Obituaries

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.

Mrs. Friendly O. Moore

Mrs. Friendly O. Moore

Mar 4, 2015

Graveside service will be held 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Elmwood Cemetery. Family Hour held Monday, March 9, 2015 at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel from 6:00 - 7:00 P.M.

Deacon Tobie Bennett, Sr.

Deacon Tobie Bennett, Sr.

Mar 3, 2015

Deacon Tobie Bennett, Sr., age 104, departed this life March 3, 2015. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at New Bethlehem Baptist Church, 6001 Warner Street, Birmingham, Alabama (Roosevelt City) with burial in Highland Memorial Gardens. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Ms. Marenda D. Welch

Ms. Marenda D. Welch

Mar 3, 2015

Ms. Marenda D. Welch, age 50, departed this life March 10, 2015. Graveside service will be held Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. at Zion Memorial Gardens. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mr. Robert C. Redin, Sr.

Mr. Robert C. Redin, Sr.

Mar 3, 2015

Mr. Robert C. Redin, Sr., age 91, departed this life March 3, 2015. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at Galilee Baptist Church, Fairfield with entombment in Elmwood Mausoleum. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mrs. Jacqueline Jelks Evans Reese

Mrs. Jacqueline Jelks Evans Reese

Feb 28, 2015

Ms. Jacqueline Jelks Evans Reese, age 64, of Hopewell, Virginia departed this life February 28, 2015. Family Hour will be held Friday, March 13, 2015 from 5:00 until 6:00 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Smith...

Ms. Britney Nicole Ford

Ms. Britney Nicole Ford

Feb 26, 2015

Ms. Brittany Nicole Ford, age 21, departed this life February 26, 2015. Family Hour will be held Thursday, March 5, 2015 from 7:00 until 9:00 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 6, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at Mt. Pleasant Primitive Baptist Church, 3120 - 29th Avenue North, with burial in Zion Memorial...

Mrs. Mary L. Evans

Mrs. Mary L. Evans

Feb 26, 2015

Mrs. Mary L. Evans, age 92, departed this life February 27, 2015. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. at Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church, 9000 - 17th Avenue North, with burial in Zion Memorial Gardens. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mr. Moses Haywood, Jr.

Mr. Moses Haywood, Jr.

Feb 25, 2015

Mr. Moses Haywood, Jr., age 72, departed this life February 25, 2015. Family Hour will be held Friday, March 6, 2015 from 7:00 until 7:50 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at First Baptist Church, Graysville-East with burial in Carver Cemetery. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mr. Willie Henry Harris

Mr. Willie Henry Harris

Feb 23, 2015

Mr. Willie Henry Harris, age 89, departed this life February 23, 2015. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Zion Hope Baptist Church, 2808 - 32nd Avenue North, with burial in Alabama National Cemetery, Montevallo, Alabama. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mr. Robert L Kelly, Jr

Mr. Robert L Kelly, Jr

Feb 23, 2015

Mr. Robert L Kelly, Jr, age 75, departed this life February 23, 3015. Family Hour will be held Friday, March 6, 2015 from 6:00 until 6:50 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Groveland Baptist Church with burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Ms. Wanda Faye Davenport

Ms. Wanda Faye Davenport

Feb 22, 2015

Ms. Wanda Faye Davenport, age 51, departed this life February 22, 2015. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel with burial in Zion Memorial Gardens. Survivors include: her daughter, Terrika Turner of Birmingham, AL; sister, Janie Griffie of Birmingham, AL; two brothers, Robert L. Nash, Jr. of Birmingham, AL...