Obituaries

Mr. Glenn Todd

Mr. Glenn Todd

Aug 2, 2015

Mr. Glenn Todd, age 66, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2015 after a long illness. Glenn was an observant Seventh-day Adventist and a man of faith. He was a dedicated and loving father, a talented and multi-instrumental musician, a gifted writer, a quiet crusader for social justice during his decades at the E.E.O.C., and a seeker of knowledge. Born July...

Mr. James Lindsey Harris

Mr. James Lindsey Harris

Jul 31, 2015

Sunrise December 23, 1955 Sunset July 31, 2015 Mr. James Lindsey Harris was born December 23, 1955 to the late Roy Lee and Dorothy Rose Harris in Birmingham, Alabama. He accepted Christ at an early age. He graduated from Phillips High School in 1974, and continued on with a degree in the medical profession. He was loved and spent his...

Mr. Rodriquez C. Hall (Roc)

Mr. Rodriquez C. Hall (Roc)

Jul 31, 2015

Family Hour will be held Wednesday, August 5, 2015 from 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at Christ Temple Deliverance Church, 2512 Avenue D, with burial in Zion Memorial Gardens. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mr. James L. Turner, Sr.

Mr. James L. Turner, Sr.

Jul 30, 2015

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 7, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 980 Huffman Rd, with burial in New Grace Hill Cemetery. He leaves to cherish his memories: a loving and devoted wife, Mrs. Yvonne Turner; children, Keith Turner, Sr., Stanley Turner, Sr., Leitha Taunton, Roderick Turner, Sr., Philandus Turner, Harry Turner, Sr.,...

Mr. Robert S. Thomas

Mr. Robert S. Thomas

Jul 30, 2015

Sunrise Feb. 3, 1939 Sunset July 30, 2015 Mr. Robert S. Thomas, age 76, of Fairfield, Alabama passed away July 30, 2015. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 12 noon at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, 1101 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, S.W. Birmingham, Alabama. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Smith and Gaston Southside directing. Viewing will be...

Mrs. Callie M. Trice

Mrs. Callie M. Trice

Jul 25, 2015

Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at United Apostolic Church of God (3125 Wesley Avenue S.W.) with burial in Highland Memorial Gardens. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mr. James W. Manear, Sr.

Mr. James W. Manear, Sr.

Jul 24, 2015

Mr. James W. Manear, Sr., ge 87, of Birmingham, passed away Friday, July 24, 2015. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II. James was a devoted husband of 57 years, a loving father and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife, Juanita Manear; daughters, Shelia Manear...

Mr. Paul Andrew Hicks, Jr. (The Drummer)

Mr. Paul Andrew Hicks, Jr. (The Drummer)

Jul 20, 2015

Family Hour will be held Friday, July 24, 2015 from 7:15 until 8:15 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at Petty's Chapel A M E. Zion Church (916 - 18th Street North, Bessemer, AL 35020) with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mrs. Gennetter K. Ricks

Mrs. Gennetter K. Ricks

Jul 15, 2015

Family Hour will be held Friday, July 24, 2015 from 6:00 until 7:00 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. at New Pilgrim Baptist Church. Interment will be Monday, July 27, 2015 at 12:30 P.M. in Harpersville Cemetery, Harpersville, Alabama. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mrs. Henrietta C. Raines

Mrs. Henrietta C. Raines

Jul 14, 2015

Funeral services will be held Monday, July 20, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 468 Kappa Avenue South, with interment in Zion Memorial Gardens. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mrs. Edna Lee Jackson

Mrs. Edna Lee Jackson

Jul 13, 2015

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at Greater Antioch Baptist Church, 3441 - 27th Court North, with burial in Zion Memorial Gardens. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Master Rontorious Coleman, Jr.

Master Rontorious Coleman, Jr.

Jul 13, 2015

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at Jesus Is Lord Ministry, 1268 Maple Street, Tarrant, Alabama 35217 with burial in Carver Cemetery. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Ms. Ericka Montrese Mccrear

Ms. Ericka Montrese Mccrear

Jul 13, 2015

Ericka Montrese McCrear, age 37, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on July 13, 2015. Memorial Services will he held Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Ms. Destiny Marie Brown

Ms. Destiny Marie Brown

Jul 12, 2015

Family Hour will be held Friday, July 17, 2015 from 7:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Roebuck Parkway Church of Christ, 400 Roebuck Parkway. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mrs. Dora Mae Deshazo

Mrs. Dora Mae Deshazo

Jul 11, 2015

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Joy Baptist Church, Trussville with burial in Trussville Community Cemetery. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mrs. Mattie B. Felder

Mrs. Mattie B. Felder

Jul 10, 2015

Funeral Service will be held Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel. Interment at Elmwood Cemetery. Family Hour will be held Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Smith and Gaston Southside Chapel from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.

Mrs. Barbara R. Parker

Mrs. Barbara R. Parker

Jul 8, 2015

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel with burial in Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, Alabama. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mr. Edward King, Jr.

Mr. Edward King, Jr.

Jul 7, 2015

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Freewill Church of God in Christ (545 B. Y. Williams, Sr. Drive), Bishop Eugene Starks, officiating, with burial in Carver Cemetery. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mrs. Gladys Prewitt

Mrs. Gladys Prewitt

Jul 5, 2015

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at Corinth Baptist Church (1432 Avenue L Ensley) with entombment in Zion Memorial Mausoleum. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mr. John Martin

Mr. John Martin

Jul 4, 2015

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 10, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel with burial in Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, Alabama. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.