Obituaries

Mrs. Ida Lee Perry Hubbard

Mrs. Ida Lee Perry Hubbard

Dec 28, 2014

Mrs. Ida Lee Perry Hubbard, age 102, died Sunday, December 28, 2014. She was a native of Decatur, Alabama. She received her Bachelor and Master degrees from Alabama A&M University. She began her teaching career in the Lawrence County School System in 1945 and retired from the Tarrant City School System in 1980 with a total of 34 years of...

Mr. Tommy L. Hudson

Mr. Tommy L. Hudson

Dec 28, 2014

Mr. Tommy L. Hudson, was a native of Columbus, Georgia. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. His loving survivors are his loving and devoted wife, Rosa Goldman Hudson; children, Sabrina (the late Victor), Gavriel (Laura), and Shannon (Yolanda). Also, two brothers, Leroy Hudson (Dorothy) and the late Alvin Hudson (Queenie); one sister, Annie Word. He leaves eleven...

Mrs. Kimberly Me'Shell Smith Banks

Mrs. Kimberly Me'Shell Smith Banks

Dec 27, 2014

Memorial service will be held 1:00 P.M., Friday, January 2, 2015 at Hillview Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Mrs. Naomi Webb Reese

Mrs. Naomi Webb Reese

Dec 27, 2014

Mrs. Naomi Webb Reese, age 91, departed this life December 27, 2014. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at New Bethel Baptist Church, 222 - 47th Street South, with Interment in Zion Memorial Gardens. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mrs. Mazell Arrington

Mrs. Mazell Arrington

Dec 21, 2014

Mrs. Mazell Arrington, age 76, of Birmingham, Alabama departed this life December 21, 2014. She retired from the Birmingham School System as head custodian with twenty-five years of service. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 26, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, 2200 Pike Rd., with Pastor George Williams, officiating. Burial in Highland Memorial Gardens....

Mr. Cleveland Eugene Vinziant, Sr. (Son)

Mr. Cleveland Eugene Vinziant, Sr. (Son)

Dec 18, 2014

Mr. Cleveland Eugene Vinziant, Sr. (Son), age 85. He was born December 31, 1928 to the late Addie McCaleb Vinziant-White and Bernard Vinziant in DeKalb, Mississippi. He was the second child of three children and was affectionately called "Son". Cleve was called to his heavenly home on December 18, 2014. He was a loving and devoted father, grandfather and great...

Mr. Ronnie Lee Nichols

Mr. Ronnie Lee Nichols

Dec 17, 2014

Mr. Ronnie Lee Nichols, age 62, departed this life December 17, 2014. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. at Do'Ers of the Word Christian Outreach Ministries (3801 Center Place West) with burial in Dynasty Garden. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mrs. Lucile Townsend Joseph Tarver

Mrs. Lucile Townsend Joseph Tarver

Dec 17, 2014

Mrs. Lucile Townsend Joseph Tarver, was born on September 4, 1929 in Fairmont, West Virginia. She departed this life on December 17, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lena Townsend, and her daughter, Debra Joseph Hubbard. Lucile lived a full, vibrant and active life. She was a graduate of Parker High School and Tuskegee University....

Mr. Rickey Blassingame

Mr. Rickey Blassingame

Dec 16, 2014

Mr. Rickey Blassingame, age 52, departed this life December 16, 2014. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at Jackson Street Baptist Church with burial in New Grace Hill Cemetery. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mr. Willie Sims, Jr.

Mr. Willie Sims, Jr.

Dec 12, 2014

Willie Sims, Jr., age 31, departed this life December 12, 2014. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at First Baptist Church Gary Ensley, 1300 Trenton Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35224 (McDonald's Chapel), with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Patricia Ann Swyne Mcgee

Patricia Ann Swyne Mcgee

Dec 12, 2014

Patricia Ann Swyne McGee, was born April 9, 1951 in Birmingham, Alabama and died on December 12, 2014 in Keller, Texas. Patricia was the youngest daughter of James Douglas and Della Maude Pernell Swyne. He life will be forever cherished by her husband, Louis M. McGee, Jr.; sister, Sadie M. Swyne; step-daughter, Monique I. McGee; step-granddaughter, Zora Horn; and a...

Mrs. Alma W. Lindsey

Mrs. Alma W. Lindsey

Dec 11, 2014

Mrs. Alma W. Lindsey, age 91, departed this life December 11, 2014. Family Hour will be held Monday, December 15, 2014 from 3:00 until 4:00 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel with interment in Zion Memorial Gardens. She was preceded in...

Mr. Fate Samuel, Jr.

Mr. Fate Samuel, Jr.

Dec 10, 2014

Mr. Fate Samuel, Jr., age 71, departed this life December 9, 2014. Family Hour will be held Thursday, December 18, 2014 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Smith and Gaston Southside Chapel. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 19, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at Eastlake Full Gospel/ Baptist Church with Interment in Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, Alabama. Smith...

Mr. D G Terrell

Mr. D G Terrell

Dec 10, 2014

Mr. D. G. Terrell, age 89, departed this life December 10, 2014. Family Hour will be held Monday, December 15, 2014 from 6:00 until 7:00 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at Miles Chapel C.M.E. Church with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mrs. Eula Mae Nickerson

Mrs. Eula Mae Nickerson

Dec 5, 2014

Mrs. Eula Mae Nickerson, age 89, departed this life December 5, 2014. Family Hour will be held Friday, December 12, 2014 from 6:00 until 7:00 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. at Tabernacle Baptist Church with Interment in George Washington Carver Memorial Gardens. Smith & Gaston Southside...

Mrs. Rosie B. Lee

Mrs. Rosie B. Lee

Dec 3, 2014

Mrs. Rosie B. Lee of Birmingham, Alabama. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at Lily Grove Missionary Baptist Church with burial in New Grace Hill Cemetery. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Ms. Rosalie Jennice Sharp

Ms. Rosalie Jennice Sharp

Dec 1, 2014

Ms. Rosalie Jennice Sharp, a woman who was filled with fervor and who exuded exuberance, was born September 28, 1968. Rosalie, affectionately known as Rose, was the second of three children born to the late Charlie and Malvester Bryant. Rose successfully completed her course of study at Jones Valley High School in 1986. She furthered demonstrated her academic prowess at...

Mrs. Nora Carter Lamar

Mrs. Nora Carter Lamar

Nov 30, 2014

Mrs. Nora Carter Lamar, was born March 24, 1936 in Montgomery, Alabama. When she was young, she moved to Birmingham, Alabama. She confessed Christ at an early age and was a member of Our Lady Queen of the Universe Catholic Church. She was a graduate of Parker High School and she retired from "The Birmingham News" after many years of...

Ms. Deloris Gilmore

Ms. Deloris Gilmore

Nov 30, 2014

Ms. Deloris Gilmore, age 63, departed this life November 30, 2014. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel with burial Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 10:15 A.M. at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, Alabama. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mrs. Ethel Bernice Baldwin

Mrs. Ethel Bernice Baldwin

Nov 29, 2014

Mrs. Ethel Bernice Baldwin, age 97, departed this life November 26, 2014. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 5, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel with burial in New Grace Hill Cemetery. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.