Obituaries

Nov 8, 2022

The journey of life for Delois W. Howard began on January 16, 1934, in the year of the Lord. She was the only child of the late Mr. and Mrs. Leo Lan Bryant and Inez M. Bryant. She loved God and confessed at an early age under the leadership of Reverend Samuel Schultz at Trinity AME Zion in the...

Nov 7, 2022

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Nov 4, 2022

The late Fredrick March Hill was born on February 12, 1953, in Jefferson County, Alabama to the late John Lee and Emma B. Hill. It was at an early age that Fredrick accepted Christ and was baptized at First Baptist Church, Adamsville. He studied in the Jefferson County School System and graduated from Alden High School. After completing high...

Nov 4, 2022

Roy Campanella Holmes was born on September 30, 1955, to the late Robert and Lucille Holmes, Sr. He confessed Christ at an early age while attending First Baptist Church Ensley.

Roy was introduced to sports as a toddler by his father. He played baseball for a neighborhood team started by his father, calling himself the team manager....

Nov 3, 2022

Death is not a tragedy for those who have faith in God. "In the twinkling of an eye, they pass through the veil called 'death:' into the life which is everlasting."

Mrs. Jessie M. Tyus was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on January 15, 1933. The oldest of fourteen children of Mr. Joe Cargill and Mrs. Essie Cargill,...

Nov 3, 2022

Harold Thomas Hatten, Jr., was born on October 14, 1961, to the late Harold Thomas Hatten, Sr., and Lettie Jean Hatten.

Harold confessed Christ at an early age and joined New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church where he served on the Usher Board.

Harold was educated in the public school system and graduated from Huffman High...

Nov 1, 2022

Catherine D. Moorer was born to Lula Bell Draines in Minter, Alabama on March 29, 1927. She confessed Christ at an early age.  After graduating from high school, she enrolled as a student at Miles College – Birmingham, Alabama.  She majored in Child Hood Education.  After college, she became a teacher and taught within the Alabama public...

Oct 27, 2022

Deacon Burney Lee Franklin was born on January 6, 1936, in Madison County, Alabama, to the late Tee and Velma Franklin. He attended Council Training High School in Madison County, Alabama.

He attended 4th Avenue Baptist Church where he accepted Christ at an early age. He stayed a faithful member until he moved to Birmingham. The church...

Oct 25, 2022

Clarice Phyllis Solomon Burch embodied what it means to live fearlessly and in full color, because hers was a complete life built upon abiding faith wrapped in family, goodness, and grace.

Mrs. Burch was steadfast in her purpose on Earth, simply to spread joy. She believed in setting examples in words and deeds, in the power of...

Oct 25, 2022

Annie Frazier was born in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late John and Annie Ruth Williamson. She was married to John L. Frazier for 40 years.

She accepted Christ at an early age and later united with Seventh Avenue Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Reverend Raymond McDonald and Reverend Kirsti Kimble. She served as a member...

Oct 23, 2022

Carolyn Hardy was born to Mattie Lee Moses in 1941 with siblings, Bebe Mclish, Yvonee Moses, Willie Steen Moore, and Billy Boy Moore.

In Birmingham, Alabama, Mrs. Hardy attended A.H. Parker High School. She went on and earned a Master's Degree in Education, and she became an educator. Her educational endeavors carried her from Birmingham to New...

Oct 22, 2022

Lonnie Burch was born on July 17, 1952 in Birmingham, Alabama, to Clarice and Lonnie Burch Sr. He is survived by his daughter Erica Stewart (Winston Stewart), son, Vajava Burch, and life-partner Wanda Eaton. Lonnie leaves behind four siblings, Clarence Burch (Denise Burch), Julian Burch, Phyliss Burch, Kevin Burch (Audra Burch), along with five grandchildren, Jayla Burch, Jarred Stewart,...

Oct 20, 2022

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Oct 19, 2022

Nancy B. (Hobson) Handley was born on December 29, 1936, to Lee Hobson and Nettie (Jorney) Hobson in Jefferson County, Alabama. Nancy accepted Christ at an early age. Nancy was a dedicated and faithful member of St. John Baptist Church.

On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, Nancy transitioned from this earthly life to live in God's heavenly home....

Oct 13, 2022

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Oct 11, 2022

Viewing will be held Thursday, October 27, 2022 from noon until 6:00 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel. Graveside service will be hald Friday, October 28, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at Alabama National Cemetery, Montevallo, Alabama.

Oct 8, 2022

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Oct 7, 2022

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Oct 7, 2022

Ransom Martez Holloway grew up as a courageous, vivacious youngster within the West End community under the careful and watchful eye and nurturing hands of Mr. George and Glennie Moore. He was always full of energy, excited to assist others, and eager to lend his expertise wherever needed. His formative years included Price Elementary School, where he began to...

Oct 3, 2022

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