Lorene Roberson Martin (affectionately known as Bunny), a beloved and cherished soul, passed away on April 15th, 2024, in Sheffield, Alabama. Lorene was born on October 18th, 1951, in Colbert County, Alabama to the late Elbert E. Robinson Sr. and Susie Lee Sanders and was raised by the late James E. and Lois R. Bennett. Lorene's life was one filled with love and laughter. She married her devoted husband of nearly 39 years to William E. Martin and together they raised their son Brian E....

Funeral Arrangements have been Transferred to Thompson & Son Funeral Home and will be announced later.

Edna Louise Walker Horton Nixon was born on May 18, 1952, in Sheffield, Alabama, to the late Mr. Milton Horton and Mrs. Mae Fannie Horton. She departed this life on April 14, at her home in Leighton, Alabama. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined St. James M.B. Church of Leighton, Alabama, where she served as an usher for many years. Edna loved her Pastor and First Lady Davidson, as well her church family and friends. She had a special passion for her children and grandchildren....

Charles Wayne Savage, a native of Florence, Alabama, was born June 4, 1942, and transitioned on Saturday, April 13, 2024. He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Emma Jean Savage, and father, William "Peter" Gresham. Charles Wayne accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in the Seventh-Day Adventist faith. He was a member of the W.C. Handy Recreation Center Swim Team and will long be remembered for mastering the sport of swimming, without showing any sign of...

Mrs. Thelma Hampton Cheatom was born May 31, 1927, to the late Walter Hampton and Velma Bennett Hampton. After the passing of her mom at an early age, she was raised by a loving adopted mother, Mrs. Lou Bell Napier. She departed this earthly life on April 10, 2024, at her residence. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Bobby Cheatom and James Cheatom; three sisters, Lizzie Mae Ricks, Mildred McCoy, and Mattie Hampton; one brother, James Emmanuel King; oldest...

James Edward Howard was born on February 26, 1958, to the late A.J. and Doris Lucille Howard. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Cave Spring MB Church, where he remained a member until his death. God called him home on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Helen Keller Hospital. He is preceded in death by his mother and father; one daughter, Amanda Hankins; two brothers, Leonard Howard and Billy Howard; his grandmother, Annie Hankins; one uncle, Dan King; two aunts, Peggy Hankins and Susie...

Mrs. Deborah Horton Sanders was born on July 28, 1959, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to the late Mr. Milton Horton and Mrs. Mae Fannie Horton. She departed this life on April 7, 2024, at her home in Leighton, Alabama. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined St. James MB Church of Leighton, Alabama, where she was a dedicated member. She loved her Pastor and First Lady Davidson, and her church family as well. Debbie also served faithfully as an Usher for many years until her health...

Margie Ree Garner passed away peacefully, after a brief illness on April 04, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She was born December 17, 1948, in Colbert County, Alabama, to the late Marion Haley and Essie Mae Haley. Margie was preceded in death by her parents, Marion Haley, and Essie Mae Haley; her grandparents, Cleve Guyton, and Anna Nalls; her sister, Mary Armstead; and brother, Anthony Haley. She dedicated her life to being a beloved wife and mother. She surrounded herself with friends...