All Obituaries

Prestige Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory announces the passing of Miss. Gabriella L. Bradford, age 45, of Gadsden, Al. who transitioned on Monday, November 23, 2020.  She is survived by her loving family. We ask that you please keep this family and those that may be going through the same lifted in prayer. Final care and arrangements to be announced by Prestige Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory.

Prestige Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory announces the passing of Mr. Kaiden Kimble, age 4, of Gadsden, Al who transitioned on Friday, October 30, 2020.  He is survived by his loving family.  We ask that you please keep this family and those that may be going through the same lifted in prayer.

A memorial celebration will be held at a later date.  Cynthia's beautiful eulogy has been written and witnessed through her life's meaningful, Christian journey as a "Child of God" and as a people/family person.  She will always be remembered and revered with admiration and respect from the many lives she touched. "Well done thy good and faithful servant" (submitted by Brenda on behalf of our earthly family and friends...Cyn loved all of you!!)

Dr. Pamela Norma Johnson was born July 13, 1963 to the union of Hoyt L. Johnson and Emma Jean Hall of Mt. Vernon, New York.  She confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and she united with a host of churches from New York, Atlanta, Georgia, and Anniston, Alabama.  She later united with Friendship Baptist Church with Pastor Carlton Phillips as her pastor.  She sang in the choir and was a part of many ministries such as Norma’s Food Pantry, the Mass Choir,...

Prestige Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory announces the passing of Ms. Pauletta Woods, age 60, of Gadsden, Al who transitioned on Tuesday, October 6, 2020.  She is survived by her loving family.  We ask that you please keep this family and those that may be going through the same lifted in prayer.  Final care and arrangements to be announced by Prestige Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory.

Tomeka Dawnell Miliner was born to the late Clarence and Bonnie Miliner in Gadsden, Alabama on December 21, 1971.  Tomeka was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Johnny Cranfield, Jr.  She departed this life on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. She leaves to cherish her memories her loving children: Darius Miliner, Diontay D. Miliner, Jennifer Miliner, Bianca Miliner, Cassandra Smith, Brittany Miliner, LaMichael Miliner; numerous grandchildren; brothers, John E. Cranfield,...

Mr. Charles Adair, Jr., was born the second child of the late Charles Adair, Sr., and Mrs. Dora Dark Adair on April 1, 1950.  He received Christ at an early age at Mount Pilgrim Church of Ridgeville, Alabama. Charles graduated from Etowah High School with honors in 1968.  Charles then went to Gadsden State for two years and then transferred to Alabama A&M in 1970. Charles joined the U.S. Army and served for three years and received many medals and awards as an Honorable E-5...

Russell Gerald Patterson was born February 28, 1952 in Jacksonville, Al to the parentage of the late Booker T. Patterson, Sr. and Mary Emma Parker Patterson.  At a very early age, he attended church and Sunday school at First Baptist Church of Jacksonville. He attended Eastwood High School and later joined the work force in New Jersey for General Motors as an inspector.  Russell later transferred to the plant in Atlanta, Ga where he retired in 2000. In 2012 he met the love of his...

On September 16, 2020 in the early morning hours, Ms. Elaine Traylor made her transition to be with the Lord.  She was the 2nd born to the union of the late Mr. Clint Traylor Jr. and Lillie Kyle Traylor in Etowah County AL on July 7, 1958.  Elaine was educated in the public schools of Gadsden, Al.  She was a 1976 graduate of Gadsden High School and a 1988 graduate from New World College with a degree in Cosmetology.  At an early age, Elaine expressed her belief in the...

WC Chapman transitioned from this earthly life on September 11, 2020 after fighting the good fight of faith.  He is now resting in the arms of his beloved Savior, Jesus Christ. WC Chapman was born July 6, 1941 to the late Mr. Clarence Edward Chapman Jr. and the late Lucy Jane Hopper-Chapman.  WC grew up in Attalla, Alabama where he attended Norris High School.  He was avid in all high school sports, whereas he excelled in basketball.  After graduation, he served in the...