Obituaries
Mrs. Isabella M. Moore
Apr 9, 2026
Celebrating Loving Memories of our mom Isabella Marie Glass Moore`
Early Life and Faith Journey Isabella Marie Glass Moore was born on September 1, 1920, in Marengo County, Alabama, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Titus Glass. At the age of 11, she confessed Christ and began her lifelong journey of faith.
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Lubertie Wilson Ruffin
Apr 2, 2026
OBITUARY On March 10, 1933 in Columbiana, Ala. Lubertie Wilson Ruffin was born to the late William and Eva Wilson.
We celebrate her 93 years that the Lord allowed her to live on this earth.
She moved to Birmingham and married the late Earnest Ruffin. To this union 2 children were born, Arthur, Sr. (deceased)...
Catherine Moore Banks
Mar 30, 2026
Catherine Moore Banks was born on May 12, 1951, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Alfred and Fannie Moore. At an early age, she was baptized at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church (Acipco). In her youth, she sang in the Number Two Choir for several years.
Catherine was educated in the Birmingham City School System, attending Lewis Elementary...
Carl Hudson, Sr.
Mar 28, 2026
MR. CARL HUDSON, SR., was born on December 7, 1940, to the late James Hudson and Dora Jemison in Birmingham, Alabama. He was the fourth child and the third son of this union.
He was a man of Faith and accepted his commitment to Christ at a young age that extended throughout his life as a man...
Freddie Mack Williams
Mar 20, 2026
Freddie Mack Williams, born on May 16, 1933, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Eddie and Essie Mae Scott Williams, passed away recently.
He was a devoted member of Bethel Baptist Church, Pratt City.
Freddie was educated in the Jefferson County School System and was a graduate of Hooper City High School. Upon graduation, he...
Lois Ogletree
Mar 19, 2026
Mrs. Lois Ogletree, a beloved servant of God and pillar of her community, was born on September 07, 1924. She peacefully transitioned from this life on March 19, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and love.
At an early age, Mrs. Ogletree confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior and united with Fourth Avenue Baptist...
Pasha Ishmael Khayyam
Mar 17, 2026
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Him we shall return. (Qur'an 2:156)
Pasha Ishmael Khayyam
Salat al-Janazah (Funeral Prayer) Saturday, March 21, 2026 1:30 PM
Hoover Crescent Islamic Center 2524 Hackberry Lane Hoover, Alabama 35226
Burial (Dafn)...
John Jones, Jr.
Mar 11, 2026
John Jones, Jr., was born to John Jones, Sr. and Rose Marie Jones on August 9, 1961, in Birmingham, Alabama. He confessed Christ at an early age and was a member of the Christian Valley Missionary Baptist Church. John was educated in the Birmingham School System. He attended John H. Phillips High School. In 1981 he graduated with an...
Cleophos Vann
Mar 7, 2026
Cleophos Vann, a native of Coaling, Alabama and a longtime resident of Birmingham, Alabama, peacefully transitioned on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from this earthly home to his heavenly home, surrounded by the grace of God's presence.
Cleophos Vann was born April 19, 1927, to Claude and Dicie Vann in Coaling, Alabama. He was the second oldest of...
Jerry Guy Mcclendon
Mar 5, 2026
Jerry Guy McClendon entered eternal rest March 5, 2026. Jerry was born September 28, 1957. In Birmingham, Alabama to Hessie Fields and Guy McClendon.
He was educated in the Birmingham School System and attended Parker High School. He professed his life to Christ under the leadership of Rev. I.S. Patterson Sr. when he joined First Baptist Church,...
Terry "Blue" Gardner
Feb 24, 2026
Terry, affectionately called "Blue," was born January 16, 1957, to the late Annie Kate Gardner in Fairfield, Alabama.
Upon graduation from Fairfield School in 1975, Terry enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was stationed in Palms, California at Camp 29 Palms. He was honorably discharged in 1981.
Blue lived in Van Nuys, California...
John Hackett, Jr
Feb 23, 2026
A native of Birmingham, Ala., Mr. John Hackett, Jr., CEO of J.H. Jr. & Associates, LLC, earned his baccalaureate degree from Alabama A&M University in building construction engineering. He taught woodworking for the Birmingham and Vestavia school systems for approximately seven years. He went on to receive certifications in park and recreation maintenance management, as well as master maintenance...
Bobbie Nell Moss
Feb 18, 2026
Ms. Bobbie Nell Craig Moss, affectionately known as "Nell", was born July 20, 1932 in Tuscaloosa County to the late Ada Mae Buffer and Nathaniel Craig. Bobbie accepted Jesus Christ as her savior at a early age under the late Reverend Minifield in Birmingham Alabama.
She worked as a domestic worker, later moving on to work at...
Flora Jean Hart
Feb 17, 2026
Mrs. Flora Jean Hart peacefully transitioned from this life on February 17, 2026, at the blessed age of 89. Her life was one marked by faith, service, and unwavering devotion to her family and community.
At an early age, Flora Jean confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior and became a faithful member of Mt. Hebron Baptist...
Mrs. Mildred M Beverly
Feb 11, 2026
Mildred McClendon Beverly, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful servant of God and community, peacefully entered eternal rest on February 11, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 3, 1942, in Birmingham to the late Glenn and Carla McClendon.
Mildred was the beloved wife of Willis P. Beverly,...


