All Obituaries

Sean Patrick Cheeks, Sr., the son of Mr. Bobby G. Cheeks, Sr. and Mrs. Cassandra Williams. Was born November 22, 1970 in Tuskegee, Alabama. The death angel came on February 3, 2020 and bore his bright spirit. Sean Patrick Cheeks, Sr. confessed Christ at an early age and join Pink Lily Baptist Church. Sean Patrick Cheek, Sr., was proceeded in death by his son Sean, Jr. Mourning his loss, yet rejoicing in his purposeful life are his survivors, Father , Bobby G. Cheeks, and mother ...

Mrs. Delores T. Love was born May 25, 1962, in Autauga County, to the late Menthone and Louise Taylor.  Delores confessed Christ at an early age and joined Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, where she served faithfully.  She attended North Highland High School.  She enjoyed traveling, shopping, concerts, and music.  She also loved to spend quality time with her family and friends, especially her grandson, Christian. She was preceded in death by her parents, Menthone and...

Edward McKinley Nichols was born May 11, 1943 in Hartford, Connecticut.  He dep-rated his life on January 27, 2020 in Montgomery, Alabama. He leaves to cherish his memories of love: a dedicated partner Malinda Pickett; three sons: Edmund Nichols, Travis Kelley of Hartford, CT, and Jimmy Kelley of Prattville, AL; one daughter LaSondra  Nekita Pickett of Hartford, CT; seven grandchildren; mother-in-law Mary L. Jones; nine sister-in-laws: Dianne (Thomas) Palmer of Daleville, AL,...

Mr. Curtis "Bob" White was born on February 5, 1951 in Elmore County to the late Clarence and Savannah White.  He was the sixth of eight children. He confessed Christ at an early age and united with Springfield Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor L.D. Days. He will always be remembered for his kindness, quietness, and humble spirit.  He worked as a     construction worker throughout his life. Mr. Curtis White was preceded in death by his...

Mother Julia Bell Lewis, the family matriarch, took her flight on Saturday, January 18, 2020 after a brief stay in hospice.  Julia Bell was born on July 7, 1926 to Moten Smith and Rosie Davis in Autaugaville, Alabama.  She had 16 siblings and was the mother of 10 biological children.  She was a longtime member of Father, Son & Holy Ghost Church under the leadership of the late John S. Baker and then Bishop Algie Morgan. Julia is loved and celebrated by her community in...

  Mr. Debra K. Zeigler and the late Solomon Sims Jr. He confessed Christ at an early age where he became a member at Bell Resurrection Church.  He also attended Jackson Chapel AME Church and Grace Community Church.   Brandon graduated from Stanhope Elmore High School in 2008.  He was a devoted and hard worker at Walmart Auto Care in Prattville, AL for the last five years. For the last two years of his life, he was in a loving and committed relationship with Cassandra...

Pastor Charles Linbergh Howard was born August 3, 1947 in Jones, Alabama to the late Lillie W. Howard and T.L. Caver.  He was baptized at an early age at Figtree Baptist Church.  He departed this life at Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville, Alabama on January 14, 2020.  He was a member of the 1965 graduating class of the Autauga County Training School.  During his high school years, he excelled in sports, especially basketball.  His educational opportunities included...

Elder Willie James Smith was born March 29, 1957 in Prattville, AL to the late Charles & Betty Jo Smith, Sr.  He passed away surrounded by family on Saturday January 11, 2020 at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, AL.  Elder accepted Christ at an early age and joined Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Later in life God gave him a vision to start a ministry named Reach Out and Touch Holiness Ministry as the Pastor.  He served faithful as the Pastor for twelve years. Elder...

Mr. Willie Lewis Cheeks (Bro Stroke) was born September 8, 1945 to the late Lewis and Mary F. Gibbons Cheeks in Autauga County.  He departed this life on January 10, 2020.  He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Pink Lily Missionary Baptist Church.  Throughout his years he was Jack of all trades.  Working various types of trades, for many years he was employed by Bridge Creek Cabinet Shop. He was preceded in death by brothers: William Cheeks, Lawrence Cheeks,...