Obituaries

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.

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...