Obituaries
Rushton Johnson
Feb 22, 2022
Mr. Rushton Wayne Johnson, Sr., age 72, a native of Bessemer, Alabama, was the third of six children. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Bessemer. Rushton, also known as Rush, graduated in 1969 from Brighton High School. While at Brighton, he played all sports but starred in football and baseball and made All-County in football. Rush received...
Cherry Washington
Feb 18, 2022
Ms. Cherry Ann Washington affectionately known as “Lil Bit” was born to the late Oscar and Ruby Washington on October 4, 1952. Cherry committed her life to Christ at an early age.Cherry graduated from Brighton High School in 1971 and after graduating high school she worked at Jimez’s Restaurant in Hueytown, Alabama. Cherry went on to work for the Arlington...
Patricia Burney
Feb 17, 2022
Patricia Ann Fletcher Burney, born September 22, 1944 to the late Loin Fletcher Sr. and Ida Mae Dixie Fletcher, in Bessemer, Alabama. Patricia was the baby of 5 siblings; Louis Peter Fletcher, Othelia Tyree, Loin Fletcher Sr. and Albert Fletcher, all preceded her in death.Patricia confessed hope in Christ at the New Bethlehem Baptist Church under the late Pastor J....
William Jackson
Feb 17, 2022
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Doris Dancy
Feb 17, 2022
Mrs. Doris Annette Dancy was the third born child of Mrs. Annie Mae Sullivan on November 13, 1952. Mrs. Dancy confessed hope in Christ at an early age and united with the Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Bessemer, AL.She was a retired Administrative Secretary with Hueytown High School in the Jefferson County School System for 30 years. She worked at...
Katherine Dudley
Feb 15, 2022
The beautiful life of the beloved Katherine Louise Zander Dudley concluded peacefully on February 15, 2022. She was born the second child of the late Mr. Robert and Mrs. Percy Louise Zander on August 23, 1939 in Bessemer, Alabama.At an early age she joined Mount Hebron Baptist Church where she was a faithful member until she joined her husband at...
Beverly Holmes
Feb 14, 2022
Beverly “Jean” Holmes, 66, gained her wings on February 14, 2022. She was born August 28, 1955, in Bessemer, AL, the daughter of L. D. Holmes, Sr. and Julia Mae Holmes.Jean graduated from Midfield High School, Class of 1973 as well as attended Lawson State Community College. After school she spent a number of years working for UAB Emergency Room...
Grayson Branch
Feb 13, 2022
Grayson Cannon Branch, the son of David Cannon and Richjetta Branch, was born on July 21, 2015 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was such an inspiration and bundle of joy who touched the lives of so many.Grayson attended Lollipops and Gumdrops Daycare, University Place Elementary, and most recently attended Tuscaloosa Magnet School - Elementary where he enjoyed every aspect of his...
Lillian Williams
Feb 8, 2022
Lillian H. Williams was born November 12, 1952, to the lateLillian H. Williams was born November 12, 1952, to the late Howard and Alberta Harris. At an early age, Lillian confessedHoward and Alberta Harris. At an early age, Lillian confessed Christ. She was a faithful member of 6th Avenue Beulah BaptistChrist. She was a faithful member of 6th Avenue Beulah...
Shelia Woods
Feb 7, 2022
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Vilma Turner
Feb 6, 2022
Vilma Jean Pippen Turner was born to the parents of James Pippen and Melna Rox Pippen on June 30, 1951 in Bessemer, Alabama.She confessed Christ at an early age at Ward Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church under the leadership of Pastor S.D. Parker. She later joined the New Bethlehem Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor William H. Walker, Sr....
Elois Hanks
Feb 2, 2022
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Modis Tolbert
Jan 31, 2022
May 24th, 1963 was a beautiful and blessed day for the late James and Jannie Tolbert as they welcomed the birth of their firstborn son, Modis Edward. He was the third child of eight children God blessed this couple to conceive and raise.Modis grew up and was raised on Dogwood Road in MONTEVALLO, AL. He attended the Montevallo School District...
Kerry Scott
Jan 29, 2022
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Linda Hill
Jan 24, 2022
Linda Faye Hill (Willie Preyer, Jr.) was born on February 2, 1964 to the late Elijah and Mary Clayton-Hill in Omaha, GA.She attended Stuart Quitman High School in Lumpkin, Georgia. She later moved to Mobile, AL and worked in health care for more than 32 years.She enjoyed coaching, reading and spending time with her children and grandchildren.On January 24, 2022...
Joelle Ware
Jan 23, 2022
Joelle Bernadine Singleton Ware was born July 30, 1979, to the late Grady Carl Singleton, Jr. and Annie Mae Singleton. She confessed Christ at an early age and joined New Antioch Baptist Church. Joelle sung tenor in the Progressive and Black History Choirs at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church.Joelle attended Hueytown High School where she played basketball and was a graduate...
Winfield Odom
Jan 23, 2022
Winfield Odom, " Bert" ,was born December 21, 1940 to the late Mr. Lockett Odom and Ms. Edna Pearl Davis in Eutaw, Alabama. He was a firm believer that God is real!He grew up in Eutaw Alabama with his paternal grandmother, Mama Ida. In that home, his uncles and aunts were more like brothers and sisters to him. It was...
Marzetta Bennett
Jan 22, 2022
A Time To Be Born - Marzetta Ford was born in Westfield to the late James and Laverne Ford. She was known as Zetta, by those close to her heart. She was raised by her loving grandparents, the late Tom and Adelia Smith in Brighton, Alabama.Zetta had a humble sweet spirit. Her smile was as beautiful as the spirit she...
Sharon Hood
Jan 22, 2022
Sharon Denise Hood was born December 9, 1966 to Mary "Mae" Hood.Sharon accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Bessemer. She was loved and cherished by many.On Saturday, January 22, 2022, God called Sharon home. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Hood; grand-daughter, Maria Bonilla.She leaves to cherish her...
Belinda Eubanks
Jan 20, 2022
Belinda Eubanks was born on January 17, 1954 to the Mr and Mrs Morris Carroll, Sr of Birmingham, AL. On Thursday 20, 2022 she departed this earthly life to begin life in her eternal home.She attended Birmingham City School System.She was preceded in death by her Father Morris Carroll, Sr,
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