Dimmed From View, but Not Forgotten
Several stars within the Talladega constellation are now dimmed from view, but not forgotten. As a Talladegan no matter what class year, fraternity, sorority, or major, your footsteps traversed the same campus grass, sidewalks, and buildings as these individuals. Tantamount to this physical connection is an indescribable synergy that binds us together as ‘Degans.
As we celebrate the lives and accomplishments of those departed, take pride in the fact that you also shared the magnificent gift of the Talladega experience, the Alpha Lyre Vega of them all.
Joe Lee '68
Talladega Mourns the Loss of Joe Lee '68 An Experienced Leader, Scholar, and Dedicated Educator
Service - February 17, 2024 at 11 AM, Deforest Chapel- Talladega College, West Battle Street, Talladega, AL
Joe Lee earned a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Talladega College, received a Certification in Educational Management from Harvard University, and received a master's and Ph.D. in Educational Administration from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
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Dr. Arthur 'Art' Bacon Class '61
Memorial Service was Monday, November 13, 2023, at 11 AM, Deforest Chapel- Talladega College
West Battle Street, Talladega, AL. Few people can rival the myriad of achievements accomplished by Arthur 'Art' Bacon.
He is truly an unsung artist, activist, scientist, historian, and scholar. A true crimson and blue Talladegan and a dear friend to many who had the pleasure of knowing him.
He was born in West Palm Beach. After High School, he enrolled at Talladega College and majored in biology. Already an avid artist, Bacon enrolled in art courses as electives which were taught by David Driskell. He made news as a Civil Rights activist when during his senior year he was severely beaten for sitting in the “wrong” waiting room—which only increased his determination to succeed at both art and science.
Hannah Janae Green
Please keep Fred '82 & Jeanette '93 Green in your thoughts and prayers. They celebrated the life of their daughter on Friday, May 12, 2023. Many Atlanta Alums remember Hannah from attending chapter meetings and events with her mom and dad over the years.
Gerald Wayne Bryant, Fall '81
We are sad to announce that on December 20, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Gerald Wayne Bryant of Stone Mountain, Georgia.
A memorial service was held on Friday, January 27th 2023 at the Faith Memorial's Bessemer Chapel (600 9th Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020).
Roland J. Yates Jr., Class of '54
Memorial Service for Alumnus Roland J. Yates Jr., Class of '54, was held on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 11:00 AM at First Congregational Church, Atlanta, GA
Dr. Oscar L. Prater, Class of '61 (Died on December 8, 2022)
A Celebration of Life service was held on December 17, 2022, at the Historic First Baptist Church in Williamsburg.
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Vanzetta B. Whittaker, Class of ‘56
The 'Celebration of Life' memorial service was held, on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Watkins Funeral Home McDonough Chapel, McDonough, GA 30253. An Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 'Ivy Beyond the Wall' ceremony was held and the Life memorial service was live-streamed. Vanzetta was the mother of Zenda Bowie, Class ‘73, Zelda Bowie ‘’73, and Pastor David Bowie, ’74.
Instead of flowers, the family requested a monetary contribution be made to Talladega College
The Office of Institutional Advancement
Talladega College
627 West Battle Street
Talladega, AL 35160