Obituaries

Catherine Conwell

Catherine Conwell

Feb 1, 1963

ObituaryCatherine B. Conwell was born on February 1, 1963 to the late Brazie James and Shirley Ann Brown in Bessemer, Alabama. Her education started in the Bessemer School System at an early age; later in life Catherine successfully completed her coursework and earned her high school diploma. Being invested in the word at an early age, she joined Hopewell Missionary...

Lee Williams

Lee Williams

Oct 24, 1961

ObituaryMr. Lee Terry Williams was born October 24, 1961 to the late Tommie and Louise Williams and was the youngest of nine siblings; he confessed hope in Christ at an early age. Lee was educated in the Bessemer City School system and was a graduate of J. S. Abrams High School class of 1980. Shortly after graduation Lee enlisted himself...

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...