All Obituaries

Ms. Shirley Ann Holifield was born January 2, 1957 to the late Mr. Brooke and Earline Holifield. Shirley was a devoted servant and faithful member of the New Fellowship Baptist Church. Shirley gained her wings and rested on October 11, 2021.   Shirley attended Morning Star School in Marion, Alabama. Shirley was employed at Marion Manufacturing and Health Tech before retiring from Plantation Patterns in 2010. In her spare time Shirley utilized her skills making dresses and other...

Willie James Pryor was born on December 16, 1948 to the union of Edward and Tina Pryor. Willie was the second of seven children born into this union. Edward, Francis Pryor (sister), Ira Pryor (brother) Kristal Pryor (niece) proceeded Willie in death. Willie attended and graduated from the Sprott/Marion school system. Willie was a quiet spirit and meek individual, and always willing to help anyone. He never had children of his own, but he had two special nieces (LoShunda and Latoria)...

Adri’anna Rollins was born November 3, 2001 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Angela Rollins and Randy Britford.  She departed an early life on October 5, 2021 at DCH Northport Hospital.  She was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church where she was active with the junior choir under the leadership of Rev. Laramie Long.  She graduated from Francis Marion High School with high honors as class salutatorian. She was a student at the     University of...

Eliam Lee Ramsey, Sr. was born December 24, 1931, to Eliam Parish and Bessie Ford Ramsey in Marion, Alabama. Eliam also had a younger sibling, Robert Ramsey. As a child, Eliam had a huge epicurean delicacy in honey where he took such great delight; Honey, Honey, Honey. You would think he was Winnie the pooh.  His mother Bessie soon called him “Honey”. Now his nickname was born and that’s what everyone and anyone that knew him, called him. Eliam met his wife Nettie...

Sister Mary W. Shelton was born February 13, 1944 to the late Eugene and Lula Bell Watters. She confessed Christ at an early age and joined Oak Grove  Augustine Baptist Church Suttles, Alabama.  She served faithfully until her health failed. She was united in holy matrimony to the late Howard Shelton, Sr. To the union six children were born  Preceded her in death. one son, Wilbur Shelton; two  brother Johnnie Watters, and  Eugene Watters, Jr.;...

Janice Annette Thomas was born July 25, 1960 to Mr. Isaac Thomas and the late Mary E. Thomas. She entered her eternal rest on September 21, 2021 at Forest Manor Health and Rehab. Janice was  preceded in death by her brother Eddie Ray Carlisle (Jessie) and her son Tyrone Isiah Green. Janice never met a stranger and was loved by  everyone she encountered. In fact, most people would say she was the life of the party because it was never a dull moment with her. Janice will truly be...

  David “Bartender (DJ Big D)” Young was born on September 25, 1954 to the late Parolee Young and Herman Young.  He was  preceded in death by his sister Genette Young and brother Lorenzo Young.  On September 16, 2021 God called him home David enjoyed bartending and Deejaying. His cherished memories will be membered by his wife: Daisy Young, Son  Daven Young of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; sister, Rebecca Hope (Robert)  of Gadsden, Alabama,...

Roy D. Phillips was born on June 20, 1959 to the late Monroe and Joan C. Price in Marion, Alabama he departed this life on September 12, 2021. Roy confessed to Christ as his personal Savior at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. After graduating high school, he began working at Griffin Wood Logging Company in Marion, Alabama.  He later moved to Chicago, Illinois to do his real passion of work and that was fixing cars.  He did later move back to Marion, Alabama where he began working as...

BARBARA BATES WRIGHT was born on March 14, 1955, to the late Frank Bates Sr. and Carrie Roper Bates. Barbara was married to Drake Wright. She confessed her faith at an early age and later reaffirmed that faith at the Berean Baptist Church. Barbara Ann shared her faith for many years. Barbara Ann transitioned and traded her earthly time for eternity at home on September 7, 2021. Barbara Ann was preceded in death by:  Her grandparents(Jack and Annie Lou Bates) and (Harry and Roxie...