later attended Alabama A& M in Huntsville, Alabama.  Growing up, Ben was a hard worker and very competitive.  In July of 1969, he joined the United States Marine Corps.  While he was in the military, he earned his rank as a Sergeant Class E-5.  He...

God sent into this world Nellie B. Whetstone, who was to be the only girl born to Robert Sr. and Mary Houser, Amongst four boys, her brothers, Robert Jr., Arthur Lee, Otha Lee (aka Tiny), and Jesse (all of whom preceded her in death).  Nellie was educated through the Autauga  County Training School System. She was a member of Greater St. Joseph A>M.E. Church, where she served faithfully until her health started to decline.   She served on the Usher board for over 50 years,...

Ann Eloise Harris Goodson was born on May 9, 1940 to the late Clarence and Gladys Harris.  To many, she was Ann.  To family she was "Gold piece / Goldie."  As a child she was told she was more valuable than a piece of gold. She graduated from North Highland High School in 1959 where she was the Salutatorian for her class and attended Alabama State University with the aspiration to become an educator.  On October 1, 1961, she united in Holy Matrimony to the love...

On December 3, 2019, VELMA "Mudear" Warren was called home to be with her Lord and Savior.  She received the greatest grace of eternal peace, where is no sadness or tears.   She was born on May 16, 1931, to the late Minister Gill and Daisy Dinkins.  She was the second child of a family of two children.  Velma met the love of her life, Cornelius Warren, Jr., and was united in holy matrimony in 1950.  She was a devoted wife who loved and cared much for her...