Walter Royns

Aug 26, 2024

IN LOVING MEMORY OF WALTER ROYNS

Walter Royns, affectionately known as "Uncle Walter" and "Rome" to his family and friends, was born on November 9, 1947. He was the seventh child of the late William Royns, Sr. and Rebecca Boone Royns.

Educated in the Alabama Public School System, Walter graduated from Brighton High School before joining the U.S. Air Force and touring...

Anita Doris Cunningham

Aug 23, 2024

Anita Doris Cunningham was born on September 18, 1921, to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jackson McKinney in Attalla, Alabama.

In 1925, her family moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee when Anita Doris was an infant. She was the firstborn of their eight children.

Later, she moved to Bessemer, Alabama where she worked in the local school system and was employed as a nurse's aide...

Martez Reshard Paige

Aug 17, 2024

Martez Reshard Paige, Jr., better known as "TUTTA" was born August 26, 2004, to Martez Reshard Paige, Sr. and the late La'Porshia Keonna Toney.

Martez received Christ at an early age and joined 21st Street Baptist Church, South, Bessemer, under the leadership of Pastor Thomas J. Thrash.

He attended Bessemer City High School Class of 2022, where he played drums with the...

Carla Denise Johnson

Aug 16, 2024

Carla Denise Stanton (Johnson) was born on April 13, 1976, to Frederick and Gloria Stanton. She joined Patrice in the family and was later joined by Kimberlee.

Her early education began in the Birmingham City School system. Her love for music began when she learned to play the saxophone in Third Grade. Her education continued as a student at Midfield High...

Lorraine G. Johnson

Aug 13, 2024

Lorraine Johnson was born on June 4, 1948, to the late Alga G.Gatson and Mattie M. Gatson. She was the second child of six children.

At an early age, Lorraine confessed Christ and joined First Baptist Church of Powderly under the late Reverend Smith Thomas. Later, she was united with the West Tabernacle Baptist Church. She was a faithful and dedicated...

Maurice S. Muhammad

Aug 12, 2024

Livestream hosted on Facebook by American Gospel Quartet Convention, Inc.

The “beautiful life” of Maurice Stephone (Mack) Muhammad began on August 9, 1969, in the Edgewater Community of Birmingham, Alabama with his loving mother, Dr. Jacqueline Whitfield Stewart, and his father, Walter Mack, who preceded him in death. This “picturesque journey” concluded Monday, August 12, 2024. 

Maurice was denoted as a leader...

Tasha Lynn Garrison

Aug 12, 2024

Tasha L. Garrison was born June 5, 1978, in Laverne, Alabama.

At the age of 18 she enlisted in the United States Air Force. She honorably served her country.

In 2001, Tasha met the love of her life, Earl. On January 31st, they were united in Holy Matrimony. Together, they shared 23 years of love, joy and family. Their bond was truly...

Harold Gene Peterson

Aug 7, 2024

Harold Gene Peterson, affectionately called "Skippy" was born on December 2, 1951 in Bessemer, Alabama, to the late Richard and Elizabeth Peterson. Peacefully he entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Harold was a proud graduate of Brighton High School. Harold dedicated 30 years of his career at US Steel before retiring in 2004....

Herbert Dunn, Jr.

Aug 5, 2024

Brother Herbert Dunn, Jr. was born on May 23, 1934, in Greensboro (Hale County), Alabama. He was the son of the late Hubert, Sr. and Frances Dunn of Bessemer, Alabama.

In his Christian home, he learned early in life his personal path of duty and confessed hope in Christ at an early age. Later moving to Bessemer, Alabama in 1937, he...

Frank Phillips, Jr.

Aug 4, 2024

Frank Phillips, Jr., affectionately known as "Sonny", graced the world with his presence on February 10, 1940, in Bessemer, Alabama. He was the beloved son of the late Mr. Frank Phillips, Sr. and Carrie T. Phillips. From the moment he was born, his curly hair and radiant smile brought boundless joy to the life of his parents.

Frank embraced...

Ronald Wayne Williams

Aug 1, 2024

Ronald Wayne Williams was born August 18, 1957, to Joe Lee Williams and Jessie Mae Williams. Ronald (everyone who knew him called him Wayne and for those closest to him the affectionate nickname was "Dawg") grew up in Bessemer, Alabama. He was the youngest of eight siblings born to the union of Joe and Jessie Mae. His parents along with...

Joshua Darnell Butler

Jul 30, 2024

Baby Jacquez De'Shun Kirkland

Jul 19, 2024

On January 27, 2022, Baby Jacquez "BJ" Kirkland, started a journey and on July 19,2024, was embraced in the arms of our Heavenly Father. This was a glorious moment touched by the goodness of God, as he took his angelic wings.

His life's mission was clear. He was not meant to stay here. So to his devoted parents; Jacquez...

Jason G. Moss, Sr.

Jul 19, 2024

Amelia Jackson

Jul 18, 2024

A sweet jewel, affectionately known as Mrs. Amelia, was born in Hale County, Greensboro, Alabama on August 13, 1934 to Mary Jeffries and Raymond Thomas.

Amelia confessed belief in Christ at an early age. In 1941, the family relocated to Bessemer, Alabama. Alongside her mother, Amelia joined Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where she became an active member and served in...

Joyce Ann Olds

Jul 15, 2024

On July 15, 2024, the Lord plucked a flower from our garden that will be greatly missed, our sister and friend Joyce Ann Olds (June 6, 1950 to July 15, 2024). She was the oldest of six children born to Edmond, Sr. and Ella Ruth Olds.

Joyce lived and worked in Chicago, Illinois for 46 years.  She was the mother of...

Corine Joy Cowens

Jul 14, 2024

Corine Joy Cowens was born on March 4, 1947, in Bessemer, Alabama, the beloved daughter of Lena May Williams.

She attended elementary school at Old Jonesboro Negro School.

Early in life professed her love for God, receiving baptism under the guidance of Reverend Charles E. Henry at age 11 in 1957, from Friendship Baptist Church in Uniontown, Alabama.

On September 17, 1992, Corine...

Quinisha Tanae Jones

Jul 13, 2024

Jerwanda Roscoe Smith

Jul 12, 2024

Jonathan L. Bradberry

Jul 10, 2024

Jonathan L. Bradberry, affectionately known as "Joe" and "Phat Joe", was born in Birmingham, Alabama on September 28, 1968.

At an early age, he accepted Christ and was baptized. He loved singing in the church choir. As an adult, his church family became The Worship Center Christian Church.

Being a husband, a father and grandfather were three of...