Obituaries
Norma West-Cook
Apr 28, 2011
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." Norma Jean Jackson was born the fourth child to George and Addie Jackson in Jefferson County, Bessemer, Alabama on January 10, 1951. She confessed hope in Christ at an early age on one "Monday". She graduated proudly from G.W. Carver High School in 1969....
Cynthia Southall
Mar 9, 2011
Deaconess Cynthia Stevens Southall was the fifth child born to the late Deacon Willie and Vashti C. Stevens on November 25, 1957. She received Christ at an early age and was baptized at First Baptist Church, Roosevelt under the pastorate of the late Rev. H.M. Morton. She sang in the Angelic Choir, First Baptist Church Choir, Roosevelt, Friendship Baptist Church...
Dorothy Dudley
Mar 7, 2011
Dorothy Jackson Dudley, age 77, of Bessemer, AL was called home on Monday, March 7, 2011. "Dot", as she was affectionately known, was reared in the Powderly community of Birmingham, AL. She graduated from Immaculata High School in 1950 and then matriculated at Miles College earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. She then attained her Master's degree in Guidance and...
Lula Shaw
Feb 25, 2011
Sister Lula Bell Megginson Shaw was born on February 8, 1925 in Fairfield, Alabama to the late Doshie and Finnie Reasor Megginson. She was the third of four children. Lula confessed hope in Christ at an early age. In her young adult life she united in Holy Matrimony to the late Ollis Shaw, Sr. She united her Christian faith with...
Gwendolyn Averhart
Feb 24, 2011
A beautiful flower blossomed on March 16, 1942. Being born to Mary Golson and nurtured by Govan and Veola Averhart,Sr. Gwendolyn graced the world with her contagious smile and beautiful personality, that would touch so many lives to come. Gwendolyn enjoyed her childhood along with her brother Govan (Era) Averhart Jr., who would often time call her "Lil Bit". Gwendolyn...
Enoch Brown
Feb 22, 2011
Enoch Brown Jr. was born March 3, 1949 in Bessemer, Alabama the oldest child of Enoch Brown Sr. and Fannie Mae Brown. Enoch confessed Christ at an early age and joined the New Zion Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, trustee, Sunday school teacher and sang in the choir. He was a faithful servant until God called...
Rodney White
Feb 12, 2011
An Extraordinary Man Brother Rodney Larry "9MM" White was born on April 25, 1965 to the late Angelo Sr. and Catherine White. He was the youngest of eight children. He received his education at Minor High School, Class of 1983 and was later employed at ACIPO where he remained for numerous years. Rodney Larry White "9MM" was a faithful member...
Betty Williams
Feb 7, 2011
Betty Jean Kimbrough Williams was born on March 22, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Martha Ann Bonner Jackson and Willie Burl Kimbrough. She was educated in the Birmingham Public School System and was a graduate of A.H. Parker High School. She matriculated to Samford University where she received her Bachelor of Science degree. She was employed for many...
Hattie Poole
Jan 25, 2011
Hattie B. Thomas was born to Lurton and Anna Thomas on November 20, 1939 in Sumter County, Alabama. She confessed hope in Christ at a very early age. She was educated in Sumter County Public School System. She later moved to Bessemer, Alabama. Hattie B. Joined New Salem Missionary Baptist Church (Mobile Jct.) under the leadership of Reverend L. M....
Evette Neal
Jan 25, 2011
The Legacy of Mrs. Evette LeShun O'Neal Mrs. Evette LeShun O'Neal was born on May 24, 1974, to Ms. Tommie L. Ash and Mr. David L. Bell, at Mercy Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. As a child, she attended St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School in Bessemer, Al, and graduated from Holy Family Catholic High School in Birmingham, Al. After being...
Juanita Williams
Jan 19, 2011
Juanita Williams was born on January 10, 1937 to the late Ellis and Rebecca Armstead in Bessemer, Alabama. She was the second born of thirteen children. Juanita, affectionately known as "Bay", departed this life on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center. She attended George Washington Carver Elementary School and later graduated from Dunbar High School in Bessemer,...
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