Obituaries

Jan 2, 2025

Viola Evans was born on April 9, 1942, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Scott.

At a young age, Viola committed her life to Christ and became a dedicated member of Zion Hope Missionary Baptist Church, where she worshipped until her health began to decline.

Viola received her education in the...

Jan 1, 2025

Ms. Esther Murray Hanson, born on April 12, 1924, in Lapine, Alabama, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, in Decatur, Georgia, at the age of 100.

Ms. Murray was a beloved presence in the lives of her family and all who knew her. She spent her later years residing in Decatur, Georgia, where she created a...

Dec 29, 2024

Mr. Walter Sonny Jackson, Jr., was born July 4, 1931, in Birmingham, Alabama to Mr. Walter Jackson, Sr. and Mrs. Ella Moore Jackson. He accepted Christ at an early age at Our Lady Queen of the Universe and later became a member of The Cathedral of Saint Paul.

Sonny was educated in Birmingham City Schools and graduated...

Dec 28, 2024

Imo Nanetta Scales Taylor was born June 18, 1943 through the union of Alphonso and Ella Allen Scales. She was the 7th of eight children. As a child, she would often put a finger in her ear to scratch it really fast and received the nickname "Shakie". This nickname, stayed with her throughout her life.

Her formative...

Dec 26, 2024

"But, though he cause grief, he will have compassion, so great is his unfailing love" Lamentations 3:32

Della Stokes was born to Bessie and Homer Wiggins Sr. She died peacefully on December 26, 2024 at Grandview Hospital. She was baptized at South Elyton Baptist Church. She later joined Sixth Avenue Baptist Church. Della was educated in Birmingham...

Dec 26, 2024

Phyllis D'eidre Conwell was born August 6, 1959 in Birmingham, Alabama to Walter L. Conwell, Sr. and Catherine N. Conwell. She was the 5th of 6 children born to Walter and Catherine (Walter, Jr., Charles, Tiajuana, Maurice, and Roderick). She was proceeded in death by her father in 1990, mother in 2019, brothers, Walter Jr. in 1974, Maurice in...

Dec 24, 2024

William Charles Rembert, Sr.

Life began for William in Birmingham, AL on, Wednesday August 13, 1947. His proud parents were Eurenza Rembert and Jessie Pearl Watkins Rembert. He was a life-long resident of Birmingham, AL. He entered into eternal rest, on Tuesday December 24, 2024 at Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Birmingham, AL.

He...

Dec 22, 2024

Darrin Leon Coleman was born October 31, 1980 to Cynthia Godwin Coleman and Joe Coleman, Jr., in Birmingham, Alabama. He was later raised by his mother, Cynthia Godwin Miller and his loving and devoted stepfather, Eugene Miller. He departed this life at 44 years old on Sunday, December 22, 2024.

Darrin is the father of one daughter,...

Dec 17, 2024

In God's Care..

Dec 13, 2024

Obituary

Charles Burton, Jr., was born to the late Charlie and Mattie Burton on August 3, 1930, in LaFayette, Alabama. He was the oldest of four children, Reverend Ocie Burton (deceased), Minister Fannie Burton (deceased), and the Reverend Jimmy Burton.

Charles confessed Christ at an early age and united with First Baptist Church (Woodlawn) under...

Dec 9, 2024

Arthur Charles Gaston, Esq. finished his life's journey on December 9, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Born on September 12, 1938 to Sallie Dean Robinson Gaston and  Arthur George Gaston, Jr. in Birmingham, Alabama. He received Jesus Christ at an early age while attending Pilgrim Lutheran Church and School. He was educated in the Birmingham Public School System and received...

Dec 5, 2024

On May 2, 1943, Elizabeth Thomas Jackson, affectionately known as "Busy" was the second born of seven daughters to the union of the late Isaiah and Ida Mae Thomas, Birmingham, Alabama. She proceeded in death by her husband, David Lee Jackson, Jr, two daughters, Mable Jackson, and LaKeisha Jackson Spencer.

Elizabeth confessed Christ at an early age...

Dec 3, 2024

John Henry Bland, Jr. was born on April 4, 1930, to the late John Henry Bland, Sr.and Annie Mae Edward Bland.

He confessed Christ at an early age and became a member of First Baptist Church, Gary Ensley under the leadership of Reverend C. Sims. He later joined True Love Church under the leadership of Reverend Eddie...

Dec 3, 2024

Jeffrey Charles Wade Peacock, born on November 14, 1983, passed away on December 3, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and compassion. Known affectionately as the family's biggest goofball, Jeffrey's kind and loving nature touched everyone who knew him. He lived each day to the fullest, embracing life with a joyful spirit and a heart full of...

Nov 24, 2024

Gertrude Belzora Jefferson Roscoe "Bell" was born on October 18, 1926, the eldest child and only girl of Clifton and Salena Jefferson. She grew in grace and wisdom in Selma, Alabama surrounded by a village of loving people who encouraged and supported her. Her baby brother Leonard Jefferson survives her as the only remaining sibling. She claimed Jesus Christ...

Nov 24, 2024

A CELEBRATE LIFE

Gloria Boone Crowley affectionately known as "Motown", the second child born to the late Mr. William and Mrs. Annie Mae Purifoy Boone,  on September 4, 1947 in Brookside, Alabama.

EDUCATION AND FAITH

Gloria was a 1965 graduate of Hooper City High School in Birmingham, Alabama. Gloria...

Nov 21, 2024

Sarah Louise Parker, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully

transitioned on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at her home in the loving embrace of her family.

Born on March 13, 1943, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Ernest and Martha Rogers, Sarah was the youngest of two children and a beacon of love and...

Nov 20, 2024

Betty Cope of Pleasant Grove, Alabama, died Wednesday, November 20th, 2024, from long bouts with her health.  Betty was 86 years old.  She leaves to cherish her memory: three sons Lewis (Deborah) Cope Jr., Angelo (Robin) Cope, Danny (LaToya) Cope; five grandchildren Tiffany (Ty) Cook, Angelo Jr., Kiera, Andrea, Devon; seven great grandchildren, a sister-in-law Juanita Cope, a host...

Nov 20, 2024

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Nov 19, 2024

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