Obituaries
Frank Phillips, Jr.
Aug 4, 2024
Frank Phillips, Jr., affectionately known as "Sonny", graced the world with his presence on February 10, 1940, in Bessemer, Alabama. He was the beloved son of the late Mr. Frank Phillips, Sr. and Carrie T. Phillips. From the moment he was born, his curly hair and radiant smile brought boundless joy to the life of his parents.
Frank embraced...
Ronald Wayne Williams
Aug 1, 2024
Ronald Wayne Williams was born August 18, 1957, to Joe Lee Williams and Jessie Mae Williams. Ronald (everyone who knew him called him Wayne and for those closest to him the affectionate nickname was "Dawg") grew up in Bessemer, Alabama. He was the youngest of eight siblings born to the union of Joe and Jessie Mae. His parents along with...
Baby Jacquez De'Shun Kirkland
Jul 19, 2024
On January 27, 2022, Baby Jacquez "BJ" Kirkland, started a journey and on July 19,2024, was embraced in the arms of our Heavenly Father. This was a glorious moment touched by the goodness of God, as he took his angelic wings.
His life's mission was clear. He was not meant to stay here. So to his devoted parents; Jacquez...
Amelia Jackson
Jul 18, 2024
A sweet jewel, affectionately known as Mrs. Amelia, was born in Hale County, Greensboro, Alabama on August 13, 1934 to Mary Jeffries and Raymond Thomas.
Amelia confessed belief in Christ at an early age. In 1941, the family relocated to Bessemer, Alabama. Alongside her mother, Amelia joined Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where she became an active member and served in...
Joyce Ann Olds
Jul 15, 2024
On July 15, 2024, the Lord plucked a flower from our garden that will be greatly missed, our sister and friend Joyce Ann Olds (June 6, 1950 to July 15, 2024). She was the oldest of six children born to Edmond, Sr. and Ella Ruth Olds.
Joyce lived and worked in Chicago, Illinois for 46 years. She was the mother of...
Corine Joy Cowens
Jul 14, 2024
Corine Joy Cowens was born on March 4, 1947, in Bessemer, Alabama, the beloved daughter of Lena May Williams.
She attended elementary school at Old Jonesboro Negro School.
Early in life professed her love for God, receiving baptism under the guidance of Reverend Charles E. Henry at age 11 in 1957, from Friendship Baptist Church in Uniontown, Alabama.
On September 17, 1992, Corine...
Jonathan L. Bradberry
Jul 10, 2024
Jonathan L. Bradberry, affectionately known as "Joe" and "Phat Joe", was born in Birmingham, Alabama on September 28, 1968.
At an early age, he accepted Christ and was baptized. He loved singing in the church choir. As an adult, his church family became The Worship Center Christian Church.
Being a husband, a father and grandfather were three of...
Christopher Whitely
Jul 1, 2024
Christopher A. Whitely was born on June 7, 1963, to the late Mrs. Lillian Whitely Whitt and Mr. Britt Houser, Sr. in Selma, Alabama.
He accepted Christ at an early age and united with Morning Star Baptist Church in Selma, Alabama under the leadership of Reverend Isaac Acoff. After relocating to Birmingham, Alabama, he joined Bethel Baptist Church under pastoral leadership...
Lucille Lee Brown
Jun 30, 2024
Lucille brown was born to Leroy and Susie Mae Brown on September 10, 1935, in Bessemer, Alabama. She was the oldest of four children. Her siblings are Lula Mae (deceased), Dorothy, and Leroy Jr. (deceased). Her son, Lester Brown, also preceded her in death.
Lucille accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at an early age....
Betty Jean Heflin Hendrix
Jun 29, 2024
Betty Jean Showers was born on May 25,1942, at Hillman Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Angelo and Ivy Portis Showers.
As an infant Betty was christened at Immaculata Catholic Church in Birmingham, Alabama.
She received her early childhood education at Immaculata Elementary School and Finley Avenue. Later, she obtained her high school diploma from A.H. Parker High School, where she...
Clinton Harris
Jun 24, 2024
Clinton Harris, Sr. was born in Bessemer, Alabama on May 1, 1936, to Janie Harris West and Clinton Johnson. He was adored by his mother and affectionately loved.
He passed away peacefully on June 24, 2024, at UAB Hospital at 11:55 a.m.
Clinton was a product of Bessemer City Schools, where he attended elementary school and high school. He graduated from the...
Claudette Long
Jun 23, 2024
Claudette Long was born to the late Frances Moore Heard and Claude Warren.
At an early age, she confessed her life to Christ under the leadership of Reverend Anthony Clark and was baptized.
Claudette was educated in the Bessemer City School system and a graduate of Jess Lanier High School. Upon graduating from high school, her desire to strive for excellence led...
Charles Brown
Jun 20, 2024
Charles G. Brown, Jr. was born October 14,1950, in West Blockton, Alabama. He was the third child of Charles G. Brown, Sr. and Ella Mae Smith Brand.
At an early age, he accepted Christ and was baptized at Fifth Avenue Bethel Baptist Church of Bessemer, Alabama under Reverend C. Howard Nevitt.
He was a graduate in the Class of 1969 from Abrams...
Lillian McAlpine
Jun 19, 2024
Lillian McAlpine was born on February 24, 1930, in Mobile, Alabama, to her parents, Andrew Toby McGadney and Daisy Baldwin McGadney.
She devoted her life to Christ at an early age and was a member of First Baptist Church, Prichard, Alabama, until the age of 18.
Our loving mother attended Yellow Pine School from first through third grade, Ella Grant School, and...
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