Obituaries

Thelma S. Wesley

Thelma S. Wesley

Dec 16, 2024

Thelma Smiley Wesley was born on February 23, 1939. to George W. and Jennie Mae Smiley. She lived a long and fulfilling life before passing away December 16, 2024.

After graduating from Meharry Medical College, Thelma married the love of her life and beloved husband, Joseph Wesley, Jr., in 1959.

Thelma worked as a Registerd Principal Dental Hygienist...

Robert Lee Osborne

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...