Obituaries

May 30, 2024

On Monday, June 21, 1948, the sun begins to shine on Johnnie L. Cooper born to the late Lornell Cooper and Martha Ree Cooper. At a young age, Johnnie was baptized and accepted Christ as his and Savior. Johnnie the second oldest child was affectionately known as "Bae Bro" to his six other siblings.

He attended Douglass...

May 25, 2024

In God's Care...

May 21, 2024

Cedric Evans, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, transitioned on May 21, 2024, at the age of 56. He was born on July 29, 1967, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Franklin James Evans Sr. and Shirley Carol Love Evans.

Cedric graduated from A.H. Parker High School as part of the Class of '85 in Birmingham, Alabama,...

May 19, 2024

In God's Care...

May 19, 2024

Marian B. Williams was born October 4, 1937, to the late Dock and Allie Benson in Marion, Alabama. Marian was the eldest of seven children born to this union. She received Christ at an early age under the leadership of Reverend A.L. Lawson at Christian Valley Baptist Church. Marian attended the public school system in Birmingham, Alabama, Hudson Elementary,...

May 19, 2024

His legacy:

"The lord is my shepherd and I shall not want."

Augustine Rutherford known to many as Rudy was born on July 26 1934 in Winston Salem north Carolina to the late great Willie SR and love scales Rutherford. He was a loving brother to Willie Jr and Alfonso Rutherford. In 1953 he left...

May 18, 2024

FRANK WALTER WALTON

On June 24, 1944, Frank and Johnsie Walton's prayers were finally answered. They had been looking forward to becoming parents together for years. God blessed them with a baby boy, Frank Walter Walton. The first of their five children was born in Birmingham, Alabama.

Frank accepted Christ at the Payne Chapel AME...

May 16, 2024

Senior Bishop Eugene Starks, a resident of Midfield, AL, passed away on May 16, 2024. He was 95 years old. Bishop Starks was born on June 20, 1928 in Uniontown, AL. He was educated in the Alabama Public Schools System. Bishop Starks had a lifelong dedication to ministry. He began his gospel journey at Easonian Baptist Bible College, preaching...

May 8, 2024

On January 26, 1928, Arthur L. Jones was born to the late Arthur L. Jones and Reathie Harris Jones in Lowndes County, AL.

He confessed Christ at an early age. As a teenager his family relocated to Birmingham, AL from Lowndes County, AL and joined 23rd Street Missionary Baptist Church South under Rev....

May 5, 2024

In God's Care...

May 3, 2024

"I'M FREE"

Don't grieve for me for now I'm free,

I'm following the path God laid for me

I took his hand when I heard him call,

I turned my back and left it all

I could...

Apr 29, 2024

Mrs. Annie Lou Battle Peevy, daughter of the late James Battle and Otilure Days Battle, was born November 11, 1920 in Pine Level, Alabama. She attended Alabama public schools in Montgomery and Jefferson Counties and graduated from Industrial High School, which is currently known as A. H. Parker High School. In 1946, she graduated from Miles College in Fairfield,...

Apr 26, 2024

"With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sister Eddye Louise Sanderson of Birmingham, AL. Sister Sanderson, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 26, 2024. We ask that you keep the Sanderson family in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate through this difficult time."

Apr 21, 2024

Michael A. Jones was born on March 9, 1955 to the late Otis and Rheutelia Jones in Mobile, AL. Michael confessed his life to Christ at an early age and was baptized and joined Mary Magdalene Baptist Church in Abbeville, AL under the pastorship of Reverend O.L. Gamble.

Michael graduated in 1973 from Abbeville High School. As...

Apr 21, 2024

Viewing will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from noon until 5:00 P.M. with Visitation from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Saint John A.M.E. Church, 708 - 15th Street North, Birmingham, AL  35203 with burial at Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu...

Apr 18, 2024

TOMMIE CURRINGTON, JR. is the first born son of Mrs. Mary Currington and Mr. Tommie Currington, Sr.

Tommie accepted JESUS CHRIST as his SAVIOR at a very early age and continued his faith throughout his life.

Assuming the dash in between those years above, Tommie is a product of the public school system in Bessemer,...

Apr 16, 2024

In God's Care...

Apr 15, 2024

A CHAPTER COMPLETED; A PAGE TURNED

A Life Well Lived, A Rest Well Earned

A TIME TO BE BORN:

Patrick Perteet was born on June 17, 1946, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Perteet in Birmingham, Alabama.

A TIME TO SERVE:

He confessed Christ on May 7, 1958,...

Apr 13, 2024

Charles E Townsend was born in Birmingham, Alabama on February 12, 1932 to Charles and Lena Townsend. He departed this life on April 13, 2024. He was the second of two children and was proceeded in death by his parents and sister, Lucile Townsend Joseph Tarver. He professed Christ at an early age and became a member of St...

Apr 12, 2024

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