All Obituaries

Rosetta Kirksey Austin was born on March 19, 1950 to the late Walker Lee Kirksey, Sr. and Mary Frances Kirksey. On January 30, 2023 God dispatched his heavenly angels to capture the soul of Rosetta and to bring her home to live eternally among her son: Ryan Austin; her mother: Mary Frances Kirksey; her father: Walker Lee Kirksey, Sr.: sisters: Hattie Ledbetter, Loretta Jackson, Virginia Kirksey; brothers: Samuel Marshall, George Ledbetter, Bobby Kirksey, Bobby Kirksey, Donnell Kirksey, and...

David Alex Hardy was born October 13, 1958 to the late Alex Holmes and Adell Hardy. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Don, and sister-in-law Ruth Hardy. He joined the army at the early age of 19. After leaving the Army he started his own construction business in the city of Montgomery, Alabama. He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife, Rilla L. Hardy; children, Ismaul Gregory (Gwennetta) Lamar, Jacksonville, Florida, Willie (Timesha) Muriel, Travis J. Lamar (...

Joe Louis DeBardelaben, Jr. (June Baby) was born on November 4, 1956, to Emma and Joe Louis DeBardelaben, Sr. in Prattville, AL. He joined the Bethesda Missionary Church at an early age. Joe attended Autauga County Training School until it closed and graduated from Autaugaville High School in May 1975. He graduated from John Patterson Technical School in 1977 with a degree in Auto-Mechanics. He joined the United States Air Force on August 13,1980, and retired on August 31, 2000 after 20...

Terrell Lee Davis affectionately known as "Redd" was born on August 10, 1977 to Dorothy Harris and the late Jimmy Lee Davis Sr. On Friday, January 13, surrounded by loved ones at home, Redd took his last breath and gained peace. He is preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Lee Days Sr, and three brothers, Garry Jackson, Eric DeRamus and DeWayne Huffman. Redd enjoyed living his life and had a wonderful sense of humor. He was smart, kind loving and caring. He lived his life walking...

Willie Melvin Tyus was the fourth child born to the late Willie (Sonny Boy) King and Sarah Ann Tyus Nixon in Autaugaville, Alabama, on October 4, 1966. He was born into a loving family of four sisters and three brothers. He was a believer in Christ and accepted Him as his personal Lord and Savior. His early education began at Autaugaville Elementary School and then continued at Autaugaville High School in Autaugaville, Alabama. Melvin married the love of his life, Cora Bell Sanders on...

Titus Leroy Burt    was born April 30, 1955 to Ellis and Izora (Mitchell) Burt, in Prattville, Alabama. Titus confessed   Christ at an early age. He entered eternal rest on  January 8, 2023 surrounded by family.  He leaves to cherish his memories: his two loving sons, Cedric L. Daniels and Titus C. Daniels, Prattville, AL; seven   grandchildren: Dashon, DeMichael, Anthony, Cameron, DeMonei, Destyne and Harley; two sisters: Brenda (Ezra) Tillman,...

We are only truly gone when we disappear from the memories of those who loved us. So long as they speak your name, you shall never die. Her name means so many things. It means strength, resilience, love, charity, prosperity and forgiveness, Her name means, "Mama". She leaves those left here on Earth, the gifts of grace, amusement and inspiration. She lived life fully by her terms with her husband, Richard McKenzie until his passing in June of 2000. Irene was born November 26,...

Mrs. Mel Denise Prince, also known as ‘Penny’ was born November 2, 1957, in Marion, Alabama to Bertha L. Young and Peter S. Jones. She graduated from Francis Marion High School in 1975. She continued her education at The Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, Normal, AL in 1979 with a Bachelor of Social Work Degree. Mel accepted Christ at a young age while attending Berean Baptist Church, Marion, AL. She was currently a member and Deaconess of the First Missionary...