Obituaries
Barbara Reed
Feb 22, 2015
Barbara Jean "BJ" Reed was born November 22, 1948 in Bessemer, Alabama. She was the child of the late Elizabeth Reed and Elijah Harris. On Sunday February 22, 2015 the angel of the Lord ushered Barbara peacefully into the arms of Jesus. Barbara was educated at Dunbar Elementary School and J.S. Abrams High School in Bessemer Alabama. She attended several...
Cornelia Johnson
Feb 22, 2015
Deaconess Cornelia Wren Johnson (Mickey) was born to Willie and Jimmie Brooks Williams on April 19, 1933 in Bessemer, Alabama. She confessed Christ at an early age at New Jerusalem Baptist under the direction of the late Reverend Wilson Fallin Sr. She was preceded in death by thirteen other siblings. She attended Dunbar Abrams and was an employee at Chalkville...
Ora Wallace
Feb 18, 2015
Mrs. Ora Bea Lynch Wallace was born in Bessemer, Alabama on February 7, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Tilton Lynch and Savannah Lynch. She grew up in Muscoda and the family later moved to North Bessemer near Dunbar High School. She accepted Christ as her personal savior at the age of 12 and joined Sixth Avenue...
Sandra DeRamus
Feb 9, 2015
Sandra DeRamus was born April 6, 1950 in Bessemer, Alabama. She was the third of eight children born to Jimmie and Dannie Mae DeRamus. She accepted Christ at an early age being confirmed and joining Zion Lutheran Church. Sandra attended Zion Lutheran Christian School form the first to seventh grade, then attended Dunbar Junior High School and later transferred to...
Sallie Gipson
Feb 5, 2015
On January 5, 1935, Mrs. Sallie Lee Turner Gipson was born in Uniontown, Alabama to the late Albert and Inez Turner. She was the seventh of thirteen children. She confessed hope in Christ at an early age and joined the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorate of the late Rev B.B. Strowder. She was a faithful member and affiliated...
Albert Moss
Feb 5, 2015
It is with great regret that we announce the demise of our father, grandfather and counselor, Albert Jerome Moss. Al was born October 10, 1950 to the late Thomas and Alma Moss in Bessemer, Alabama. Al graduated from J.S. Abrams High School and attended Lane College in Jackson, Tenn. He was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps in...
Daniel Jackson
Feb 4, 2015
Daniel Leroy Jackson was born April 4, 1966 to the late Robert Jackson, Sr. and Chinesta Lee-Jackson. He departed this life and went home with the Lord on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. He was a graduate of A.H. Parker High School and Lawson State Community College. He was employed by University of Alabama Hospital, Riteway, Healthsouth and Children's Hospital. Daniel...
Sammy Thomas
Feb 3, 2015
Today we celebrate the life of Mr. Sammy Lee Thomas. When he was born, Doctors said he would not live past five years old, but God had a different plan. Sammy lived 67 years surrounded by a loving family who made sure that his "every need" was met. Sammy loved to watch television and "Popeye" cook. He always greeted family...
Brenda White
Jan 31, 2015
Deaconess Brenda J. Ward White was born June 19, 1946 in Bessemer, AL, the second child born to the late Deacon Robert C. Ward, Sr. and Mary Ballard Ward. One sibling, Robert "Buddy Boy" Ward, preceded her in death. She confessed hope in Jesus Christ at an early age and joined the First Baptist Old Jonesboro, under the pastorate of...
Lillie Davidson
Jan 27, 2015
Public visitation will be held Tuesday, February 3, 2015 from 1-8:00 P.M. at Chambers Funeral Home. Celebration of life service will be held Wednesday, February 4, 2015, 12:00 Noon at Friendship Baptist Church, Brighton. Ms. Davidson will be laid to rest in George Washington Carver Cemetery.
Valarie Porter-Andrews
Jan 19, 2015
Mrs. Valarie Porter Andrews was born to James Gurley Sr. and Louise Gurley in Birmingham, Alabama on April 10, 1955. She confessed Christ at an early age and served God faithfully until her demise. She was raised attending Birmingham Public Schools and was a graduate of George Washington Carver High School. She was also a member of Destiny Worship Center...
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