Obituaries

Jonathan L. Bradberry

Jonathan L. Bradberry

Jul 10, 2024

Jonathan L. Bradberry, affectionately known as "Joe" and "Phat Joe", was born in Birmingham, Alabama on September 28, 1968.

At an early age, he accepted Christ and was baptized. He loved singing in the church choir. As an adult, his church family became The Worship Center Christian Church.

Being a husband, a father and grandfather were three of...

Christopher Whitely

Christopher Whitely

Jul 1, 2024

Christopher A. Whitely was born on June 7, 1963, to the late Mrs. Lillian Whitely Whitt and Mr. Britt Houser, Sr. in Selma, Alabama.

He accepted Christ at an early age and united with Morning Star Baptist Church in Selma, Alabama under the leadership of Reverend Isaac Acoff. After relocating to Birmingham, Alabama, he joined Bethel Baptist Church under pastoral leadership...

Lucille Lee Brown

Lucille Lee Brown

Jun 30, 2024

Lucille brown was born to Leroy and Susie Mae Brown on September 10, 1935, in Bessemer, Alabama. She was the oldest of four children. Her siblings are Lula Mae (deceased), Dorothy, and Leroy Jr. (deceased). Her son, Lester Brown, also preceded her in death.

Lucille accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at an early age....

Betty Jean Heflin Hendrix

Betty Jean Heflin Hendrix

Jun 29, 2024

Betty Jean Showers was born on May 25,1942, at Hillman Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Angelo and Ivy Portis Showers.

As an infant Betty was christened at Immaculata Catholic Church in Birmingham, Alabama.

She received her early childhood education at Immaculata Elementary School and Finley Avenue. Later, she obtained her high school diploma from A.H. Parker High School, where she...

Clinton Harris

Clinton Harris

Jun 24, 2024

Clinton Harris, Sr. was born in Bessemer, Alabama on May 1, 1936, to Janie Harris West and Clinton Johnson. He was adored by his mother and affectionately loved.

He passed away peacefully on June 24, 2024, at UAB Hospital at 11:55 a.m.

Clinton was a product of Bessemer City Schools, where he attended elementary school and high school. He graduated from the...

Claudette Long

Claudette Long

Jun 23, 2024

Claudette Long was born to the late Frances Moore Heard and Claude Warren.

At an early age, she confessed her life to Christ under the leadership of Reverend Anthony Clark and was baptized.

Claudette was educated in the Bessemer City School system and a graduate of Jess Lanier High School. Upon graduating from high school, her desire to strive for excellence led...

Charles Brown

Charles Brown

Jun 20, 2024

Charles G. Brown, Jr. was born October 14,1950, in West Blockton, Alabama. He was the third child of Charles G. Brown, Sr. and Ella Mae Smith Brand.

At an early age, he accepted Christ and was baptized at Fifth Avenue Bethel Baptist Church of Bessemer, Alabama under Reverend C. Howard Nevitt.

He was a graduate in the Class of 1969 from Abrams...

Lillian McAlpine

Lillian McAlpine

Jun 19, 2024

Lillian McAlpine was born on February 24, 1930, in Mobile, Alabama, to her parents, Andrew Toby McGadney and Daisy Baldwin McGadney.

She devoted her life to Christ at an early age and was a member of First Baptist Church, Prichard, Alabama, until the age of 18.

Our loving mother attended Yellow Pine School from first through third grade, Ella Grant School, and...

Emmanuel Jones

Emmanuel Jones

Jun 18, 2024

Emmanuel D'Wayne Jones, born to the late Bruce D. Jones and Renese R. Jones, was born on March 29, 1996, at Brookwood Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.

At the age of 16, he confessed hope and faith in Christ and was baptized at First Baptist Church Roosevelt under the leadership of Pastor Bobby Palmore, Sr.

He was educated in Birmingham City Schools and...

Keith Earl Fancher, Sr.

Keith Earl Fancher, Sr.

Jun 7, 2024

On March 4, 1952, Keith Earl Fancher, Sr. brought joy and love to the late Mr. Melvin Earl Fancher and Mrs. Melvin Jean Fancher.

At an early age, Keith was baptized at First Baptist Church, Brighton, by Reverend C.C. Welch.

 Through the years as he kept enriching his spiritual experience, he joined Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, under the guidance of Reverend...

Amarion Tremaine Franklin

Amarion Tremaine Franklin

May 31, 2024

Amarion Tremaine Franklin was born in Birmingham, AL to Andrea and Alfara Franklin, Sr. on October 7, 2005. During his life he attended Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Emanuel Foster.

Amarion attended St. Francis Pre-School and Abrams Elementary for early education. He then entered the Midfield City School System in the 1st grade. He was...

Catherine Morris Johnson

Catherine Morris Johnson

May 27, 2024

A rose bloomed on October 29, 1941, in Hale County to Lucille Morris and John Henry Welch and this rose was named Catherine. She received her education in the Bessemer City Public School system, Birmingham Public School system, Jeff State Community College, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Being guided by Mrs. Hattie L. Moore, at the age...

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