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When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom filled room Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not for long And not with head bowed low Remember the love that once we shared  Miss me but let me go. For this is a journey we all must take And each must go alone. It's all part of the master plan A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick at heart Go to the friends we know. Laugh al all the things we...

I have fought a good fight, I  have finished my course, I have  kept the faith; Henceforth, there  is laid up for me a crown of  righteousness, which the Lord,  the righteous judge, shall give  me at that day:  and not to me  only, but unto all them also that  love his appearing. II Timothy 4:7-8

The Life and Legacy of Horace Edgar Sims  Obituary  A giant and servant among men, Mr. Horace Edgar Sims has traded mortality for Immortality with God on Thursday March 17, 2022 in Ashland, Alabama surround by his children and his caregivers. Horace Sims was born on April 1, 1936 to Palestine Sr. and Nellie Baker Sims. He was 85 Years old.  At an early age he professed Christ and led a long life of service to God and the communities in which he served. He was the Lay Leader...

Mrs. Archie Jean McCain was born on September 17, 1951, to the late Mr. Eugene Spidell and Mrs. Rosetta Williams. At an early age, she confessed Christ at Rising Star Baptist Church in Sylacauga, Alabama. She later joined Hollins Spring Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Louis McCain; mother, Rosetta Green Williams.  She leaves to cherish her memories: four children, Rosemary (Reverend Rickey) Young, Reverend Michael (Michelle) McCain,...

Ms. Katrina Renae Howard James was born November 1, 1974 to the late Jannie Mae Howard and Tyrone Dandridge in Talladega County.  Ms. James joined Hollins Spring Baptist Church and later joined Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Goodwater, AL.  She leaves to cherish her precious memories her loving son Jashaslin James. Step-mother  Vertis Dandridge. (3)three sisters: Tease Maritha Bradford, Brandy (B.J) Powell, and Hisshara Dandridge, (2)two brothers: Sykethnius Taylor...

Reverend Donald Nixon was born on June 20, 1948 to the late Reverend Felix Nathaniel and Callie Mae Nixon in the city of York, Alabama. He was the tenth of sixteen children born to their union. Donald departed this life on November 19, 2021 at his home.  He accepted Christ at an early age and united with the Mount Herman Baptist Church, York, Alabama under the leadership of his father, Dr. F. N. Nixon.  He joined the United States Army in 1968. Donald received several honors...

Marie Annette Taylor was born to S.J. and Doris Dawson Taylor on November 1, 1951, in Tallapoosa County, AL, and passed away on August 11, 2021.   She married Shelly Lauderdale at a young age, worked as a contract specialist for the United States Air Force, and served as a faithful member of The Israel of God for many years before her health declined.    Marie enjoyed baking/cooking, being a mother, crafting, sewing, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in...

Mrs. Sandra Russell Dixon was born on October 5, 1965, to Mrs. Helen Russell and the late Thurman Russell . At an early age, she confessed her life to Christ. On July 7, 2021, she departed this walk of life at Coosa Valley Medical Center in Sylacauga, Alabama. She attended Goodwater High School. In addition, she was a die-hard Yellow Jacket fan and supporter.  Cherishing her precious memories is her husband, Cedric Dixon; one daughter, Cozie Russell;...