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...

Ethel Singleton

Jul 23, 1923

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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...

Henry Allen

Jan 14, 1921

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Foster Giles

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...

Helen Thomas

Aug 10, 1918

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Reverend Alfonza January

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Vincent Bryant

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...