Obituaries

Mrs. Elizabeth D. Lewis

Mrs. Elizabeth D. Lewis

Apr 6, 2015

Mrs. Elizabeth D. Lewis, age 85, departed this life April 6, 2015. Family Hour will be held Friday, April 17, 2015 from 6:00 until 7:30 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at First Baptist Church, Ensley with burial in Carver Cemetery. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Baby Girl Khloe - Grace Lawndyn Wormely

Baby Girl Khloe - Grace Lawndyn Wormely

Apr 6, 2015

Funeral services held 11:00, Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel. Interment Monday, April 20, 2015 at Alabama National Cemetery. Family hour held Friday, April 17, 2015 at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel from 7:30 - 8:30 P.M.

Mrs. Mary E. Myricks

Mrs. Mary E. Myricks

Apr 3, 2015

Funeral service will be held 12:00 Noon, Saturday, April 11, 2015 at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.

Ms. Annie Pearl Clegg

Ms. Annie Pearl Clegg

Mar 30, 2015

Mrs. Annie Pearl Clegg, age 80, departed this life March 30, 2015. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Andrews Baptist Church (2501 - 21st Avenue North) with burial in Valhalla Cemetery. Smith & Gaston Southside directng.

Mr. Bernard Gary

Mr. Bernard Gary

Mar 27, 2015

Mr. Bernard Gary, was born April 26, 1931 in Union Springs, Alabama. He retired from ACIPCO. He leaves to cherish his memories: two sons, Anthony Bernard Gary (Altha) and Jay Kenneth Gary (Vicky); one daughter, LeoNardra Kimbrough; four grandchildren, Jarrell Gary, Michael Gary, Jared Gary and Anderson Kimbrough; three great grandchildren, Jeremiah Adams Gary, Jalayla Davis Gary and Mikayla Gary;...

Mrs. Carolyn Ann Rucker Spann

Mrs. Carolyn Ann Rucker Spann

Mar 26, 2015

Mrs. Carolyn Ann Rucker Spann, age 75, departed this life March 26, 2015. Graveside service will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. at Zion Memorial Gardens. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mr. Joseph Hill

Mr. Joseph Hill

Mar 26, 2015

Mr. Joseph Hill, age 76, departed this life March 26, 2015. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church (Ensley) with burial in George Washington Carver Cemetery. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mrs. Julia Parker Henderson

Mrs. Julia Parker Henderson

Mar 24, 2015

Mrs. Julia Parker Henderson, age 84, departed this life March 24, 2015. Omega Omega Service will be held Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 6:00 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel with Family Hour immediately following. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 30, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Smith &...

Mrs. Hattie Bell West

Mrs. Hattie Bell West

Mar 24, 2015

Mrs. Hattie Bell West, age 91, departed this life March 24, 2015. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at New Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church (East Lake) with burial in Zion Memorial Gardens. Smith & Gaston Southside directing

Mrs. Doris Thompson Butler

Mrs. Doris Thompson Butler

Mar 23, 2015

Mrs. Doris Thompson Butler, age 71, departed this life March 23, 2015. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church (5208 - 54th Street S.W.) with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mr. Darryl V. Crawford

Mr. Darryl V. Crawford

Mar 22, 2015

Mr. Darryl V. Crawford, age 57, departed this life March 22, 2015. Memorial services will be held Friday, April 17, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mrs. Bessie K. Lawrence

Mrs. Bessie K. Lawrence

Mar 20, 2015

Mrs. Bessie K. Lawrence, age 90, transitioned from her earthly home to eternal home, March 20, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Emaline Kimbrough, ex-husband, Earnest E. Lawrence, Sr., her youngest son, Kelvin Lawrence, four sisters, Ella Evans, Erma Wright, Claudia Brown, Claudette Kimbrough and two brothers, Roosevelt and Leon Kimbrough. She was a graduate...

Mr. Oliver Larry

Mr. Oliver Larry

Mar 19, 2015

Mr. Oliver Wendell Larry of Birmingham, Alabama entered eternal glory on March 19, 2015. Mr. Larry was an eccentric person who loved family, the outdoors, traveling, nature and embarking on new adventures. His passion in life was working on Theatre and film projects and bringing light to people through that art. He worked for Yale University Opera department. Mr. Larry...

Mrs. Juatella Battle Major

Mrs. Juatella Battle Major

Mar 19, 2015

Mrs. Juatella Battle Major, age 78, departed this life March 19, 2015. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with burial in New Grace Hill Cemetery. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mr. Calvin Ben Curtis

Mr. Calvin Ben Curtis

Mar 15, 2015

Mr. Calvin Ben Curtis, age 82, departed this life March 15, 2015. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at the Light House Church Ministries, 4600 - 9th Avenue North, with burial Elmwood Cemetery. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mrs. Geraldine Jones Ware

Mrs. Geraldine Jones Ware

Mar 15, 2015

Mrs. Geraldine Jones Ware, passed away March 15, 2015. She is survived by her son, Roderick T. Ware; daughter, Arnetta J. Lightfoot; granddaughter, Jerise L. Lightfoot; sisters-in-law, Bernice W. Spencer and Virginia Jones; many nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends. Services will be held Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. at St. Luke A.M.E. Zion Church, 3937 -...

Mr. Joe Otto Golson

Mr. Joe Otto Golson

Mar 10, 2015

Mr. Joe Otto Golson, age 82, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on March 10, 2015. He is survived by two daughters, Deborah Kelley and Benita Adams: and one son, Joe O. Golson, Jr. The family will receive friends Friday, March 13, 2015 from 6:00 until 7:00 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March...

Mr. Tyrone Jones

Mr. Tyrone Jones

Mar 9, 2015

Funeral service will be held 2:30 P.M., Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel. Interment in Zion Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Rhoul E. Hanson

Mr. Rhoul E. Hanson

Mar 7, 2015

Mr. Rhoul E Hanson, Rhoul was born in Birmingham, Alabama on January 26, 1948 to Walter and Clara Hanson, the seventh of nine children. Having received Christ at an early age, he was baptized at Lily Grove Baptist Church. Rhoul graduated from A. H. Parker High School in 1965, going on to attend Morristown Junior College and Hampton University where...

Mr. William Earl Fuller

Mr. William Earl Fuller

Mar 4, 2015

Mr. William Earl Fuller, age 78, departed this life March 4, 2015. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 11:30 A.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.