All Obituaries

Under the directing of Sharpley Funeral Home. Funeral for Mr. Kenneth Dewayne Griffin, 58 of Moulton, Alabama who passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Cullman Health and Rehab Center will be held Monday, January 21, 2019 at 12:00pm at  Gibson Chapel CME Church ( Located at  Co Rd 203 Oakville, Alabama.35619). Burial in East Lawrence Memorial Gardens. The body will be in church 1 hr., before the services.

"Let not your heart be troubled: Ye believe in God Believe also in me. In my father's house are many mansions; If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, And receive you unto myself; That where I am, There ye may be also. And wither I go ye know, And the way ye know." John14: 1-4. Charles Edward Cunningham was born on June 29, 1953 to the late Willie Dean Hayes and the late Walter...

Vara Mae Williams was born in Limestone County, Alabama on January 2, 1930 to the late Josie Settlers and the late Percy Crutcher. She accepted Christ in 1983 and joined Bright Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church under the leadership of the late Aaron Toney. She was a faithful member until her health failed. She always reminded everyone that she served a LIVE GOD. She would shout and praise God anywhere and anytime. She often said "I Do Not Have A Shame Face Religion." She is...

Josie Ella Smith was born to the late Thomas Jeff and Josephine Bolden-Smith, Sr., in Morgan County, Alabama on October 3, 1942. Josie was affectionately known as "Sap" and/or "Sella - Baby" by her family and friends. She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age. Sap was owner of numerous food businesses to name a few: Geno's Soul Food, Sap's Place. She also was a cook at Decatur Country Club, where she met numerous stars that would stop in the...

Howard Leroy Harris was born May 16, 1938 to the late Charlie and Pauline Harris in Limestone County, Alabama. "BayRed" as he was affectionately called by family and friends. He confessed hope in Christ a an early age and joined Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church. BayRed served his country for 20 years in The United States Army. He was also a retired Truck Driver for Yellow Freight Trucking Company. He is preceded in death by his parents. His wife: Elizabeth Ann Holden-Harris....

John Thomas Ellison was born to the late Thomas and Bernice Sizemore Ellison-Russell in Morgan County, Alabama. He was affectionately known as "Fatso" to family and friends. He attended Decatur High School, afterwards joining the United States Army. He later attended Calhoun Community College. He was employed by General Motors from which he retired. John confessed a hope in Christ at an early age. He was baptized and joined David Temple Primitive Church where he was leader in...

Clinnis Don Orr was born April 4, 1944 to the late Clarence Nathaniel and Lorene Griffin-Orr in Danville, Alabama. He worked at Baker's Manufacturing and was a Certified Welder.  He is preceded in death by his parents. 1 Son: Clinnis Catrell Orr. 4 Brothers: Milton Orr, Clarence O'Neal Orr, Burl Orr and Willard Dean Orr. 1 Sister: Doris Jackson. He was united into Holy Matrimony to Shirley Swopes and to this union 3 children were born. He departed this life on...

Under the directing of Sharpley Funeral Home. Funeral will be held Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 2:00pm at Macedonia Cumberland Presbyterian Church ( Located at 1820 Old Moulton Rd. Decatur, Alabama 35601). Rev. Marvin L. Pinchon, Sr., Officiating. The body will be in church 1 hr., before the services. The family will receive friends Friday, November 30, 2018 from 7:00pm-9:00pm at the Henrietta Garth-Sharpley Memorial Chapel ( Located at 410 Railroad St. NW. Decatur, Alabama 35601). 

 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...