Obituaries

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

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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...

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

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"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...