All Obituaries

Talladega, Alabaama - Pastor David Earl Cook was born on June 18, 1964, to the parentage of the late Archie Lee Bennett and Mary Lee Bennett. He peacefully departed this life on February 20, 2026, at Regional Medical Center in Anniston, Alabama. Pastor Cook received his education in the Talladega County School System and attended B.B. Comer Memorial High School in Sylacauga, Alabama. He later began his career at Avondale Mills, Inc., where he worked faithfully until his health prevented him ...

Sylacauga, Alabama - Mrs. Mary Catherine Nix, affectionately known as Mae Catherine, was born on September 28, 1950, in Sylacauga to the late Mr. Abram Cottingham and Mrs. Earline Cottingham. She peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at her residence. At an early age, Mary accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and became a faithful member of Saint Thomas United Methodist Church. Her faith was a guiding force throughout her life. Mary was a loving and ...

Goodwater, Alabama - Raymond Darrell Allen was born on March 12, 1965, to the parentage of Mary Frances Perry and John Allen. He was also blessed with a devoted stepfather, Walker Perry, who helped guide and support him throughout his life. Raymond was a beloved son, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He cherished his family deeply and found great joy in the time spent with his children and grandchildren. He leaves to cherish his memories his loving children: ...

Childersburg, Alabama - Bettye Bertha Brown–Swain, affectionately known as “Bunchie,” was born on October 25, 1941, in Dayton, Alabama, Marengo County, to the late Windfield Brown and Virginia Lee Nathan Brown. She peacefully departed this life on February 12, 2026, at Brookwood Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama. Bettye was a woman of quiet strength, generosity, and unwavering compassion. Throughout her life, she carried a servant’s heart that touched countless ...

Sylacauga, Alabama - Charlotte Anita Pope, affectionately known as “Nita,” was born on November 21, 1962, in Sylacauga. She departed this walk of life on February 12, 2026, at Coosa Valley Medical Center. Charlotte received her education at B.B. Comer Memorial High School in Sylacauga, Alabama. At an early age, she joined Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where she began her Christian journey. In her later years, she attended Reaching The World Bible Church, continuing to ...

Harpersville, Alabama - Pastor Richard H. Fair, the beloved patriarch of the Fair family, a loving and devoted husband, father, “Daddy,” granddaddy, Papa, Uncle Jack, and Uncle Richard, was the esteemed Pastor Emeritus of Saint Campbell Missionary Baptist Church of Alpine, Alabama, and Moderator Emeritus of the Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist District Association. The late Willie G. Fair and Lillie Mae Cannon Fair welcomed their handsome son, Richard, on May 15, 1935, in ...

Sylacauga, Alabama - Menola Knight was born on January 10, 1939, in Coosa County, Alabama, to the loving parentage of Green Knight and Missouria Whetstone Knight. She departed this earthly life on February 7, 2026, peacefully at her residence in Sylacauga, Alabama. Menola received her formal education at East Highland High School. At an early age, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at New Hope Baptist Church. Later in life, she united with Greater New Hope Church, where she ...