Obituaries

Oct 25, 2020

The Story of Billy Blue ~

Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the passing of our beloved father, son, brother and uncle. Born Willie Charles "Billy" Blue in Birmingham, Alabama to Willie Gray and Doris Jackson Blue on January 25, 1958. A spirited child, with an iron will, Billy's early education was entrusted to the Nuns...

Oct 23, 2020

Funeral service will be held outside on Friday, October 30, 2020 at noon at Smith & Gaston Funeral Home. Viewing will be held Thursday, October 29, 2020 from noon until 7:00 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel.

Oct 22, 2020

Graveside service will be held Friday, October 30, 2020 at Elmwood Cemetery at 11:00 A.M. Viewing will be held Thursday, October 29, 2020 from noon until 7:00 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel.

Oct 22, 2020

Funeral service will be held Friday, October 30, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Viewing will be held Thursday, October 29, 2020 beginning at noon with Family Hour from 5:00 until 7:00P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel.

Oct 21, 2020

Sandra "Joyce" Johnson-Drake was born to the loving union of the late M.L. and Juanita Harris-Johnson, on July 11, 1959, at Lloyd Nolan Hospital, Fairfield, Alabama. She was the fourth daughter and baby girl of the family.

As a young toddler of 3 years old, Joyce exemplified extraordinary talents. The late Cornelius Ashford, kindergarten teacher, observed her...

Oct 19, 2020

It is with sad hearts that the family of Rosel Watkins, Jr. announce his passing on Monday, October 19, 2020.  Rosel Watkins, Jr. was the eldest of six children born to the late Rosel Watkins, Sr. and Carrie Watkins.  Rosel, affectionately called Junior, graduated from Fairfield Industrial High School Class of 1963 and then Miles College.  After a long...

Oct 18, 2020

On the evening of Sunday, October 18, 2020, a beautiful and gracious life came to an end when God called his servant, Twoller Reese, home. Twoller was born on July 20, 1955, to Alfonzo Reese and Ella Clark in Birmingham, Alabama.

At an early age, Twoller gave her life to Christ and joined St. Joseph Baptist Church,...

Oct 15, 2020

Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 12:00 Noon at Patterson Forest Grove Cemetery.

Oct 8, 2020

Funeral service will be held Friday, October 16, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel

Oct 3, 2020

Surpora Sparks Thomas, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer Emeritus of Children's Hospital of Alabama, affectionately known as "Mrs. T" or "Ms. Children's Hospital", passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020. She is a graduate of Westfield High School, Grady School of Nursing (Atlanta, GA) and University of Alabama in Birmingham where she received her BSN. She is...

Oct 3, 2020

Funeral service will be held Saturday October 10, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Smith and Gaston Southside Chapel.

Oct 1, 2020

Graveside Service will be held Saturday, October 10, 2020 12:00p.m. at Valhalla Cemetery.

Sep 30, 2020

It is with profound sadness the family of Olivia Elaine Bradley Green of Birmingham, AL announce her passing on September 30, 2020, following the recent discovery of advanced-stage cancer. As a beloved mother she leaves to mourn her son, Arthur B. Green (Jaquitta), daughter Allison Green Johnson (Calvin), three grandsons, two sisters and host of family and friends.

Sep 29, 2020

Funeral Service will be held Wednesday October 7, 2020 at 12:00 Noon Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel with burial in Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, Al.

Sep 29, 2020

Jean attended Crane High School and Prairie State College where she studied Child Development. Jean was employed by US Postal Service and later married the love of her life SGT. Charlie Washington, Jr. From this union, two beautiful daughters were born. Jean went on to work at Department of Children and Family Services, before her relocation to her husband's...

Sep 27, 2020

Willie "Bill" Gray Blue a gentle man with a kind heart, was born March 7, 1933 to Hixon and Lena Blue in Bullock County, Alabama. The son of sharecroppers, Bill, was limited to a 4th grade education. Determined not to spend his life "plowing behind a mule", he left Perote, Alabama and headed for the big city of Fairfield....

Sep 26, 2020

Graveside service will be held Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. at Oakland Cemetery.

Sep 23, 2020

Viewing will be held Monday, September 28, 2020 from noon until 7:00 P.M. at Smith and Gaston Southside Chapel with Family Hour from 4:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. Graveside service will be held Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. at Highland Memorial Gardens.

Sep 23, 2020

Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 3, 2020 at noon at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel with burial in Dynasty Garden.

Sep 22, 2020

Viewing will be held Monday, September 28, 2020 from noon until 7:00 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel with Family Hour from 6:00 until 7:00 P.M. Graveside service will be held Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at noon at New Grace Hill Cemetery.