All Obituaries

Waldon Antonio Dortch was born to the late Willie Ozell Dortch and Walter Clopton on September 22, 1971 at Decatur General Hospital in Decatur, Alabama. He passed this life on May 6, 2019 at VA Medical Center in Birmingham,Alabama. Waldon accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Fletcher's Chapel Primitive Baptist Church in Greenbrier, under the leadership of Pastor Kenneth Lankford, Jr. He later joined Morning Star United Methodist Church in Belle, Mina under the leadership...

Under the directing of Sharpley Funeral Home. Funeral for Mr. Julius Miller, 70 of Decatur, Alabama who passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019 at VA Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama will be held Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 1:00pm at St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church (Located at 218 Cedar Lake Rd. SW. Decatur, Alabama 35601). Burial in Blackwell Cemetery. The body will be in church 1 hr., before the services. The family will receive friends Friday Evening from 5:00pm-7:00pm at The...

James Harold Sharpley was born May 13, 1950, to the late Ledger Cleveland and Henrietta Garth-Sharpley in Decatur, Alabama. He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined Moulton Heights Missionary Baptist Church. Harold was a graduate of West Morgan High School where he was one of the first black baseball and football players for the school. He was also a member of the State 4-H Conference in July 1963 in Tuskegee, Alabama and State 4-H Conference in July 1964 at Tuskegee...

William Wesley Orr, son of the late Johnny William and Mattie Orr, was born July 31, 1950, in Courtland, Alabama. He quietly departed this life surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, March 30, 2019. He was educated in the Lawrence County School System. At an early age he professed his faith in Jesus Christ and joined Jackson Chapel CME Church. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Mary B. Watkins in May of 1970. This union was blessed wit 2 children, Jackie and Calvin.  William...

Robert Oneal Smith was born to the late Thomas Jeff and the late Josephine Bolden-Smith, Sr., in Morgan County, Alabama on January 26, 1948. Robert was always full of life and laughter until his health failed him. He departed this life on March 28, 2019 at Parkway Medical Center Hospital. Robert confessed his hope in Christ at an early age and joined St. Paul Spiritual Church under the leadership of Bishop Napoleon Priest. Robert was a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle,...

Under the directing of Sharpley Funeral Home. Funeral will be held Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 12:00pm at Hartselle Heritage Funeral Home Chapel(Located at 1401 Main St. East. Hartselle, Alabama 35640). Burial in Campground Cemetery in Massey. The body will be at Hartselle Heritage at 11:00am on Saturday, March 30, 2019, with viewing there from 11:00am until funeral time at 12:00pm. Public viewing will be held at Sharpley Funeral Home Friday 9:30am-5:00pm. Saturday 9:30am-10:15am.

At the request of the family. There will be no arrangements announced for Mr. David Sims Orr, 63 of Moulton, Alabama who passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama. Sharpley Funeral Home, assisted the family with arrangements.

Under the directing of Sharpley Funeral Home. Funeral will be held Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 12:00pm at Bell Primitive Church(Located at 1803 Douthit St. SW. Decatur, Alabama 35601). Elder Benjamin Burt, Pastor-Officiating. Burial in Sterrs Cemetery. The body will be in church 1 hr., before the services.

Willard Warren "Beaver" McDaniel was born December 29, 1945 to the late Willodean White and the late Warren G. McDaniel. He was a farmer. He will be missed by everyone that knew and loved him by family and friends alike. He is preceded in death by his parents. His Step-Mother: Hattie McDaniel. A Son: Kevin Griffin. 2 Brothers: Paul White and Jackie McDaniel. 2 Sisters: Rosie Griffin and Sharonda Brackins. A God-Daughter: Rose Mary Stover. He departed this life on March 5, 2019...

Terry White was born to the late Mark and Ornetha White, Sr., on June 22, 1956 in Colbert County, Alabama. He departed this life and took eternal rest on March 4, 2019 at Decatur General Hospital. Terry confessed his faith in Christ at an early age at Waymon Chapel AME Church under the leadership of Rev. Spearman. He later was united with St. James CPCA under the leadership of Rev. Michael Jonoes. Terry graduated from Decatur High School in 1975. He worked for the City of Decatur in the...