Obituaries

George "Paw-Paw" Hamilton

George "Paw-Paw" Hamilton

Apr 21, 2024

George Hamilton, 102, formerly of Pleasant Grove passed away Sunday morning, April 21, 2024, in Pell City, Alabama. His love for his family and country was only surpassed by his love for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. George will be greatly missed, though his legacy of service and love will continue to bless generations to come.

George was born in...

Dewain Smith

Dewain Smith

Apr 13, 2024

Brother Dewain Edwards Smith, lovingly known to family and friends as Wayne, was born on August 17, 1956 in Bessemer, AL. He was the beloved son of Grady J. Smith and Ruby Nell Edwards. Dewain was the oldest of six siblings who grew up together, establishing cherished memories that would last a lifetime.

Dewain confessed Christ at an early...

Maggie Ruth Williams

Maggie Ruth Williams

Mar 28, 2024

Maggie Ruth Jones-Williams was the second born of nine children to the late Mr. Cleveland, Jr. and Mrs. Ruth Jones in Birmingham, Alabama on March 16, 1953.

Maggie accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and joined Bethel Baptist Church where she remained a dedicated and faithful member.

Maggie was a graduate of J. S. Abrams High...

Henry Lovejoy

Henry Lovejoy

Mar 25, 2024

Henry (Hank) Lovejoy, 86, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at his residence in Fairfield. Henry was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, and was the son of Frank and Flora Mae (Lovejoy) Washington. He was the third eldest of eight children, four boys and four girls.

Henry has always been an industrious family man. As a youth, he...

Barbara Ann Borom Saxton

Barbara Ann Borom Saxton

Mar 25, 2024

Barbara Ann Borom Saxton was born in Birmingham, Alabama on February 14, 1952, to the late Charlie Henry Borom, Sr. and Lucile Thornton Borom. To this union, she was the tenth of eleven children.

Barbara made her heavenly transition on Monday, March 25, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father, mother and eight of her siblings.

Barbara accepted Christ at...

Beatrice  Stanley Steele

Beatrice Stanley Steele

Mar 21, 2024

On April 17,1936 (2/27/1936) Beatrice was born to the late Jim Stanley and Lillie Duff Stanley in Selma, Alabama. On this day our blessings began. She was known as Bea, Sue, Moma, Granny, Nanny, Auntie Bea and Aunt Sue.

At an early age, she received Christ at Saint Paul Community Methodist Church formerly known as Saint Paul A.M.E Church in Selma,...

Willie Spencer, Jr.

Willie Spencer, Jr.

Mar 16, 2024

Willie Gene Spencer, Jr., "Junior" was born on January 13, 1958, to Annie Louise and Willie G.Spencer, Sr. in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Willie confessed his life to Christ at an early age.

Willie was educated in the Tuscaloosa County Schools and was a 1976 graduate of Holt High School.

Willie moved to Bessemer, Alabama to pursue work where he met Vickie Ann Davis in...

Charles Wesley Mosley, III

Charles Wesley Mosley, III

Mar 4, 2024

In loving memory of a devoted husband, father, brother, papa, and friend who dedicated his life to his faith and family. On March 4, 2024, Charles Wesley Mosley, III left this world, leaving a legacy of integrity, kindness, and a life rich in accomplishments and relationships.

Born on April 24, 1969, to Ernestine Epps and Charles Wesley Mosley, II, Charles grew...

Manuel Fitch

Manuel Fitch

Mar 1, 2024

Manuel Fitch was born on June 26, 1944, to Inell Fitch and King Chandler, Jr. He was the third son born as part of a set of triplets.

At an early age, he was baptized and joined Mt. Hebron Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. G. W. C. Richardson. Later in life, he joined Canaan Baptist Church under the leadership...

Janice Beasley

Janice Beasley

Feb 22, 2024

Janice R. (Powell) Beasley, affectionately known as "Sweet Tea," had a life filled with love, dedication, and hard work. Born in Perry County, Alabama, on October 3, 1943, to Mr. Joe Powell and Mrs. Mary M. Powell, Janice moved to Michigan in 1965 and spent most of her life there. However, in October 2020, she moved back to Alabama to...

Marilyn Davenport

Marilyn Davenport

Feb 21, 2024

Marilyn Denise Scott Davenport leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Doresse Kimball (David) and Ashley Hall (Michael), six grandchildren; Mya, Aston, Dalton, Marley,

Ase and David; two sisters, Betty Dickerson and Jeanette Moore; one brother, Robert Scott (Lynette), and a host of relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Willie G. Scott, Sr., mother, Carrie B. Scott...

Wesley Harris, Jr.

Wesley Harris, Jr.

Feb 17, 2024

Wesley Harris, Jr., affectionately known as “Holy”, was born March 8, 1936, in Greensboro, Alabama. He was the second born of three to the union of Wesley Harris and Jimmie Lee Wagner (Jones). He was a member of New Mt. Moriah Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School and was a member of the Men’s Chorus. Wesley grew up in...

Darie Green

Darie Green

Feb 10, 2024

Darie Tyrone Green, Sr. was born June 24, 1961, to the late

Darie Manuel Green and Sallie Mae Green in Bessemer,

Alabama.

He accepted Christ at an early age and united with

Macedonia Baptist Church in Bessemer, Alabama under the

leadership of Reverend B.B. Strawder.

Darie was a 1979 graduate of Wenonah High School. He

later joined the U. S....

Howard L. Rucker

Howard L. Rucker

Feb 9, 2024

Howard Lee Rucker affectionately known as "Bae-Brother" to his family and later known as "POPS" within the Midfield community, was born January 4, 1957, to Eula B. Kelly and Joseph E. Rucker (Deceased) in Birmingham, Alabama. Howard received his formal education within the Birmingham City Schools System, completing High School at A.H. Parker HS in 1975. Over the years he...

Vincent Hughes

Vincent Hughes

Feb 5, 2024

Vincent "Tate" Carl Hughes was born on April 13, 1964, to

Bessie Lee White and Levester Hughes in Birmingham, Alabama.

He received his formal education in the Midfield City School 

system. Vincent was a car coliseum repair and painting 

specialist and was known for his elaborate car painting skills.

Vincent Hughes departed this life on Monday, February 5, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his...

Shirley Camp

Shirley Camp

Feb 3, 2024

Sister Shirley Galloway Camp, affectionately known as

"Grandma Shirley", was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on February

21, 1946, to the late William and Alma Jean Galloway.

She departed this earthly life on February 3, 2024. God's faithful

servant was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph

P. Camp, Sr. Shirley grew up in Topeka, Kansas where she loved

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