Obituaries

George Leonard Myhand

George Leonard Myhand

Mar 23, 2026

Deacon George Leonard Myhand, son of the late Willie Myhand and Nancy Winston Myhand, was born on September 7, 1950, at George H. Lanier Memorial Hospital in Chambers County, Alabama.

George Leonard Myhand graduated from Rehobeth High School in 1969. He was drafted to serve in the United States Army in 1971. He served in the Vietnam War until being...

Princess B. Parker

Princess B. Parker

Mar 18, 2026

Princess Brown Parker was born to the late Bailey Brown and Emma Lou Stinson on April 21, 1935, in Tuskegee, Alabama.

During her life, she confessed Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and united with the ministry at Restoration Revival Tabernacle in Bessemer under the leadership of the late Reverend Leo Jackson. She remained a faithful member of the...

Dr. Willie Antonio Criss

Dr. Willie Antonio Criss

Mar 16, 2026

Dr. Willie Antonio Criss, affectionately known as "Mr. Willie," was born on July 25, 1986, in Greenwood, Mississippi, to Minnie P. Criss. As the youngest of his siblings, he carried a joyful, spirited presence that touched everyone around him.

Willie was baptized at a young age at East Percy Christian Church, Greenwood, Mississippi under the leadership of Pastor Arron Johnson....

Classie Mae Evans

Classie Mae Evans

Mar 9, 2026

Our precious loved one is gone, our home is vacant and that void can never be filled.

Classie Mae Evans was born on May 17, 1930, and brought a bundle of joy to the late Mr. John Lewis and the late Mrs. Lela Lewis in Sumter County, Alabama. Later, her mother met and married the late Mr. Malachi Jackson, who...

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...