Roosevelt Harris, 81, a resident of Sawyerville, Alabama, was born on April 5, 1943, in Hale County to the late Maple L. Harris and Johnny Murray. He departed this life on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at his home. He confessed hope in Christ at an early age and joined First Baptist Church of Sawyerville, which is presently known as the New First Baptist Church of Sawyerville under the leadership of Rev. W. E. Hope. He attended Hale County Training School... Read More
Sister Sherrill Thomas Todd, born August 6, 1956, in Greensboro, Alabama, passed away on January 13, 2025, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Jessie Bell III and Mary Florence Thomas. She remained a devoted member of New Life Missionary Baptist Church throughout her life. She graduated from Greensboro Public School East Campus with the Class of 1974. On September 20, 1974, she was united in marriage to the late Thomas Todd,... Read More
Cora L. Brantley Harris, 62, of Sawyerville, passed away on January 14 at DCH Regional Medical Center. She was born November 10, 1962, in Hale County to the late Willie Neil Shepherd and Henry Shepherd Sr. A woman of faith, she accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of St. Matthew Baptist Church before later joining New First Baptist Church in Sawyerville with her husband. She attended Greensboro Public School East in Greensboro and was preceded in... Read More
John Frederick Thomas, 91, of Greensboro, Alabama went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2025 at Moundville Health and Rehab surrounded by his family. Services were held at Greensboro Baptist Church on Monday, February 3 at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. Dee McGuire and Bro. Steve Vernon presiding. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service. Frederick is preceded in death by his parents Robert Gaither and Laura Nichols Thomas and brothers, George Everett Thomas, Robert Douglas Thomas,... Read More
For fall semester 2024, 587 University of Alabama Early College students were on the Director’s List obtaining a 3.6 or higher GPA for the term. Local students include: Arielle Agomo of Moundville (35474) attends Hillcrest High School. Taelor Brooke Devore of Moundville (35474) attends Southern Academy. Will Kyser of Greensboro (36744) attends Southern Academy. Jaylan McClenney of Marion, AL attends Breakthrough Charter School. Anna Kate Morrison of Greensboro (36744) attends Southern Academy. The University of Alabama, part of The University... Read More