Obituaries
Mary Handley
Jan 19, 2016
Mary R. Gray Handley was born to the late Jim Whitt and Christine Spencer on November 26, 1922. She confessed Christ at an early age and remained on the battlefield for the Lord until her transition. Mary was joined in Holy Matrimony to the late Elbert Gray. To this union eight children were born. The bible says work while its...
James Butler
Jan 13, 2016
O N S EPTEMBER 1, 1938 A BEAUTIFUL BABY BOY WAS BORN TO C ORA B UTLER AND J AMES L. C HARLEY . H E ATTENDED D UNBAR H IGH S CHOOL —G RADUATION WITH THE CLASS OF 1957. H E WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS MOTHER , C ORA B H ALL , HIS FATHER , J...
Robert Cooks
Jan 12, 2016
“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 at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4: 78 “To everything there...
Jimmy Wren
Dec 24, 2015
Mr. Jimmy A. Wren was born on February 10, 1970 to Mary Wren and the late Jimmy Finch in Birmingham, Alabama. Jimmy attended St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School, Jess Lanier High School, and Brighton High School. He was a graduate of the Class of 1988/1989 and he was employed with Taylor and Miree Construction for many years. He accepted...
Reatha Williams
Dec 19, 2015
REATHA (M A R EATHA ) W ILLIAMS was born September 15, 1921 in Monroe County, Alabama to Clinton & Ruby Johnson. She was united in holy matrimony to Philip Williams on January 31, 1941, to this union nine children were born. She was the owner and proprietor of MaReatha’s Restaurant. She loved her family especially her boys. MaReatha was...
Eric Davis
Dec 12, 2015
Mr. Eric Robin Davis, Sr. was born to the late Floyd Lee and Rosie Lee Walker in Birmingham, on June 6, 1963. He was graduated of Jess Lanier High School, Class of 1982. Eric enjoyed working with the youth and was a little league coach. He was the Commissioner of the Bessemer Tigers and Carver Bulldogs youth organization for a...
Henry Jackson
Dec 5, 2015
Brother Henry Jackson, Jr. was born September 16, 1956 to Henry and Hattie Lee Jackson in Fairfield, Alabama. He confessed his hope in Christ and joined the First Baptist Church, South Bessemer under the pastorate of Rev. L.C. Walker. Later, he joined the Brickyard Hill COGIC under the pastorate of Supt. Paul L. Bevelle. He remained a member there until...
James May
Dec 4, 2015
Mr. James D. May (J.D.) was born on November 28, 1926 to Gene and Delia May of Hale County, Greensboro, Alabama. Both parents preceded him in death. He confessed his life to Christ at an early age and moved to Bessemer, AL and joined Allen Temp Church where he worked diligently on the #2 Usher Board and Trustee Board until...
Carolyn Norris
Nov 6, 2015
Carolyn Louise Means Norris began her life's journey on January 19, 1948, in Bessemer, Alabama, when she became the oldest child born to Deacon Willie Means and Leola Ravizee. At an early age, she confessed Christ and joined New Zion Missionary Baptist Church where her mother was the church organist, and her uncle Reverend S. H. Ravizee was the Pastor....
Sherilynn Browning
Oct 30, 2015
Sherrilynn Browning was born January 8, 1964 in Choctaw County, Alabama. Her parents preceded her in death, Frank and Hesterine Browning. Sherrilynn matriculated at Jess Lanier High School and was a member of the Class of 1982. She was employed by AT&T, formerly known as Bellsouth Mobility and Cingular Wireless. Sherrilynn confessed her hope and belief in Jesus Christ at...
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