James (Jimmy) Johnson was born November 20, 1936 in Clio, Al. to the late Curlie and Janie Johnson. He departed this life January 8, 2019.  A love story was written in 1959 when the union through Holy matrimony joined Jimmy and Margaret as husband and wife. Their unconditional union produced footsteps of nine loving children. He was preceded in death by his parents Curlie and Janie Johnson,  sons: Junior, Darren,  Willie, and siblings Oree Johnson, Joyce L. Wilder, Eugene...

  Gary “Shugg” L. Craig, was born October 23, 1966 to the late Jessie James Craig, Sr. and Tanya Marie Thompson Craig in Chicago, Illinois. May 18, 1993 he was united in Holy Matrimony to Marion Nelson Craig of Opp, Alabama. To there union, they were blessed with a beautiful daughter, Lauren Lysa Craig.   Gary was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. In 1992, he moved to Opp, Alabama. He had a great love for his family; for music, especially Michael Jackson; for...

Quentin De’Shaun Bryan A.K.A. “Bud” was born on April 20, 1999 in Enterprise, AL to the late Tony Daniels and Paige Bryan. Quentin departed this life on Sunday December 30, 2018. Quentin resided in Elba, AL, he graduated High School in 2017 at Elba High School. Quentin attended Wooten Chapel Assembly of God. He had a passion for outdoor life that included; hunting and fishing. He had a special talent working on things. He enjoyed life to the fullest. He loved to aggravate...

Deacon Willie James Walker was born November 20, 1936 to the late George and Laura Ann Walker in Barbour County Alabama.   He is preceded in death by a sister Anne Mae Abbott, a daughter Janet Lockett, and his best friend Nathaniel Russell.    Deacon Walker transitioned to the next stage of life’s journey in the wee hours of the morning of December 26, 2018.  In his early 30’s, he was added to the body of Christ at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church where...

Bobby Edwards was born June 4th 1954 to the late John Edwards Sr. and Cathrine Stoudmire from Opp, AL. He married Lee Ehta Flowers on July 1, 1995 for 25 years. Bobby is proceeded in death by his parents, four siblings; Mary, Kathy, John Jr. and Sharon.  At an early age he joined the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. Bobby loved spending time playing with his grandkids. He was employed by Pilgrim Pride for 38 years up until his health wouldn't let him. Bobby departed his life on...

Sister Josephine Peoples was born November 18, 1946 to the late Massey and Alice “Nellie” Rowe in Elba, AL She is predeceased by her parents and sister; Annie Jo Davis. She graduated from Mulberry Heights. In 1973 she married William Thomas “Booker” Peoples  and later moved to Gainesville, FL.  Josephine joined Johns Chapel Missionary Baptist Church where she was a very dedicated and faithful member. She was active in the church and community. She had a...

Annette Bullard was born January 10, 1935 to the late William Bullard and Gussie Daniels Bullard in Elba, Alabama. She was married to the late Richard Brunson of Elba, Alabama.  Annette Bullard Brunson loved the Lord and at an early age accepted Christ as her personal savior and became a lifelong member of Greater Bethel AME in Elba.   Annette was employed by Klienert’s in Elba, AL for more than 20 years.  Later she became a foster grandparent for Elba Head Start and...

Betty Sue was born on September 17, 1945, to Fannie Allen and Henderson Thomas in Loachapoka, Alabama. She was the youngest of three children. Needing another angel, Betty Sue was called home by the Lord on Monday, December 17, 2018. Betty Sue accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at a young age, and joined the Gethsemane Baptist Church, Columbus, Georgia. After moving to New Brockton and needing a church home she joined the Greater Springfield Missionary Baptist Church,...

Willie Hazel McSwain was born on September 17, 1938 to the late Johnny McSwain and Mary Elizabeth Foxworth in Pike County, Alabama. Hazel “Sweet Baby” (as her siblings called her) was the third oldest of eight children (seven girls and one boy).  Later, when she was a teenager, her family moved to Enterprise, Alabama. After graduating high school, she moved to New York City. While there, she worked in the Customer Service field and built a nice life for herself. She lived...

Mrs. Mary Alice Turner Jackson was born to the late Willie and Rosie Turner on January 1, 1946 , in Coffee County. On Wednesday, mid-morning November 28, 2018 she passed away peacefully at Medical Center Enterprise with her family by her side.  She accepted Christ in her early childhood at Pleasant Shade Missionary Baptist Church and remained a committed member until poor health inhibited her attendance. In June, 1965, she was united in Holy Matrimony to Willie Lewis Jackson, her high...