Obituaries
Franklin Williams
Aug 5, 2014
FRANKLIN CARVIN WILLIAMS (Frank) was born January 31, 1948 in Brighton, Alabama to the late Inez Hall Williams and Allen Williams. Frank joined St. Mark AME Methodist Church in Brighton, Alabama, where he sang in the choir. After graduating from Brighton High School and pursuing an engineering degree from Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama; Frank continued his career in the U.S....
Willie Hill
Aug 4, 2014
Willie Ann Smith-Paries-Hill 73, was born on December 13, 1940 to George Smith Sr. and Eloise Smith in Selma, Alabama. Her pre-kindergarten education was spent at Knox Academy, Selma, Alabama. She attended Alabama Lutheran Academy from kindergarten to High School, after graduation, she subsequently studied at Concordia College in Selma, Alabama. Moving to Bessemer, Alabama in 1976, she worked as...
Willie Moore
Aug 4, 2014
Deacon Willie L. Moore, Sr., "Shane" was born January 7, 1936 to Paul and Laura Moore in Greenwood, Mississippi and later moved to Bessemer, Alabama. Willie was a 1956 graduate of Dunbar High School. He was employed with Guaranty Shoe Store for many years. He was also employed with Bristol Steel and later with Jim Walter Resources, retiring in 1999....
Celonia Stephens-Gamble
Aug 1, 2014
Sister Celonia Stephens Gamble was bored on September 8, 1939 to the union of the late Lethonia Stephens and Julia Brown Stephens. She confessed Christ as her Savior at an early age at Star Light Baptist Church. She later united with 21st Street Baptist Church after moving to South Bessemer. She united with Canaan Baptist Church under the leadership of...
Mexico Bailey
Jul 30, 2014
B ROTHER MEXICO BAILEY was born September 24, 1914 to the late Richard and Ida Bailey. He confessed Christ at an early age. He served in the U.S. Army from June 13, 1941 to September 16, 1945. He retired from Kopper's in 1976. He was a very good and stern person. He loved to sit on the porch from the...
Alvin Wilson
Jul 29, 2014
Alvin Wilson was the youngest son of twelve children born to the late Mr. & Mrs. Westley and Addie Bell Wilson in Bessemer, Alabama. Alvin was a product of the Bessemer School System. He joined Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church at a young age and remained a member until his death. HE retired from Pullman Standard where her was a welder....
Johnnie Ware
Jul 24, 2014
Johnnie Michelle Ware was born to Reverend Johnnie and Mattie Ware on December 9, 1969 in Bessemer, AL. She confessed faith in Christ at an early age and joined Sixth Avenue Baptist Church in Bessemer. She later united with Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Bessemer. Michelle graduated from Jess Lanier High School in 1988 and Lawson State Community College in...
Melvin Grant
Jul 20, 2014
Melvin Grant, age 74, peacefully transitioned to his heavenly home on Sunday, July 20, 2014 surrounded by his family. He graduated from Westfield High School in 1957 with honors; he graduated with honors from Miles College with a degree in Mathematics. While at Miles College he lettered in Football, Basketball and Baseball. He earned his Master's Degree in Mathematics with...
Evans Sanders
Jul 6, 2014
Brother Evans Sanders, Jr. was born September 5, 1941 to the late Evans Sanders, Sr. and Ethel F. Sanders. He confessed hope in Christ at an early age under the leadership of Reverend W. Walker at New Bethlehem Baptist Church. In later years he joined Friendship Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend W. Sankey until his death. He...
Carolyn Crenshaw
Jul 4, 2014
Carolyn Tremble Crenshaw was born July 13, 1943 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Taylor and Mary Tremble, Sr. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Sarah Campbell; husband, Cleotha Crenshaw and a brother, Taylor Tremble, Jr. Carolyn was baptized at an early age under the leadership of Reverend H.M. Morton at First Baptist Church Roosevelt City. Carolyn...
Charlie Pippens
Jun 22, 2014
CHARLIE PIPPENS, beloved son, husband, father and grandfather, made his transition from earth to heaven on June 22, 2014. Pastor Charlie Pippens was born on May 15, 1944 to the late L.C. Pippens and Othis Pippens in Eutah, Alabama. As a child, he attended Green County Training School. He was called to Christ at an early age and was baptized....
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