Obituaries

Mrs. Bernice Gordon

Mrs. Bernice Gordon

Jan 15, 2015

Mrs. Bernice Gordon, age 83, departed this life January 15, 2015. Family Hour will be held Friday, January 23, 2015 from 6:00 until 7:00 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at Payne Chapel A.M.E. Church with interment in Zion Memorial Gardens. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Ms. Andrea R. Brown

Ms. Andrea R. Brown

Jan 15, 2015

Ms. Andrea R. Brown, age 54, departed this life January 15, 2015. She was a graduate of West End High School, Class of 1978 and a graduate of Alabama A&M University. She was employed at UAB as a secretary. Graveside service will be held Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Elmwood Cemetery. Survivors include: brother, Lonnie T. Brown;...

Mr. Hugh Lawrence Foster, Ii

Mr. Hugh Lawrence Foster, Ii

Jan 14, 2015

Mr. Hugh Lawrence Foster, II, age 51, departed this life January 14, 2015. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 2:30 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mrs. Eva Mae Kelly

Mrs. Eva Mae Kelly

Jan 14, 2015

Mrs. Eva Mae Kelly, age 78, of Birmingham, Alabama was called home on January 14, 2015. For thirty years, Mrs. Kelly served the Titusville Community as an insurance agent for Booker T. Washington Insurance Company. She was preceded in death by her husband, Obadiah Kelly. She is survived by her son, Obra Dell Kelly; her daughter, Ava (Keiff) Smith; her...

Mr. Carl M. Taylor

Mr. Carl M. Taylor

Jan 14, 2015

Mr. Carl M. Taylor, age 65, departed this life January 14, 2015. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel with interment in Zion Memoiral Gardens. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Ms. Ann Parker

Ms. Ann Parker

Jan 13, 2015

Memorial Services will be held Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. At Smith & Gaston Funeral Home.

Mrs. Lula B. Green

Mrs. Lula B. Green

Jan 13, 2015

Mrs. Lula B. Green, age 73, departed this life January 13, 2015. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at Galilee Baptist Church, Grasselli Heights with interment in Elmwood Cemetery. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mrs. Patricia M. Vance

Mrs. Patricia M. Vance

Jan 12, 2015

Mrs. Patricia M. Vance, age 75, departed this life January 12, 2015. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 16, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel with interment in Highland Memorial Gardens. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mr. William Houser Chambers

Mr. William Houser Chambers

Jan 11, 2015

Mr. William Houser Chambers, age 93, of Smithfield, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucille and Henry Chambers. Graveside service will be held Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Elmwood Cemetery. Final arrangements entrusted to Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel.

Mr. James Frank Butler

Mr. James Frank Butler

Jan 9, 2015

Mr. James Frank Butler, age 70, departed this life January 9, 2015. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mr. Derick L. Ross

Mr. Derick L. Ross

Jan 8, 2015

Mr. Derick L. Ross, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 7, 2015. Left to cherish his memories are: wife, E. Faye Ross; son, Tanorris Ross; his two sisters, Sandra Jackson and Myrtle Smith; brother, Wilbert C. Ross. Public visitation will be held Thursday, January 15, 2015 from 12 Noon until 9:00 P.M. and the family will receive relatives...

Mrs. Myra Pugh Johnson Davis

Mrs. Myra Pugh Johnson Davis

Jan 7, 2015

Mrs. Myra Pugh Johnson Davis, age 80, departed this life January 7, 2015. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at First Memorial Baptist Church with interment in Elmwood Cemetery. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mr. Pernell F. Vain (P.O.)

Mr. Pernell F. Vain (P.O.)

Jan 5, 2015

Mr. Pernell F. Vain(P.O.) passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at True Love Missionary Baptist Church. Burial in Oakland Cemetery. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mr. Ellis Patterson, Jr.

Mr. Ellis Patterson, Jr.

Jan 4, 2015

Mr. Ellis Patterson, Jr., was born October 20, 1938 in Jefferson County, Alabama to the late Ellis Patterson, Sr. and Mattie Lou Patterson. He departed this life on Sunday, January 4, 2015. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel, 102 - 6th Avenue S.W., Birmingham, Alabama 35211. He...

Mr. Samuel Xerxes Pugh

Mr. Samuel Xerxes Pugh

Jan 3, 2015

Mr. Samuel Xerxes Pugh, age 73, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015. He was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Titusville. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and a retired coal miner. Cherishing his memories are: a loving and devoted wife, Linda Randall Pugh; three daughters, Angela Pugh, Sheree Randall and Kewaner Randall;...

Mrs. Lola Mauldin Reevers- Tubbs

Mrs. Lola Mauldin Reevers- Tubbs

Jan 2, 2015

Mrs. Lola Mauldin Reevers-Tubbs, born December 11, 1923, passed away on January 2, 2015 in Nashville, TN, where she had resided with her daughter for the last four years before her declining years began. Her final days and hours were spent surrounded by her children. She grew up in Thomaston, AL and attended the County Schools there, graduating form Marengo...

Mrs. Rosie Lee Perkins

Mrs. Rosie Lee Perkins

Jan 2, 2015

Mrs. Rosie Lee Perkins, age 82, departed this life January 2, 2015. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Zion Hill Baptist Church, 125 - 1st Street S.W., with interment in New Grace Hill Cemetery. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Lewis

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Lewis

Jan 1, 2015

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Lewis, age 64, departed this life January 1, 2015. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Faith Chapel Christian Center, The Dome Campus with interment in Highland Memorial Gardens. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mr. Willie L. Stewart

Mr. Willie L. Stewart

Dec 30, 2014

Mr. Willie L. Stewart, age 77, of Birmingham, AL departed this life on December 30, 2014. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Annie Jean Stewart; daughters, Lisa S. Lee (Albert), Sonya T. Stewart, Kerri S. Eaton (Kataka); grandchildren, Courtney, Zahir, Maia and Assata. Viewing will be held Sunday, January 4, 2015 from 11am-7pm at...

Mrs. Amy S. Ward

Mrs. Amy S. Ward

Dec 29, 2014

Mrs. Amy S Ward, age 87, departed this life December 29, 2014. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at 6th Street Peace Baptist Church. Rev. Geroid Caldwell, officiating. Interment in Elmwood Cemetery. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.