Obituaries

Seabie Ann Canada

Seabie Ann Canada

Feb 18, 2026

Ms. Seabie Ann Harris Canada was born on June 18, 1951, to the late Arwilder Harris. From the very beginning, she brought joy and warmth to those around her and grew to become known for her kindness, strength, and loving spirit.

She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Arwilder Harris, and her siblings, Raymona, Willie Charles, James, and...

Barbara Pearl Mullins

Barbara Pearl Mullins

Feb 15, 2026

Born on August 19, 1946, Barbara Pearl Mullins "a.k.a. Bobbie" was the matriarch of her family and community. Raised in the city of Bessemer, Alabama, she was a member of First Baptist East Bessemer. During that time, she made the most important decision anyone could ever make in life ... she made JESUS her LORD.

She attended the Bessemer City School...

Dianne Price Haywood

Dianne Price Haywood

Feb 3, 2026

Mrs. Dianne Haywood was born on September 13, 1957, in Bessemer, Alabama, to the late Clarence, Sr. and Mary Price. She peacefully departed this life on February 3, 2026.

At an early age, Dianne confessed Christ and united with Antioch Baptist Church of Bessemer, Alabama.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and...

Ernestine O. Willis

Ernestine O. Willis

Jan 31, 2026

THE BLESSING

Ms. Ernestine O. Willis was born July 7, 1941, to the late Brown and Virginia Oliver. She was born and raised in Westfield, Alabama and the youngest of three children.

Ms. Ernestine O. Willis received her education in the Jefferson County Public School System.

At an early age, she confessed her life to Christ and joined Hopewell Baptist...

Charles Lindbergh Sanders Jr.

Charles Lindbergh Sanders Jr.

Jan 28, 2026

The transition of our beloved, Charles Lindbergh Sanders, Jr., affectionately called, "Charlie Brown", by his wife and known fondly by others as "Bergh" or "Junior", has called us together to celebrate his life. We celebrated our joy in the gift that his life was to us as we experience the pain and sorrow of his passing. As we share in...

Francener Denise Turner

Francener Denise Turner

Jan 27, 2026

Francener Denise Turner was born November 10, 1947, in Detroit Michigan to Romie and Hazel Turner. This union brought forth eight children; four boys and four girls.

Mama Fran, as she was affectionately known, was a proud graduate of Northwestern High School. In addition, she attended the Detroit Business Institute where she earned a degree in Business.

For many years, she worked...

Kim Renee Pearson

Kim Renee Pearson

Jan 26, 2026

Kim Renee Pearson was born on November 16, 1959, in Bessemer, Alabama to the late Sidney Matthews and Mattie Louise Pearson Pace. Renee, as she was affectionately known, transitioned out of this life on January 26, 2026, at 6:55 a.m.

Renee confessed Christ at an early age and joined First Baptist Church Old Jonesboro in Bessemer, Alabama under the leadership...

Omega Lynn Levins

Omega Lynn Levins

Jan 23, 2026

Omega Lynn Owens Levins was born in Fairfield, Alabama to Neal Owens, Sr. and Eloise McKinstry Owens.

Lynn accepted Jesus Christ into her heart as a child and united with Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Fairfield, under Pastor R. A. Anderson. Later she joined the Forty Sixth Street Baptist Church family. She loved singing and was blessed with a beautiful voice,...

Frank Stewart Smith

Frank Stewart Smith

Jan 22, 2026

Mr. Frank Stewart Smith, Sr., a devoted servant of God, country, family, and community, peacefully transitioned from this life on January 22, 2026. Born on December 24, 1942, in Bessemer, Alabama, he was the beloved son of the late Mattie Towns and Frank Smith.

At an early age, Frank accepted Christ as his personal Savior and remained steadfast in his...

Damien Travon Green

Damien Travon Green

Jan 13, 2026

On September 16, 2005, Damien Travon Green was born to Darlean Green and Jermaine Henderson. Damien attended Hillcrest High School in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.One of Damien's favorite pastimes was reading. As a young child, he relished keeping a tally of the books he read. He was extremely intelligent and never shied away from a good debate.On January 12, 2026, Damien transitioned...

Pearleen M. King

Pearleen M. King

Jan 11, 2026

Pearleen King was a woman of unwavering love, quiet strength, and endless compassion. She was the heart of her family, a source of comfort, and a guiding light whose presence made everything feel safe and whole. To know her was to be loved deeply and genuinely. She was born on February 4, 1948, in Bessemer, Alabama, to the late Henry...

Tracie  Lequita Gray Lewis

Tracie Lequita Gray Lewis

Jan 10, 2026

Tracie Leaquita Gray was born October 25, 1965, to Linda Ann Thornton and the late Elbert Lee Gray, Jr. in Birmingham, Alabama. Tracie was the first of two siblings with one sister, Tammy Marks.

On Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 2:07 a.m., Tracie went to Glory at UAB Hospital, Birmingham, AL surrounded by her children, her sister, and many more...