Obituaries

Derek Dean Ward, II

Derek Dean Ward, II

Feb 1, 2025

On Wednesday, August 24, 1955, the late Derek Dean Ward, Sr. and Bereatha Ward were blessed with the third of four children, Derek Dean Ward, II.

Derek was preceded in death by both of his parents, both sets of grandparents, his oldest brother, Leslie Dean Ward and his youngest brother, Dana Elliott Ward.

Derek received his education at St. Francis of Assisi...

Cordelia Ann Thomas Bailey

Cordelia Ann Thomas Bailey

Jan 23, 2025

Mrs. Cordelia Ann Thomas, a beacon of love and joy to all who knew her, was born on June 30, 1966. She was the eleventh of twelve children cherished and dearly loved by the late Mary Frances and Charlie Nib Thomas of Bessemer, Alabama.

At an early age, she confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior. Her love of...

Thelma S. Wesley

Thelma S. Wesley

Dec 16, 2024

Thelma Smiley Wesley was born on February 23, 1939. to George W. and Jennie Mae Smiley. She lived a long and fulfilling life before passing away December 16, 2024.

After graduating from Meharry Medical College, Thelma married the love of her life and beloved husband, Joseph Wesley, Jr., in 1959.

Thelma worked as a Registerd Principal Dental Hygienist...