Robert Lee Osborne

Nov 14, 2024

Jessica Marche' Long- Fredd

Nov 13, 2024

Cathareene Coleman- Burrell

Oct 26, 2024

Mrs. Cathareene "Poonka" Coleman-Burrell was born on the 24th of May, 1973 to late Mr. Cleveland Coleman, Sr. and Lorene Tubbs-Coleman in Bessemer, Alabama. Cathareene passed away peacefully on the 26th of October, 2024 at the age of 51. She confessed her love for Christ at an early age.

Family was the cornerstone and foundation of Cat's life. She is survived...

Baby Malachi Eli Askew

Oct 16, 2024

Malachi Eli Askew met the eyes of Jesus, October 16, 2024. His life was short, but the love and wisdom he showed us is a lifetime.

Fondest memories of Malachi will forever linger in the hearts of his loving mother, Olivia Parker; father, Tyleik Burts; brother, Tyriq Askew; maternal grandmother, Tiana Coleman; maternal grandfather, Vincent Parker; maternal great grandmother,...

Johnny Lee Harrell

Oct 15, 2024

Mr. Johnny Lee Harrell, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on October 15, 2024, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.

At an early age, Johnny confessed Christ. He joined St. Peter Primitive Baptist Church where he served faithfully on the Deacon and Usher Board until his health failed.

Johnny is survived by his three brothers,...

Debra Ann Collins Stevens

Oct 13, 2024

RACE STARTED

Debra Ann Collins Stevens, most fondly known as Deb, started her race on January 31, 1960. She was born to the late Eugene Collins, Sr. and Jennie Lee Collins in Fairfield, Alabama.

RACE IN PROGRESS

Deb accepted Jesus Christ at an early age as a member of New Hope Baptist Church. After marriage, she joined...

Charles Douglas Miles

Oct 11, 2024

Charles Douglas Miles, a beloved father, husband, grandfather, passed away on October 11, 2024, at the age of 77.

Born in Birmingham, Alabama on January 14, 1947, he was the son of Mr. Fred D. Miles and Mrs. Virginia Bolden Miles. He grew up in Birmingham, Alabama and attended Birmingham City School System.

He confessed Christ and was saved under the leadership...

Tyrone Hudson

Oct 8, 2024

Tyrone (Turone) Hudson was born on March 13, 1961, in Sawyerville, Alabama. He was the youngest of six children born to the late William Hudson, Jr. and Emma (Yamma) O'Neal Hudson.

From an early age, Tyrone embraced his faith, accepting Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and being baptized at St. Stephen's Baptist Church in Sawyerville.

Affectionately known as "Turone" to...

Bettie Joyce Williams

Oct 6, 2024

On June 25th, 1944, a bouncing baby girl named Bettie Joyce Bailey was born on David Avenue on the Southside in Bessemer, Alabama. Bettie's mother Mrs. Elizabeth Young served on the usher board at the Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church upon her birth. Bettie was the youngest of her four siblings, Allen Jr., Mary Etta, James Edward, and Arthur Lee...

Darryl Dewayne Coleman

Oct 5, 2024

Darryl DeWayne Coleman, affectionately known as "Dee- Dee" and "Stick Daddy", was born to his beautiful, loving mother, Ovetta Cunningham-Coleman and the late Erskine Coleman on January 12, 1969.

Dee-Dee departed this life on October 5, 2024, at his home in Centerpoint, Alabama. He was a member of Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Bessemer, Alabama where Dr. Victor Harkins, Sr....

Virginia Storey

Oct 4, 2024

Denetrius Rene'e Vance

Sep 25, 2024

Denetrius R. Vance Patton (Renée), born June 28, 1954, to the union of Rhodelia Bell Patton and Andrew Patton in Bessemer, Alabama. Denetrius R. Vance Patton, affectionately known as Renée was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Renée accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age, becoming a dedicated member of Starlight Missionary Baptist Church under...

Shirley Muhammad - Powell

Sep 17, 2024

Allah/God Graced the world with Shirley Ann Powell June 8th, 1949 and returned to Him September 17, 2024. Shirley was affectionately known as mama, sister, auntie, cousin and friend. She was the fifth child of John Thomas and Mamie B Manning.



She was reared in a religious home in Bessemer, AL. Her family attended church regularly. She had a...

Priscilla A. Proffitt Dunn

Sep 17, 2024

HER BIRTH

Former Senator Priscilla Ann Proffitt Dunn was born on October 8, 1943, in Margaret, Alabama, to the devoted parents, Johnnie A. Proffitt and Mary Ella Walker.

HER FAITH

From an early age, Former Senator Dunn confessed her love for Christ. She was a womanof unwavering faith, living out her beliefs daily. At Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church (SGMBC) she served in...

Debra Ann Stewart

Sep 16, 2024

A TIME TO BE BORN

Debra Ann Young Stewart was born on October 8, 1951, to the late Mrs. Eunice Delois Young and the late Mr. Alex John White, Sr.

A TIME TO LIVE

At an early age, she confessed Christ. She served as a faithful member of New Bethlehem Baptist Missionary Church under the leadership of Reverend W. H. Walker as a...

Lettie Mae Lawrence

Sep 12, 2024

Dorothy Jean Gamble

Sep 11, 2024

Regina Delores Stephenson

Sep 8, 2024

Sister Regina D. Stephenson was born October 11, 1950, to the late Richard Stephenson and Thomastine Lacey.

At an early age, she confessed Christ at St. Mark A.M.E. Church. She served on the Trustee Board and sang in the Junior and Senior Choir where she once served as Choir President.

After attending Brighton High School, she earned a degree in Business from...

Wayne Lee

Sep 6, 2024

Wayne Lee was born to Namon Sr. and Charlie Mae Lee on September 20,1958 in Birmingham, Alabama. Wayne, the fifth of five children, he learned the importance of hard work from his parents. Wayne remained close throughout the years with his siblings and their families..

Wayne confessed Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and joined the Bonner's...

Juanita "Dee" Dean

Aug 29, 2024

Juanita Winfield Dean, affectionately known as "Dee", passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024, at the age of 92. Dee was the heart and soul of her family, and her presence brought warmth and grace to everyone fortunate enough to know her. She was not only a picture of elegance, always impeccably dressed and radiant with her perfectly styled hair...