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...

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...

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...

Jan 25, 2026

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,...

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...

Jan 20, 2026

Jan 20, 2026

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...

Jan 11, 2026

Pearleen King was a woman of unwavering love, quiet strength, and endless compassion. She was the heart of her family, a source of comfort, and a guiding light whose presence made everything feel safe and whole. To know her was to be loved deeply and genuinely. She was born on February 4, 1948, in Bessemer, Alabama, to the late Henry...

Jan 10, 2026

Tracie Leaquita Gray was born October 25, 1965, to Linda Ann Thornton and the late Elbert Lee Gray, Jr. in Birmingham, Alabama. Tracie was the first of two siblings with one sister, Tammy Marks.

On Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 2:07 a.m., Tracie went to Glory at UAB Hospital, Birmingham, AL surrounded by her children, her sister, and many more...

Jan 7, 2026

Jan 6, 2026

Bettie Jean Bailey, affectionally known as "Bettie B," was born September 30, 1939, in Columbus. Mississippi to Eddie Perkins and Sally B. Jones.

Bettie was known for her kindness, strength, dedication, faith, cooking, sense of humor, being outspoken, and memorable quotes and scriptures.

A TIME TO BUILD

Bettie confessed her life to Christ at a young age. For 60+ years,...

Jan 3, 2026

BIRTH

Ms. Patricia Walker Pharris was the first child born to Benjamin and Oreeda Walker on February 28, 1942.CAREER

Patricia was a devoted nurse whose life was defined by compassion, service and unwavering dedication to the care of others.

She leaves behind a legacy of kindness that will be remembered by all who were fortunate enough to know her.

EDUCATION

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Dec 25, 2025

Eddie Lee Shelton was born October 20, 1951, in Pineapple, Alabama, to the late Emma Waters Shelton and the late Eddie Lee Cunningham.

He went to school in Beatrice, Alabama. Then, his family relocated to Bessemer, Alabama in the early seventies.

For more than 30 years, he was a dedicated worker at Coca-Cola Bottling Company before retiring.

He was preceded...

Dec 22, 2025

King Solomon Colley was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on September 30, 1944, to the late James W. Colley and the late Mae Anna Barnes Colley.

King attended Wenonah High School in Birmingham through the eleventh grade and completed his senior year at Eutaw High School in Eutaw, Alabama, graduating as Valedictorian in 1962. In 1979 King earned an Associate Degree...

Dec 21, 2025

Carl Earl Barnes, Sr. was born in Woodward, Alabama to the late Willie Barnes and Willie Mae (Russell) Pippen on April 4, 1930.Carl accepted Christ at an early age and he joined First Baptist Church Woodward. For many years, he was a faithful Choir member and served as President of the Senior Choir as well as a Church Trustee.

He was...

Dec 18, 2025

Lizzie Delores Biddles Bester was born on January 2, 1936, in Bullock County, to Roosevelt and Lillie Lee Biddles.

At an early age, she confessed hope in Christ and joined South Elyton Baptist Church under Reverend Pinson. She united in holy matrimony on September 4, 1954, to Odell Bester, Sr. Later, she joined New Antioch Baptist Church (previously Little Antioch...

Dec 17, 2025

Dec 17, 2025

Bertha Mae "Bert" Gaines Witt was born on March 29, 1941, in Dallas County, Alabama, to the late Mr. Alonzia Gaines, Sr. and Mrs. Lucille Gaines.

She was educated in the Dallas County School System and graduated from Dallas County Training School in 1959.

Bert dedicated several years of faithful service as a surgical technician at Highland Hospital (presently UAB...