Obituaries
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...
Cheryl Arnold
Jun 11, 2016
Public visitation will be held Saturday, June 18, from 9:00 A.M 12:00 Noon at Chambers Funeral Home. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will hold a special service at 11:00 A.M - 12:00 Noon. Celebration of life service will follow in the Laura Chambers Funeral Chapel, 2527 Ninth Avenue North Bessemer, 35020. Ms. Arnold will be laid to rest in Lincoln...
Julius Brown
Jun 9, 2016
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."-2 Timothy 4:7 Deacon Julius Brown Sr. was born to the late Archie Brown and Carrie L. Brown in Perry County on April 22, 1928. He retired from Pullman Standard for over 30 years. Deacon Brown joined Bessemer #1 International Ministries Church of God in...
Amelia Beard
Jun 7, 2016
After winter turned to spring, Bro. Henry Ward and Sis Rhoda Ward’s first child was born on April 5, 1936, in Sumter County, Alabama. They named her Amelia Louise Ward, after her maternal grandmother, and affectionately called her Louise or Lou. In later years, the Ward family moved to Bessemer, Ala., where she attended Carver Jr. High and graduated from...
Jennifer Banks
Jun 5, 2016
Jennifer Banks was the third child of Mrs. Annie B. and the late Mr. Wheeler Banks, born In Birmingham, Alabama. She built fond childhood memories with her family in the Southside neighborhood. She departed this life and entered into eternal peace on Sunday morning, June 5, 2016. Jennifer made a promise to God that if He blessed her with a...
Mary McCain
Jun 4, 2016
Mary Elizabeth McCain was born in Bessemer, Alabama on April 5, 1925. She was the first child of the late Elvira and Luke O’Neal. Mary had eight siblings, four preceded her in death. At an early age she confessed hope in Christ. She later married the late Willie McCain and lived in Bessemer, Alabama where joined the 28th Street Church...
Ethel Walton
May 30, 2016
A REFLECTION OF LIFE “For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me on that day: ...
Ruby Thrash
May 27, 2016
Biographical Sketch Ruby W. Thrash was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams in Bessemer, Alabama. She confessed hope in Christ at an early age and joined First Baptist Church Ninth Street in Bessemer, Alabama under the leadership of Rev. F. D. King. She later joined Twenty-First Street Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Thomas J. Thrash....
Ronald Williams
May 23, 2016
Ronald Parker Williams was born on August 24, 1955 in Bessemer, Alabama, to the late Sterling and Flo Parker Williams. He was the fourth of six children. Ronnie joined the McCalla Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church in Bessemer, Alabama at an early age, where he served on the Board of Stewards, was a choir member and member of the...
Eula Harris
May 22, 2016
Obituary Eula Mae Harris was born in Litohatchee Alabama, on January 5, 1917 in Lowndes County to the late James Richmond and Annie Jackson. Despite being a year old, the U.S. Census Bureau did not begin recording her earthly existence until 1918. She confessed Christ at an early age and joined the New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership...
Baby McQueen
May 19, 2016
On Thursday, May 19, 2016 Caleeb Jacquan Wilson received his wings and went to heaven. He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Horace Wilson, Larthell Smith, Lois McQueen, David Jackson and Cornelia Johnson. Left to cherish him: parents, Clinton Wilson, Jr. and Sharaneka McQueen; brother, Rasheed Walker; grandparents, Clinton Wilson, Sr., Stephen (Sarah) McQueen, Sr., Jacqueline Smith, Juerno...
Vezelia Baldwin
May 17, 2016
The Life of Vezelia A. Baldwin In accordance to the divine will of God, Vezelia began life on January 19, 1949 to the late Fred and Annie Smith of Bessemer, Alabama. She confessed hope in Christ at an early age and united with the Old Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorate of Reverend Jeff Fisher Bryant, where she...
Lucy White
May 6, 2016
Lucy J. White was born September 8, 1934 to the late German White and Lucille Boyd. Lucy attended Dunbar and was a graduate. Furthering her education she enrolled in Bessemer State Technical College where she studied Nursing and graduated as a certified LPN. Confessing her hope in Christ at an early age she joined New Jerusalem Baptist Church. Being an...
Bobby Jackson
May 5, 2016
Reflections of Life Our beloved brother, Bobby Lee Jackson was born November 23, 1942 to the late Mr. Johnny Edd Jackson and Mrs. Annie Pearl Jones. Our beloved brother accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and united with Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Carrollton, Alabama. He was educated in the Pickens County School System, attending Carrollton Junior High School and...
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