Obituaries

Vanessa Fuller

Vanessa Fuller

May 20, 1958

Vanessa A. Fuller, affectionately known as “ANN” was born May 20, 1958 to the late Clarence Fuller and Dorothy L. James of Bessemer, AL.She confessed Christ at an early age under the late Reverend E.L. Nevette at Bethel Baptist Church, Fifth Avenue. She later united with Friendship Baptist Church under Rev. Charles Hollingsworth.She was educated in the Bessemer School System...

Jerry Wagner

Jerry Wagner

Sep 19, 1957

Jerry James Wagner age 57 was born to Mr. Jim and Mrs. Minnie Wagner on September 19, 1957.Jerry loved Harley Davidson motorcycles and had an unwavering love for his family.He worked for many years at ConAgra Poultry Company and later became Pilgrim’s pride as a forklift operator, until his health declined, and he retired in 2019.He was preceded in death...

Nathaniel Threats

Nathaniel Threats

Sep 14, 1957

Deacon Nathaniel W. Threats, Jr. was born to the late Nathaniel Threats, Sr. and Mrs. Lillie Threats Jones on September 14, 1957 in Fairfield, Alabama. Nathaniel accepted Christ at an early age at Thompson Chapel Methodist Church in Fairfield, Alabama. Later in life he joined New Bethlehem Baptist Church and was baptized under William H. Walker, Sr. Nathaniel was a...

Robert Ward

Robert Ward

Mar 20, 1957

ObituaryRobert “Spunchie” Ward, Sr. was born March 20, 1957 in Bessemer, Alabama to Lou Jessie Ward and Robert Johnson who both preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Abrams High School. Upon his completion of high school, Robert attended Bessemer Technical College where he left to work for Southern Hydraulics. He was employed there for 42 years until...

Patricia Horn

Patricia Horn

Dec 9, 1956

Reflection of LifeIt was an autumn evening in Birmingham, Alabama a time when everything burst with its last beauty, when the late Ernest and Dorothy Hartsfield brought home their beautiful baby girl whom they named Patricia Ann. December 9, 1956 was a wonderful day in the life of the happy couple.  They were filled with joy and delight and were...

Ruby Harris

Ruby Harris

Dec 9, 1956

Ms. Ruby Nell Harris was born on December 9, 1956 to the late Lester and Ruth Harris.She attended Bessemer City Schools. She worked for the Alabama Department of Transportation for several years.Nell confessed Christ at an early age and later became a loyal member of New Hope Baptist Church of Bessemer.She was preceded in death by her sister Augusta and...

Cynthia Moneyham

Cynthia Moneyham

Jul 26, 1956

Cynthia Denise Moneyham was the fourth child born July 26, 1956 to the late Jessie and Danree Moneyham. She was educated in the Birmingham City School system and was a graduate from Wenonah High School. Cynthia loved being a mother to her three sons: Wayne Powell, Dwight Moneyham and Carl Daniel Moneyham. During her life, Cynthia was a known to...

Wanda Ward

Wanda Ward

Dec 4, 1955

OBITUARYJESUS SAID UNTO HER, I AM THE RESURRECTION, AND THE LIFE, HE THAT BELIEVETH IN ME THOUGH HE WAS DEAD, YET SHALL HE LIVE:  AND WHOSOEVER LIVETH AND BELIEVETH IN ME SHALL NEVER DIE. BELIEVEST THOU THIS?                           JOHN 11:25-26WANDA WAS BORN TO RICHARD AND ELIZABETH C. PETERSON ON DECEMBER 4, 1955 IN BESSEMER, AL.SHE CONFESSED HOPE IN CHRIST AT AN...

Emanuel Bell

Emanuel Bell

Dec 23, 1954

“Faith Not Fear”For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.   2 Timothy 1:7The Essence of His SpiritCoach Emanuel “Tubb” Bell, IV was born December 23, 1954 in Birmingham, AL to Robert and Maggie Bell.  A jovial person by nature, he affectionately bragged that he was the “baby”,...

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