Mr. Edward Charles Caldwell was born February 4, 1962 to the late Masie Caldwell and Annie Joyce Justice-Caldwell in Coffee County, AL. His parents and one brother, Larry Caldwell, preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his memories a loving son, Marcus Caldwell, Mobile, AL, one stepdaughter, Carmesha Williams, Elba, AL, brothers and sisters: Johnny Caldwell (Phyllis), Lee Franklin Caldwell (Charlotte), James Calldwell, Carolyn Caldwell (Dee), Kelvin Caldwell (Kenyatta),...

Mr. Federal “Fed/Red” Barnes was born April 17, 1935, to the late Rev. Archie L. Barnes and Versie (Julie) Belcher Barnes, both of Elba, Alabama.  He was the eldest of eight children born to this union.  He married Ms. Christine Knox and began a life together that lasted 33 years and produced six children. Federal departed this life on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Federal accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Rocky Head Baptist Church. He remained a...

Mr. Tommy Lee Rayborn was born June 6, 1956 to Henry Rayborn and Nobie Rayborn in Elba, Alabama. He accepted Christ into his life and was a member of Greater New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as an Usher for many years, until his departure. He attended Mulberry School of Elba. He was a very faithful hard working man, who worked for Bradshaws Pest Control (Don) for many years. Tommy was united in holy matrimony to his loving, caring wife Elaine T. Rayborn. He loved and...

Betty Loyce Shephard entered this world April 27, 1934, in Enterprise, Alabama to the late Will and Vela Tyson Hull. She was the youngest of five children; all who have preceded her in death. Betty accepted Christ at an early age and was a lifelong member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. There, she was an active member of the Pastor’s Aide Society. Betty particularly enjoyed being a part of Friendship's  “Kitchen Committee”, preparing and serving meals to...

Clayborn Sowell was born on August 17, 1936 to  the late, Hosea and Rachel Sowell. Clayborn attended New  Brockton School System. He later moved to New York and retired as a truck driver. After retiring he moved back to  New Brockton, Alabama. Clayborn’s last job was as a school crossing guard.  He loved to listen to Gospel music, solve cross word puzzles, eat squirrel and spend time with his two grandsons, Dashaun and Ronnie Vasser Clayborn was preceded in...

Lloyd was born to the late Jessie and Henrietta Paige Riley.  He was born on Fort Rucker, AL. He received his high school education at Washington High School, Pensacola, FL. He also attended McArthur Tech, Opp, AL. He later relocated  to Coffee County. Lloyd was a well- known Roofer in the local area and was willing  to help anyone. Many identifies him by his deep voice and his singing. Two  of his favorites to be heard by others was “Worthy is He”...