Obituaries
Leontist Wagner
Jul 30, 2016
Leontist Wagner, Sr. was born March 29, 1945 to William and Evare Wagner in Montgomery, Alabama. He attended Holy Family and Western- Olin High School. After high school he worked in the field of construction for many years. He had a love for his family, sports and music especially jazz and blues. Leontist was preceded in death by: son, Antonio...
Jeremy Hall
Jul 18, 2016
On July 18, 2016 a flower was plucked from our garden that will truly be missed. Jeremy displayed love for his friends and especially his family Jeremy Denard Hall was the baby of three boys born to William Hall Sr. and the late Diane Webb Hall on April 24, 1985 in Birmingham, AL. Jeremy confessed Christ and was baptized at...
Johnnie Rayford
Jul 5, 2016
Obituary The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:1 Mr. Johnnie James Rayford was born on November 15, 1926 in Jefferson County, Westfield, Alabama to James and Charlotte Rayford. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined First Missionary Baptist Church, Roosevelt City. He attended Roosevelt City and Brighton High School. Johnnie was employed and retired...
Walenda Simmons
Jun 28, 2016
Obituary Walenda Simmons was born September 24, 1951, to Richard Simmons, Sr. and Gladys Simmons in Bessemer, Alabama being the second of four children. Walenda transitioned at home on June 28, 2016 in Bessemer, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her mother. Walenda attended and graduated from J.S. Abrams High School in Bessemer, Alabama. Her spiritual awakening as a...
Arrico Eatmon
Jun 19, 2016
Obituary Arrico Dionne Eatmon, affectionately called Pooh, was born December 3, 1998 to Dionne Eatmon and Arkeitta Lewis in Birmingham, Alabama. He attended A. G. Gaston Elementary, Forest Hill Middle and Fairfield High School. He was preceded in death by: great grandmother, Mary Jane Matthews; grandfather, Clifford Stone; great uncle, Frank J. Williams, Sr. and great aunt, Ruby Williams. Arrico...
Mattie Campbell
Jun 17, 2016
Obituary Born Mattie Mae Stancil on December 13, 1911 to the late William and Carrie Stancil. She was introduced and placed her faith in Christ at an early age at Miles Chapel AME Church in Stewart, Alabama. Refusing to be stifled by her limited access to education, Mattie moved to Bessemer to live with her sister Pearl Bell and attended...
Brenda Scott
Jun 17, 2016
Life Reflections Brenda Teresa Scott Williams was born to Mary Lee Scott and James Lee, Sr. on October 13, 1960 in Mobile, Alabama. She was the only girl and the youngest of eight siblings. Brenda gave her life to God at an early age at New Salem Baptist Church. In her later years she started attending and joined First Baptist...
Cheryl Arnold
Jun 11, 2016
Public visitation will be held Saturday, June 18, from 9:00 A.M 12:00 Noon at Chambers Funeral Home. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will hold a special service at 11:00 A.M - 12:00 Noon. Celebration of life service will follow in the Laura Chambers Funeral Chapel, 2527 Ninth Avenue North Bessemer, 35020. Ms. Arnold will be laid to rest in Lincoln...
Julius Brown
Jun 9, 2016
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."-2 Timothy 4:7 Deacon Julius Brown Sr. was born to the late Archie Brown and Carrie L. Brown in Perry County on April 22, 1928. He retired from Pullman Standard for over 30 years. Deacon Brown joined Bessemer #1 International Ministries Church of God in...
Amelia Beard
Jun 7, 2016
After winter turned to spring, Bro. Henry Ward and Sis Rhoda Ward’s first child was born on April 5, 1936, in Sumter County, Alabama. They named her Amelia Louise Ward, after her maternal grandmother, and affectionately called her Louise or Lou. In later years, the Ward family moved to Bessemer, Ala., where she attended Carver Jr. High and graduated from...
Jennifer Banks
Jun 5, 2016
Jennifer Banks was the third child of Mrs. Annie B. and the late Mr. Wheeler Banks, born In Birmingham, Alabama. She built fond childhood memories with her family in the Southside neighborhood. She departed this life and entered into eternal peace on Sunday morning, June 5, 2016. Jennifer made a promise to God that if He blessed her with a...
Mary McCain
Jun 4, 2016
Mary Elizabeth McCain was born in Bessemer, Alabama on April 5, 1925. She was the first child of the late Elvira and Luke O’Neal. Mary had eight siblings, four preceded her in death. At an early age she confessed hope in Christ. She later married the late Willie McCain and lived in Bessemer, Alabama where joined the 28th Street Church...
Ethel Walton
May 30, 2016
A REFLECTION OF LIFE “For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me on that day: ...
Ruby Thrash
May 27, 2016
Biographical Sketch Ruby W. Thrash was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams in Bessemer, Alabama. She confessed hope in Christ at an early age and joined First Baptist Church Ninth Street in Bessemer, Alabama under the leadership of Rev. F. D. King. She later joined Twenty-First Street Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Thomas J. Thrash....
Ronald Williams
May 23, 2016
Ronald Parker Williams was born on August 24, 1955 in Bessemer, Alabama, to the late Sterling and Flo Parker Williams. He was the fourth of six children. Ronnie joined the McCalla Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church in Bessemer, Alabama at an early age, where he served on the Board of Stewards, was a choir member and member of the...
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