Apr 20, 1925

ObituaryMrs. Lillie Mae Brooks was born to the late Roxie Bolden Tabb and the late Henry Bolden on April 20, 1925 in Greene County, Alabama. In her younger years she relocated to Bessemer, Alabama for some time and then moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where she remained for over 40 years. It was there in Pittsburgh that she married the late...

Mar 5, 1925

ObituarySister Thomastine S. Lacey was born March 5, 1925 to the late Thomas and Clara Bell Stiggers. She confessed hope in Christ at an early age at Saint Mark AME Church where she served as a Class Leader and faithful member of the Senior Choir until her health began to decline. She loved music and was a fantastic cook.During the...

Nov 8, 1924

Wilbert Taylor was born November 8, 1924 to the late Thomas and Rosie Taylor in Bessemer, Alabama. Wilbert confessed Christ at an early age and joined Allen Temple AME Church. He remained a faithful member and served as an Usher and on the Steward Board until his health failed him.On April 17, 1953 Wilbert united in marriage to the late...

Jul 8, 1924

- Obituary -Bessie M. Thedford was born on July 8, 1924 to Mary Hill and Jessie Thumble - in Livingston, Alabama.  She confessed Christ at an early age and was a member of First Baptist Livingston.  In 1954, she joined Friendship Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Moore.  She served faithfully for more than fifty years and was...

Jul 31, 1923

Sis. Mary Etta Hines was born on July 31, 1923 to the late Mr. Zack Nixon and Onnie Harris Nixon Blakely. She was the eldest of 22 siblings. As a young woman, she was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Robert Hines who preceded her in death around January, 1993. She was the mother of 3 children: Robert Earl, Samuel...

Jul 23, 1923

.

Mar 29, 1922

“Have I not commanded you?  Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged for the Lord you God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9Reuben Thomas Bell, Sr. was born on March 29, 1922 to the late Nelson and Clara Bell in Livingston? Alabama. The eldest of twelve children, Reuben is preceded in death...

Jan 14, 1921

.

Dec 30, 1920

Celebrating Mr. Foster GilesMr. Giles was born in 1920 in Alabama and has seen many things that most of us read only in textbooks. He was married to a wonderful woman who he shared his life with for 57 years before her passing.  As a young boy, he experienced the depression of 1929. He served in a segregated World War...

Aug 10, 1918

.

Vincent Antonio Bryant also known as “Heavee” was born on May 25,1963 to the late William Bryant and Dorothy Little. He confessed to Christ at an early age under the Pastoralship of the late Reverend B.B. Strowder and continued his membership at Macedonia Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor William E. Scott.Vincent attended Hueytown High School and graduated with...

Please share your favorite memory of Reverend Alfonza to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.