Obituaries

Sep 16, 2026

Obituary

Earnestine Mosley Spells was born June 09, 1931 to the late Samuel L., Sr. and Laura (Davis) Mosley. She was educated in the Birmingham Public School System. She was a X-Ray Tech for Dr's Vesley and Blaclock. She also was employed with Children's Hospital, St. Vincents, and Lloyd Noland.

Earnestine was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel L. Sr. and...

Sep 16, 2026

Obituary

Elma Jean Fowler Mathis was born November 1, 1936. She was a lifelong member of Sardis Missionary Baptist Church where she served as Sunday school teacher, usher, budget committee member, Young at Heart senior ministry, Progressive Matrons missionary ministry, and director of Domestic Missions.

She was a 1954 graduate of A. H. Parker High School and she later studied at Booker...

Sep 14, 2026

A search to define the name “Sammie” reveals that it means “God has heard.” How befitting for such a man, such a husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, employee, and Child of God—Sammie Lee King, Sr. Sammie was a man who daily called upon the Lord and lived his life connected to God. His life was a reflection of Quiet Strength,...

Sep 12, 2026

In God's Care... 

Sep 11, 2026

Cassandra Colette Cade was born on August 2, 1969, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Edna Lois Cade and John Moore, Sr. At an early age, Cassandra confessed her faith in Jesus Christ and united with Mt. Zion Baptist Church Ishkooda, where she began her spiritual journey and developed a lifelong relationship with God. Her unwavering faith remained a source...

Sep 5, 2026

Sep 4, 2026

Obituary

Walter Samuel Perry was born in Birmingham, Alabama on January 26, 1941, to Martha E. Perry and James S. Perry. Walter was welcomed into the family by a big sister, Jimmie Gwendolyn Perry and big brother, William James Perry. A few years later a younger brother, George W. Perry, whom Walter loved dearly, joined the family.

Walter confessed Jesus Christ as...

Sep 4, 2026

Henry Clay Kress, Jr.



“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven...”



Henry Clay Kress, Jr. born January 8, 1945, in Birmingham, Alabama, fought the good fight and finished the race on Friday, September 4, 2026. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Elmwood Cemetery.



Henry was the oldest...

Sep 3, 2026

Deborah L.Washington

I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress: My God, in Him I will trust.”

Psalm 91:2

Deborah L. Washington was born on April 1, 1953, to Booker T. and Ruth Washington. She departed this earthly life on September 3, 2026, at the age of 73.

Deborah was a longstanding and faithful member of Our Lady of...

Sep 1, 2026

Aug 31, 2026

OBITUARY

Mrs. Juanita Jones, a woman of extraordinary strength, wisdom, and unwavering faith, transitioned peacefully after a life lived boldly, fearlessly, and with profound purpose. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was a devoted member of Old Saint Paul Church in Lipscomb, Alabama, and later a committed member of Sixth Avenue Baptist Church,...

Aug 30, 2026

In God's Care.. 

Aug 25, 2026

OBITUARY

REMEMBERING MINISTER ANNIE COLEMAN

“Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so, will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law; and if I perish, I perish.”

Esther 4:16

Minister...

Aug 25, 2026

Her Story

The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1

Ms. Bettye Jean (Hill) Johnson was born on October 20, 1944, in West Blocton, Alabama; the tenth of eleven children blessed to the late Mr. John Wesley Hill, Sr. and the late...

Aug 23, 2026

In Loving Memory of

Gracie Mae McIntosh Guerry

December 19, 1932 – August 23, 2026

Gracie Mae McIntosh Guerry, a beloved educator, devoted wife, faithful Christian, and cherished family matriarch, peacefully departed this life on August 23, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on December 19, 1932, in Birmingham, Alabama, Gracie was the daughter of Aubrey Owen McIntosh Jr. and Ruby Galloway...

Aug 22, 2026

Aug 19, 2026

Creola Inez Gaston Lucas was born on January 11, 1940, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Arthur George Gaston, Jr. and Sallie Dean Robinson Gaston. She arrived at her heavenly home on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, following a brief illness, leaving her family heartbroken. Creola was the third of five children. As a child, Creola, affectionately known as “Cree, ” enjoyed roller...

Aug 15, 2026

Robert Thornton Rutledge was born July 26, 1963, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was raised in Birmingham, Alabama, by his parents, Nathaniel Rutledge, Sr., and Emma Walker Rutledge.

He graduated from John T. Herbert Phillips High School and studied at UAB.

He was baptized at Trinity CME in North Birmingham as an infant.

He sang in the Collegeville Children’s Choir under the direction of...

Aug 14, 2026

Mrs. Mary Jackson Watson was born March 7, 1927, in Birmingham, Alabama to Mr. Walter Jackson, Sr. and Mrs. Ella Moore Jackson. She was preceded in death by both parents, her sister, Celester Jackson, and her brother, Walter Jackson Jr. Mary met and married Bracie Watson, Sr., and they remained married until his death in 2005. Out of this union,...

Aug 11, 2026