Obituaries

Kylah Coleman-Gresham

Kylah Coleman-Gresham

May 17, 2022

Kylah A. Coleman-Gresham (known affectionately by her loved ones as Pig) was born on June 27, 2002 in Birmingham, Alabama to Jennifer Coleman and Demario Gresham.Kylah accepted Christ at a very early age, she was baptized at the age of 11 at First Baptist East Mulga. She is preceded in death by her Grandmother, Annette Harrell Coleman and her Great-Grandfather,...

Willie Henton

Willie Henton

May 16, 2022

Willie George Henton was born September 23, 1956, in Bessemer, AL to the late Mr. and Mrs. Willie Henton Jr. He was the first child born to this union.Willie accepted Christ early and became an active member of St. Peter Primitive Baptist Church.He graduated from J.S. Abrams High School in 1974. He furthered his education by attending Miles College, Lawson...

Mary Horn

Mary Horn

May 16, 2022

MARY ELLA RICHARDSON HORN ENTERED INTO THIS LIFE ON OCTOBER 15, 1927 IN ADGER, AL TO THE LATE PEARL AND AGGIE RICHARDSON ALONG WITH HER 13 SIBLINGS WHO PRECEDED HER IN DEATH.SHE ENTERED INTO THE HEAVENLY GATES WITH NO DOUBT FOR ETERNAL REST ON MAY 16, 2022.SHE WAS MARRIED TO THE LATE JOSH HORN AND TO THE UNION A BEAUTIFUL...

Joseph Jackson

Joseph Jackson

May 16, 2022

On a warm, Georgia summer’s eve, God gifted Vivian and Joseph Jackson one of the most beautiful souls the world will ever know. Tuesday, August 5, 1952, Joseph Randle Jackson was born to a hardworking contractor and a sweet homemaker whose love was pure and kind.Randle, affectionately known as ‘Randy’, was the firstborn of the Jackson tribe. As the eldest...

Roxanne Pierce

Roxanne Pierce

May 10, 2022

Roxanne (Roxie) Thompson Pierce, was born and raised on an Indian Reservation in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma.Roxie was the tenth child of the late Rev. Joe W. and Mrs. Rosie Lee Thompson. Her early education was in the Okmulgee School System. She studied at Tuskegee Institute and graduated Cum Laude from Miles College with a degree in Early Childhood Education.Roxie was...

Kenneth Clark

Kenneth Clark

May 8, 2022

Kenneth Rechard Clarke Sr., affectionately known as “Kenny and Backdoe”, was born on November 25, 1982 to James and Inger Hilliard. Kenneth was called to eternal rest on May 8, 2022, after living a very fruitful life.Kenneth was baptized at the First Baptist Church of Roosevelt by Pastor Bobby L. Palmore Sr. He attended Sunday School and participated in incalculable...

Gwendolyn McCruter

Gwendolyn McCruter

Apr 29, 2022

Gwendolyn Evelyn McCruter was born August 30, 1937, to the late Wilford Hall and late Hazel Watkins in Bessemer, AL. Albert and Hazel Watkins raised her to be a servant leader.“Gwen” was called home on April 29, 2022 to be with her beautiful daughter Yolanda Renae Jones who proceeded her in death.Gwen graduated from Dunbar High School in Bessemer, Alabama...

Malinda Williams

Malinda Williams

Apr 26, 2022

Mrs. Malinda Williams was born March 29, 1928, to the late John and Mary Washington in Greensboro, Alabama. Malinda accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and joined Mars Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Greensboro, AL. She later moved to Bessemer, Alabama where she joined and united with Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she remained...

Ke'Mauri Lacey

Ke'Mauri Lacey

Apr 20, 2022

Ke’Mauri Jasiel Lacey, seven days old, transitioned with his parents Jac’Terrius Lacey and MaKayla Torrance by his side on April 20, 2022, at UAB Women’s and Infants Center in Birmingham, Alabama.Ke’Mauri was only with us seven days, but he was loved greatly by friends and family. Ke’Mauri’s life has filled our hearts with love that will last an eternity. His...

Billie Lawson

Billie Lawson

Apr 19, 2022

Billie Jean Booker Lawson was born on October 20, 1950 to Arthur Taylor and the late Juanita LeNora Booker-Greene in Birmingham, AL.Billie grew up in Bessemer, AL, where she was educated in the Bessemer City School System. She was a graduate of Jess-Lanier High School.She was a loving person who always made sure that she told you that she loved...

Annie Ward

Annie Ward

Apr 12, 2022

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Lionel Simpson

Lionel Simpson

Apr 9, 2022

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Jesse Peoples

Jesse Peoples

Apr 8, 2022

Mr. Jesse James Peoples Sr. was born December 5, 1949 in Toomsuba, Mississippi to the late Mr. Timothy and Mrs. Susie Bell Peoples. At the age of one the family moved to Bessemer, AL. He gained his heavenly wings on April 8, 2022 in Memphis, TN.Jesse accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and joined...

Earnest Lacey

Earnest Lacey

Apr 3, 2022

Mr. Earnest Edward Lacey was born on April 1, 1971, to the late George and Annette Lacey in Jefferson County, Alabama. He attended Bessemer City School system. Upon receiving his G.E.D, he went on to pursue his education in which he earned his CNA certification.Earnest, affectionately known as “Rex’”, was a very funny person to be around and he definitely...

Doris Evans

Doris Evans

Mar 30, 2022

Doris Lee Evans (affectionately known as “Dot”) was born on March 12, 1945 in Gainesville, Alabama to the late Lonnie and Ella Jane Price. She departed this life on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham, AL.Doris confessed hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized at Bethlehem Baptist Church under the leadership of...

Arsenia Jackson

Arsenia Jackson

Mar 23, 2022

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Bobby Sanders

Bobby Sanders

Mar 22, 2022

Mr. Bobby E. Sanders was born September 11, 1947, to the late Margaret Sanders and the late Sylvester Thigpen.At an early age, he accepted Christ.He graduated from Carver High School in Bessemer, Alabama. He was a long-time labor worker for Jones Fountain Iron Works.He was joined in Holy Matrimony to Peggy Brown Sanders on April 10, 1984.On Tuesday, March 22,...

Crishan Washington

Crishan Washington

Mar 18, 2022

Dignity, elegance, courage, faith-filled and strength all describes our beloved, Crishan Lynette Eiland Washington, born August 29, 1972, in Flint, Michigan. Her loving parents, Charles E. Eiland, Sr. and Catherine Eiland raised her along with her siblings in Inglewood and Fairfield, Alabama.She inherited a rich legacy of faith and accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior while attending church with...

Ricky Rice

Ricky Rice

Mar 15, 2022

Ricky Alvin Rice was born on December 30, 1959 to the late Amos and Winnie Rice.He was the fifth of nine siblings. He exchanged life for eternity on March 15, 2022 at home surrounded by family.He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Dorothy Jean Shepherd.He was educated in the Bessemer School System. He was an avid...

Rufus Harris

Rufus Harris

Mar 15, 2022

Rufus was born to Rufus and Dorothy M. Harris in Bessemer on August 20, 1965. He was the fourth child in a family of five brothers and one sister. Attending Bessemer City Schools, he was a graduate of J. S. Abrams High School, class of 1983. He continued his education at Tuskegee Institute and Alabama A&M University. With a great...

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