Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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...
Morris Wilson
Dec 3, 1928
Morris James Wilson was born December 3, 1928 to Lillian Wilson. Morris grew up in the Leeds Alabama community. He confessed in Christ at a young age and united with the First Baptist Church in Leeds. Upon moving to Bessemer, Morris joined First Baptist Church Ninth Street under the leadership of Reverend F. D. King.Morris was a courageous and brave...
Willie Thomas
Jan 5, 1928
~Obituary~Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.Matt 11:28Sister Willie Pearl Law Thomas was born on January 5, 1928 to the late Lonnie and Onnie Law in Choctaw County, Alabama. Those who are commending her loving spirit into the assurance of her eternal rest and the loved ones who preceded her:...
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