If you have a family member resting in the Burroughs Cemetery, please send a contribution for the upkeep and maintenance to: Burroughs Cemetery Fund, c/o Samuel Ryan, 8890 County Road 32, Greensboro, AL 36744.
Jake Lee Taylor, 78, died December 30, 2025, at his home in Sawyerville, Alabama. He was born August 7, 1947, to the late Winnie Lillie Waller and James Taylor Sr. He professed hope in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at an early age at New Hope Baptist Church. He was united in holy matrimony to Annie Mae Taylor. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Annie Mae Taylor; a son, Cornelius Wilson; a grandson, Anthony Chandler;... Read More
Annie L. Holifield, 95, died December 30, 2025. She was born January 2, 1930, in the Lock 5 community to the late Lewis Long Sr. and Polly G. Long. On December 30, 2025, an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and carried Annie’s soul to rest, until the day when God shall call each of us to receive that heavenly reward promised to those who have kept the faith. She was baptized in her early years at Christian Valley... Read More
Alexis Jerome “Tate” PaigeMarch 16, 1967 – January 3 Alexis Jerome “Tate” Paige died January 3 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham at the age of 58. He was born March 16, 1967, to parents who preceded him in death, James Paige and Flora C. Paige. He confessed Christ and attended Greenleaf Missionary Baptist Church. He studied at Alabama State University, Montgomery, Alabama, and Concordia College in Selma, Alabama. But his ultimate lifelong dream was to be a truck driver, which... Read More
James Earl ElliottJuly 28, 1971 – December 24 James Earl Elliott died Dec. 24 at the age of 54. He was born on July 28, 1971, to the late Willie B. Elliott and Bill Minter. He grew up in Akron and received his education through the Akron school system. From a young age, James demonstrated a remarkable talent for mechanics and found great joy in working on cars. His skills and passion for repairing vehicles were well known among his... Read More
Tom Albert Battle died Dec. 23, 2025, at the age of 77. He was born in Greensboro on March 18, 1948, to the late Mr. L. T. Battle, Sr. and the late Mrs. Virginia Terrell Battle. He confessed his love for Jesus Christ at an early age and became a member of St. Mary African Methodist Episcopal Church (now known as Saint Mary Church in Horseshoe Bend) under the pastorate of the late Rev. Joe Lee Hamilton, Sr. He worked... Read More