Obituaries

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...

Doris Mae Hood Latham

Doris Mae Hood Latham

May 16, 2024

In Cottondale, Alabama, April 26, 1928, a baby girl was born to Edna and Reverend David Hood. That baby girl was named Doris Mae Ella Hood, the last of eight children. She was raised in a strict home. You just had to go to church, all of us (thank you, Daddy).

At the age of ten, she confessed her life to...

Mary Long

Mary Long

May 9, 2024

Mary Ann Long was born June 15, 1948, to the union of Junior and Juanita Jackson in Bessemer, Alabama. She was the second oldest child (and oldest twin) of six children.

From a young age, Mary demonstrated her unwavering faith, accepting Christ as her personal Savior and being baptized at Ebenezer Baptist Church under the pastorate of Reverand Glover. Her commitment...

Helen Bryant

Helen Bryant

Apr 30, 2024

Mrs. Helen M. Bryant, affectionately called, "Lil Bae or Bee" by the family, was born to the late Hattie Carlisle and Ernest Norfleet in Newbern, Alabama. They both preceded her in death.

She accepted Christ at an early age and united with Oak Grove Methodist Church in Newbern, Alabama. Later in life she moved to Birmingham, Alabama where she met and...

Curtis Chavers

Curtis Chavers

Apr 29, 2024

Curtis Lee Chavers was born December 3, 1953, to the late Eddie Chavers and the late Hattie Chavers. Curtis was preceded in life by his four sisters, Patsy Williams, Elna Chavers, Linda Minter and Josephine Torrance; three brothers, Joseph Chavers, Roosevelt Chavers and Freddy Chavers and grandson, Sed'Darrius Chavers.

Curtis was educated in the Brighton City and Bessemer City School systems....

George "Paw-Paw" Hamilton

George "Paw-Paw" Hamilton

Apr 21, 2024

George Hamilton, 102, formerly of Pleasant Grove passed away Sunday morning, April 21, 2024, in Pell City, Alabama. His love for his family and country was only surpassed by his love for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. George will be greatly missed, though his legacy of service and love will continue to bless generations to come.

George was born in...

Dewain Smith

Dewain Smith

Apr 13, 2024

Brother Dewain Edwards Smith, lovingly known to family and friends as Wayne, was born on August 17, 1956 in Bessemer, AL. He was the beloved son of Grady J. Smith and Ruby Nell Edwards. Dewain was the oldest of six siblings who grew up together, establishing cherished memories that would last a lifetime.

Dewain confessed Christ at an early...

Maggie Ruth Williams

Maggie Ruth Williams

Mar 28, 2024

Maggie Ruth Jones-Williams was the second born of nine children to the late Mr. Cleveland, Jr. and Mrs. Ruth Jones in Birmingham, Alabama on March 16, 1953.

Maggie accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and joined Bethel Baptist Church where she remained a dedicated and faithful member.

Maggie was a graduate of J. S. Abrams High...

Henry Lovejoy

Henry Lovejoy

Mar 25, 2024

Henry (Hank) Lovejoy, 86, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at his residence in Fairfield. Henry was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, and was the son of Frank and Flora Mae (Lovejoy) Washington. He was the third eldest of eight children, four boys and four girls.

Henry has always been an industrious family man. As a youth, he...