Obituaries
Dennis McGruder
Feb 6, 2012
Dennis Marvin McGruder, Jr. was born March 3, 1957 in Bessemer, Alabama to the late Reverend & Mrs. Dennis M. McGruder, Sr. He accepted Christ at an early age and united with First Baptist Old Jonesboro under the leadership of the late Reverend W.C. Ward in 1964. He was a 1975 graduate of Hueytown High School. He attended Bessemer Technical...
Alfonzo Bishop
Jan 27, 2012
Alfonzo Bishop was the Fourth child born to the late Ted and Lorean Bishop on August 20, 1958. He received his educational training at Council Elementary School, Western Olin High School and Bessemer State Technical School. He worked as a painter for State Technical School. He worked as a painter for many years until he became disabled because of health...
James Miller
Jan 20, 2012
James Antoine Miller was born on December 7, 1980 to Gloria Miller and the late James Miller. He departed this life on the early morning of January 20, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, James Miller, maternal grandmother, Corine Kelly Roberson and paternal grandparents Ola "Doll" Miller and Wade Miller. James was a devoted father, son, brother,...
Lillie Bonner
Jan 14, 2012
Lillie Mae Bonner was born April 14th in Camden, Alabama, the second devoted and loving child to the late Mr. David Benjamin and Mrs. Laura Bell Bonner. God called Lillie Mae to rest on Saturday, January 14th. Teaching had always been Lillie's life goal. A retired educator with 40 years of experience, she began her career in Birmingham, but move...
Eric Pippens
Jan 13, 2012
Eric was born to the parents of Eric C. Pippens, Sr. and Angela D. Pippens on August 1, 1993 in Birmingham, AL. Eric was reared in the Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church (Pastor David Craig) and the Spring Chapel Baptist Church (Rev. Charlie Pippen) with his parents. He confessed Christ under the leadership of Pastor William H. Walker, Sr. and was...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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...
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
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....
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