Obituaries
Randolph Witherspoon
Apr 25, 1927
A Time to be Born: Randolph Witherspoon was born on April 25, 1927 I Marengo County, Alabama. He was the fifth of ten children born to the late Peter and Harriet Witherspoon.A Time to Plant: He confessed Christ at an early age at Rock Chapel Methodist Church in Marengo County. After moving to Bessemer, Alabama he united with Allen Temple...
Pecolia Sanders
Oct 14, 1926
ObituaryMrs. Pecolia Anderson Sanders was born October 14, 1926 in Uniontown, Alabama. She was the second child born to the late Robert Strasser and Elizabeth Anderson. Pecolia relocated to Bessemer, Alabama where she remained. She was united in holy matrimony to the late Henry Sanders and to this union three children were born. During her life she worked at UAB...
Fannie Maze
Nov 29, 1925
OBITUARYFannie Ware Maze was born November 29, 1925 to the late Mr. and Mrs. William Ware Sr. She married at the age of 16 to Cicero Maze Sr; to which 8 children were born. She confessed hope in Christ at a young age, and served faithfully for many years as a matron at The Fifth Avenue Bethel Baptist Church. She...
Rose Butler
Sep 21, 1925
ObituaryRose confessed hope in Christ at an early age and joined Willing Workers Christian Redeeming Spiritual Church in St. Louis, Missouri under the leadership Pastor Arzell Robertson. She worked as a Nurses Aide for many years at St. Louis Community Hospital. Rose was a resident of Blue Ridge Nursing Home.Preceding her in death: husband, James Butler; brothers, Stonewall Jackson, Jr....
Lillie Brooks
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...
Thomastine Lacey
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...
Wilbert Taylor
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...
Bessie Thedford
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...
Mary Hines
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...
Reuben Bell
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...
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