Obituaries

Donta' Marie Anderson

Donta' Marie Anderson

Apr 11, 2025

Donta' "Nani" Marie Anderson was born August 7, 1968, in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Charlie Dean Anderson, Sr. and the late Mary Elizabeth Anderson. She passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, at the age of 56.

At an early age, she confessed her love for Christ. She devoted her life to trusting God and loving people.

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Lillian Olivia Waller Jones

Lillian Olivia Waller Jones

Apr 11, 2025

Sister Lillian Waller Jones' amazing life came to a peaceful conclusion on April 11, 2025. She was born to the late Benjamin Waller and the late Harvella Moorer Waller on July 12, 1926.

Lillian, fondly known as "Lee" was educated in the Jefferson County School System and later received a Bachelor of Science degree from Miles College and went on to...

Tommy Bland, Jr.

Tommy Bland, Jr.

Mar 14, 2025

On February 11, 1953, Tommy Bland, Jr., the second of five children was born to the late Tommy and Ruby Carter Bland, Sr. in Bessemer, Alabama.

He attended Bessemer City Schools and after graduation immediately enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. As he served his country, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Marketing) from Auburn University. Tommy,...

Zachary Wilson

Zachary Wilson

Mar 10, 2025

Zachary Wilson, growing up affectionately known as Baldy, was born April 30, 1958, to Mrs. Annie Mae and Mr. Jim Wilson, Jr. He attended P. L. Dunbar Junior High and J. S. Abrams High schools in Bessemer before completing his engineering degree at Tennessee State University, where he became a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Incorporated. He later completed...

Annie Bell Hopson

Annie Bell Hopson

Mar 8, 2025

Annie Bell Hopson, 97, was born August 1, 1927, to the late Ed & Hattie Samuel in Conecuh County, Alabama (Johnsonville Community). On March 8, 2025, she answered the call of her master and departed this life to eternal rest in our Lord Jesus Christ.

She grew upnin the Johnsonville Community and attended shcool there. At an early age, "Pimp", as...

Tydarous Wyane Allen

Tydarous Wyane Allen

Mar 7, 2025

On June 24, 1987, Tydarous Wyane Allen was born to Christopher Long and Denise Allen.

"Spot", as he was affectionately called was educated in the Bessemer School System. He was a graduate of Jess Lanier High School Class of 2006. Spot was very well loved by all that knew him, especially his Plantation Manor family. He was a family...

Clyde Henry Lane, Jr

Clyde Henry Lane, Jr

Mar 5, 2025

Clyde Henry Lane, Jr. was born on February 7, 1942, to Mr. Clyde Henry Lane and Mrs. Mary Lula Cotner Lane. He left this life on earth March 5, 2025, to be with the Lord. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Martha Cunningham and his oldest daughter, Patricia Lane Evans.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his...