Obituaries

Jun 23, 2025

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Jun 23, 2025

Jessie Lee Barber was born August 20, 1931 in Marengo County, Alabama to the late Leo and Margaret Barber Sr. He was the eldest of four children.

Jessie graduated from U. S. Jones High school in Demopolis, Alabama as class valedictorian in 1951. He joined the U.S military serving in the Army during the Korean War.

Jun 21, 2025

Jeraldine Smith Bowie was born on May 15, 1947 to the late Eddie Lee Smith and Rebecca Smith in Birmingham, AL.

She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at an early age at the Lily Grove Baptist Church, Rev. Ambus Hill, Pastor. Upon moving to Montgomery, AL, she united with Bethany SDA Church. She was an active...

Jun 18, 2025

Rubin Earl Grant left a legacy of loving God, loving family, and loving people when he died on June 18, 2025. His caring and curious spirit were evident to everyone, from his family and friends to the athletes and other figures he interviewed. He is survived by his wife Wardinia "Dena" (Long) Grant, daughter Krystal (Evan) Folkestad, sisters Bonita...

Jun 17, 2025

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Jun 14, 2025

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Jun 10, 2025

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Jun 10, 2025

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Jun 7, 2025

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Jun 1, 2025

Mable Ward Peterson, affectionately known as "Doll" to many, was born on September 15th, 1937 to Jasper and Annie Ward in Burnsville, Alabama.

After moving to Birmingham at an early age, Mable graduated from Immaculata High School in 1956. She later graduated from Good Samaritan Nursing School in Selma, AL, and received her LPN Nursing License. Mable...

Jun 1, 2025

CELEBRATING THE LIFE & LEGACY

Robert Seay, Jr. was born on July 4, 1947, to the late Robert and Alice Seay, Sr. He was the seventh of nine siblings, five of whom preceded him in death (Esther Vaughn, Arthur Seay, Arlene Mungo, Minnie Betty, and Mercedes Johnson). Robert Jr., affectionately called Red/Bobby B. Bad accepted Christ as...

May 31, 2025

"For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to...

May 28, 2025

"Thou Good and Faithful Servant, Well Done."

On May 28, 2025, Carolyn transitioned to her heavenly home. She was a life-long native of Birmingham, Alabama. She was educated in the Birmingham School System. She graduated Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana. She confessed Christ as an early age and joined First Baptist Church, Graymont, under the pastorage...

May 27, 2025

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May 24, 2025

Letha Rice Jones, born March 11, 1934, in Coatopa, Alabama. Born to Rosie Lena Branch Rice and Willie Rice Sr. in Sumter County, Coatopa, Alabama. She departed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 24, 2025. Letha confessed her life to Christ at an early age and joined Buck's Chapel AME Zion Church in...

May 20, 2025

Cynthia R. DuBose, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, departed this life on May 20, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, talent, and unwavering dedication to service.

Born on November 25, 1953, to Lawyer DuBose and Martha DuBose, Cynthia was a proud native of Alabama. She graduated from Fairfield High School in 1972 and continued her...

May 19, 2025

Deborah C. Williams was born on January 14, 1949, in Fairfield, Alabama, to Rev. James Edward Kindall, Sr. and Wilma Lee Kindall. She accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Rev. R. E. Avery at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Englewood. Later in life, she became a member of True Light Missionary Baptist Church, where her...

May 19, 2025

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 31, 2025 at noon at St. Luke A.M.E. Zion Church with burial at Zion Memorial Gardens.

May 19, 2025

Willie "Will" James Scott was born on April 15, 1950, to the late Mr. Sam Scott, Sr. and Mrs. Maggie Dell Scott, in Gastonburg, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his brother, Sam Scott Jr.

Will was educated in the Birmingham City School System. He received his Associate Degree from Lawson State Community College. He bravely...

May 16, 2025

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