Obituaries
Joel Shepard
May 11, 1953
On May 11, 1953 the life of John Douglas and Freddie Mae Shepard would forever be changed. The weather was sunny and bright. Suddenly on the third floor of Bessemer General Hospital sunglasses were put on, church bells rang, and the world welcomed Joel Devon Shepard (Joe) to play center stage.Joe was a fun-loving person to all he met. He...
Brenda Booker
Apr 6, 1952
Brenda Faye Booker was born April 06, 1952 to the late Charlie Jones and Juanita Booker Greene in Bessemer, Al.Brenda gave her life to Christ at an early age. She joined First Baptist Ninth Street Baptist Church under the pastorate of the Late Reverend King and continued her membership under the leadership of Reverend Phillip Williams until her health failed.Brenda...
Sheryl Dotson
Nov 30, 1951
Sheryl Jean (Red) Dotson was born on November 30, 1951 in Fairfield, Alabama to the late Betty L. (Henry) Dotson-Allen and Malcom Dotson. Early in life she was baptized as a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church but later changed membership to Porter Chapel (Unity) CME Church. Sheryl was a true believer in the “Power of God,” and...
Fitzgerald Stephens
Nov 26, 1950
Fitzgerald Stephens was born November 26, 1950 to the union of the late Lethonia Stephens, Sr. and Julia Brown Stephens in Bessemer, Alabama. He confessed Christ as his savior at an early age at 21 st Baptist Church in Bessemer, Alabama where he was baptized.He proudly serviced his country by joining the Air Force from 1971 -1975 as a Fuel-System...
Bessie Scott
Nov 3, 1949
ObituarySister Bessie L. Scott was born November 3, 1949 in Bessemer, Alabama to the late Willie and Ellena Avery. She was educated in the Bessemer School System and later moved to Detroit, Michigan where she graduated from Trinity High School. Later she attended Wayne State Community College School of Culinary Arts. For many years Bessie worked as a dedicated caregiver.Bessie...
Larry Norris
Jul 6, 1949
The late Pastor, Larry Norris, was born July 6, 1949 in Jefferson County, Alabama to the Late Willie Norris and Mattie Ware. He confessed Hope in Christ at an early age and joined the 6th Avenue Beulah Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. Samuel Marshall. He served faithfully on the #2 Usher Board as well as a member of...
R. Rumley
Dec 25, 1947
A Charge to Keep I Have, A God to Glorify, A Never-dying soul to save And fit it for the sky.2 Timothy 4:7-9I have fought the good fight I have finished the race I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on...
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