Obituaries

Bernard Nunn

Bernard Nunn

Oct 14, 2020

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Sharon Ward

Sharon Ward

Oct 12, 2020

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Lucy Hopkins

Lucy Hopkins

Oct 8, 2020

Lucy L. Hopkins was born to John and Rosie Logan on November 12, 1934 in Eutaw, AL. She was the fifth child of eight children. She accepted Christ at an early age and was an active member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Martintown where she served on the Usher board. She later became a member of the First...

Aquiles Acera

Aquiles Acera

Oct 7, 2020

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Dr. Freedom P. Woods, I

Dr. Freedom P. Woods, I

Sep 23, 2020

Life ReflectionsA gift from God, Freedom Progress Woods I, affectionately known as “Pooh,” was born September 28,1967 in Birmingham, Alabama to Bishop Calvin Wallace Woods, Sr. and the late Lucille Grayson Woods.Freedom was the twelfth of thirteen children born into an awesome and loving family during the heightof the civil rights struggle. The Woods family involvement, along with his father’s...

Robert Williams

Robert Williams

Sep 22, 2020

Robert Cornelius Williams was born on October 13, 1948 to the late Robert Wilson and Irene Williams in Manhattan, New York. At a young age, he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior.He received his early childhood education in the Birmingham Public School System and was a graduate in the Class of 1966 from the historical A. H. Parker High...

Clyde Bennett

Clyde Bennett

Sep 22, 2020

Clyde Percy Bennett, Sr., was born on April 13, 1939 to the late Estella andGoldsby Bennett in Selma, Alabama. In 1945, he moved to Bessemer, Alabamawith his family. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior at a young age and wasbaptized by Pastor F.D. King at First Baptist Ninth Street, Bessemer, Alabama. Helater joined New Bethlehem Baptist Church under the...

Eleanor Tyson

Eleanor Tyson

Sep 20, 2020

It was a blessed event on July 20, 1947. An earthly angel named Eleanor Marie Williams Tyson, was born to the late Mr. Bryant and Mrs. Eloise Williams.She was preceded in death by her brother, Bryant Williams, Jr. and sister, Addie Fields.At an early age, she confessed Christ at Gaines Chapel A.M.E. Church. Later, he joined Agape Worship Ministries under...

Willie Moore

Willie Moore

Sep 20, 2020

Brother Willie James Moore was born March 14, 1939 to the late Anderson and Annie Mae Moore inBirmingham, AL.He confessed hope in Christ at an early age. He joined the First Baptist Church under the pastorate ofthe late Rev. H.M. Moten where he served on the usher board.He was united in Holy Matrimony to Mrs. Rosa B. Moore on December...

Erskine Harville

Erskine Harville

Sep 16, 2020

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Johnny Long

Johnny Long

Sep 15, 2020

We gather here today to celebrate the passing of Deacon Johnny Long, Sr., a man who has served ourchurch and community for many, many years. Deacon Johnny Long, Sr. was born September 9, 1932 inGainesville, Alabama to Mr. Gentry and Mrs. Annie Bell Long. He confessed hope in Christ at an early ageand joined Antioch Missionary Baptist Church under the...

Sharon Williams

Sharon Williams

Sep 14, 2020

Sharon Denise Williams was born to Zelman Cody & Dorothy Williams on October 11, 1958.Sharon confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior. She was baptized, and joined Shining Light for the Lost Souls Church under the leadership of Pastor Arthur Sabree.Her formal education was received in the Birmingham City School System and she was a graduate of A. H. Parker...

Tammy

Tammy

Sep 14, 2020

Tabatha Giselle Lacey, affectionately known as Tammy, was born on December 20, 1967 to thelate Evans Sander and Ethel Lacey Sanders. She confessed her hope in Christ at an early ageunder the leadership of the late Reverend Sanky. Her formal education was received at J.S.Abrams High School where she was a 1986 graduate. Tammy went on to further her education...

Albert Perkins

Albert Perkins

Sep 9, 2020

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Joseph Alexander

Joseph Alexander

Sep 5, 2020

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DeAcqunetta Bevelle

DeAcqunetta Bevelle

Sep 4, 2020

DeAcqunetta Bevelle, born January 28, 1973. She was the first born to Dorothy and Jerome Bevelle, Sr.She confessed and served Christ at an early age and served under the leadership of her grandfather, theLate Reverend Henry Hicks.She attended Jackson Olin High School. She was a passionate and loving young lady. She enjoyed beingwith family and friends.She leaves to cherish her...

Juanita Warren

Juanita Warren

Sep 4, 2020

Juanita Parker Warren was blessed to see 98 years, transitioned on September 2, 2020. Born inUniontown, Alabama in Perry County, she was the daughter of Glover and Louise Parker. Her formaleducation took place at Perry County High School where she graduated.After 20 years of marriage she became a widower of Mr. Eugene Warren, Sr. Later in life she beganworking as...

Ronald Freligh

Ronald Freligh

Aug 26, 2020

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Samuel Stewart

Samuel Stewart

Aug 25, 2020

Samuel Thornton Stewart, Sr. was born on June 10, 1945 to Lorenza and GeorgiaSears Stewart in Bessemer, Alabama.Sam attended G.W. Carver Elementary, and Junior High Schools in Bessemer,Alabama. He also attended Brighton High School and ultimately graduated fromJackson S. Abrams High school in 1963.Shortly after high school, he joined the United States Army, where he served a tour ofduty in...

Mattie Ware

Mattie Ware

Aug 12, 2020

Mattie Ware was born July 12, 1924 to the late John H. and Mattie Johnson. Early in life Mattierelocated to Bessemer, Alabama. She was educated in the Bessemer School System and agraduate of Dunbar High School. Eager to have a church home, Mattie joined Sixth AvenueBeulah Baptist Church and accepted Christ into her life. While she was a member there,...