Obituaries
Fannie Brown
Jul 20, 2020
Fannie P. Brown was born on August 19, 1942 in Bessemer, Alabama to Mr. and Mrs. John and PearlMason.She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was united with the New Bethel BaptistChurch in the Brownsville community under the pastorage of Reverend H.H. Hall. She later became afaithful member of New Bethlehem Baptist Church where...
Arthur Hill
Jul 14, 2020
Arthur Hill, Jr., was born to the late Mariah Frasier and Arthur Hill, Sr., on July 30, 1928. He was a faithful member of Canaan Baptist Church. The Lord called him home on the morning of July 14, 2020. Arthur graduated from Dunbar High School in 1946. He entered the United States Marine Corps in the summer of 1946. Private...
De`Monei Pettway
Jul 13, 2020
Boss Baby DeMonei Antonio Pettway was born July 22, 2019 to his devoted and loving parents Adrenna Walker and DeHendrick Pettway at Princeton Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. He was transferred to the NICU at Children’s Hospital where he received the best treatment and care.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Angelo White, Jr. and Beverly White; uncle, Anthony Mickens...
Anthony Young
Jul 11, 2020
Age 76, transitioned peacefully on July 11th, 2020 in the comfort of his home in Bessemer, AL after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s and End Stage Renal Disease with his wife and family near.Anthony, was born on January 27th, 1944 to William and Leila Young in their home in Ensley, AL. He is survived by his loving wife Barbara Young,...
Lucy Atmore
Jul 8, 2020
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Maggie Sharpe
Jul 6, 2020
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James Griffin
Jul 6, 2020
Mr. James W. Griffin was born September 10, 1926 to the late Mr. Tommie Lee and Mrs. Fannie Griffin. His Heavenly Father called him to rest on Monday, July 6, 2020.He attended Woodward Elementary and Brighton High School. He began working with the Woodward Iron Company from 1942 until his retirement. He met the love of his life and they...
John Ricks
Jul 4, 2020
John P. Ricks was a special husband, father, uncle, cousin, grandfather and friend to many.Love could not keep him on earth therefore he answered the Lord’s call on July 4th, 2020surrounded by his loving family.Brother John P. Ricks Jr. was born July 27,1926 in Trussville, Alabama to the late John P. Ricks Sr. & Mary Ellen PerryRicks. He was the...
John Anderson
Jul 3, 2020
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Royta DeMarco Layfield Giles, Jr.
Jul 3, 2020
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Veeda Ross Varner
Jun 28, 2020
"I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you myself, that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:2-3On June 28, 2020, Jesus came and led Sister Veeda Agatha Ross Varner to her heavenly mansion that he had promised her.Veeda was born...
J.P. Little
Jun 27, 2020
Mr. J P Little was born on June 26, 1926 to the late Ed and Sallie Little in Sumpter County, AL. He confessed his life to Christ at an early age and later joined Antioch Baptist Church where he serviced faithfully in the Male Chrous.He began working at U. S. Pipe in 1956 and after many years of hardwork he...
Mary Soh
Jun 26, 2020
Sister Mary Burrell Soh was born December 11, 1943 in Bessemer, AL to the late Evans and Elma Burrell.She confessed her belief in Jesus Christ at an early age. She became a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Fifth Avenue under the pastorate of E. L. Nevitt.Preceding her in death: father, Evans Burrell, Sr.; mother, Elma Burrell; and brother Evans Burrell,...
Calvin L. Robinson
Jun 26, 2020
Calvin Lee Robinson, Sr. was born to the late Joshua Ruffin and Odessa Phillips on April 26, 1949 in Birmingham, Alabama. He confessed hope in Christ at an early age.He deidcated over 40 years of hard work to U.S. Pipe and Stockham Valve. Calvin enjoyed spending time with his family above all. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father...
LeaJuan McClain
Jun 5, 2020
LeaJuan McClain was born in Birmingham, Alabama to Adarrell Hardy and Markeisha McClain on September 20, 1994. He was educated in the Birmingham City School system and grew up attending the A.G. Gaston Boy’s Club. During his time there LeaJuan played on the football team. He was also known for his athleticism being a competitive swimmer.He was preceded in death...
Korie Jones
May 29, 2020
Baby Korie DeShane Jones, Jr. was born March 6th, to Krystal Ford and Korie DeShane Jones in Birmingham, Alabama. Lil Munchy, as he was affectionately called, had the sweetest smile to light an entire room.Left to cherish his precious memories: parents, Krystal Ford and Korie D. Jones; siblings, Markaylah James, Aaliyah Mitchell both of Midfield, AL, Quiawna Idana Jones of...
Robert Rumley
May 23, 2020
A Charge to Keep I Have, A God to Glorify, A Never-dying soul to save And fit it for the sky.2 Timothy 4:7-9I have fought the good fight I have finished the race I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on...
Charles Thompson
May 16, 2020
Charles Earl Thompson, affectionately known as “Rev”, was born in Beaumont, Texas on June 20, 1946 to the late Alfred Thompson, Sr. and Bernice Wilson Thompson. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents was his sister, Ella “Sissy” Harden, and brothers Leon Thompson, Wilson Roy Thompson, Sr., Carl Thompson, Burnett “Pop” Thompson, and Donald Ray Thompson. He departed...
Elizabeth Thomas
May 14, 2020
Mrs. Elizabeth Lee Thomas was the fifth child of Tommie and Arlean Lee to this union. She was born March 12, 1936. At an early age, she confessed her belief in Christ and united with the Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend White. As a child, she served in the Number 3 Choir. She attended Carver...
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