Obituaries
Antonio King
Mar 8, 2010
Antonio Tanzil King, Sr. was born on February 18, 1977. He was the second eldest of four highly active boys entrusted to Donna (Swope) King and Anthony King, Sr. As the first grandchild born on his mother's side, Antonio "Tony" automatically thought he was the favorite of the more than sixteen other grandchildren that would come. The truth is he...
Willie Diggins
Mar 7, 2010
Deacon Willie Diggins was the last of five children born to the late Joe Diggins and Judy Hogan Diggins of Newbern, Alabama on January 27, 1924. After the death of his mother, his farther united in Holy Matrimony with Rachel Scott Diggins and to this union seven children were born. Deacon Diggins was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great...
Carrie Gray
Mar 1, 2010
Carrie Thompson Gray was born October 16, 1927 to the late Mary Mitchell Edwards and Charlie Thompson in Gainesville, Alabama. She was the second child of twelve children. Five preceded her in death, Eva Mae Edwards, Lillian Belle, Eddie Edwards, Johnnie Edwards and Alice Murray. She departed this life at Riverside Hospital in Riverside, California on Monday, March 1, 2010....
Nathaniel King
Feb 8, 2010
Mr. Nathaniel King Jr. was born on June 30, 1927 in Hamburg, Alabama to the late Nathaniel and Mary Earnestine King. He was the second oldest of four children. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. He joined in Holy Matrimony to Creola (Horn) King, on January 23, 1946. Proverbs 18:22" Whoso findeth a...
Fernando Pruitt
Jan 31, 2010
Brother Fernando Benjamin Pruitt was born March 31, 1979 to Barbara and Chester Pruitt Jr. He confessed Christ at an early age and united with Saint Peter Primitive Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Elder Solomon Oliver. He attended Hillview Elementary School, Lipscomb Elementary and W.A. Bell High School(Class of 1998). He enjoyed life and loved people Fernando...
Martha Vance
Jan 30, 2010
Sister Martha Gibbs Vance was born in Cuba, Alabama on March 14, 1924 to the late Cornealous and Callie Gibbs. She confessed hope in Christ at an early age and joined the Morning Star Baptist Church in Cuba. She later moved to Bessemer and married the late Henry Vance Jr. God blessed them with seven beautiful children. Throughout her life...
Creola Parker
Jan 23, 2010
Creola Denise Cary Parker affectionately known as Cre was born on July 13, 1941 in Richmond, Alabama. She was the oldest of four children born to the union of the late Tuson and Leedell Moultrie Cary. Two of her brothers, Willie Benjamin and Wilson Lee preceded her in death. Creola was educated in the Brighton City School System and graduated...
Easter Elliot
Jan 20, 2010
Sister Easter Elliott was born on March 31, 1931, to the late Ed Webster and Pearl Finkley Webster in Selma, Alabama. She resided in Bessemer, Alabama and later moved to Forestdale, Alabama until her death. Throughout her life she held various occupations. Easter departed this life suddenly on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 9:00 p.m. at Princeton Baptist Medical Center....
Russel Hatcher
Jan 20, 2010
Russell was born July 8, 1946 in Orville, AL. to Russell and Adelaide Hatcher Sr. Russell departed his life Wednesday, January 20, 2010 in Birmingham, Alabama at the VA Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father Russell Hatcher Sr. and sister Mary Evelyn Hatcher. He confessed Christ while enlisted in the United States Army. He lived a life...
S.L. Yarbrough
Jan 12, 2010
Yarbrough, S.L., age 54, of Bessemer, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2010. Funeral Services will be held at New Bethlehem Baptist Church on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 11:00 AM with burial in Highland Memorial Gardens. Rev. William H. Walker officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2:00 until 8:00 PM. He was preceded in death by his...
Minnie Blackmon
Jan 8, 2010
"Happy thoughts and by gone days are never lost.. In truth they grow more wonderful within the heart that keeps them." Kay Andrew Sister Minnie L. Blackmon was born in Jefferson County, January 4, 1924 to the late Robert and Leona Swan. She confessed Christ and joined the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. She was a dedicated member of the Deaconess,...
Delores White
Dec 31, 2009
Delores White, affectionately known as "Mrs. Butch", was the eldest daughter of Mrs. Narvie Lee Turner and the late Timothy Hood, born on December 12, 1942 in Bessemer, Alabama. Delores attended St. Peter Primitive Baptist Church and Greater St. Paul AME Church. In 1984, she was received into the Catholic faith and was a dedicated member of St. Francis of...
Allene Williams
Dec 9, 2009
Allene Lynell Williams, known to many as "Nell" was born November 14, 1958 to the late Mr. Allen Williams and Cora Williams in Bessemer, Alabama. She was the second of four children. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by the late Rev. Samuel Marshall. Allene was educated in the Bessemer City School System and was a...
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