Obituaries

Marla Leonard

Marla Leonard

Nov 24, 1954

Life ReflectionsJoy filled the hearts of Wade and Nora Lamar when their first child Marla Renee’ Lamar was born on November 24 th , 1954 in Birmingham, AL. She confessed her life to Christ at an early age and later joined Our Lady Queen of the Universe Catholic Church. Marla was a proud product of Holy Family Catholic Schools. She...

Reginald McArthur

Reginald McArthur

Sep 25, 1954

ObituaryBrother Reginald Duwayne McArthur’s amazing life came to a peaceful conclusion on April 19, 2018.  He was the second child of four born to the late Daniel McArthur and Beatrice Brown McArthur on September 25, 1954.  Reginald fondly known as “Reggie” was educated in the Fairfield School System and later received an Associate’s Degree from Lawson State Community College.At an...

Doris Allen

Doris Allen

Jul 20, 1954

Ms. Doris Ann Allen was born on July 20, 1954, to the late Jennie Ann Flanigan and Tom Paige in Perry County, Uniontown, Alabama.  She received Jesus Christ as her personal Savior as a young girl and later joined First Baptist Church Roosevelt in Birmingham, Alabama, where she remained a member until her untimely passing.Doris obtained her early schooling from...

Brenda Cox

Brenda Cox

Jul 18, 1954

Brenda Mae Jones Cox was born July 18, 1954 in Bessemer, Alabama to Lillie Mae Jones. She confessed hope in Jesus Christ at an early age. With her family she united with Ebenezer Baptist Church of Bessemer under the leadership of Reverend Leon Glover.She received her education through the Bessemer City School system, graduating from Jackson S. Abrams High School...

Joel Shepard

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

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

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

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

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

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...