Obituaries

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

In God's Care..

Apr 11, 2024

Wanda Kay Long was the third child born in Birmingham, AL to James W. Long and Alice M. Carter Long on November 30, 1958. She was baptized at the age of nine at the Church of the Advent Episcopal Church and confirmed at St. Mark's Episcopal Church.

She graduated from A.H. Parker High School and Alabama A&M...

Apr 11, 2024

It is with sad hearts that the family of Nathaniel Watkins announce his passing on Thursday, April 11, 2024.  Nathaniel Watkins was one of six children born to the late Rosel Watkins, Sr. and Carrie Watkins.  Nathaniel, affectionately called Nay or Big Blue, graduated from Fairfield Industrial High School Class of 1969 and then UAB.  After a long career...

Apr 6, 2024

Tracy was born to the late Wilbert Upshaw, Sr. & Regina Morris on November 3, 1964 in Birmingham, AL. She confessed to Christ at an early age and later joined the First Baptist Church of Ensley. Tracy attended P.D. Jackson Olin High School, where she was the co-head majorette and graduated in the Class of 1983. She also attended...

Apr 2, 2024

In God's Care....

Mar 30, 2024

Charles Cecil Guyton, Jr., was born October 20, 1954, in Birmingham, Alabama, at Holy Family Hospital, to his late parents, Charles Cecil Guyton, Sr., and Rosebud Saffold Guyton.

Cecil was baptized at an early age at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church under the tutelage of Rev. John Thomas Porter. He continued to be a lifelong member of Sixth...

Mar 28, 2024

Eddie Jane Mobley was born to the late Ed Jones and Victoria Brown on May 30, 1942 in Jackson Mississippi.  She departed this life at the age of 81 on March 28th, 2024 at University Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.

Eddie Jane, affectionately known as "Doll", loved children.  In her younger years, she would often be found taking...