(AUBURN) Robert Lynn Mann, affectionately known as “Sweet Ol’ Bob”, Papa B, and Dad, passed away peacefully on Jan. 3, 2025, at East Alabama Medical Center surrounded by family. Bob was born on June 2, 1953, in Birmingham, to Coach Roy Mann and Mary Mann. Bob was a graduate of Auburn University and was an…
(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Wyatt Carl Lane, Jr., 90, of Roanoke, will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, at Roanoke First Methodist Church with the Rev. Matthew Colburn officiating. Burial will follow at Antioch Christian Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday,…
(LAGRANGE, Ga.) Michael C. Reese, 64 of LaGrange, Ga., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Mr. Reese leaves cherished memories with one son: Caleb LaMorris Drake and one daughter, Caitlyn TeResia Drake of Roanoke; one brother, Wayne Reese of Wadley; three sisters, Deborah Reese of Roanoke, Teresa Reese of Wadley and Pamela (Greg) Herren…
(WOODLAND) Funeral services for James B. “Pee-Wee” Rollins, 80, of Woodland will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Lynn Mayall officiating. Burial will follow at Big Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, Jan.…
(ALABASTER) Mary Lee Awbrey passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 at the age of 92. She was the daughter of the late Frank Pierce Lee and Lorena Mae Hudson Lee of Roanoke. Mrs. Awbrey graduated from Handley High School in Roanoke. Mrs. Awbrey was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Chalkley Awbrey;…
(NEWELL) Funeral services for Michael Wortham, 52, of Newell will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Iduma Congregational Methodist Church with Bro. Jonathan Hannah and Bro. Billy East officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4:30-8 p.m. on Monday,…
(WEDOWEE) Funeral services for Mary Catherine Bramlett Carpenter, 92, of Wedowee will be held on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at 1 p.m. at the Roanoke Church of Christ with Corey Carpenter and Lin Turner officiating. Burial will follow at Wedowee City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. on…
(WEDOWEE) Graveside services for Joseph Elbridge Lesueur, 87, of Wedowee will be held on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 at 3 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Wendell Ford officiating. Mr. Lesueur passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at Tanner-East Alabama Hospital in Wedowee. He is survived by one sister, Wanda Jacobs…
(LAGRANGE, Ga.) Marlin Ray Simpson, born on April 7, 1942, in LaGrange, Ga., was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Dec. 30, 2024. Ray was a hard worker who loved his family and loved life. Some of his greatest joys were fishing, washing cars, gospel music, and teaching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren the best…
(LINCOLN) Funeral services for Margaret Ann Upton Bowen, 78, of Lincoln, will be held on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Curtis Sessions officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:30-2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2. Mrs.…