Obituaries
Othis Pippens
Mar 28, 2016
Othis Pippens was born in Bessemer, Alabama to the late A.D. Wedgworth and Hallie Batton on August 15,1921. She confessed hope in Christ at Brush Creek Baptist Church and was baptized by the Late Rev. Mose Fanch. She later moved to Green County Alabama where she married the late L.C. Pippens Oct. 23,1943. Two children proceeded her in death, a...
Rita Starke
Mar 13, 2016
Mrs. Rita Rena Nelson Starke was born the third daughter of Geneva Nelson and Jethro Smith on November 28, 1962 in New York, New York. She entered quietly into eternal rest on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital. Rita was educated in the Bessemer Public School System. She attended Lawson State Community College and...
Alfred Armour
Mar 5, 2016
Alfred "Lil Al" Armour, Jr was born April 9, 1978 in Birmingham, Al. to Alfred and Cornelius Armour. He was united in holy matrimony to Desiree Armour on November 15, 2014. To this union, Kingston Alexander was born. He confessed his life to Christ at an early age at Tabernacle Church in Hinesville, GA. Lil Al graduated from Wenonah High...
Donna Shade
Mar 2, 2016
Sister Donna Faye Jones Shade was born April 21, 1961 to Frank Jones, Sr. and Edna Wilson Jones in Buffalo, New York. Donna accepted Christ at the age of five years old at First Baptist Church, Roosevelt. She later joined Friendship Baptist Church under the pastorate of Reverend W.J. Sankey. Donna remained a loyal and faithful member until her health...
Billie Cunningham
Feb 28, 2016
Mrs. Billie D. Cunningham transitioned on Sunday, February 28, 2016. She leaves to cherish her memories: a loving and devoted husband, J.D. Cunningham; three sons, Dexter (Phaedra) Cunningham, Jerel (Tonee) Cunningham and Derrick O. (Bobbie) Cunningham; one sister, Doris (Milton) Ross; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Public visitation...
Simmie Roberson
Feb 20, 2016
When the sun of life reaches its zenith with the brightness of a well spent life, when passing comes we can only say that a beautiful life has ended.” Deacon Simmie Roberson was born July 24, 1928 to the late Claudia Barnes-Foster and Charlie Roberson in Bessemer, Alabama. He confessed Christ at an early age and united with the Old...
Charles Birchfield
Feb 16, 2016
Charles Rashad Birchfield was born on February 10, 1989 to Latricia Birchfield and Charles Readus in Bessemer, Alabama. He was educated in the Bessemer School System and enjoyed playing basketball. Charles had a quiet but playful demeanor. To know him was to love him. He was blessed to become a father on February 23, 2009 to a loving son, Kamarion...
Cordero Hudson
Feb 14, 2016
Cordero was the second of three sons born to the union of Judy and Steven Hudson, Sr. on December 16, 1986 in Birmingham, Alabama. He attended Lipscomb Elementary and graduated from McAdory High School. Cordero was currently attending College. He was a hard and dedicated worker employed with T-Mobile in Hoover, AL. Cordero confessed hope in Christ at the age...
George Smith
Feb 14, 2016
Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity and sound speech that cannot be condemned Titus 2:7 On February 14, 2016 at approximately 7:48 pm George passed away peacefully at home in Bessemer, Alabama comforted by family members. George Smith Sr. was the fourth of thirteen (13) children born...
Iesha Mayhand
Feb 12, 2016
Ms. Iesha Michelle Mayhand, was born May 10, 1991 to Juanikee Mayhand and Michael T. McCarty. Iesha was well loved by all who came in contact with her. To know her was to love her. She was a great spirit! Her attitude was huge but her heart was even bigger! She was a loving mother, daughter, grand-daughter, sister, niece, cousin...
Troyderringer Green
Feb 10, 2016
Brother Troyderringer Demar Green was born January 12, 1987 to Ms. Kandi Green and Mr. Troy Kirkwood. He confessed hope in Christ at an early age and joined First Baptist Ninth Street under the pastorate of Reverend Darryl Nickels later joining New Birth Birmingham under Bishop Stephen Davis. Troy was educated in the Birmingham School System. He was a graduate...
Sharon Griggs
Jan 31, 2016
Sharon Elise Griggs was born June 26, 1956 in Birmingham, Alabama to Mr. Wiley and Mrs. Frances D. Griggs. She confessed Christ at an early age and later united with St. Marks AME Church in Titusville. Sharon was educated at Ramsay High School. Upon her completion, she furthered her education at Alabama State University and received her B.S. in Elementary...
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