All Obituaries

Arrangements for Infant John Wesley Ash, lll of Decatur who passed away Monday, May 7, 2018 at Huntsville Hospital. A Private Memorial Service will be held by the family at a later date. Sharpley Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements. Infant John Wesley Ash, lll is the son of Mr. John Wesley and Mrs.  Devona LaShea Oden- Ash,ll of Decatur, Alabama.

 Arrangements for Mrs. Alta Arlene Vicneire, 97 of Maine who passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Decatur Morgan Hospital/ Decatur General Campus. The family will hold a private memorial at a later date. Sharpley Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Under the directing of Sharpley Funeral Home. Funeral will be held Monday, April 30, 2018 at 12:00pm at  Bright Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church (located at Mooresville Rd. Athens, Al. 35611). Rev. Mary K. Baker, Pastor-Officiating. Burial in Faith Memorial Cemetery in Madison, Alabama. The body will be in church 1 hr., before the services.

Thelma Hazel Barker was born to Pauline Driscoll and Ernest Holland on February 3, 1932 in Morgan County, Alabama. She attended the Morgan County School Systems. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She was a faithful and Missionary at St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church for many years. Thelma is preceded in death by her parents. Her late husband Jessie Barker. 1 grand-Daughter: Agatha Lynn Torain. 1 Great- Grandson: Jayden...

On March 1, 1926,  Margie Rene Griffin arrived, the second oldest child to the late Mrs. Magnolia Griffin-Owens and Mr. Murray S. Griffin. Aunt Margie as she was affectionately called by many, made her earthly transition on Monday, April 9, 2018, at her residence surrounded by her family and friends. She as also known by others as that "Lady" who walked every day. It was one of her hobbies, as well as keeping her lawn trimmed and well-groomed. United...

Carolyn Annette Orr-Spengler was born on May 7, 1969 to Brenda Sue Orr and Clarence Orr Jr. She accepted Christ at an early age. Carolyn attended school in Danville, Alabama. She graduated from Danville High School in 1988. She was employed at Sun Bridge Nursing home and Rehabilitation Center. She was a very caring and loving person who never met a stranger an was always smiling. Carolyn loved her family and friends. She departed this life on...

Robert James Key was born June 3, 1943 to the late Eddie and Lou Ella Scruggs-Key in Lawrence County, Alabama. Robert was a retired truck driver. He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age. he rededicated his life to the Lord and never looked back to the past. He enjoyed his praise dance as a member of Pillard of Truth. He had a passion of helping everyone who needed him. He is preceded in death by 2 Brothers: Charlie and Willie Lee Key. 1 Sister: Bessie...

Mother Merlene Hollins, affectionately known as "Muh". She was born on March 14, 1929, in Morgan County, Alabama.  She was born the eldest daughter born to Viola Hurth-Tucker and Emmitt Tucker who both preceded her in death. Mother Hollins confessed Christ at the tender age of 10. She was baptized and joined Springhill Missionary Baptist Church under the Rev. Nathan Nelson. She later joined Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Jessie...

Angel Lee Morris-Chavers was born June 15, 1952 in Decatur, Alabama to the late Parthenia Cross-Morris and the late James Morris, Sr. Angel enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. She enjoyed having a good time and caring for others in any way possible. Her favorite food were Pea Salad and Lemon Cookies. Also if you knew Angel, you  knew that she loved her RC Drinks. Angel met and married Matthew Chavers, Jr., of Chicago, ILL. on September 4, 1976. She...

Henry Shelvy Burton was born February 10, 1946 to Bertha Mae Gaines and the late Henry Clay Burton. He journeyed home Sunday, March 25, 2018. Mr. Burton accepted God as his Savior at an early age. Later he joined St. John Missionary Baptist Church where he served on the Usher Board. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, singing and sharing words of wisdom. He leaves to cherish his Loving Wife of 18 years: Annie Pearl Looney-Burton. 3 Daughters: Sherolyn Burton of...