Obituaries

Feb 8, 2026

In God's Care...

Feb 6, 2026

Alfredia Burroughs Gholston, a woman of grace, faith, and deep-rooted community ties, passed away peacefully on February 06, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion. Born on August 16, 1938, to the late Louie Allen, Sr., and Annie Ruth Burroughs, Alfredia was a lifelong resident of Birmingham, Alabama.

Alfredia's story began in the heart of...

Feb 5, 2026

Obituary Mary Ellen Evans was born March 6, 1946, to the late Annie Bell Hardy and the late Clifford White. She matriculated in the Birmingham school system graduating from Parker High School in 1964. As a child, she gave her heart to the Lord, joining Greymont Baptist church where she participated in the Sunbeam band. During the turbulent years...

Feb 4, 2026

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Feb 3, 2026

Darnelle Terrell Wesley and Hooper Council Wesley welcomed their New Year's gift from God when he delivered Derek Hooper Wesley to them on January 2, 1966. Derek was a lovable, energetic and sweet baby. His smile was contagious and his chubby jaws simply delicious. He carried those traits throughout his life until his untimely and sudden death from natural...

Jan 31, 2026

Rudene Delores Leeks Burton was so sweet, so kind, and so humble. Her sense of humor and wittiness will never be forgotten. Her soft-spoken spirit always shined through as a beacon of light.

Rudene was born on June 30, 1938, in Tampa, Florida. She was the daughter of the late Mr. T heodore R. Leeks and Mrs....

Jan 26, 2026

In Loving Memory of Shaquita Sanders Savage June 6, 1993 – January 26, 2026

Shaquita Sanders Savage was born on June 6, 1993, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Angela Reene Sanders and Johnnie Davis Morgan. From an early age, Shaquita's vibrant spirit, contagious laughter, love for the phone and unmistakable style made it easy to be in her...

Jan 25, 2026

Felicia Shonta Beal was born to the late Levi Stirtmire and Ruby Lee Beal in Birmingham, AL, on July 8, 1977. She was the youngest of four girls. Felicia attended Huffman High School in the Birmingham City School System. She confessed Christ at an Early age. Later in life, she began attending St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church.

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Jan 23, 2026

OBITUARY

Julia Colvin was born on February 21, 1925, in Wylam, Alabama, to the loving parents Martha Oliver and Allen Parker, Sr. She was the fourth of seven children.

Allen Parker, Jr. preceded her in death, along with siblings Johnnie Mae Parker, Ruby Collins, Rowena Poythress, Minnie Tell, and Ernestine Parker, who all preceded her...

Jan 22, 2026

Obituary

Ella Lee Merriweather Lane was a giving, sweet and feisty spirit. She would do anything for anyone and all she knew. She could lighten your load with a helping hand and lots of laughter. She did so, until the Lord called her home on January 22, 2026, surrounded by her husband and loved ones. Ella Leewas...

Jan 17, 2026

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Jan 16, 2026

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Jan 13, 2026

Shirley Ann McMeans Mitchell

Born August 19, 1941, in Westfield, Alabama, Shirley was the beloved daughter of the late Mr. J.C. McMeans and Evelyn McMeans. She was the oldest of six children, and throughout her life, she carried herself with quiet strength, dignity, and deep devotion to those she loved. She accepted Christ as her Lord and...

Jan 12, 2026

Obituary

Mrs. Aleene D. Crawford was born August 4, 1926, to Mrs. Mary Anna Bradford and Mr. Walter Dunn in Hanover, AL. She married Deacon Jessie C. Crawford, who preceded her in death, on November 27, 1949. She later joined Beulah Missionary Baptist Church and was a faithful member until her health declined. She served as a...

Jan 11, 2026

Reflection of Life

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." - 2 Timothy 4:7

Paul McDade was born on February 20, 1967, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Paul McDade, Sr., and Letha Mae Avery McDade. He confessed Christ at an early age at 5th Street...

Jan 10, 2026

Mamie Woodard Tate was born January 1, 1942, to Otis and Dorothy Woodard. She graduated from Ullman High School and attended Birmingham Southern College.

In the early 1960s, she met and married David Tate, Jr., and they remained married until his death in 2019. Out of this union, four daughters were born, whom she loved and devoted...

Jan 9, 2026

Carol Dobbins Seay was born May 12, 1948 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Katherine Meanes Jackson and Elbert Dobbins, Jr. She was the oldest to her other siblings, Orlando Dobbins, Maurice Jackson, and the late Darius Jackson. She was also blessed to have extended siblings Dorothy Baker and Loretta Shabazz.

Affectionately known as "Hunny", Carol was...

Jan 9, 2026

Bennie was born May 12, 1955, in Montgomery, AL. He was the oldest of five children. Bennie's mother, Josephine Henderson Merritt, passed when he was a very young child and he was reared by his grandmother, Bertha Henderson.

Due to his mother's early death, the siblings were separated. Bennie was reared with his two youngest siblings while...

Jan 8, 2026

FRANK LAMBERT, age 90, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully at Southland Health and Rehab on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

Frank Henry Lambert was born November 10, 1935, to the late Eugene and Ruth Lambert. Frank confessed Christ at an early age and joined Bethel A.M.E Church in Homewood, Alabama. He served as a Sunday School Teacher...

Jan 2, 2026

Walter Taylor, age 85, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 2, 2026.

Walter was born on January 15, 1940, to the late Phillip and Aggie Taylor. He was a proud 1958 graduate of Hooper City High School, where he met the love of his life and his high school sweetheart, Michael...