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Otis James Harris was born on October 13, 1969, to the late James and Lonnie Mae Crombie of Bessemer, Alabama.At an early age, he accepted Christ. He joined New Bethlehem Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Doctor William H. Walker, Jr.

He was a graduate of Jess Lanier High School, Class of 1990. Otis was an outstanding athlete.

He was employed through...

Mar 29, 2026

Olivia M. Bizzell was born on March 29, 1935 to the late Jerymier and Orline Crawley Moore in Sumpter County, Alabama. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized and united with Easter Star Baptist Church in Demopolis, Alabama.

The family relocated to Marengo County, where she attended U. S. Jones High School. The family later moved to...

Mar 28, 2026

Carloss (C.J.) Sumpter, Jr., a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend was born on July 17, 2003, to Carloss Sumpter and Paris Scott.

At an early age, he confessed to Christ and was a member of Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Victor L. Hawkins, Sr.

C.J. was a proud graduate in the Class...

Mar 23, 2026

Deacon George Leonard Myhand, son of the late Willie Myhand and Nancy Winston Myhand, was born on September 7, 1950, at George H. Lanier Memorial Hospital in Chambers County, Alabama.

George Leonard Myhand graduated from Rehobeth High School in 1969. He was drafted to serve in the United States Army in 1971. He served in the Vietnam War until being...

Mar 18, 2026

Princess Brown Parker was born to the late Bailey Brown and Emma Lou Stinson on April 21, 1935, in Tuskegee, Alabama.

During her life, she confessed Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and united with the ministry at Restoration Revival Tabernacle in Bessemer under the leadership of the late Reverend Leo Jackson. She remained a faithful member of the...

Mar 16, 2026

Dr. Willie Antonio Criss, affectionately known as "Mr. Willie," was born on July 25, 1986, in Greenwood, Mississippi, to Minnie P. Criss. As the youngest of his siblings, he carried a joyful, spirited presence that touched everyone around him.

Willie was baptized at a young age at East Percy Christian Church, Greenwood, Mississippi under the leadership of Pastor Arron Johnson....

Mar 9, 2026

Our precious loved one is gone, our home is vacant and that void can never be filled.

Classie Mae Evans was born on May 17, 1930, and brought a bundle of joy to the late Mr. John Lewis and the late Mrs. Lela Lewis in Sumter County, Alabama. Later, her mother met and married the late Mr. Malachi Jackson, who...

Feb 18, 2026

Ms. Seabie Ann Harris Canada was born on June 18, 1951, to the late Arwilder Harris. From the very beginning, she brought joy and warmth to those around her and grew to become known for her kindness, strength, and loving spirit.

She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Arwilder Harris, and her siblings, Raymona, Willie Charles, James, and...

Feb 15, 2026

Born on August 19, 1946, Barbara Pearl Mullins "a.k.a. Bobbie" was the matriarch of her family and community. Raised in the city of Bessemer, Alabama, she was a member of First Baptist East Bessemer. During that time, she made the most important decision anyone could ever make in life ... she made JESUS her LORD.

She attended the Bessemer City School...

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Mrs. Dianne Haywood was born on September 13, 1957, in Bessemer, Alabama, to the late Clarence, Sr. and Mary Price. She peacefully departed this life on February 3, 2026.

At an early age, Dianne confessed Christ and united with Antioch Baptist Church of Bessemer, Alabama.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and...

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THE BLESSING

Ms. Ernestine O. Willis was born July 7, 1941, to the late Brown and Virginia Oliver. She was born and raised in Westfield, Alabama and the youngest of three children.

Ms. Ernestine O. Willis received her education in the Jefferson County Public School System.

At an early age, she confessed her life to Christ and joined Hopewell Baptist...