Obituaries

Cleophus Redmon

Cleophus Redmon

Feb 15, 1932

Sister Cleophus Spencer Redmon was born February 15, 1932, in Bessemer, Alabama. Her parents were the late Lillie Hatten Spencer and John Spencer.During her formative years she lived in Bessemer, Alabama wherein she attended elementary school.She confessed Christ later in life and was united with Restoration Revival Tabernacle in Bessemer, Alabama. She served faithfully until she could no longer do...

John Thompson

John Thompson

Mar 3, 1931

John Samuel Thompson was born in Bessemer, Alabama on March 3, 1931. In his early years he attended Dunbar High School and shortly after he enlisted into the United States Air Force and served during the Korean War.After the war he returned home to Bessemer and married Annie Jean Vance. To this union two children were born, Kenneth and Calvin....

Leola Jackson

Leola Jackson

Feb 21, 1931

Leola C. Jackson was born February 21, 1931 in Sumter County, Epes, Alabama to her parents Frank and Ellen Campbell. Her father, Frank, lovingly called her “Bae”; the endearing name stayed with her throughout her lifetime.  Leola “Bae” was one of eleven children that affectionately called Sumter County home. Epes would continue to be a place of familial beginnings for...

Elizabeth Lucas

Elizabeth Lucas

Dec 9, 1929

ObituarySis. Elizabeth “Liz” LucasSis. Elizabeth Lucas , was born on December 9, 1929 to the Late Mr. Tom & Mrs. Eva Lucas in Faunsdale, Alabama. She was youngest of 4 children; a brother, Robert Lucas and two sisters, Viola Hutchin & Bessie Fitts, all preceded her in death.She confessed hope in Christ at an early age attending 2nd Avenue Beulah...

Mary Stringer

Mary Stringer

Jul 3, 1929

ObituaryMrs. Mary Ella Isaac Stringer affectionately known as “Boosie” to her grandchildren was born to the late Mr. Matthew and Mrs. Mary Jane Isaac in Bessemer, Alabama. Mary confessed hope in Christ at an early age and joined Oak Grove Baptist Church under the pastorate of Henry Jones. She was a graduate of Westfield High School Class of 1948. After...

William Murray

William Murray

Jun 22, 1929

Life ReflectionsMr. William “Hat” Murray was born on June 22, 1929 to William Murray and Alma Speights Murray in Bessemer, Alabama. He attended the Bessemer Public School System and graduated from Dunbar High School in 1947. Upon completion of high school, William entered the United States Army and served in the Korean War. After being honorably discharged in 1951, he...

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