Willie Long, Jr.

Jan 7, 2024

Willie Long, Jr. was born on September 8, 1952, to the union of Willie, Sr. and Clara Long in Gainesville (Sumter County), Alabama. He was the second oldest child of five siblings.

At an early age, he accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized. He joined First Baptist Church, Ninth Street, in Bessemer, Alabama, under the pastorate...

Cynthia Hobdy

Dec 31, 2023

Cynthia Taylor Hobdy, 66, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on December 31, 2023, in Birmingham, Alabama. She was born on October 1, 1957, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Marion and Lessie Mae Taylor. Cynthia graduated from Minor High School, Class of 1974.

Cynthia became a Welder at Trinity Industries in Bessemer, Alabama. She later attended Birmingham City College of Allied Health, where...

Bobbie Jean Townsend

Dec 29, 2023

My Queen Bobbie Jean Townsend (Bird) was born November 18, 1954, to Mary Moore and Pete and Lillie Mae Moore.She attended Dunbar and Hard Elementary Schools and Abrams High School. At an early age, she confessed Christ as her personal savior under the leadership at Beulah Baptist Church. Bobbie Jean was known to family and friends as Bird. She loved...

Ethel Epes

Dec 27, 2023

Bartholomew Jones

Dec 23, 2023

“Nothing here on earth can prepare our hearts for that last goodbye”.

Mr. Bartholomew D. Jones was born in Birmingham, Alabama to Ms. Edwina Jones on October 28, 1971. He attended the Bessemer City Schools and was employed at Piggly Wiggly Warehouse. Bart had a passion for sports, especially Alabama football. He confessed hope and accepted Christ becoming a member...

Neomia Standfield

Dec 23, 2023

Neomia Standfield was born in Fayette, Alabama, on September 11, 1933, to the late Willie Sizemore and the late Beatrice Loftis. She was the second (2) of five (5) children. In January 1953, Neomia married the love of her life, Robert Lee Standfield Sr, and ten (10) children were born to this union of 27 years.

Neomia graduated from...

Sandra Moore

Dec 22, 2023

Sister Sandra Oreline Spidle Moore was born September 20, 1957, in Bessemer, Alabama to the parentage of Campha and Classie Bell Moore Spidle. She was the eighth child born to this union. At an early age, she confessed hope in Christ and united with the Mars Hill Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend Frank Scott. Sandra later...

Hera Lorenzo Lyons

Dec 19, 2023

Johnnie Robinson

Dec 18, 2023

La Hendrix Houston

Dec 14, 2023

Jimmy Jackson

Dec 7, 2023

Donald Knox

Nov 30, 2023

Donald A Knox was born October 12, 1955. He was the second of seven children born and reared by the late Isaac G. Knox and Sarah Chaney Knox. "Donnie" as he was affectionately called by his family, confessed Christ at an early age at Sixth Avenue Beulah Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. Samuel Marshall. Later he joined New...

Mattie Terry

Nov 28, 2023

Mattie Mae Bolden Terry was born April 14, 1933, to the late Homer and Mattie Bolden inFaunsdale, Alabama. She was the baby child of eight siblings.At an early age, she confessed Christ and joined the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Mattie moved to Bessemer, Alabama and joined the Greater Fourteenth Street Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of...

Erica Southall

Nov 27, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and a deep sense of grief we acknowledge the transition of our beloved on November 27, 2023. Erica Southall was born on February 8, 1980, to her loving father, Earnest, Sr. (Carole) Southall and the late Cynthia D. Southall in Fairfield, Alabama. At an early age she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. Throughout...

George Johnson

Nov 21, 2023

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Eliza Houston

Nov 20, 2023

Eliza Mae Houston was born February 17, 1929, in Uniontown, Alabama to the late Alexander and Mary Williams.She confessed Christ at an early age at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Uniontown, Alabama. After relocating to Bessemer, Alabama, she joined Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in 1947 under the leadership of Reverend B.B. Strowder and presently Pastor William E. Scott, where she...

Margaret Crusoe

Nov 17, 2023

Margaret R. Crusoe was born in Birmingham, Alabama to the proud parents, Johnnie C. McLin and Pearlean McLin, on February 1, 1945. She was the youngest of four sisters. After completing her education in the Bessemer Public School system, Margaret moved to New York City. Margaret spent time in Brooklyn, New York before settling and creating a home in the...

Frank Black

Nov 13, 2023

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Glenda Hill

Nov 13, 2023

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Charlie Washington

Nov 12, 2023

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