Obituaries

Eddie Ware

Eddie Ware

Sep 29, 1961

Eddie Joe Ware, Jr. was born on the 29 th day of September in 1961 to the late Eddie Ware, Sr. and Corine S. Ware in Birmingham, Alabama.He confessed hope in Christ at an early age under the pastorage of the late Reverend Dallas Day at First Baptist Church, Carver in Bessemer, AL. He later joined with Reverend Frank Nevett’s...

Jacquelyn Spence

Jacquelyn Spence

Aug 12, 1961

-Obituary-Jacquelyn Denise Spence was born August 12, 1961 in Bessemer, Alabama to Willie Spence, Jr. and Stella Price Spence. She was loved abundantly by her grandparents, Willie Spence, Sr. and Alberta Spence.She confessed hope in Christ at a young age and was baptized at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorate of the renown, Reverend R. L. Starkey.Jacquelyn attended Brighton...

Lorene Crosby

Lorene Crosby

Jul 8, 1960

Lorene Crosby was born July 8, 1960 to the late Sedrict Riggs and Sarah Ann Riggs. She was educated in the Birmingham School system, graduating from G. W. Carver High. She went on later to further pursue her education by attending college.Lorene accepted Christ at an early age, and later joined Trinity CME. She was a faithful member and enjoyed...

Deborah Harris

Deborah Harris

Sep 28, 1959

Deborah was born September 28, 1959 to George Hunter and Christine Hunter Davidson in Birmingham, Alabama. Her father preceded her in death. Deborah's elementary school days were completed in Germany. She graduated from Anderson High School in Anniston, Alabama. She confessed hope in Christ at an early age. After moving back to Birmingham, she united with Allen Temple AME Church...

Andrea Dawson

Andrea Dawson

Sep 4, 1959

The Life of Andrea Lanette "Drea" DawsonMs. Andrea Lanette Dawson, affectionately known as "Drea ", was born on September 4, 1959 to Anntoniette Banks and Hiawatha Dawson. Andrea was raised in a Catholic Christian home and educated in the Bessemer City School system. She graduated from Jackson S. Abrams High School in 1977, and enlisted into the United States Army.Andrea...

Marsha Beckett

Marsha Beckett

Apr 2, 1959

OBITUARYMarsha Lanette Beckett was exalted to rest and peace on her 60 th  birthday on April 2, 2019, with her family by her side.She was born to parents Robert Jackson Sr. and Maggie Brown. She accepted Christ and was baptized at 12 years old at Saint Peters Primitive Baptist Church in 1971. Marsha graduated from Jess Lanier High School in...

Vanessa Fuller

Vanessa Fuller

May 20, 1958

Vanessa A. Fuller, affectionately known as “ANN” was born May 20, 1958 to the late Clarence Fuller and Dorothy L. James of Bessemer, AL.She confessed Christ at an early age under the late Reverend E.L. Nevette at Bethel Baptist Church, Fifth Avenue. She later united with Friendship Baptist Church under Rev. Charles Hollingsworth.She was educated in the Bessemer School System...

Jerry Wagner

Jerry Wagner

Sep 19, 1957

Jerry James Wagner age 57 was born to Mr. Jim and Mrs. Minnie Wagner on September 19, 1957.Jerry loved Harley Davidson motorcycles and had an unwavering love for his family.He worked for many years at ConAgra Poultry Company and later became Pilgrim’s pride as a forklift operator, until his health declined, and he retired in 2019.He was preceded in death...

Nathaniel Threats

Nathaniel Threats

Sep 14, 1957

Deacon Nathaniel W. Threats, Jr. was born to the late Nathaniel Threats, Sr. and Mrs. Lillie Threats Jones on September 14, 1957 in Fairfield, Alabama. Nathaniel accepted Christ at an early age at Thompson Chapel Methodist Church in Fairfield, Alabama. Later in life he joined New Bethlehem Baptist Church and was baptized under William H. Walker, Sr. Nathaniel was a...

Robert Ward

Robert Ward

Mar 20, 1957

ObituaryRobert “Spunchie” Ward, Sr. was born March 20, 1957 in Bessemer, Alabama to Lou Jessie Ward and Robert Johnson who both preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Abrams High School. Upon his completion of high school, Robert attended Bessemer Technical College where he left to work for Southern Hydraulics. He was employed there for 42 years until...