Obituaries

Jan 1, 2026

Mrs. Vivian Louise Samuel was born on February 26, 1953, she was the fourth child to the late Mrs. Bessie Jackson and Stallworth Jackson Sr.

She confessed Christ at an early age and joined Friendship Baptist Church under the leadership of The Late Rev. A.S. Cook. Then she later joined Community Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership...

Dec 29, 2025

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Dec 27, 2025

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Dec 25, 2025

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Dec 21, 2025

Jessie Pearl Rice, was born on April 5, 1939 to the late Hershel and Lola Blue, Sr. in Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Council Elementary School and graduated from Western Olin High School.

She was a devoted and loving wife to the late Pastor Clarence Rice, Sr. for over 48 years. She was preceded in death by her...

Dec 17, 2025

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Dec 16, 2025

Georgia Ross, affectionately known as Susie, was born on August 4, 1929, in Aliceville, Alabama, to the late Eddie and Flora Moultrie. Georgia and her younger sister, Gloria Moultrie Broadnax, were lovingly raised in Birmingham, Alabama. She attended A.H. Parker High School until her marriage to Eddie Lee Jones. From this union, six beautiful children were born.

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Dec 11, 2025

Ralph Williams departed this life December 11, 2025. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 12:00 Noon at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 1329 Avenue G, Ensley with interment at Elmwood Cemetery

Dec 7, 2025

Willie LaJuan Johnson, age 46, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025. Born on July 6, 1978, in Birmingham, to Robert and Shirley Johnson, he was known for his powerful laugh, magnetic personality, and the light he brought into every room. He was full of life, joy, and humor, the kind of person who could turn...

Dec 3, 2025

Gaylyne Duran Lewis was born July 28, 1980 in Birmingham, Alabama to Beverly Lewis. He attended Jefferson County School System. He graduated from Minor High School in 1999.

He earned a certificate in welding. He worked several jobs in Birmingham, but his last employment was with Kamtek.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his mother,...

Nov 30, 2025

Obituary

"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me." ~ John 14:1

Evelyn Jordan Mardis was born September 22, 1949 to the late Will and Margaret Jordan in Birmingham, Alabama and was the youngest of eight siblings. She confessed Christ at an early age and attended Greater Shiloh Baptist...

Nov 28, 2025

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Nov 26, 2025

Rebie's life journey began on August 31, 1959 when she was born to the proud parents of Donaldson and Catherine Little. She was raised in a village where everyone had an impact on your life in the community. Rebie had a personal relation with God as a young child. She was a life-long member of Noble Chapel CME Church...

Nov 23, 2025

Gwendolyn (Jones) Sutton, born on August 10, 1944, Slossfield, Alabama passed away on November 23, 2025 at her home in Fort Washington, MD after a very difficult illness.

Gwen, as she preferred to be called, completed eleven years of education before leaving Parker High School of Birmingham, her senior year, to marry USAF A1C Willie M. Sutton,...

Nov 22, 2025

Geraldine Montgomery was born on June 21, 1939, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery. From the very beginning, God's hand was upon her life. Geraldine walked in faith, lived with purpose, and shared Christlike love with everyone she encountered. Her gentle spirit, warm smile, and unwavering trust in the Lord were a constant source of comfort and strength...

Nov 20, 2025

Scott Fitzgerald Kelser

From the rising of the sun to the going down of the same, his peaceful continence never changed. Scott Fitzgerald Kelser was born November 3, 1968 to the late Leon & Earnesteen Kelser. "Scottie, as he was affectionately known, born in 1968, a year heavy with heartbreak and hope. The nation was trembling—fighting, grieving,...

Nov 15, 2025

Mr. Bobby R. Olive, Sr was born December 8, 1945 in Luverne, Alabama to the late Booker T. Olive and Idelia Woods Olive. He lived a life full of laughter, generosity, and genuine connection.

A true outdoorsman at heart, Bobby enjoyed casting a line and sharing stories, and was known by all for his outgoing spirit and...

Nov 13, 2025

A time to be BORN…Ecclesiastes 3:2

Mr. Willie Ray Allen was born in Luverne, Alabama on September 17,1937 to the late Parker O.Z. Allen and Dina McMillan Allen.

A time to BUILD…Ecclesiastes 3:3

At an early age he professed his love for Christ and joined Athens A.M.E Zion Church in Goshen, AL. Ray...

Nov 9, 2025

DOROTHY JEAN KIRKSEY née Woodard

was born on June 11, 1938 in Birmingham. She attended Birmingham public schools, eventually graduating from Ullman High School in 1956. She was a long-time employee of The Birmingham Stove and Range Co. She also worked as a domestic and sitter/companion for families. Dorothy was a life-long and much beloved member of...

Nov 8, 2025

Martha Ann Wormely was born on September 14, 1940, in Trussville, Alabama, to the late Daisy Walker and Roosevelt Hammond Sr. She was the youngest of six children and accepted Christ at an early age, becoming a devoted servant and lifelong member of Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church in Trussville. Her service to the church included roles as a stewardess,...