Obituaries

Kevin Dudley

Kevin Dudley

Nov 10, 2009

Known for his beautiful smile and the love he shared, Kevin Duane Dudley was born on September 6, 1968 to James O. and Marian Hicks Dudley in Ensley, Alabama. Kevin was a product of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School and graduated from John Carroll High School in the class of 1986. He served in the United States Army serving...

Martha Shields

Martha Shields

Nov 1, 2009

Born February 1, 1921 to Harriet and Peter Witherspoon, Martha was the fourth of ten children. Her birth name was Marti', but she did not like it so she decided to change it to a more "common name" as she put it, thereby giving life to Martha. She met and married Jake Shields, Sr. They were life partners for 54...

Kenneth Long

Kenneth Long

Oct 29, 2009

Kenneth Barry Long, better known as "KB" was an avid sportsman who loved to play, watch and discuss anything related to sports, such as tennis, ping pong, football, basketball, fishing, and baseball, especially if it was about the Yankees! Ken also enjoyed local and national politics with the same zeal and enthusiasm. KB was born on November 26, 1944 in...

Arrielle Parker-Jeffries

Arrielle Parker-Jeffries

Aug 22, 2001

Arrielle LaShawn Parker Jeffries was born on August 22, 2001 in Birmingham, Alabama to Carla Jeffries and Reginald Parker. She was the oldest of two children. Arrielle accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at the tender age of seven years old. She became a member of Greater Shiloh Baptist Church where she grew closer to God. Later, she moved...

Cameron Bozman

Cameron Bozman

Aug 17, 2000

Cameron (Cam) Deion Bozman was born at Bessemer Carraway Medical Center on August 17, 2000 to Daun Bozman and Brain Calhoun. He was brought home from the hospital to Emmanuel and Eloise Bozman, his loving and devoted grandparents where he was nurtured with love.Cameron professed his life to Christ at an early age. He was full of laughter and loved...

Makeil Gordon

Makeil Gordon

Feb 18, 1999

Life Reflection’sMakeil James Gordon, twin brother to Maliek Gordon and son of Lyndon and Anita Gordon was born on February 18, 1999.Makeil was educated in the Jefferson County School System; was a graduate of McAdory High School, home of the mighty Yellow Jackets. He enjoyed socializing and met many of his friends.Makeil was baptized and became a member of the...

Jonathan Williams

Jonathan Williams

Aug 25, 1992

ObituaryJonathan Marcel Williams was born August 25, 1992 to Tracey Tomeka Williams. Being reared by his grandmother, Pamela A. Sims, she homeschooled Jonathan where he learned many lessons about life and basic education. He was a lifelong believer of God’s word,  the Bible and he attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness as his place of worship.After being homeschooled, Jonathan...

Sed'Darrius Chavers

Sed'Darrius Chavers

Mar 17, 1992

ObituarySed’Darrius Tremaine Chavers born to Cassandra Chavers and Calvin Lindsey on March 17, 1992. He was a believer in Jesus Christ the son of God. He followed and studied several ministries of the word. Recently Sed’Darrius confessed his life to Christ and was baptized at Macedonia Baptist Church.He was preceded in death by: grandmother, Brenda Chavers-Smith; great grandmothers, Ernestine Tift...

Marcus Hartsfield

Marcus Hartsfield

May 18, 1985

Marcus LaWon Hartsfield was born on May 18, 1985 in Birmingham, AL. to LaGale Hartsfield Felton and John E. Jackson. On January 19, 2018 while at Brookwood Baptist Hospital surrounded by family and friends who loved him dearly, God called our angel to his Heavenly home.He accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Reverend William E. Scott...

Morris Tubbs

Morris Tubbs

Mar 19, 1985

Morris Durrell “Pap” Tubbs was born March 19, 1985 to Tami Tubbs and Morris Smith. He grew up in Bessemer, and received his education through the Bessemer City School System.Morris was a very creative and artistic person, finding ways to brilliantly use his hands, whether it was drawing, gardening, or creating. The life of the party, Morris’ smile would light...