Obituaries

George Brooks

George Brooks

Jan 13, 2012

George F. Brooks was born on May 22, 1964 in Birmingham, AL to the last Robert L. and Helen Brooks. He was reared and spiritually nurtured at the Mt Pilgrim Baptist Church, Fairfield, AL and later joined Saddler's Chapel AME Church, Bessemer, AL. He graduated from Fairfield High School in 1982 and continued his education at Jefferson State Community College...

Louise Guice

Louise Guice

Jan 1, 2012

Louise Rhodes Guice was born on June 29, 1922 in Bessemer, Alabama. She was the fourth born of eight children from the union of Lee Oliver Rhodes and Cassinda Abbot Rhodes. Louise spent her life sacrificially serving her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, in her home, on her job, in her community, and at her church. She was a devouted...

James Williams

James Williams

Dec 29, 2011

Mr. James Leroy Williams was born January 7, 1953 in Birmingham, Alabama to the Late Tommy Williams Sr., and Ola Mae Williams. He confessed Christ at an early age at St. Peter Baptist Church. He attended school in the Birmingham School System. He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 19March 24, 1974. He leaves to...

Donald Russell

Donald Russell

Dec 26, 2011

Donald Earl Russell was the second child born to the late Sylvester and Elizabeth Russell. He confessed Christ at an early age and became a member of The Church of Christ. He attended Dunbar High School and Miles College. On September 11, 1985 Donald was joined in holy matrimony to Annette Bender. No children were born to this union. On...

Willie Wilson

Willie Wilson

Dec 22, 2011

Willie Bell Wilson was the eighth child of twelve children born to the late Mr. & Mrs. Wesley and Addie Bell Wilson in Bessemer, Alabama. Willie Bell was a product of the Bessemer School System having graduated from Dunbar High School. After graduating from Dunbar High School, she moved to Newark, New Jersey and joined St. James A.M.E. Church under...

Burnetta Jones

Burnetta Jones

Dec 18, 2011

Burnetta Smith Jones,also known as "Spoochie", was born on April 24, 1947 to Marjorie Hutchins-Smith and Raymond Smith in Emelle, Alabama, who both preceded her in death. She accepted Christ an an early age at Dawson Baptist Church in Emelle, Alabama, under the leadership of E.J. Pratt. She later joined First Baptist Church Roosevelt, where she remained a faithful member...

Wynell Carlisle

Wynell Carlisle

Dec 10, 2011

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Paul Sizemore

Paul Sizemore

Dec 7, 2011

Mr. Paul Sizemore was born October 30, 1950 to Mr & Mrs. James Sizemore in Birmingham, Alabama, who both preceded him in death. Mr. Sizemore was a graduate of Dunbar & Abrams. He was outspoken, loving, lively, and kept a smile on his always. He enjoyed playing dominoes, and was an Auburn football fan. He confessed hope in Christ later...

LaQuanda Williams

LaQuanda Williams

Dec 5, 2011

LaQuanda Williams, affectionately known as "Quanda", was born on August 22, 1974 to Mary Ann Williams and James Pearson in Birmingham, Alabama, who both preceded her in death. She was a member of Rebirth Christian Fellowship where she served in ministry and was church administrator. She leaves to cherish in her loving memories: two daughters: Brittney Monyse (20) and Erin...

Joe Crosby

Joe Crosby

Nov 15, 2011

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Anthony Crawley

Anthony Crawley

Nov 8, 2011

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Mary Smith

Mary Smith

Nov 8, 2011

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Robert Andrews

Robert Andrews

Nov 5, 2011

Robert Andrews AKA "Noonie" was born on March 23, 1936 to George Andrews and Lula Belle Washington-Andrews in Bessemer, Alabama. As a child Robert accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. Robert's gift was singing and as a child sang in Church and later was part of a quartet and could be heard singing on the radio. Robert was ambitious...

David Moss

David Moss

Nov 5, 2011

David Lee Moss, Jr. was born October 14, 1922 in Bessemer, Alabama to the late Mr. and Mrs. David L. Moss, Sr. He attended Westfield High School and Wenonah Technical School as an Automotive Mechanic. David also served six years in the United States Navy where he earned served in the World War II and earned the Purple Heart Award....

Mahalia Dixon

Mahalia Dixon

Oct 23, 2011

Mahalia Adlonia Cowan was born November 2, 1940 in Morvin, Al to the late Luther & Mahalia Cowan. She later moved to Chicago, IL where she married the late Franklin Roosevelt Dixon. This union was blessed with three children; Cassandra, Vanessa and Sean. After returning home to Alabama in the 1970's, Mahalia joined Greater St. Paul C.M.C Church in Bessemer,...

Martha King

Martha King

Oct 20, 2011

Martha Jane King was born in Hale County on January 12, 1931, to the late Everline and Murphy Birl. Martha was educated in the Hale County School System. She later moved to Birmingham, Alabama where she married John C. King and became a homemaker and loving mother of ten children. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Emmanuel...

Ella King

Ella King

Oct 7, 2011

Sister Ella King was born September 23, 1912, to the late Mr. Johnny Benjamin and Mrs. Lula Fletcher in Uniontown, AL. She moved to Bessemer, AL in 1923. She confessed hope in Christ and joined the New Bethlehem Baptist Church under the pastorage of the late Rev. W. L. Rhone. She served there as a faithful member until her health...

Laura Diggins

Laura Diggins

Oct 2, 2011

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James Eason

James Eason

Sep 21, 2011

James Curtis Eason was born April 5, 1934 to Frank and Martha Eason, in Bessemer, AL. He transitioned from earthly life on September 21, 2011. James gave his life to Christ at an early age. He graduated from Dunbar High School. He served diligently in the United Stated Army, fighting selflessly in the Korean War. He worked dedicatedly for many...

Luella Wilson

Luella Wilson

Sep 16, 2011

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