Obituaries

Alvin Wilson

Alvin Wilson

Jul 29, 2014

Alvin Wilson was the youngest son of twelve children born to the late Mr. & Mrs. Westley and Addie Bell Wilson in Bessemer, Alabama. Alvin was a product of the Bessemer School System. He joined Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church at a young age and remained a member until his death. HE retired from Pullman Standard where her was a welder....

Johnnie Ware

Johnnie Ware

Jul 24, 2014

Johnnie Michelle Ware was born to Reverend Johnnie and Mattie Ware on December 9, 1969 in Bessemer, AL. She confessed faith in Christ at an early age and joined Sixth Avenue Baptist Church in Bessemer. She later united with Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Bessemer. Michelle graduated from Jess Lanier High School in 1988 and Lawson State Community College in...

Melvin Grant

Melvin Grant

Jul 20, 2014

Melvin Grant, age 74, peacefully transitioned to his heavenly home on Sunday, July 20, 2014 surrounded by his family. He graduated from Westfield High School in 1957 with honors; he graduated with honors from Miles College with a degree in Mathematics. While at Miles College he lettered in Football, Basketball and Baseball. He earned his Master's Degree in Mathematics with...

Evans Sanders

Evans Sanders

Jul 6, 2014

Brother Evans Sanders, Jr. was born September 5, 1941 to the late Evans Sanders, Sr. and Ethel F. Sanders. He confessed hope in Christ at an early age under the leadership of Reverend W. Walker at New Bethlehem Baptist Church. In later years he joined Friendship Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend W. Sankey until his death. He...

Carolyn Crenshaw

Carolyn Crenshaw

Jul 4, 2014

Carolyn Tremble Crenshaw was born July 13, 1943 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Taylor and Mary Tremble, Sr. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Sarah Campbell; husband, Cleotha Crenshaw and a brother, Taylor Tremble, Jr. Carolyn was baptized at an early age under the leadership of Reverend H.M. Morton at First Baptist Church Roosevelt City. Carolyn...

Regenia Bryant

Regenia Bryant

Jul 3, 2014

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James McCormick

James McCormick

Jun 27, 2014

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John Shepard

John Shepard

Jun 25, 2014

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Charlie Pippens

Charlie Pippens

Jun 22, 2014

CHARLIE PIPPENS, beloved son, husband, father and grandfather, made his transition from earth to heaven on June 22, 2014. Pastor Charlie Pippens was born on May 15, 1944 to the late L.C. Pippens and Othis Pippens in Eutah, Alabama. As a child, he attended Green County Training School. He was called to Christ at an early age and was baptized....

John Holston

John Holston

Jun 15, 2014

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Clarence White

Clarence White

Jun 14, 2014

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Ernest Blevins

Ernest Blevins

Jun 6, 2014

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Ella Leonard

Ella Leonard

Jun 5, 2014

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Jimmy Turner

Jimmy Turner

Jun 5, 2014

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DeMarcas Valentine

DeMarcas Valentine

May 28, 2014

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Maxine Gilleylen

Maxine Gilleylen

May 26, 2014

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Marjorie Cowen

Marjorie Cowen

May 21, 2014

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Lucy Fowler

Lucy Fowler

May 18, 2014

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Evelyn Rollins

Evelyn Rollins

May 16, 2014

Evelyn Deloise Rollins, the daughter of the deceased Samuel Hill and Alice Freeman Taylor, was born July 2, 1938 in McCalla, Alabama. Evelyn attended McCalla Elementary School and Pipeshop where she received honors in her class. She accepted Christ and was later baptized at an early age and was a member of McCalla Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church. Evelyn later married...

Willetta Ashford

Willetta Ashford

May 16, 2014

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