Obituaries

Aug 4, 2026

Brian Keith Armstrong was born June 14, 1959, to the late Grover Armstrong and Brenda Molton-Axle. Brian K. Armstrong confessed Christ at an early age and was presently a member of Living Fellowship Baptist Church.

He attended Birmingham City Schools and graduated from Ensley High School in 1977. He attended UAB and Miles College.

He had a lengthy and successful employment history...

Jul 31, 2026

Life Reflections

In Loving Memory of

Charles Lake

April 3, 1944 – July 31, 2026

Charles Lake was born on April 3, 1944, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Andrew and Leola Lake. On Friday, July 31, 2026, he peacefully entered eternal rest in his beloved hometown of Birmingham at the age of 82.

Charles received his early education at Lane Elementary School and later...

Jul 29, 2026

Today we gather to celebrate the long, beautiful, remarkable life of our beloved matriarch, who blessed our lives with 99 years. 

Precilla Gardner Shuler was born on June 20, 1927, to the late Billy Mack and Georgia A. Gardner, in Lowndes County, Alabama. “Pre Baby” (as she was affectionately called by family and friends), lived through nearly a century of profound...

Jul 26, 2026

Curtis Warren Love passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 26, 2026. He was born on October 12, 1962, to the late Reverend Samuel Warren Love and Mrs. Bertha Riley. Curtis Love was preceded in death by his father, Reverend Samuel Warren Love, and his beloved brother, Donald Everett Cofield. He leaves to cherish his memory: mother, Mrs. Bertha...

Jul 26, 2026

Bessie Nell Hendrix

December 28, 1934 – July 26, 2026

“A life measured not only by years, but by faith, family, and love.”

On December 28, 1934, God blessed Mack and Lula Mae Hendrix with twin daughters. The younger of the two was Bessie Nell Hendrix, affectionately known as “Nell.” From the very beginning, she shared a remarkable bond with her twin sister,...

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Jul 16, 2026

“I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race.

I have kept the faith.”

2 Timothy 4:7

Frances Rivers Pryor was an enigma to many, but loved by all who knew her. She began her journey through life on March 23, 1944 in Thomaston, Alabama. As a child, she grew up in Thomaston and attended the local schools. At the age...

Jul 12, 2026

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Jul 1, 2026

Austin Holifield, Jr. was born to the late Reverend Austin Holyfield, Sr. and Sarah Jane Gibbons Holyfield. He was the ninth of twelve children born to this union and grew up surrounded by a large and loving family. His siblings included eight brothers: Matthew Holyfield, William Holyfield, Calloway Holyfield, R.C. Holyfield, Samuel Holyfield, J.P. Holyfield, Jacob Holyfield, and Esau Holyfield;...

Jun 30, 2026

Ecclesiastes Chapter 3 states “There is an appointed time for everything . . . “

A time to be born . . .

Romeo and Doris Thomas’s youngest daughter was born in Leeds, Alabama on December 6, 1948.

A time to learn . . .

Patricia graduated from Leeds High School with the Class of 1967.

A time to love . . .

Patricia united in...

Jun 27, 2026

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The Celebration of Life service for Ms. Vallie Mae Townes will be available via livestream for those unable to attend in person. Your presence, whether in person or in spirit, is deeply appreciated by the family during this time of remembrance. To access the livestream please click Celebration of Life Ms. Vallie Mae Townes.

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In Loving Memory of Matthew Arvel McCarroll November 13, 2005 – June 16, 2026

Matthew Arvel McCarroll was born on November 13, 2005, in Birmingham, Alabama, at Brookwood Hospital, to Shelby Sanders-McCarroll and the late Manfred McCarroll. He entered the world alongside his beloved twin sister, Rhyan, beginning a bond that would remain unbreakable throughout his life.

On June 16, 2026, Matthew...

Jun 12, 2026

Mr. Wiley Charles Wattleton, Jr., 76, departed this earthly life on Friday, June 12, 2026 surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born on November 15, 1949 in Birmingham, AL to the late Wiley Wattleton Sr. and Juanita Wattleton Campbell.

He was educated in the public schools of Birmingham, AL and attended Bishop College in Dallas, TX. He was...

Jun 7, 2026