Area Obituaries

Thomas Earl Abrams   Thomas Earl Abrams Sr., age 85, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Thomas is survived by his son, Thomas E. “Tommy” Abrams Jr. (Susan); his son, Timothy R. Abrams (Kristy); and his son, Tony C. Abrams (Donna); his grandchildren, Joshua Abrams, Chase Abrams, Thomas King, Jessica Abrams, Treavor…

Jean H. Jennings   Funeral service for Jean H. Jennings, 95, of Sylacauga, was Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Weogufka Family Worship Center with Rev. Tommy Thornton officiating. Burial was in Weogufka Family Worship Center Cemetery in Weogufka. Mrs. Jennings died Sunday, March 19, 2023, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her…

Rhonda Jean Bass   Rhonda Jean Bass passed away on February 26, 2023. She was born on March 20, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio, the second of six children born to the late Walter Bass and Dorothy Hudson. At an early age she confessed Christ and joined New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church. She later moved to…

Rhonda Jean Bass   Rhonda Jean Bass passed away on February 26, 2023. She was born on March 20, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio, the second of six children born to the late Walter Bass and Dorothy Hudson. At an early age she confessed Christ and joined New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church. She later moved to…

John Herman Blackwell   Funeral service for Mr. John Herman Blackwell, 79, of Fortson, Georgia, and formerly of Rockford, Alabama, was Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Pleasant Hill Methodist Church in Rockford with Bro. John Patterson officiating. Mr. Blackwell passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at his residence. He was born on November 21,…

Dorothy Ann Hill   Funeral service for Mrs. Dorothy Ann Hill, 76, of Alexander City, was Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Jimmy Nelson officiated. Burial followed in the Hillview Memorial Park. Mrs. Hill passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023, at Russell Medical. She was born on December…

Patsy Robinson Hilyer   Patsy Robinson Hilyer, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, of Rockford, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones February 8, 2023, after an extended illness. Born October 6, 1943, to Dollie (Palmer) and J.D. Robinson, Pat grew up an only child who thought of her cousins as sisters…

Ronald J. Albright Funeral service for Mr. Ronald J Albright, 76, of Goodwater, was Monday, February 6, 2023, at the Hatchet Creek Presbyterian Church. Bro. James Morgan officiated. Burial followed in the Brownville Cemetery. Mr. Albright passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023, at Coosa Valley Baptist Medical Center (Sylacauga). He was born on July…

Ouida “Deanie” Maxwell A service celebrating the life and legacy of Mrs. Ouida “Deanie” Maxwell was held Monday, January 23, 2023, at Wright’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie Jennings serving as eulogist. Interment followed at Peace and Goodwill Church Cemetery in Kellyton. Mrs. Oudia “Deanie” Maxwell was born May 14, 1955, in Tallapoosa County…

Alan Dale Barker   On Friday afternoon, January 13, 2023, Mr. Alan Dale Barker, 70, of Alexander City, finished his course here on this earth, surrounded by his loved ones at his home. He truly fought the good fight of faith. Funeral service was Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the Alexander City True Holiness Church.…