Obituaries
Carl Anderson
Oct 16, 2015
Carl Edward Anderson was born July 1, 1972 in Birmingham, AL to Frank Anderson, Sr. and the late Shirley Anderson. He was extremely blessed to have the beloved late Abrenda Anderson who he called his mom to share in his care, love, nurturing and parenting with his father. Carl confessed Christ at a young age and was a member of...
Forrest Jackson
Oct 10, 2015
Forrest Jackson, Sr. was born the third child to George and Addie Jackson in Jefferson County on August 5, 1948. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of New Salem Missionary Baptist Church. Forrest graduated proudly from George Washington Carver in 1966, where he was an outstanding football player under the leadership of Frederick Dudley. He...
Eleise Denson
Oct 9, 2015
Eleise Denson (76) was a long time resident of (Southside) Bessemer, Al. She transitioned to be with the Lord Friday, morning October 9, 2015. She was born May 13, 1939 in Shiloh, GA to the parentage of Jeff and Jimmie Mae Denson. She was a graduate of Brighton High School in Brighton Al. She was proceeded in death by her...
Dorothy Barfield
Oct 7, 2015
Public visitation will be held Friday, October 16, from 1-8:00 P.M. at Chambers Funeral Home. Celebration of life service will be held Saturday, October 17, 11:00 A.M. at New Directions Church of God in Christ, 4200 Huntsville Avenue Brighton, 35020. Ms. Barfield will be laid to rest in Highland Memorial Gardens.
Carrie Rutland
Oct 7, 2015
Her life's mission: Education is the way out of poverty Born Carrie Lee Campbell to the (late) Lee and Mattie Mae Campbell on August 20, 1931 in Bessemer, Alabama. She placed her faith in Christ at an early age at Allen Temple A.M.E. Church. She graduated Dunbar High School. From there she attended Alabama A&M University where she received her...
Betty Witherspoon
Oct 1, 2015
Mrs. Betty Lee Jordan Witherspoon was born August 16, 1932 in Uniontown, Alabama to the late Mrs. Lula Jordan. She attended Perry County Training School. Betty moved to Bessemer, Alabama where a new journey began. She attended St. Peter Primitive Baptist Church. In her later years she joined New Antioch Baptist Church under the Pastorate of Pastor Tony Ware, where...
Carrie Burroughs
Sep 24, 2015
Carrie M. Burroughs was born to the late Madison and Carrie Burroughs in Bessemer, AL. She confessed Christ at an early age and later became a licensed minister. Carrie attended Dunbar High School, Alabama State and the University of Alabama in Birmingham where she received a Bachelor's degree in Early Education. She was a retired school teacher for the Bessemer...
Jeffery Tubbs
Sep 22, 2015
Jeffery Tubbs was born on July 9, 1968 to the late Willie Lee and Robert B. Tubbs in Marion, Alabama. He was educated in the Bessemer School System. Jeffery confessed hope in Christ at an early age and joined Shady Grove Baptist Church. He met and was united to Venita Gray and to this union three children were born. He...
MaKayla Storey
Sep 21, 2015
Princess MaKayla Louise Storey was born August 18, 2006 in Bessemer, AL to Evelyn Denise Green and Marvin Storey. She departed her life on Monday, September 21, 2015 at Children's Hospital of Alabama. Although since birth she faced many adversities and complications, Princess MaKayla was a fighter. She was preceded in death by her cousin, Dimon J. McGuire. She Leaves...
Ruth Johnson
Sep 18, 2015
Ruth Baltimore Johnson lived a life of purpose. She was an inspirational woman of strength, intelligence and above all a woman of God. There was no problem or situation she could not overcome. Ruth was born in Jefferson County, October 30, 1926 to the late Will and Ira Baltimore. Ruth confessed hope in Christ and joined Mt. Hebron Baptist Church...
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