Obituaries

Maxine Delemus

Maxine Delemus

Jul 15, 2023

Born Maxine London on January 22, 1961, to the late James C. London and Arlene London Forman.Maxine was preceded in death by three sisters, Darlene, Judy and Belinda London and a cousin, Patti Green.A proud wife, mother, sister and daughter, Maxine leaves to cherish her life and memories, her husband, Gregory Delemus of 14 years; three daughters, Shauntanette, Arlene and...

JaMichael Young

JaMichael Young

Jul 14, 2023

JaMichael Demitrius Young was born on October 8, 1981, to Elijah and the late Patsy Young. He was the grandchild of the late Magnolia and Ramona Young and the late Woodrow and Rosie Lee Wilson. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patsy Young; brother, Elijah Keith Young; aunts, Valencia (Ernest) Wilson Anthony and Detrice Young; uncle, Magnolia (Juanita)...

Emma Thomas

Emma Thomas

Jul 14, 2023

Emma Jean May Neely Thomas “Pearl” was born May 8, 1943, in Birmingham, Alabama, the first child to loving parents, the late Mr. Clarence May and the late Mrs. Corrie Sanders May.Emma accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and savior when she was a teenager at Eleventh Street Christian Church. She sang in the choir alongside her sister Carolyn and...

Keontay Sumpter

Keontay Sumpter

Jul 8, 2023

Keontay Rashad “Tay” Sumpter was born July 23, 2001, with identical twin brother, Keontez, and welcomed by his mother, Donna Thompson and father, Carlos Sumpter.At an early age, Keontay accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. Tay graduated from Bessemer City High School in May 2019. He was pursuing his Business Management with a Concentration in International Business Degree atAlabama...

Victor Perkins

Victor Perkins

Jul 7, 2023

Victor Montreal Perkins was born on October 8, 1979, to loving parents, Rickyand Barbara Ann Perkins at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital inBirmingham, Alabama.Growing up, Victor lived with his mother, father and sister, Katecha Shonte. From alittle boy up until his older years, Victor always talked about driving 18 wheelers andowning his own business. With the help of...

Donald Williams

Donald Williams

Jul 6, 2023

Donald Keith Williams, aged 64, passed away peacefully onJuly 6th, 2023, in Birmingham, AL, at the VA hospital. Hewas born on October 19, 1958, in Birmingham, Alabama,to the late Daisy and Fred B. Williams Sr. From this union,they were blessed with four children, two bothers thatproceeded him in death Fred B. Williams Jr., and ReginaldLanier Williams. Donald Keith Williams was...

Willie Young

Willie Young

Jul 3, 2023

Ms. Willie Mae Young, affectionately known as “Madea”, was born in Dallas County, Alabama, on April 6, 1931, to the late Mr. Louis Young, Sr. and Mrs. Cora Ballom Young.At an early age she accepted Christ as her personal savior. She was a member of the 5th Avenue Bethel BaptistChurch for many years.Willie Mae Young was the matriarch of the...

James Alexander

James Alexander

Jun 30, 2023

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Christen Adams

Christen Adams

Jun 26, 2023

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Eddie Hendricks

Eddie Hendricks

Jun 26, 2023

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Jacqueline Kelly-Richardson

Jacqueline Kelly-Richardson

Jun 25, 2023

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Clara Ham-Daniel

Clara Ham-Daniel

Jun 17, 2023

Mrs. Clara “Renae” Daniel was born on November 30, 1963, to the late Mr. Sam H. Ham and Ms. Janet E. Turner in Birmingham, Alabama.At the age of 25, Renae married her eternal soulmate, the late Mr. Lige O. Daniel. To this union, their lovely daughter was born.Renae was a graduate of Jones Valley High School. Also, she attended Lawson...

Nellie Drake

Nellie Drake

Jun 17, 2023

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Lorenza Eason

Lorenza Eason

Jun 16, 2023

Lorenza Richard “Lo” Eason, Sr. was born April 20, 1944, to the late Willie and Idella Eason in Bessemer, Alabama.Lorenza had a true love for God. He confessed Christ on June 8, 1973, was baptized and joined Second Avenue Beulah Baptist Church. In April of this year, he received his plaque for 50 years of membership and service.He was a...

Claudette Camp

Claudette Camp

Jun 15, 2023

A Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt and a Friend.I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love...

Willie Wilson

Willie Wilson

Jun 12, 2023

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Katrina Davidson

Katrina Davidson

Jun 9, 2023

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Lula Hines

Lula Hines

Jun 9, 2023

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Lester Harris

Lester Harris

Jun 7, 2023

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Robert Smith, III

Robert Smith, III

May 23, 2023

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