Central High School Alabama Alumni Obituaries

Michael Joseph Mike Sorocak 86 passed peacefully at his home in Huntsville AL and reunited with his beloved wife Sally on December 16 2025. Mike was born in Warren Ohio in 1939. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Mary Bralek Sorocak his wife of almost 60 years Sally and one sister Barba...

Grace Gay Louise Hyson 77 of Somerville Massachusetts died on December 26 2025.She was born on March 27 1948 in Orange New Jersey to Jessie Leslie Herrick Hyson and Charles Howe Hyson of Mountain Lakes New Jersey. She graduated from Mountain Lakes High School in 1966. In 1970 she graduated from Tuft...

Funeral service will be held at 1100 a.m. EST on Saturday January 10 2026 at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church Columbus GA. with Pastor David Dawson officiating. Public viewing is 1000 a.m. EST till 1100 a.m. EST on the day of service. was born on May 19 1963 to Alberta Dennies and Eddie Austin in Columbu...

Funeral service will be held at 1100 a.m. EST on Saturday January 17 2026 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church 1 Nuckols Rd Phenix City AL with Rev. Gregory Sutton officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Sister Annie Echols Hinton born on March 26 1946 in Russell County AL to the late Mr. Willie Echols S...

Larry Winston White passed away October 30 2025 at East Alabama Medical Center Opelika Alabama after an extended stay due to complications from surgery. Larry was born on October 4 1948 to Bertha and Fannie Mae Lumpkin White. He spent his childhood in Lafayette Alabama and graduated from Lafayette H...

Grace Marie Lindsey of Florence Alabama passed peacefully from this life on Friday January 9 2026 at the age of 97. She was the beloved mother of five children son Ron Lindsey Janet of Hohenwald TN daughters Janice Hughes of Florence Deb Johnson Craig of Trussville Melanie Sharp of Florence and Vick...

Bernice Avanell Nell Moody Lawford peacefully entered her heavenly home on Thursday December 18 2025 while residing at Enterprise Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on September 13 1930 to John D. and Alice Adelia Kilpatrick Moody. At the age of 95 Nell was the last surviving member of s...

John Burns Smiley 74 of Fayetteville a devoted husband father grandfather and man of unwavering faith entered his heavenly home on November 23 2025 in Huntsville Alabama. Born in Nashville TN on December 12 1950 Johns commitment to the Lord and his community began early. He graduated from Central Hi...

Gloria CloptonRobinson was born on July 2 1953 in Sledge Mississippi to Louise Ganaway and Calvin Clopton. She moved to Fort Wayne in 1968 and graduated from Central High School. She later attended and graduated from Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne IPFW. She met the love of her life ...

Robert Bob Andrew Black of Bridgeport passed away Sunday September 14th 2025 at WVUWheeling Hospital surrounded by his family. He was 88 years old. Bob was born on September 18th 1936 in Adena Ohio to Andrew Andy and Julia Strauss Black. A proud Veteran Bob served in the United States Air Force from...

Johnny Mac Turner, age 63, of Bowdon, Georgia, passed away on January 3, 2026. Born on January 9, 1962, Johnny lived a life defined by hard work, loyalty to family, and a deep appreciation for simple, meaningful moments.Johnny was raised in a close-knit family and was preceded in death by his parent...

Dakota Leon Lankford, age 24, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025. He was born on March 20, 2001, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Vatanya Payne and the late Gregory Allen Lankford.A 2020 graduate of Central High School, Dakota worked on the assembly line for Magna/Decostar....

Dr. Doug Gibbons Hooper age 68 passed away on December 27 2025. He was born on July 11 1957 in Nashville TN to T.M. and Juanita Hooper of Smithville Tennessee. A lifelong resident of Smithville Doug graduated from DeKalb County High School in 1975 and from Tennessee Technological University in 1979....

Mr. James Arthur Starks was born September 25 1950 to the late Mr. Will Starks and Mrs. Gussie Mae Leonard. He was the 12th child of thirteen children. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church and later joined Paradise Baptist Church in Newark New Jersey wher...

Debra Debbie Rowell Wilson born July 4 1956 passed away suddenly on January 5 2026. Debbie was born in Talladega Alabama and spent her adult life in Vicksburg Mississippi. She was a graduate of Warren Central High School and dedicated more than 35 years of service to HR Block where she was known for...

It is with a broken heart that we announce the passing of Michael Patrick Pearce 49 of Atlanta Georgia on January 4 2026. He will be deeply missed and will forever hold a special place in our hearts. Mike was born October 28 1976 in Birmingham Alabama the son of Franklin Patrick Pearce Jr. and Linda...

90 of Oak Grove Alabama formerly of Barbourville Kentucky was called home on Wednesday December 24 2025. He is survived by two daughters Lisa Ann Bingham Weldon Steve of Oak Grove Alabama and Donna Lynn Bingham of Oak Grove Alabama three granddaughters Katie Weldon Derek of Dunwoody Georgia Casey We...

Mrs. Catherine Jordan Clarke was born to the late James Jordan and Creola Peace Jordan on January 131945 in Oxford NC. She departed this life on December 282025 at her residence in Epes Alabama. She was a 1963 graduated of Mary Potter High School and a 1967 graduate of North Carolina Central Univer...

She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Lola Lard and her fur baby Pepper. She was a member of the Church of Christ and attended Cloverdale School and Central High School where she was a cheerleader. A special thanks to Phyllis Gandy for her love and care. There are no services scheduled...

was born on March 21 1962 to Sylvester and Bertha Debardelabon. He departed this life on Tuesday August 5 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital. Mr. Debardelabon graduated from Sylacauga High School and attended Central Alabama Community College. He had a love for trucks and worked at Heritage Freight in Syl...

Bernard Glenn was born on November 9 1950 to the union of the late Annie Mae Brownfield Glenn and Hoover Glenn. He was a beloved husband father grandfather brother and friend whose life touched many with kindness strength and devotion. Mr. Glenn was a graduate of Phyllis Wheatley High School Class o...

Donald Ray Edwards age 76 of Sulligent AL passed away on Sunday December 14 2025 at NMMC in Tupelo MS. Funeral services will be held on Saturday December 20 2025 at 1100am from the Otts Funeral Home Chapel with private family graveside services and burial to follow in Cooper Cemetery. Bro. Matthew P...

LaShunda was born on Wednesday May 30 1979 in the vibrant community of Talladega AL to Sandra Chatman and Stephen Monroe Allen. LaShunda was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church of Alpine AL where she enjoyed singing in the choir. A proud graduate of Talladega County Central High School in 1...

Dora Clark Payne was a proud resident of Decatur. She was born April 31936 to Prentiss H Clark and Lucille Scharnagel Clark. She died at home on Saturday January 14 with family surrounding her. After graduating from Decatur High School in 1954 and receiving a BS from Auburn she returned to Decatur t...

Lauretta M. Carbonneau 84 of Lewiston died on Thursday September 29 2016 at Androscoggin Home Care Hospice House. She was born in Lewiston November 10 1931 the daughter of the late Otis and Aline Roy Comeau. She graduated from Lewiston High School in 1950. Lauretta worked at Grants clothing store St...

Funeral service will be held at 1100 a.m. EST on Saturday January 10 2026 at Mt. Mariah Baptist Church with Rev. W.G. Perkins Pastor officiating. Burial in Edmonds Cemetery. Public viewing is 1200 p.m. to 500 p.m. EST on Friday January 9 2026. Monica Im sorry to hear about the passing of your Father...

Fred Lee Williams 90 of Hunter Ave. Kannapolis NC relinquished his claim on this earthly life on Wednesday December 24 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus and began his final journey with our Lord and Savior. He was born July 30 1935 in Lowndes County GA to the late Fred Williams and the late Henrietta S...