Obituaries

Enoch Brown

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...

Robert Osburn

Robert Osburn

Feb 19, 2011

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Rodney White

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

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

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

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

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,...

Henry Allen

Henry Allen

Jan 17, 2011

Henry Edward Allen, age 59, a native of Thorpe, West Virginia and a resident of Bessemer, AL passed away peacefully on January 17, 2011 surrounded by family and friends at his home. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Carr-Allen. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Barbara Parham-Allen; daugthers, Selenia Allen, Kimberly Allen and Tiffany...

Jerome Askew

Jerome Askew

Jan 7, 2011

Jerome Askew was born on July 12, 1965 to the late Deborah Rolling & Jack Andrews. He was a graduate from J.S. Abrams High School Class of 1985. He later met Dorothy Speigner and they were united in holy matrimony on April 15, 1995. Together they raised four children: Tawana, Alesher, Deonta and Corey. He departed this life January 7,...

Willie Williams

Willie Williams

Jan 1, 2011

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Eunice Dunn

Eunice Dunn

Dec 29, 2010

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Jerry McMillan

Jerry McMillan

Dec 26, 2010

Jerry Charles McMillan, Sr., was born January 1,1947 to the late Willis and Viola Cogman Sr. He was reared in love by his grandparents Charlie and Jerrie Lee McMillan in Fairfield, Alabama. He was a graduate of Fairfield Industrial High School, Class of 1966 and Lawson State Community College. He served in the United States Armed Forces and received an...

Mary Kelley

Mary Kelley

Dec 25, 2010

A TIME TO BE BORN: Sister Mary Swan Kelley was born on January 13, 1922 along with her identical twin sister who preceded her in death, Martha Swan Madison, to the late Robert and Leona Swan. She confessed hope in Christ at an early age and joined Antioch Missionary Baptist Church where she remained a member until her death. A...

Edith Demby

Edith Demby

Dec 15, 2010

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Vitronia Fuller

Vitronia Fuller

Dec 7, 2010

Brother Vitronia Kortez Fuller was born February 11, 1976 to Vanessa Fuller and Danny Walter in Birmingham, Alabama. He was united in holy matrimony to Chastity Means-Brown and to this union four children were born. Vitronia Kortez was called home on Tuesday December 7, 2010 at 9:15 P.M. He Leaves to cherish his memories: a loving devoted wife Chastity Fuller;...

Mildred Caldwell

Mildred Caldwell

Dec 4, 2010

89 years ago, Mildred Caldwell was born August 9, 1921, in Bessemer, AL. She confessed her hope in the Lord Jesus Christ at an early age and joined the Old St. Paul's Baptist Church where she remained a faithful member. She united in holy matrimony to the late Henry Caldwell. Preceding her in death is her husband, Henry Caldwell, sisters...

Mabel Chambers

Mabel Chambers

Dec 1, 2010

Mabel Laverne Snyder Chambers was the matriarch of the Chambers Family. She was born in Hartselle and later relocated to Bessemer, Alabama. She became inspired to seek the utmost of what God had in store for her life. She was converted and joined the Allen Temple A.M.E. Church, Bessemer, Alabama under the pastorate of the late Reverend J. C. Bonner....

Willie Cook

Willie Cook

Nov 28, 2010

Willie Ross Cook was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Ross (Lorraine Mack) on March 6, 1925 in green County, Alabama. He was the middle child of three sons. Willie was educated in the Forkland Alabama Public School System. He worked for the City Ice Company for 20 years, and then went on to work for AmSouth Bank...

Gerry Hill

Gerry Hill

Nov 19, 2010

Gerry Anthony Hill was born on January 27, 1970 in Birmingham, AL to Sandra Hill Russell and the late Johnny Lee Russell. He received his education from various schools in the Birmingham and Bessemer School Systems. He departed this life on Friday, November 19, 2010. Gerry touched the lives of many with his warm and generous heart. He was a...

Clifford Whitely

Clifford Whitely

Nov 17, 2010

Clifford Adrian Whitely was born on April 3, 1989 to the union of Clifford James and Katrina Whitely. He confessed Christ at age 13 under the leadership of Pastor Curtis Lee at New Salem Missionary Baptist Church (Mobile Jct.). He served as Secretary of Sunday School and was a member of the youth choir; and remained faithful until his departure...