Obituaries
Mr. David Joseph
Sep 4, 2014
David Joseph was born in Bibb County on June 10, 1926. He departed this life on September 4, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Phil and Cora Joseph, two sisters, eight brothers, and his daughter, Debra Joseph Hubbard. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, and was an active member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church,...
Mr. Cleophus Hogan
Sep 2, 2014
Mr. Cleophus Hogan, age 92, departed this life September 2, 2014. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 8, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church with entombment in Elmwood Mausoleum. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.
Mr. Mcdaniel Watson, Jr.
Aug 30, 2014
Mr. McDaniel Watson, Jr. was born in Birmingham, Alabama on October 9, 1963. He was the only son of Cellie and the late McDaniel Watson, Sr. He confessed his belief in Christ at an early age and united with Jeffries Memorial Christian Church. He lived a life seeking a closer walk with God and sharing His Knowledge and love with...
Mr. Calvin Leon Clay
Aug 28, 2014
Mr. Calvin Leon Clay, age 64, departed this life August 28, 2014. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 12, 2104 at 11:00 A.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel with interment in Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, Alabama. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.
Ms. Helen Bryant
Aug 28, 2014
Ms. Helen Bryant, age 107, departed this life August 28, 2014. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at New Pilgrim Baptist Church with interment in Zion Memorial Gardens. Smith & Gaston Southside directing
Mr. Percy "Sonny" Hatcher
Aug 27, 2014
Mr. Percy Hatcher passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born in Selma, Alabama to the late Mr. Jack Hatcher, Sr. and Mrs. Janie Hatcher. Percy grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, graduated from Ullman High School and was a member of New Pilgrim Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. After moving to Cleveland, Ohio he joined...
Mr. Steven Lee
Aug 26, 2014
Mr. Steven Lee was born to the late George and Bettie Townes Lee on July 3, 1944 in Birmingham, Alabama. He departed this life on August 26, 2014. Steven accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Galilee Baptist Church. He later joined Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, where he served faithfully as a deacon until his death. Steven...
Mrs. Arristean Louise Long
Aug 24, 2014
Mrs. Arristean Louise Long, age 78, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2014. She was a graduate of Booker T. Washington Business College and a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Survivors include: her husband, Hossie Long; three sons, Hossie Long, Jr. (Vivian) of Madison, Alabama, Vincent Long and David Long (Tami) of Birmingham, Alabama; one daughter, Vonda...
Mr. Ward L. Byers
Aug 17, 2014
Graveside service will be held Friday, August 22, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. at Morning Star Cemetery in Ragland, Alabama. He leaves to cherish his precious memories: a loving and devoted wife, Mary E. Byers; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Special Thanks to caregivers at Brookwood Hospital and Amedisys Home Health and Hospice. Smith & Gaston...
Mrs. Brenda Faye Parker Falls
Aug 17, 2014
Mrs. Brenda Faye Parker Falls, age 55, departed this life August 17, 2014. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at St. James A.M.E. Church, Avondale with interment in Colony Community Cemetery in Hanceville, Alabama. She leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Antonio Falls; two daughters, Jessica and Toni Falls; grandson, JaCorey Boykin. Smith...
Ms. Elizabeth Brown- Perry
Aug 16, 2014
Ms. Elizabeth Brown- Perry, age 67, departed this life August 16, 2014. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church Kingston with entombment in Zion Memorial Mausoleum. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.
Mrs. Gussie C. Mattison
Aug 16, 2014
Gussie Lee Crocker was born in Lumpkin, Georgia on March 1, 1920 to Gus and Lessie Crocker. She was the second of three siblings. When Gussie was 3 years of age, the family moved to Birmingham, Alabama. Later at age 8 years, they moved to Hooper City. How often have we heard her reminisce about the distance she walked and...
Mr. Joe Thomas Pope
Aug 16, 2014
Mr. Joe Thomas Pope, age 82, departed this life August 16, 2014. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at Providence Baptist Church, Shelby, Alabama with Interment in Shelby Cemetery. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.
Mrs. Lillie Bell Sanford
Aug 14, 2014
Mrs. Lillie Bell Sanford, age 85, departed this life August 14, 2014. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 18, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at Roberts Central Park Chapel with Interment in Brighton Cemetery. Roberts Central Park Chapel directing.
Ms. Harriett Freeman
Aug 12, 2014
Ms. Harriett Freeman, age 61, departed this life August 12, 2014. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at New Pilgrim Baptist Church. Her wonderful memories will be cherished by her only son, Demetrius A. Freeman; three granddaughters, LaDiamonique Wilson, Demetha Freeman and Tamya Strafford, all of Birmingham, AL; four brothers; three sisters; a host...
Mrs. Ceola Hamlin Montgomery
Aug 12, 2014
Mrs. Ceola Hamlin Montgomery, died on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. Graveside service will be held Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 10:30 A.M. at Elmwood Cemetery. Mrs. Montgomery was a graduate of Alabama State University. She was an educator in the Birmingham City School System for over thirty years. Mrs. Montgomery was a member of numerous organizations including The Birmingham Chapter...
Ms. Patricia Denise Bradford
Aug 12, 2014
Ms. Patricia Denise Bradford, age 55, departed this life August 12, 2014. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church with Interment in Elmwood Cemetery. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.
Mr. Aldrich Sharpe
Aug 11, 2014
Mr. Aldrich Sharpe, age 84, departed this life August 11, 2014. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 22, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel with interment in Valhalla Cemetery. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.
Mrs. Corene Blackmon
Aug 9, 2014
Mrs. Corene Blackmon, age 92, departed this life August 9, 2014. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at Greater Temple Missionary Baptist Church, 300 - 4th Avenue West, with Interment in Zion Memorial Gardens. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.
Mr. Alfred L. Carter
Aug 9, 2014
Mr. Alfred Carter, age 79, departed this life August 9, 2014. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. at Parker Memorial Baptist Church with Interment in Zion Memorial Gardens. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.
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