All Obituaries

 Mr. James D. Lindley, 65 of Decatur, Alabama who passed away Friday, November 2, 2018 at Decatur Morgan Hospital / Decatur General Campus, there will be no service announcement made. Sharpley Funeral Home assisted the family. He is the husband of Mrs. Lora Anne Trussell- Lindley of Decatur, Alabama.

Leave It To God: Sometimes it's hard to understand why some things have to be, But in His wisdom God has planned, Beyond your powers to see. So looking back in tenderness along The path we've trod, We cherish the years we had with them, And leave the rest to God. Lorenzo Chester McDay was born May 21, 1935 in Morgan County, Alabama to the late Willie McDay and Alma Josephine Burt. He accepted Christ and as baptized at an young age. He is preceded in death by His Parents. 1...

" In the end she became more than what she expected. She became the journey, and like all journeys, she did not end, she just simply changed directions and kept going." Shirley Ann Johnson was born April 15, 1947 in Morgan County, Alabama to the late Leo Burt and Sarah Love. Shirley graduated from Lakeside High School in 1965 and began her career with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co, Inc. After 33 years, she retired and began her second career... Enjoying her home, spending time with...

A limb has fallen from the family tree I keep hearing a voice that says, "Grieve Not For Me." Remember the best times, the laughter, the song. Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my sole is at rest. Continue traditions, no matter how small Go on with your life, don't worry about falls. I miss you dearly, so keep up your chin Until the day comes, we're together again.   Willard...

Ms. Sylvia Chatman-McKnight was born to Jake and Rozella McKnight on July 2, 1957 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She later joined the family of Hosea and Willa Chatman and became the youngest of their 3 daughters. Elsie Chatman-Pannell being the oldest and Donna Warren being the middle child. After Sylvia graduated from Broad Ripple High School, she received a Certificate from a local Technical School. She spent many years working as a Bank Teller and worked several other jobs. She also worked...

To the living, I am gone, To the sorrowful, I will never return; To the angry, I was Cheated But to the happy, I am at peace. To the faithful, I have never left. Talk to me, and I will hear Your prayers, They comfort me. Your laughter makes me laugh, But don't weep for me as I have my reward I am with the Father and he will Never let me perish, The Lord comforts me, And longs to comfort you So be happy my family and don't despair I am in good hands waiting for the...

Mr. John Louis Maxwell, Jr., was born in Limestone County, Alabama to the late John L. and Anna Belle Maxwell, Sr. Affectionately called "Big John," he attended Decatur Negro High School. John had always been a hard worker. He was employed by Ingalls Harbor Ship Yard for 10 years. The Box Factory for 22 years and Alabama Co-Op for 30 years, where he retired. John confessed Christ at an early age and later joined King's Memorial United Methodist Church where he remained a...

 With respect and deep gratitude, this Memorial Service is dedicated to the Loving Memory of Carlos Andre Hawkins "DRE". As we continue through life the precious memories of our loved one, we are also compelled to render then unto God for HIS promise of eternal life. There is no certainty concerning the span of human life. The certainty lies in the immortality soul. As we bid farewell to this respected brother, let us be ever more mindful of the influence of our lived upon the...

They Say There Is A Reason, They Say That Time Will Heal, But Neither Time Nor Reason, Will Change The Way I Feel. For No-One Knows The Heartache, That Lies Behind Our Smiles. No-One Knows How Many Times, We Have Broken Down And Cried. We Want To Tell You Something. So There Won't Be Any Doubt, You're So Wonderful To Think Of, But So Hard To Be Without.. With respect and deep gratitude, this Graveside and Memorial Service is dedicated to the Loving Memory of Infant...

Agnes Jean Pendleton (Jean) was the eldest child born to the late Nannie Belle Tibbs and Nora Ricks and Johnnie Lee Tibbs, Sr. She confessed hope in Christ at an early age and joined Fletcher's Chapel Primitive Baptist Church where she remained until her death. She is preceded in death by her parents. Her Husband of 66 years: Henry Jackson "H.J." Pendleton, Jr. 2 Children: Janice Pendleton-Smith and Thomas Lee Pendleton. Siblings: Jewel Dean Pryor, Johnnie Lee Tibbs, Jr. and...