Obituaries

Erma Lewis

Erma Lewis

Oct 30, 2023

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Dominick Peterson

Dominick Peterson

Oct 26, 2023

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Bridgette Cole

Bridgette Cole

Oct 22, 2023

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Tana Perry

Tana Perry

Oct 21, 2023

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Emma Bryant

Emma Bryant

Oct 20, 2023

Emma Jean Bryant, affectionately known as “Skacie,” was born on June 9, 1944, to Isaac and Annie Laura Bryant.Emma is preceded in death by her parents, Isaac Bryant and Annie Laura Bryant, her sister, Juanita Bryant Purdue, brothers, Theordore Bryant, William Bryant, Arthur Bryant, , and Lawrence Bryant, and nephews, Vincent Bryant, and Gregory (Amy) Bryant. Emma confessed Christ at...

David Hood

David Hood

Oct 20, 2023

David Ronald Hood, affectionately known as “Ronnie” to his family and friends, was born in Bessemer, Alabama on February18,1947 to the late Judge David H. Hood Jr. and Freddie Mayo.Ronnie was preceded in death by both of his parents; his grandparents, F.D. Mayo, and Sarah Mayo, Dave Hood, Sr. and Eliza Pearl Hood; sister, Attorney Rita Hood; brother, Derrick Hood;...

Quindarrius Brown

Quindarrius Brown

Oct 16, 2023

Quindarrius Antonio Brown (Bubba) was born on March 4, 2000, to Quinton and the late Tasha Brown in Birmingham,Alabama. Quindarrius confessed to Christ at an early age at Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church of Brighton, Alabama.He was preceded in death by his mother, Tasha Raque Brown and grandfather, Eddie Brown. Quindarrius attended The Acclaimed Institute under the leadership of the late...

Edna Ward

Edna Ward

Oct 15, 2023

On July 19, 1941, Edna Mae Ward made herdebut into the world in Bessemer, Alabama. Shewas the daughter of Mrs. Lealer Ward and Mr.Hershfield Ward. Mr. Hershfield transitionedwhile Edna was a young child and she went on tobe her mother's pride and joy.She matriculated through the Bessemer Cityschool system, where she graduated DunbarHigh School in 1959. She went on to...

Raymond Hill

Raymond Hill

Oct 12, 2023

Raymond Edward Hill affectionately known as “Ray” was born May 20, 1949, to Julius andThelma Hill in Gary, Indiana. He is a former resident of Gary/Valparaiso, Indiana and mostrecently resided in McCalla, Alabama.At an early age, he accepted Jesus as his personal Savior and was a former member of the FirstA.M.E Church in Gary, Indiana. He also attended Cornerstone Community...

Darrell McGuire

Darrell McGuire

Oct 7, 2023

Darrell McGuire was born on January 6, 1969, to Lurline McGuire in Birmingham, Alabama. Theworld dimmed a little on October 7, 2023, when Darrell McGuire took his rest.Life is a series of moments, and Darrell McGuire's moments were painted with love, dedication,and a vigor for life. Throughout his journey, his deep and unwavering faith anchored him,reflecting a profound and healthy...

Louise High

Louise High

Oct 5, 2023

On April 19, 1945, a petite but mighty force by the name ofLouise Tubbs was born to the late Inez and Otha Tubbs. She was theyoungest of eleven children. The late Govan and Veola Averheart,Sr. provided a second home for Louise, where again she was theyoungest of their two children.Louise Tubbs High departed this earth on October 5, 2023, to...

Ever Peterson

Ever Peterson

Sep 24, 2023

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Rhonda Smith

Rhonda Smith

Sep 7, 2023

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Orlando Hayes

Orlando Hayes

Sep 5, 2023

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Eli Prince

Eli Prince

Sep 3, 2023

Brother Eli Prince, Sr. was born November 29, 1938, to the late Jessie and Arthur Prince in Bessemer, Alabama.He was preceded in death by wife, Barbara Prince; brothers, Arthur, Robert, Jimmy, Alonzo and Matthew; sisters,Rosemary, Inez, Mildred, Adline and Callie.He leaves to forever cherish his memories three loving daughters, Nashonta (Anthony), Patricia (Robert) and Tanya (Charles); two sons, Eli (Robbie)...

Lewis Long

Lewis Long

Sep 3, 2023

Lewis Long, Jr. (Duke) was born July 9, 1942, to the late Lewis Long, Sr. and Susie Bell Long,in Greensboro, Alabama. After the passing of his mother at the tender age of three, Lewis, Sr.,married the late Flossie Long Alexander and moved to Bessemer where Lewis grew up.Lewis accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Reverend B.B....

Thelma Northorp

Thelma Northorp

Sep 1, 2023

Thelma Louise was born on September 7, 1930 as the sixth child of Sam B. and Clara Large Skipwith. Thelma is the last of nine siblings to relocate to her heavenly home. Professing her faith in Jesus Christ at an early age at Walkers' Chapel African Method­ist Episcopal Church in Birmingport,AL, her love for God, service to others and gift...

Edward Lee

Edward Lee

Aug 31, 2023

Our beloved Edward Charles Lee was born on September 4, 1954, to the late Essie Lee and Robert Lee in Bessemer, Alabama. He gave his life to Christ at an early age and joined 6th Avenue Beulah Baptist Church. He served faithfully on the Usher Board as well as a member of the choir.He attended school in the Bessemer City...

Vera Lee Seay Riddle

Vera Lee Seay Riddle

Aug 25, 2023

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Rodney Hawkins

Rodney Hawkins

Aug 25, 2023

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