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Dec 8, 2025

Mrs. Mary Smith Price affectionately known as "Ella Mae", was born on April 28, 1939, in Bessemer, Alabama to the late Joe Smith and Rebecca Smith. She departed this life Monday, December 8, 2025, at home surrounded by love in Birmingham, Alabama. She was youngest of thirteen children. She often told stories about her sister, Mattie and her going to...

Dec 7, 2025

Marge Blanks Steele was born on March 24, 1955, to Ray Blanks, Sr. and Mattie Pearl Rogers Blanks in Marengo County, Alabama. She grew up in Bessemer, Alabama with seven brothers and sisters.

Giving her life to Christ, she joined Starlight Missionary Baptist Church where she remained a life-long member.

Marge attended Jess Lanier High School and Lawson State Community...

Dec 5, 2025

Vincent Lacey affectionately known as "Beanie" was born March 16, 1972, to the late Jack Lacey and Bobbie Jean McCampbell Lacey in Bessemer, Alabama.

Vincent accepted Christ and was baptized under the leadership of Reverend William E. Scott.

Vincent attended the Bessemer School system.

Vincent was a passionate and a loving person to his family and friends. His presence will...

Dec 5, 2025

Sandra Faye Paige Moody was born June 5, 1948, in Fairfield, Alabama to Will Paige and Marie Hunter Paige.

Sandra Faye accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at the age of eleven and was baptized at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.

She remained active in Christian service throughout her lifetime as she maintained active membership in Atlanta, Georgia and...

Dec 3, 2025

Stella Mae Allen was born on December 23, 1946, in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Annie Minor.

She attended and later graduated from Carver High School.

Early in her life, Stella married Johnny Mac Crum, and two children were born to this union: Tracy Valencia Crum and Crystal Jaqueast Crum. Stella later married Jimmie Allen in October, 2009.

Stella loved...

Nov 26, 2025

Nov 26, 2025

Minister Henry Matthew O'Neal, a beloved husband passed away November 26, 2025, at the age of 90.

Born in Pell City, Alabama on August 22, 1935. He was the son of Mr. Reuben O'Neal, Sr. and Mrs. Celia Bowie O'Neal. He grew up in Pell City, Alabama and attended the Pell City School system.

At an early age, he confessed...

Nov 22, 2025

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Nov 17, 2025

Minister Charlie Wren, Sr., a beloved son, father, husband, grandfather, mentor, and faithful servant of God, entered into eternal rest on November 17, 2025, at the age of 64.

Born on March 16, 1961, in Bessemer, Alabama, Charlie was the son of Wilson Lee Wren, Sr. and Cornelia Williams Wren Johnson. He was lovingly raised by his mother and his...

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HER BIRTH

With hearts filled with gratitude for a life well lived, we celebrate the homegoing of the late great Mrs. Eleanor Spencer Allen a woman whose love, faith, and caring spirit touched generations.

Eleanor was born on February 9, 1932 in Birmingham, Alabama and was one of a pair of twins born to late Ollice and Martha Spencer.

HER...

Nov 3, 2025

Bianca Michelle Edwards began her life's journey on July 15, 1977, in Birmingham, Alabama, when she was born to her proud parents, Robert and Betty Edwards.

The educational path for Bianca started in kindergarten at Saint Aloysius Catholic School in Bessemer, Alabama. After graduating from kindergarten, Bianca enrolled at Saint Francis of Assisi in Bessemer, Alabama, and completed the first...

Oct 29, 2025

A Godly life ended on October 29, 2025, when Toni Lanette Prince Hill transitioned to be with the Lord.

Toni was the third of four children born to the union of Fred Prince and Eula Lee Fisher Prince on February 16, 1959, in Bessemer, Alabama.

Toni had a true love for God. She confessed Christ at an early age on...

Oct 28, 2025

Oct 27, 2025

Mr. Carter Strother, Jr. was born on September 12, 1947, to the late Theresa S. Pitts and Carter Strother, Sr. in Uniontown, Alabama.

Carter accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age.

"Jr. and Rabbit" as he was so affectionately known as, became a true Bessemer native. He attended and graduated from G. W. Carver High School and Bessemer...

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