Oct 5, 2024

Darryl DeWayne Coleman, affectionately known as "Dee- Dee" and "Stick Daddy", was born to his beautiful, loving mother, Ovetta Cunningham-Coleman and the late Erskine Coleman on January 12, 1969.

Dee-Dee departed this life on October 5, 2024, at his home in Centerpoint, Alabama. He was a member of Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Bessemer, Alabama where Dr. Victor Harkins, Sr....

Oct 4, 2024

Sep 25, 2024

Denetrius R. Vance Patton (Renée), born June 28, 1954, to the union of Rhodelia Bell Patton and Andrew Patton in Bessemer, Alabama. Denetrius R. Vance Patton, affectionately known as Renée was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Renée accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age, becoming a dedicated member of Starlight Missionary Baptist Church under...

Sep 17, 2024

Allah/God Graced the world with Shirley Ann Powell June 8th, 1949 and returned to Him September 17, 2024. Shirley was affectionately known as mama, sister, auntie, cousin and friend. She was the fifth child of John Thomas and Mamie B Manning.



She was reared in a religious home in Bessemer, AL. Her family attended church regularly. She had a...

Sep 17, 2024

HER BIRTH

Former Senator Priscilla Ann Proffitt Dunn was born on October 8, 1943, in Margaret, Alabama, to the devoted parents, Johnnie A. Proffitt and Mary Ella Walker.

HER FAITH

From an early age, Former Senator Dunn confessed her love for Christ. She was a womanof unwavering faith, living out her beliefs daily. At Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church (SGMBC) she served in...

Sep 16, 2024

A TIME TO BE BORN

Debra Ann Young Stewart was born on October 8, 1951, to the late Mrs. Eunice Delois Young and the late Mr. Alex John White, Sr.

A TIME TO LIVE

At an early age, she confessed Christ. She served as a faithful member of New Bethlehem Baptist Missionary Church under the leadership of Reverend W. H. Walker as a...

Sep 12, 2024

Sep 11, 2024

Sep 8, 2024

Sister Regina D. Stephenson was born October 11, 1950, to the late Richard Stephenson and Thomastine Lacey.

At an early age, she confessed Christ at St. Mark A.M.E. Church. She served on the Trustee Board and sang in the Junior and Senior Choir where she once served as Choir President.

After attending Brighton High School, she earned a degree in Business from...

Sep 6, 2024

Wayne Lee was born to Namon Sr. and Charlie Mae Lee on September 20,1958 in Birmingham, Alabama. Wayne, the fifth of five children, he learned the importance of hard work from his parents. Wayne remained close throughout the years with his siblings and their families..

Wayne confessed Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and joined the Bonner's...

Aug 29, 2024

Juanita Winfield Dean, affectionately known as "Dee", passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024, at the age of 92. Dee was the heart and soul of her family, and her presence brought warmth and grace to everyone fortunate enough to know her. She was not only a picture of elegance, always impeccably dressed and radiant with her perfectly styled hair...

Aug 26, 2024

IN LOVING MEMORY OF WALTER ROYNS

Walter Royns, affectionately known as "Uncle Walter" and "Rome" to his family and friends, was born on November 9, 1947. He was the seventh child of the late William Royns, Sr. and Rebecca Boone Royns.

Educated in the Alabama Public School System, Walter graduated from Brighton High School before joining the U.S. Air Force and touring...

Aug 23, 2024

Anita Doris Cunningham was born on September 18, 1921, to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jackson McKinney in Attalla, Alabama.

In 1925, her family moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee when Anita Doris was an infant. She was the firstborn of their eight children.

Later, she moved to Bessemer, Alabama where she worked in the local school system and was employed as a nurse's aide...

Aug 17, 2024

Martez Reshard Paige, Jr., better known as "TUTTA" was born August 26, 2004, to Martez Reshard Paige, Sr. and the late La'Porshia Keonna Toney.

Martez received Christ at an early age and joined 21st Street Baptist Church, South, Bessemer, under the leadership of Pastor Thomas J. Thrash.

He attended Bessemer City High School Class of 2022, where he played drums with the...

Aug 16, 2024

Carla Denise Stanton (Johnson) was born on April 13, 1976, to Frederick and Gloria Stanton. She joined Patrice in the family and was later joined by Kimberlee.

Her early education began in the Birmingham City School system. Her love for music began when she learned to play the saxophone in Third Grade. Her education continued as a student at Midfield High...

Aug 13, 2024

Lorraine Johnson was born on June 4, 1948, to the late Alga G.Gatson and Mattie M. Gatson. She was the second child of six children.

At an early age, Lorraine confessed Christ and joined First Baptist Church of Powderly under the late Reverend Smith Thomas. Later, she was united with the West Tabernacle Baptist Church. She was a faithful and dedicated...

Aug 12, 2024

Livestream hosted on Facebook by American Gospel Quartet Convention, Inc.

The “beautiful life” of Maurice Stephone (Mack) Muhammad began on August 9, 1969, in the Edgewater Community of Birmingham, Alabama with his loving mother, Dr. Jacqueline Whitfield Stewart, and his father, Walter Mack, who preceded him in death. This “picturesque journey” concluded Monday, August 12, 2024. 

Maurice was denoted as a leader...

Aug 12, 2024

Tasha L. Garrison was born June 5, 1978, in Laverne, Alabama.

At the age of 18 she enlisted in the United States Air Force. She honorably served her country.

In 2001, Tasha met the love of her life, Earl. On January 31st, they were united in Holy Matrimony. Together, they shared 23 years of love, joy and family. Their bond was truly...

Aug 7, 2024

Harold Gene Peterson, affectionately called "Skippy" was born on December 2, 1951 in Bessemer, Alabama, to the late Richard and Elizabeth Peterson. Peacefully he entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Harold was a proud graduate of Brighton High School. Harold dedicated 30 years of his career at US Steel before retiring in 2004....

Aug 5, 2024

Brother Herbert Dunn, Jr. was born on May 23, 1934, in Greensboro (Hale County), Alabama. He was the son of the late Hubert, Sr. and Frances Dunn of Bessemer, Alabama.

In his Christian home, he learned early in life his personal path of duty and confessed hope in Christ at an early age. Later moving to Bessemer, Alabama in 1937, he...