Obituaries

Bryant Cole

Bryant Cole

Aug 24, 1969

ObituaryBrother Bryant Keith Cole was born on August 24, 1969 to the late Alphonza C. Cole and Maggie Cole in Bessemer, Alabama. At an early age Bryant joined Oak Grove Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Primus Mack, Sr. He later joined Greenleaf Baptist Church under the leadership of Matthew Neighbors. Bryant attended Jefferson County Public School...

Willie Minter

Willie Minter

Jan 18, 1968

Willie Dewayne Minter was born January 18, 1968 the oldest child to a loving mother, Carolyn Minter who preceded him death. He would affectionately be called “Bender” and would credit his grandparents Willie and Louise Minter for having a strong hand in raising him.Bender confessed hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized at Bethel Baptist Church under...

Christopher McClinton

Christopher McClinton

Nov 1, 1967

ObituaryChristopher Sean McClinton was born on November 1, 1967 to Chester A., Jr. and Bessie Johnson McClinton. He was raised in Brighton, Alabama and was educated in the Midfield School System. He was an avid fisherman and sports fan. He confessed Christ at an early age and was a member of New Zion Baptist Church in Bessemer, Alabama.Christopher was preceded...

Catherine Conwell

Catherine Conwell

Feb 1, 1963

ObituaryCatherine B. Conwell was born on February 1, 1963 to the late Brazie James and Shirley Ann Brown in Bessemer, Alabama. Her education started in the Bessemer School System at an early age; later in life Catherine successfully completed her coursework and earned her high school diploma. Being invested in the word at an early age, she joined Hopewell Missionary...

Lee Williams

Lee Williams

Oct 24, 1961

ObituaryMr. Lee Terry Williams was born October 24, 1961 to the late Tommie and Louise Williams and was the youngest of nine siblings; he confessed hope in Christ at an early age. Lee was educated in the Bessemer City School system and was a graduate of J. S. Abrams High School class of 1980. Shortly after graduation Lee enlisted himself...

Eddie Ware

Eddie Ware

Sep 29, 1961

Eddie Joe Ware, Jr. was born on the 29 th day of September in 1961 to the late Eddie Ware, Sr. and Corine S. Ware in Birmingham, Alabama.He confessed hope in Christ at an early age under the pastorage of the late Reverend Dallas Day at First Baptist Church, Carver in Bessemer, AL. He later joined with Reverend Frank Nevett’s...

Jacquelyn Spence

Jacquelyn Spence

Aug 12, 1961

-Obituary-Jacquelyn Denise Spence was born August 12, 1961 in Bessemer, Alabama to Willie Spence, Jr. and Stella Price Spence. She was loved abundantly by her grandparents, Willie Spence, Sr. and Alberta Spence.She confessed hope in Christ at a young age and was baptized at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorate of the renown, Reverend R. L. Starkey.Jacquelyn attended Brighton...

Lorene Crosby

Lorene Crosby

Jul 8, 1960

Lorene Crosby was born July 8, 1960 to the late Sedrict Riggs and Sarah Ann Riggs. She was educated in the Birmingham School system, graduating from G. W. Carver High. She went on later to further pursue her education by attending college.Lorene accepted Christ at an early age, and later joined Trinity CME. She was a faithful member and enjoyed...

Deborah Harris

Deborah Harris

Sep 28, 1959

Deborah was born September 28, 1959 to George Hunter and Christine Hunter Davidson in Birmingham, Alabama. Her father preceded her in death. Deborah's elementary school days were completed in Germany. She graduated from Anderson High School in Anniston, Alabama. She confessed hope in Christ at an early age. After moving back to Birmingham, she united with Allen Temple AME Church...

Andrea Dawson

Andrea Dawson

Sep 4, 1959

The Life of Andrea Lanette "Drea" DawsonMs. Andrea Lanette Dawson, affectionately known as "Drea ", was born on September 4, 1959 to Anntoniette Banks and Hiawatha Dawson. Andrea was raised in a Catholic Christian home and educated in the Bessemer City School system. She graduated from Jackson S. Abrams High School in 1977, and enlisted into the United States Army.Andrea...

Marsha Beckett

Marsha Beckett

Apr 2, 1959

OBITUARYMarsha Lanette Beckett was exalted to rest and peace on her 60 th  birthday on April 2, 2019, with her family by her side.She was born to parents Robert Jackson Sr. and Maggie Brown. She accepted Christ and was baptized at 12 years old at Saint Peters Primitive Baptist Church in 1971. Marsha graduated from Jess Lanier High School in...

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