Obituaries

Jun 26, 2023

In God's Care..

Jun 26, 2023

Viewing will be held Wednesday, July 5, 2023 from noon until 6:00 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Ensley Church of Christ, 1001 Dugan Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama  35214 with interment in Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, Alabama.

Jun 25, 2023

Ms. Ruth Juanita Hill was born on October 16, 1930 to the late Rufus and Annie Mae Hill.

She confessed to Christ at an early age. She was preceded in death by Irene Caldwell (NY), Rufus Hill (OH), William Hill (AL), Louise Hill (AL), Bernice Williams (AL), Robert Hill (GA), and Lucille Johnson

She leaves...

Jun 24, 2023

In God's Care...

Jun 23, 2023

Katharine Meanes Jackson was born August 9, 1928, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to the late Mable L. Gregory and Ivory Meanes. She was the knee baby to her other siblings, the late George Meanes and Minister Tommy D. Gregory, Sr. She was also blessed to have extended siblings (Grace, Cleophus, Odessa, David, and Nathaniel) which in fact were her cousins,...

Jun 22, 2023

On Thursday morning, June 22, 2023, Carrie Lee was called home by her heavenly father. Born to the late James and Tennie Palmer of Sumter County, she was educated in the Birmingham City School System. After graduating from A. H. Parker High School, she married Theodore R. Hamilton, Sr. To this union three children were born, Theodore, Angela, and...

Jun 19, 2023

Catherine Elizabeth Murray "Little Sister" began her life journey on December 31, 1927, as the eighth child to the late Catherine Brothers and Tom Baskett in Hooper City, outside of Birmingham, Alabama. Her commitment to Christ began at Jeffries Memorial Christian in Birmingham, Alabama, where she served as an usher, matron, and choir member for many years.

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Jun 15, 2023

Brother Waldorf V. Brown was born into this world of Yahweh on August 5, 1951, in Mobile, Alabama, to the late Mr. Nathaniel Bass and Ms. Velma Brown.

He was educated in the Mobile public school system. He was a carpenter by trade, working with several companies throughout Alabama. Brother Waldorf V. Brown moved from Mobile to...

Jun 13, 2023

In Loving Memory...

Jun 9, 2023

Forever in our hearts...

Jun 7, 2023

"The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen." -Elizabeth Kubler-Ross...

Jun 5, 2023

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Jun 4, 2023

Geneva Wilson Starks was born March 25, 1932, to the late Ernest Wilson and Pauline Maxwell. She was the only child born to both parents. Geneva accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Saviour at an early age. She was baptized and a member of 23rd Street Baptist Church until she later joined Westminster Presbyterian Church in 1967. Geneva...

Jun 4, 2023

Obituary

Lakennia McMiller Dickey "Honey", life journey began on December 28, 1956, as the sixth child to the late Willie McMiller and Annie Margaret McMiller in Birmingham, Alabama. Her commitment to Christ was validated at an early age by her confession of Christ and baptism at First Missionary Baptist Church, Pratt City where she served as an...

Jun 3, 2023

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 not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that...

May 30, 2023

If when you give the best of your service, Telling the world that the Savior is come; Be not dismayed when men don't believe you; He'll understand; and say, "Well done."

Oh, when I come to the end of my journey, Weary of life and the battle is won; Carrying the staff and the cross of redemption,...

May 27, 2023

As I journey through the land, singing as I go. Pointing souls to Calvary to the crimson flow. Many arrows pierce my soul from without, within. But my Lord leads me on, through Him I must win. Oh, I want to see Him, look upon His face. There to sing forever of His saving grace. On the streets of...

May 23, 2023

Josephine Garner was born May 28, 1949, to the late Cornelius Garner, Sr., and Mrs. Beatrice M. Garner in Birmingham, Alabama. She confessed Christ at an early age. She acquired her education from Industrial High School, now known as A.H. Parker High School, graduating with the class of 1966. After high school, she attended Lawson State Junior College.

May 21, 2023

Marie Ryan Pickett was born September 25, 1943 in Birmingham, AL to the late Ulysses and Gladys Ryan, at an early age she accepted Christ, she maintained a steadfast and unwavering faith with God throughout her life. She was a graduate of Ullman High School and Booker T. Washington Business College. Marie was a dedicated longtime employee of Gaston...

May 20, 2023

In God's Care..