Obituaries
Levi Thomas
Aug 22, 2016
Obituary Mr. Levi Thomas was born March 26, 1950 in Bessemer, Alabama to the late Mrs. Hattie Thomas and Mr. Albert Thomas, Jr. Levi was a lifelong member of 5th Avenue Bethel Baptist Church and enjoyed attending worship service. The Almighty God has allowed us to assemble today to celebrate and remember the life of our beloved family member and...
Steven Williams
Aug 19, 2016
Steven "Steve" Williams, born June 27, 1952 to the late Philip and Reatha Williams, was called home on August 19, 2016. He was proceeded in death by his parents, brothers; Phillip Jr. and Charles Williams, brother-in-law; Abe Johnson, and sister- in-laws; Annie Pearl Chestner and Sonya Thomas. Steve graduated from Wenonah High School in 1971 before enlisting into the United...
Henry Beckwood
Aug 16, 2016
“The Lord is my Shepard I shall not want “ Brother Henry Beckwood was born June 17, 1951 to the late Henry James and Annie Lee Beckwood. At an early age Henry confessed Christ at under the pastorate of Reverend B.B. Strowder. Brother Beckwood attended the Bessemer School System graduating from Brighton High School. Upon his completion of high school...
Mixon Johnson
Aug 15, 2016
Mixon Johnson was called home on Monday, August 15, 2016. He was 86 years old. Mixon was a devoted, loving, caring father and grandfather. He was born in Birmingham, AL on January 7, 1930 and was educated at Parker High School. Mixon's wife, Joyce Johnson, mother Henrietta Washington, sister Clementine Clark and brothers, Thornton Pickett and Esther Pickett preceded him...
Patricia Young
Aug 15, 2016
~Obituary~ ”I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” 11 Timothy 4:7 Patricia Yvonne Young was born March 28, 1943 to the late John and Bernice Young. She was the first of three children. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John W. Young and a newphew, Shawn...
Ora Rembert
Aug 12, 2016
Life Reflections We are gathered here today to celebrate the homegoing of Mrs. Ora Rembert. Born November 4, 1921 to Andrew and Addleaner Harton of Vernon, Alabama and was the eighth child of twelve children. She confessed Jesus Christ at an early age and was baptized. Ora married Alonzo Herbert and to this union seven children were born: Junior Herbert,...
Leontist Wagner
Jul 30, 2016
Leontist Wagner, Sr. was born March 29, 1945 to William and Evare Wagner in Montgomery, Alabama. He attended Holy Family and Western- Olin High School. After high school he worked in the field of construction for many years. He had a love for his family, sports and music especially jazz and blues. Leontist was preceded in death by: son, Antonio...
Jeremy Hall
Jul 18, 2016
On July 18, 2016 a flower was plucked from our garden that will truly be missed. Jeremy displayed love for his friends and especially his family Jeremy Denard Hall was the baby of three boys born to William Hall Sr. and the late Diane Webb Hall on April 24, 1985 in Birmingham, AL. Jeremy confessed Christ and was baptized at...
Johnnie Rayford
Jul 5, 2016
Obituary The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:1 Mr. Johnnie James Rayford was born on November 15, 1926 in Jefferson County, Westfield, Alabama to James and Charlotte Rayford. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined First Missionary Baptist Church, Roosevelt City. He attended Roosevelt City and Brighton High School. Johnnie was employed and retired...
Walenda Simmons
Jun 28, 2016
Obituary Walenda Simmons was born September 24, 1951, to Richard Simmons, Sr. and Gladys Simmons in Bessemer, Alabama being the second of four children. Walenda transitioned at home on June 28, 2016 in Bessemer, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her mother. Walenda attended and graduated from J.S. Abrams High School in Bessemer, Alabama. Her spiritual awakening as a...
Arrico Eatmon
Jun 19, 2016
Obituary Arrico Dionne Eatmon, affectionately called Pooh, was born December 3, 1998 to Dionne Eatmon and Arkeitta Lewis in Birmingham, Alabama. He attended A. G. Gaston Elementary, Forest Hill Middle and Fairfield High School. He was preceded in death by: great grandmother, Mary Jane Matthews; grandfather, Clifford Stone; great uncle, Frank J. Williams, Sr. and great aunt, Ruby Williams. Arrico...
Mattie Campbell
Jun 17, 2016
Obituary Born Mattie Mae Stancil on December 13, 1911 to the late William and Carrie Stancil. She was introduced and placed her faith in Christ at an early age at Miles Chapel AME Church in Stewart, Alabama. Refusing to be stifled by her limited access to education, Mattie moved to Bessemer to live with her sister Pearl Bell and attended...
Brenda Scott
Jun 17, 2016
Life Reflections Brenda Teresa Scott Williams was born to Mary Lee Scott and James Lee, Sr. on October 13, 1960 in Mobile, Alabama. She was the only girl and the youngest of eight siblings. Brenda gave her life to God at an early age at New Salem Baptist Church. In her later years she started attending and joined First Baptist...
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