All Obituaries

Bertha Diann Lindsey Smith was born August 16,1949 to Curtis Greene Lindsey and Hettie Maude Craig Lindsey in Lineville, Alabama. Bertha joined Bethlehem United Methodist Church at an early age and was a member of the youth program and the choir. She attended Clay County Training School where she was on the dance team and also played both basketball and softball. Bertha departed her earthly home on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at her residence in Lineville. She was preceded in death by her...

Fred Edward Miller was born on July 17,1939 to the late Earnest Miller Sr. and Channie Miller in Gadsden, Alabama. He was educated in the Gadsden School System and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. He was the epitome of a great husband, father and grandfather. Dad always had a smile on his face, everyone who knew him said, "he was the nicest man and very polite." He spoke to everyone.  He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Annie B. Miller on October...

Lillie affectionately known as “Ms. Mary” was born July 27, 1934, to the late Alonzo Peoples and Eugene Moragne-Peoples, Altoona, Alabama. At an early age, she was baptized at Eastside Baptist Church, Altoona, AL. During her later years, she united with Cornerstone Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Leonard Taylor. Lillie was married in holy matrimony to the late Sam Holstick. She gave birth to three sons and raised her older sister two girls as her own. She was...

ShaKrystal Angelique Waites, affectionately known as “Angel/Muffy” is the beloved daughter to Terence Green and Kimberly Montgomery of Pell City, Alabama. Angel was born in Pell City on August 1, 1990, and made her heavenly ascension on Sunday May 14, 2023, at 32 years old. Angel graduated from Pell City High School in 2008, where she was well known for her beautiful singing voice as a member of the PCHS choir. She literally had the voice of an angel that could soothe anyone’s...

Gerald Fitzgerald "Jellybean" Adair was born on October 1, 1971, to Corene Adair in Ashland, Alabama. Gerald had been employed at Koch Foods in Ashland.  He loved to play cards and dominos and was a big Auburn fan. He departed his earthly home on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at his residence in Lineville, AL. Gerald was preceded in death by his wife, Lessie Ballard Adair; his mother, Corene Adair; brothers, Reginald Adair, Tony Adair, Anthony Adair; and sister, Kathy Adair. Mr....

Donald Keith “Donnie Donrock” Thomas was born to the late Kit and Mary Austin Thomas in Newark, New Jersey on April 23, 1959. Donald completed elementary school in Newark, New Jersey. Donnie also completed middle school there at Vernon L. Davey Junior High School in East Orange, New Jersey. After junior high Donnie and his mother moved to Dora , Alabama where he attended Dora High School. In 1981 Donnie obtained a certificate in Masonry at Walker State Technical College. In 1982 he...

Robert (Bob) Street, Sr. earthly journey began March 5,1939 to the parents of Marion Street and Lela Bell (Pruett) Street. Bob was born in Ashland, Al.  At an early age he accepted Christ and united with Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Ashland, Al. He was a faithful member, he served as President of the United Methodist Men, Sunday school teacher, and Church Steward.  On many occasions he was invited to speak or provide encouraging words.   Mr. Street received his...

Nona Jean Heard Herring, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 under the watchful eye of her loving son Todd Edward Russell.   She was born May 4, 1935, in Gadsden, AL to Herbert and Inez Heard.   She was a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, Gadsden, AL under the patronage of Roderick Thomas.   She was a graduate of Carver High School, class of 1954.   After finishing high school she attended nursing school.  She married Charlie...

Marshall Orr was born on February 1, 1940 in St. Clair County. He was the son of Ross Orr Jr., and the late Osie Croft Orr.      Marshall attended Gregory High in Collinsville, Alabama. He worked for the Coca Cola Bottling Company for 38 years.                                    Marshall was a member of Collins Chapel United Methodist Church and he loved his church family. He was united...

Carolyn  Jean  Green Taylor born on March 29, 1951 to Frank and Gracie Green in Collinsville, Alabama. Carolyn loved the Lord and was a faithful servant, serving God until He called her home. Carolyn was a beloved member of Deliverance Miracle Revivals Center of Sarasota, Florida.  Carolyn departed her earthly home on Saturday, April 29, 2023 in North Port, Florida.Carolyn was preceded in death by her mother Gracie Bynum Green, her father, Frank Green, siblings, Frances...