Obituaries

Robert Kirkland

Robert Kirkland

Jan 23, 2023

In God's Care..

Dr. Robert V. Carter

Dr. Robert V. Carter

Jan 17, 2023

Dr. Robert V. Carter, son of the late George and Flora Carter, began what was a full life of love and service in his hometown of Troy, Alabama. A burning flame for education was nurtured into him by his family. It was flame he would spend a lifetime igniting in others.

He graduated from Academy High School...

Attorney Jerome "Jack" Tucker

Attorney Jerome "Jack" Tucker

Jan 16, 2023

Attorney Jerome "Jack" Tucker was born on January 16, 1946, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Mr. and Mrs. George L. and Mamie Ruth Tucker.

He graduated from C. W. Hayes High School in Birmingham, Alabama. He earned an undergraduate degree at the University of Alabama where he was one of a small group of young black...

Carol Kay Edwards

Carol Kay Edwards

Jan 16, 2023

Life began for Carol Kay Edwards June 8, 1949 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was the youngest daughter of the late Albert and Lula Jackson. She was preceded in death by her only sister and best friend Barbara Kidd.

She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at University Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, on January 16, 2023...

Tammy L Frye

Tammy L Frye

Jan 15, 2023

In God's Care..

Edmond Tyrone Griffith

Edmond Tyrone Griffith

Jan 15, 2023

Tyrone (Ty) was born to Edmond Tyrone Griffith Sr. and Ida Griffith in Killen, TX.

Ty became a happy active child surrounded by so much love.

He was educated in the Birmingham City School system.  Ty played the drums in elementary school and tried football for a while in high school.

As an...

Wayne Hunter

Wayne Hunter

Jan 10, 2023

On July 20, 1958, Wayne A. Hunter, was the second of two children born to the late Julius and Roberta Hunter, in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was also Loved and adored by his bonus parents, Jonah C. & Julie Person.

Wayne accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He was baptized and...

Dr. James E. Roberson, Sr.

Dr. James E. Roberson, Sr.

Jan 7, 2023

OBITUARY

James Earnest Roberson, Sr. was born on June 14, 1943 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Mack Earnest and Aressa Craig Roberson. Roberson was a longtime resident of Homewood, Alabama for over 48 years.

He was raised in the Collegeville community of North Birmingham where he was baptized at the historic Bethel Baptist Church....

Mary Williams

Mary Williams

Jan 6, 2023

In God's Care..

Robert Earl Lee

Robert Earl Lee

Jan 5, 2023

Robert Earl Lee was born December 23, 1947, at Holy Family Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late George William Lee and Scottie Beatrice Green. He confessed life at an early age and joined Abyssinia Baptist Church. Later, he joined and served faithfully at Peace Baptist Church, Pratt City, under the leadership of Pastor Major Burrell. He...

Weltha Blevins

Weltha Blevins

Jan 5, 2023

In God's Care..

Roosevelt Odoms Jr.

Roosevelt Odoms Jr.

Jan 1, 2023

Roosevelt Odoms Jr., was born March 15, 1951, to the union of the late Roosevelt Odoms Sr. and Virdell E. Odoms in Monroeville, Alabama. He accepted Christ at an early age and later became a member of Thirgood Memorial C.M.E Church. He received his education through Birmingham City Public Schools. A graduate of A.H Parker High School, class of...

Charlie Maude Mitchell-Bonner

Charlie Maude Mitchell-Bonner

Dec 29, 2022

Charlie Maude Mitchell-Bonner was born March 14, 1941, to the late Frank Mitchell and Mrs. Emma Lee Mitchell. Charlie gave her life to Christ at an early age. She joined Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorage of the late Reverend W. B. Bradley. Charlie graduated from Western Olin High School (Birmingham City School).

Charlie pursued...

Helen Louise Bailey Davis

Helen Louise Bailey Davis

Dec 27, 2022

Born: Jefferson County Alabama

Parents: Joe Ed Bailey and Sallie Revis Bailey

Church: Oak Street Baptist Church

School: Hudson Elementary School and graduated from Parker Industrial High School.

She was the youngest of fourteen siblings. She married Paul Davis.

She is survived by one sister, Retricia Goldsmith of Cleveland,...

James Rice, Jr.

James Rice, Jr.

Dec 27, 2022

Mr. James Rice, Jr., was born February 26, 1926, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late James Rice, Sr., and the late Lucille Vaughn Rice. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Christian Valley Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend J. W. Carter. He later joined Mount Olive Community Church under the leadership of Reverend John T....

Eriq Tyrunn Hammock

Eriq Tyrunn Hammock

Dec 24, 2022

In God's Care...

Joyce Lois Orum

Joyce Lois Orum

Dec 23, 2022

OBITUARY

"Climb every mountain, ford every stream. Follow every rainbow till you find your dream. " Rogers and Hammerstein

The lyrics to this song describe the vivacious, creative, talented, and adventurous Joyce Lois Orum, born April 13, 1927 to the late George and Laura Etta Smith. She was united in marriage to her college sweetheart,...

Henry Dan Williams

Henry Dan Williams

Dec 20, 2022

Henry Dan Williams, Jr was born January 7, 1945 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Henry Dan and Thelma Cheatham Williams. He was the second of eight children four boys and four girls. Henry was educated in the Birmingham Public School System where he graduated from Ullman High School. He was employed with The Birmingham Waters Works and retired...

Miss Karen A. Hooper

Miss Karen A. Hooper

Dec 18, 2022

A Time to Be Born Karen Angela Hooper was born November 3, 1964 to the beloved parentage of Annie Ruth Paige Hooper and the late Andre J. Hooper, she was educated at G.W. Carver High School, Class of 1982. The later at Herzing Institute, Class of 1989.

A Time to Plant Upon receiving Christ at an early...

Ernestine Pate Mcdaniel

Ernestine Pate Mcdaniel

Dec 17, 2022

Ernestine Pate McDaniel was born on January 8, 1918, in Adamsville, Alabama, to the late Frank and Bertha Dobbs Pate. She was the second born of three children, Mozelle and Ora Dean. She was blessed with parents who instilled in her to always be the best that she could be and reach for the stars. Ernestine, affectionately known as...