Obituaries

Mr. Vincent Keeth Johnson

Mr. Vincent Keeth Johnson

Apr 13, 2018

He was a 1968 graduate of A. H. Parker High School and retired from U. S. Steel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 12:00 Noon at St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Valhalla Cemetery. Family Hour will be held Friday, April 20, 2018 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel.

Mrs. Janie M. Safford

Mrs. Janie M. Safford

Apr 9, 2018

Obituary information pending

Mr. Ladale "Byrd" Boswell

Mr. Ladale "Byrd" Boswell

Apr 8, 2018

LaDale P. Boswell, known as "Byrd", a native of Hueytown, AL, was born on October 29, 1976. He was the son of Eddie J. and the late Luberta Boswell. LaDale was educated in the Jefferson County School System and was a graduate of Hueytown High School Class of 1996. He was a member of New Life Interfaith Ministries, Inc. He...

Mrs. Sarah Jane Tyree

Mrs. Sarah Jane Tyree

Apr 5, 2018

Sarah Jane Collins Tyree was born September 26, 1926 in Lowndes County, Alabama to Alvin and Fannie Collins. She was the middle child of five siblings. Two brothers and three sisters all preceded her in death. Because of the respect and love of friends and family, she was often called: Ms. Tyree, Ms. Sarah, Momma, Momma Sarah, Mud-dear, along with...

Mr. Anthony "Buddy" Henley

Mr. Anthony "Buddy" Henley

Apr 5, 2018

Mr. Anthony "Buddy" Henley, 63, transitioned to his heavenly home on Thursday, April 5, 2018. Mr. Henley was a loving son, devoted father, cherished brother and friend. Born on March 7, 1955, in Birmingham, AL, he was the son of Callie S. Henley and the late William C. Henley, Jr. He was retired from Honda Manufacturing of Alabama in Lincoln...

Mrs. Willie L. Nathan

Mrs. Willie L. Nathan

Apr 4, 2018

On Thursday, January 4, 1940, The Door of Life welcomed Louise Williams to the late Dorsey and Mary Williams in Linden, Alabama. And there, Louise's journey began. She was reared in a home with four siblings, Elizabeth (dec'd), Charlie (dec'd), Adell, and Erma Jean, where the simple things of life were treasured. She also shared fond memories with blended siblings,...

Mr. Doyle Lavant Stewart

Mr. Doyle Lavant Stewart

Apr 2, 2018

Doyle LaVant Stewart, known affectionately as Vant, was born on July 23, 1958 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was born to the late Dolores and Bishop A. B. Stewart and he departed this life on April 2, 2018 in Auburn, Alabama. He attended James A. Henry Elementary School, Howard Jr. High School, and Kirkman Technical High School in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He...

Mr. Warren James Bone

Mr. Warren James Bone

Mar 29, 2018

Funeral services will be held Saturday April 7, 2017 at St. Paul AME Church Wylam at 11:00 A.M. Interment at Carver Memorial Gardens. Family Hour will be held Friday April 6, 2018 from 7:15 P.M. - 8:15 P.M.

Mr. Milton Frank Brady Jr.

Mr. Milton Frank Brady Jr.

Mar 28, 2018

Milton Frank Brady, Jr (Demp) passed away on March 28, 2018. He was born July 23, 1954. Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 7th, 2018 at 11am from Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 401 52nd Street Fairfield, Alabama 35064 Dr. Willie Wells Jr. Pastor.

Mrs. Elaine Williams

Mrs. Elaine Williams

Mar 25, 2018

Funeral services will be held Saturday April 7, 2018 at Bethel Baptist Church Pratt City at 11:00 A.M. Interment at  Carver Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Rodney Lynn Pruitt

Mr. Rodney Lynn Pruitt

Mar 25, 2018

Rodney Lynn Pruitt was born October 29, 1959, to Juanita and Willie Lee Pruitt, both of Birmingham, Alabama. He was a member of Parkshill Church under the leadership of Reverend Benny Clyde. He was preceded in death by his mother, Juanita Pruitt, his grandmother, Elmira Kirkland, and his great-grandmother, Betty Vaughn. He leaves to cherish his memories: a loving son,...

Mrs. Willie "Mother" Jenkins

Mrs. Willie "Mother" Jenkins

Mar 23, 2018

Willie Beatrice Jenkins was born August 2, 1928 to the late Hezekiah Lewis and Elnora Hill in Greensboro, Alabama. She accepted Jesus Christ at an early age at Rising Star Baptist Church in her home town. On April 7, 1946 Mrs. Jenkins was united in Holy Matrimony to her childhood sweetheart and love of her life, the late James Edward...

Mrs. Rebecca P. Smith

Mrs. Rebecca P. Smith

Mar 23, 2018

Memorial services will be held Sunday March 25, 2018 at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel at 12:00 noon.

Mr. Virgil Weatherspoon

Mr. Virgil Weatherspoon

Mar 19, 2018

Funeral services will be held Saturday March 31, 2018 at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel at 12:00 noon. Interment at Zion Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Augusta M Dunn

Mrs. Augusta M Dunn

Mar 16, 2018

Funeral services will be held at His Word Ministries Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. Interment at New Grace Hill Cemetery.

Mr. Amos Hall, Jr.

Mr. Amos Hall, Jr.

Mar 14, 2018

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Our Lady Queen of the Universe Catholic Church at 11:00 A.M. Interment at Elmwood Cemetery.

Mr. Eugene Collins

Mr. Eugene Collins

Mar 12, 2018

Graveside Services will be held on Saturday March 17, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at Elmwood Cemetery.

Mr. Charles Robinson

Mr. Charles Robinson

Mar 12, 2018

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel with burial in Carver Cemetery.

Mrs. Bennie M. Young

Mrs. Bennie M. Young

Mar 11, 2018

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 16, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel with burial at Elmwood Cemetery.

Mr. Calvin Williams

Mr. Calvin Williams

Mar 10, 2018

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 16, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Emanuel Temple Church of God in Christ with burial at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, Alabama. Family Hour will be held Thursday, March 15, 2018 from 6:00 until 7:00 P.M.