Obituaries
Robert Lee Osborne
Nov 14, 2024
Robert Lee Osborne was born August 6, 1948, to the union of John and Elizabeth Osborne.
He confessed hope in Christ and joined St. Mark A.M.E. Church at an early age.
Robert attended Red Orr Elementary School. He graduated Wenonah High School, Class of 1966.
After serving in the U. S. Army in Vietnam, he returned home and enrolled in Lawson State Community...
Jessica Marche' Long- Fredd
Nov 13, 2024
Jessica Long-Fredd was born on September 7, 1979, to Jesse and Myra Long.
Jessica received an Associates Degree in Computer Science from Brown Mackie College. She went on to be a computer support specialist at UAB.
At an early age Jessica also developed a love for art. She loved painting abstract art pieces as well as making resin...
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....
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...
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