Obituaries

May 27, 2026

Mr. J. T. Tate was born on November 29, 1940, in Starkville, Mississippi, to Joe and Mary Ann Tate. He was the fifth child out of eight siblings. He attended the Birmingham public school system, graduating from A. H. Parker High School. After graduating, he enlisted into the United States Army for four years. He later received an honorable discharged....

May 22, 2026

Pandora B. Sledge was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on May 26, 1968, to the late Joan Barksdale.

Pandora dedicated her life to Christ at an early age. She was raised in Metropolitan Community Church and later served faithfully at Mt. Zion Community Church for many years. In 2020, she became a devoted member of The Worship Center. She remained grateful for...

May 21, 2026

A Beautiful Life Well Lived

(Obituary)

In Loving Memory of Dr. Louise Pearson Johnson

December 28, 1951 – May 21, 2026

It is with deep love, sadness and gratitude for a beautiful life that we announce the passing of Dr. Louise Pearson Johnson, who departed this life on May 21, 2026, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

Louise was born on December 28, 1951,...

May 21, 2026

Earnest was a proud graduate of West End High School and later continued his education at Lawson State Community College. He carried himself with quiet strength, wisdom, and a heart that made room for everyone he loved. Whether through his laughter, advice, or simply his presence, Earnest left a lasting imprint on the lives of those around him. He was...

May 20, 2026

Martha Jane Deamues Copeland was born June 1, 1933, to Reverend Melton and Queen Esther Deamues in Tuskegee, Alabama. They moved to Birmingham Alabama in 1939, where she attended school in the Birmingham school system. She was united in marriage to Jimmy Copeland, and to their union, their son, George T. Copeland, was born. She was preceded in death by...

May 20, 2026

May 19, 2026

Sydney Naomi Bolden Griffin entered the world just after midnight on March 24, 1998, at 12:33 a.m. at Darnall Hospital on the military post of Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas. As a beautiful baby girl whose arrival was treasured deeply after eleven years of prayer, she was born to Kenneth and Sandra Bolden. From the very beginning, Sydney carried an...

May 15, 2026

In God's Care... 

May 15, 2026

Mrs. Mary Virginia Davis Evans was born in Boligee, Alabama, on April 11, 1938, to Annie L. Gordon and Walker Hardy. She was educated in the Birmingham School System.

Virginia married Alfred A. Evans, Jr. on August 31, 1958. To this union, three daughters and two sons were born, along with one goddaughter.

Virginia worked as the Day Care Cook and Assistant...

May 7, 2026

Mr. Derrick Ewen Harris, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, peacefully departed this life after a brief illness on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. Born on July 19, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, Derrick was the son of the late Geraldine Godfrey and James Turner Harris. At an early age, he moved...

May 6, 2026

In God's Care...

May 1, 2026

Floyd Edward Wright Jr. 50 of Selma, Alabama, passed away peacefully on [May 1, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.

Born on March 26, 1976 in Birmingham, Alabama Floyd was the beloved child of Loretta Morris and Floyd Wright Sr. Throughout life, he was known for his kindness and bright personality.

Floyd graduated from Jackson Olin High School in 1994. He attended Lawson...

Apr 29, 2026

Sarah Copeland Moore, born September 24, 1939, stepped into eternity on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. She was a Fairfield native where she spent her early life. A strong proponent of family and education, she began her formal education at Clark College in Atlanta but left to get married and start a family and finished her bachelor’s degree at Miles College....

Apr 28, 2026

Mattie Gosa was born on May 12, 1941, to Rosie Bell Burton. She was one of four daughters and two sons.

At an early age, she obeyed the gospel and confessed her belief in Christ. She was a faithful member of the Oak Ridge Church of Christ and Roosevelt City Church of Christ.

Mattie devoted her life to her family and her...

Apr 27, 2026

Jerry Until Matthews Sr was born January 16th, 1972 in Birmingham, Alabama to Gary B. Matthews Jr and Gail Patrick Matthews. Jerry grew up in the Norwood community and was educated in the Jefferson County School system. Jerry gave his life to Christ at an early age and was a member of Morning Star A.F.M.

Blessed with gifted hands, Jerry had...

Apr 27, 2026

Mrs. Sara Hurt-Blue was born on December 22, 1927, in Grady, Alabama.

On April 27, 2026, Sara peacefully departed this life and entered into the eternal kingdom of God.

Sara was preceded in death by her father, the late Mr. Tobe Hurt, Sr., and Mrs. Mary B. Hurt.

Sara Hurt was united in marriage to Mr. Reaf Blue. They shared a wonderful and...

Apr 22, 2026

Miss Shirley Ann Ford was born October 1, 1944 to the late Tom and Flora Belle Ramsey Ford, Jr. in Birmingham, Alabama. Shirley confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at Sixth Baptist Church where she was a member until her passing.

Shirley grew up in the East Thomas community and attended Tuggle Elementary, A.H....

Apr 22, 2026

Regina Ann Williams Slaughter, lovingly known for her gentle spirit and unwavering grace, was born on December 25, 1951, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Dorothy Mae Jemison and Columbus Williams. On April 22, 2026, after 74 years of a life richly lived and deeply cherished, she peacefully transitioned, leaving behind a legacy rooted in love, faith, and quiet...

Apr 21, 2026

In God's Care...

Apr 20, 2026

Anita Ellis Harris was the daughter of the late Randolph and Hattie Ellis.  Anita was the fourth of nine children.

Anita was affectionally called "Nita, Tim, and Nita baby throughout her life.

Anita lived in Connecticut and New York, and Alabama where she received numerous accolades for creating effective and efficient bank programs. Anita met...