Obituaries
Willie Riddle
Sep 21, 2016
Obituary Deacon Willie Davis Riddle was born on December 17, 1937 in Woodstock, AL to the late Mr. Jimmy Riddle and Ola B. Lewis. He accepted Christ at an early age and he united into marriage to Mrs. Vera Lee McGruder on December 22, 1978. He was employed by Pullman Standard & Trinity in Bessemer, AL until he retired. He...
Agnes Crenshaw
Sep 20, 2016
Obituary Agnes Deloise Bell Crenshaw was born October 24, 1930 in Mobile, Alabama to Mary and Swept Bell, Sr.. She was given back to God on the morning of September 20, 2016 sleeping into an eternal resting place. Agnes did what we all should do by confessing Christ at an early age and joining Hopewell Baptist Church in Mobile, Alabama...
Joe Pettigrew
Sep 8, 2016
Life Reflections Joe Louis Pettigrew was born on January 22, 1937 to the late Mr. Earl Pettigrew and Mrs. Arnell Pettigrew Underwood in Bessemer, Alabama. Joe confessed hope in Christ at an early age and was a longtime member of Starlight Baptist Church. In his early years he attended school in the Muscoda area. Joe had a desire to serve...
Rosetta Powell
Aug 28, 2016
Rosetta Caffie Powell was the only child born to the late Willa Steadman Caffie and Willie Caffie June 9, 1939. She confessed hope in Christ at an early age and became a member of Second Avenue Beulah Baptist Church in Bessemer, Alabama where she served as a member of the choir. Later in life she had a daughter Aquadetta Joyce...
Bridgett Hawkins
Aug 22, 2016
Obituary Bridgette Michelle Hawkins was born May 30, 1974 at Princeton Hospital in Birmingham, AL to Edward E. Carter and the late Gail L. Carter. She confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. John Baptist Church in Dolomite. She later rededicated her life to Christ and joined the New Bethlehem Baptist Church under the leadership of...
Levi Thomas
Aug 22, 2016
Obituary Mr. Levi Thomas was born March 26, 1950 in Bessemer, Alabama to the late Mrs. Hattie Thomas and Mr. Albert Thomas, Jr. Levi was a lifelong member of 5th Avenue Bethel Baptist Church and enjoyed attending worship service. The Almighty God has allowed us to assemble today to celebrate and remember the life of our beloved family member and...
Steven Williams
Aug 19, 2016
Steven "Steve" Williams, born June 27, 1952 to the late Philip and Reatha Williams, was called home on August 19, 2016. He was proceeded in death by his parents, brothers; Phillip Jr. and Charles Williams, brother-in-law; Abe Johnson, and sister- in-laws; Annie Pearl Chestner and Sonya Thomas. Steve graduated from Wenonah High School in 1971 before enlisting into the United...
Henry Beckwood
Aug 16, 2016
“The Lord is my Shepard I shall not want “ Brother Henry Beckwood was born June 17, 1951 to the late Henry James and Annie Lee Beckwood. At an early age Henry confessed Christ at under the pastorate of Reverend B.B. Strowder. Brother Beckwood attended the Bessemer School System graduating from Brighton High School. Upon his completion of high school...
Mixon Johnson
Aug 15, 2016
Mixon Johnson was called home on Monday, August 15, 2016. He was 86 years old. Mixon was a devoted, loving, caring father and grandfather. He was born in Birmingham, AL on January 7, 1930 and was educated at Parker High School. Mixon's wife, Joyce Johnson, mother Henrietta Washington, sister Clementine Clark and brothers, Thornton Pickett and Esther Pickett preceded him...
Patricia Young
Aug 15, 2016
~Obituary~ ”I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” 11 Timothy 4:7 Patricia Yvonne Young was born March 28, 1943 to the late John and Bernice Young. She was the first of three children. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John W. Young and a newphew, Shawn...
Ora Rembert
Aug 12, 2016
Life Reflections We are gathered here today to celebrate the homegoing of Mrs. Ora Rembert. Born November 4, 1921 to Andrew and Addleaner Harton of Vernon, Alabama and was the eighth child of twelve children. She confessed Jesus Christ at an early age and was baptized. Ora married Alonzo Herbert and to this union seven children were born: Junior Herbert,...
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