Obituaries
Edna Ward
Oct 15, 2023
On July 19, 1941, Edna Mae Ward made herdebut into the world in Bessemer, Alabama. Shewas the daughter of Mrs. Lealer Ward and Mr.Hershfield Ward. Mr. Hershfield transitionedwhile Edna was a young child and she went on tobe her mother's pride and joy.She matriculated through the Bessemer Cityschool system, where she graduated DunbarHigh School in 1959. She went on to...
Raymond Hill
Oct 12, 2023
Raymond Edward Hill affectionately known as “Ray” was born May 20, 1949, to Julius andThelma Hill in Gary, Indiana. He is a former resident of Gary/Valparaiso, Indiana and mostrecently resided in McCalla, Alabama.At an early age, he accepted Jesus as his personal Savior and was a former member of the FirstA.M.E Church in Gary, Indiana. He also attended Cornerstone Community...
Darrell McGuire
Oct 7, 2023
Darrell McGuire was born on January 6, 1969, to Lurline McGuire in Birmingham, Alabama. Theworld dimmed a little on October 7, 2023, when Darrell McGuire took his rest.Life is a series of moments, and Darrell McGuire's moments were painted with love, dedication,and a vigor for life. Throughout his journey, his deep and unwavering faith anchored him,reflecting a profound and healthy...
Louise High
Oct 5, 2023
On April 19, 1945, a petite but mighty force by the name ofLouise Tubbs was born to the late Inez and Otha Tubbs. She was theyoungest of eleven children. The late Govan and Veola Averheart,Sr. provided a second home for Louise, where again she was theyoungest of their two children.Louise Tubbs High departed this earth on October 5, 2023, to...
Ever Peterson
Sep 24, 2023
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Rhonda Smith
Sep 7, 2023
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Orlando Hayes
Sep 5, 2023
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Eli Prince
Sep 3, 2023
Brother Eli Prince, Sr. was born November 29, 1938, to the late Jessie and Arthur Prince in Bessemer, Alabama.He was preceded in death by wife, Barbara Prince; brothers, Arthur, Robert, Jimmy, Alonzo and Matthew; sisters,Rosemary, Inez, Mildred, Adline and Callie.He leaves to forever cherish his memories three loving daughters, Nashonta (Anthony), Patricia (Robert) and Tanya (Charles); two sons, Eli (Robbie)...
Lewis Long
Sep 3, 2023
Lewis Long, Jr. (Duke) was born July 9, 1942, to the late Lewis Long, Sr. and Susie Bell Long,in Greensboro, Alabama. After the passing of his mother at the tender age of three, Lewis, Sr.,married the late Flossie Long Alexander and moved to Bessemer where Lewis grew up.Lewis accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Reverend B.B....
Thelma Northorp
Sep 1, 2023
Thelma Louise was born on September 7, 1930 as the sixth child of Sam B. and Clara Large Skipwith. Thelma is the last of nine siblings to relocate to her heavenly home. Professing her faith in Jesus Christ at an early age at Walkers' Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Birmingport,AL, her love for God, service to others and gift...
Edward Lee
Aug 31, 2023
Our beloved Edward Charles Lee was born on September 4, 1954, to the late Essie Lee and Robert Lee in Bessemer, Alabama. He gave his life to Christ at an early age and joined 6th Avenue Beulah Baptist Church. He served faithfully on the Usher Board as well as a member of the choir.He attended school in the Bessemer City...
Vera Lee Seay Riddle
Aug 25, 2023
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Rodney Hawkins
Aug 25, 2023
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Phillip Pettaway
Aug 21, 2023
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Ida W. Odom
Aug 18, 2023
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Rev. Earl Williams
Aug 18, 2023
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Dorothy Hudnall Harris
Aug 15, 2023
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Thomas Edwards
Aug 15, 2023
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Mary Elizabeth Ballard Ward
Aug 14, 2023
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Brenda Banks
Aug 10, 2023
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