Obituaries
Deacon Roland Mixon, Sr.
Feb 3, 2025
Deacon Roland Mixon, Sr., was born on February 10, 1940, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Robuster and Essie Mae Mixon. He accepted Christ at an early age and remained a devoted member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Hueytown throughout his life. His service to the church was unwavering, as he faithfully served as a Deacon, Bass Choir...
Hattie L Alexander
Jan 13, 2025
Hattie Geraldine Levert Alexander was a blessing to her community and went beyond the call of duty in caring for others. She passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, at the age of 94. Born May 25, 1930, in Birmingham, Alabama, Hattie was the daughter of the late Henry Levert, Sr. and Lena (Braxton) Levert.
Hattie was...
Olivia Alford
Jan 13, 2025
Olivia Alford was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Lamon and Margaret Alford on June 2, 1938. At the age of 9, Olivia relocated to Birmingham, Alabama where she developed into adulthood under the guidance and love of her mother and bonus father the late S.T. Stodghill. She accepted Christ into her heart at an early age. For...
Viola Evans
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...
Ms. Esther Murray Hanson
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...
Walter Sonny Jackson, Jr.
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...
Imo Nanetta Scales Taylor
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...
Della Wiggins Stokes
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...
Phyllis D'Eidre Conwell
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...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss
