Obituaries

Mrs. Alice G. Henry

Mrs. Alice G. Henry

May 8, 2018

A celebration of life for Mrs. Henry will be held on Saturday May 19, 2018 at All Nations Church in Fairfield at 12:00 Noon with burial at G.W. Carver Cemetery.

Mrs. Annie Lonon

Mrs. Annie Lonon

May 8, 2018

A homegoing celebration for Mrs. Lonon will be held on Saturday May 12, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at our southside chapel location. Burial will take place following the service at Zion Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Charles Littleton

Mr. Charles Littleton

May 8, 2018

M r. Charles Irvin Littleton was born on November 6, 1949, to the late Mr. Robert and Mrs. Mary Littleton in Birmingham, Alabama. On February 14, 1996, he was joined in Holy Wedlock to Pamela G. Howard, and to this union one child was born. He retired from American Carbon Industries in 2002. He was a member of Woodland Park...

Mr. Michael Wattleton

Mr. Michael Wattleton

May 6, 2018

Funeral Servies for Mr. Wattleton will be on Saturday May 12, 2018 at our southside chapel location at 12:00 Noon. Mr. Wattleton will be buried at the Alabama National Cemetery on Monday May 14, 2018 at 11:00 A.M.

Mrs. Lucy Burch

Mrs. Lucy Burch

May 5, 2018

Homegoing Services for Mrs. Burch will be held Saturday May 12, 2018 at our southside chapel at 1:30 P.M. Following the service, Interment will take place at Zion Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Betty Jones Crawford

Mrs. Betty Jones Crawford

Apr 30, 2018

Mrs. Crawford was born in Birmingham, Alabama and lived in Los Angeles, California. Homegoing services will be held Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel with burial in Zion Memorial Gardens. Survivors include: husband, Johnny Otis Crawford; children, Willie Clay, Jacqueline Renne Jones-Clay, Wiliyah JaNae Clay, Jazmeen Arie Clay, Roane Leon Harris, II and...

Evangelist Johnnie T. Jackson

Evangelist Johnnie T. Jackson

Apr 29, 2018

A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday May 5, 2018 at 12:00 Noon, here at our southside chapel location. Following the service, the interment will take place at Wells Celestial Gardens in Sumiton, AL.

Mrs. Dawnshire Latisha Miller

Mrs. Dawnshire Latisha Miller

Apr 24, 2018

Dawnshire Latisha Woods-Miller was born on April 17, 1974, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Robert and Mary Woods, who loved her dearly. She was the third child…too many who were lost. At the age of six she joined with her parents Free Will Church of God In Christ, and she was a member there until she gained her wings. Dawnshire attended...

Mrs. Edith D. Scott

Mrs. Edith D. Scott

Apr 23, 2018

Heaven called Edith D. Scott home on April 23, 2018. She was born on April 29, 1937 in Birmingham, AL and was the first-born child of the late Thelma Doyle Davis and James W. Davis, Sr.. Three brothers preceded her in death. She attended Patterson Elementary School and was a graduate of A. H. Parker High School, Class of 1955....

Mrs. Corzetta Chaney

Mrs. Corzetta Chaney

Apr 22, 2018

Ms. Corzetta Demestria Chaney was born June 15, 1959, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Mr. Dallas Hutchinson and Mrs. Joyce Ann Hutchinson. Corzetta confessed Christ at an early age and attended Homewood Elementary School and Homewood High School. Corzetta went on to further her education at Southern Junior College of Business, Birmingham, Alabama, and Georgia Technical College, Atlanta, Georgia....

Mr. Nathaniel "Nate" Smith

Mr. Nathaniel "Nate" Smith

Apr 21, 2018

Nathaniel "Nate" Smith , known as " Nate' to his and family friends , was born in Birmingham Alabama on March 12, 1950. Son of the late Robert and Mary Smith, he departed this life on April 21, 2018. Left to morn his passing are his sons ZacChaeus (Melissa) Williams and Jonathan (Julissa) Smith; sisters include Rosie Hinton, Jacqueline (William),...

Mr. Johnathan Kelly

Mr. Johnathan Kelly

Apr 21, 2018

Mr. Johnathan B. Kelly was born on May 13, 1949 in Birmingham, Alabama,, to the late Mr. Larry & Mrs. Lucille B. Kelly. He was educated in the Birmingham City School System (Carver High) and attended Tuskegee University. During his college years he became a musician in the group known as The Commodores. He joined the US Army, where he...

Mr. Ralph Cook

Mr. Ralph Cook

Apr 16, 2018

Funeral services will be held Saturday April 21, 2018 at Metropolitan C.M.E Church Ensley at 12:00 Noon with burial at Elmwood Cemetery.

Mr. Victor Henley Sr.

Mr. Victor Henley Sr.

Apr 15, 2018

age 55, transitioned to his heavenly home on Sunday, April 15, 2018. Victor was a loving son, devoted father, a cherished brother and friend. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama to the late William C. Henley, Jr. and Callie S. Henley. He was retired from the U. S. Navy. He leaves to cherish his memories: his two sons, Victor Charles...

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,...