Obituaries

Mrs. Dora Mae Walton

Mrs. Dora Mae Walton

Feb 19, 2018

Funeral services will be held Saturday March 3, 2018 at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel at 12:00 noon. Interment at New Grace Hill Cemetery. Family Hour will be held Friday March 2, 2018 from 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Mr. Ibn L. Mitchell

Mr. Ibn L. Mitchell

Feb 18, 2018

Funeral services will be held Saturday February 24, 2018 at St. James Missionary Baptist Church Norwood at 12:00 Noon. Interment at Dynasty Gardens.

Nelson Oritz

Nelson Oritz

Feb 17, 2018

Graveside service will be held Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 1:15 P.M. at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, Alabama. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mr. Walter Mckinney

Mr. Walter Mckinney

Feb 16, 2018

Walter "W.A." McKinney Jr. was born September 27, 1920 in Goodwater, Alabama. He was the youngest of four children born to Walter Sr. and Pearl McKinney and accepted Christ at a young age. At 22 Walter joined the United States Army serving in World War II where he received many decorations and awards.  After faithfully serving his country, Walter met...

Mrs. Mary Helen Pinkard

Mrs. Mary Helen Pinkard

Feb 16, 2018

Funeral services will be held Saturday March 3, 2018 at 11:00  A.M. Interment at Zion Memorial Gardens. Family Hour will be held Friday March 2, 2018 from 7:15 P.M - 8:15 P.M.

Mr. Tony Marvel Murphy

Mr. Tony Marvel Murphy

Feb 15, 2018

Tony Marvel Murphy was born June 23, 1965, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Paul B. Murphy and Bernice Boone Murphy. He was the fourth of four children. "Tony-Man", as he was fondly known, was an affectionate child with a sometimes mischievous, but always charming and delightful, smile, captivating all who met him. As the baby of the family, he...

Emanuel Jr. Lee Balams

Emanuel Jr. Lee Balams

Feb 14, 2018

Emanuel Lee Balams, Jr. of Roswell, Georgia passed away on February 14, 2018. He is survived by his grandparents, Sherman Mason (Margaret), and Mabel Jackson; parents, Emanuel Lee Balams, Sr. and Rose Balams; wife, ReShea Balams; children, Brandon Balams, Emery Balams and Zoe Balams; brothers, Demario Balams and Quentin Balams, and a host of other relatives and friends. His services...

Mrs. Mandy Washington

Mrs. Mandy Washington

Feb 11, 2018

Funeral services will be held Wednesday February 21, 2018 at  Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel at 12:00 P.M.

Mr. Sidney "Sid" Bryant

Mr. Sidney "Sid" Bryant

Feb 10, 2018

Sid Bryant Sr. was born to Lillie Bryant and Tom Dubose on November 9, 1932. He was raised by his Grandmother Angeline Tenant. He was educated in the Dallas County School System. He met and married the love of his life, Janie M. Patterson for 64 years. To this union, eight children were born: Jacynthia, Sid Jr., Vera J., Bradford,...

Mr. Jessie Booker

Mr. Jessie Booker

Feb 10, 2018

Deacon Jessie Booker Sr. the son of the late West & Madie Booker, was born in Conecoh County, Alabama on November 13, 1923. He was the oldest of 13 children at an early age he accepted Christ as his personal Savior and joined the House of God Church where he served faithfully until he was drafted into the military....

Mr. William J. Mccurdy

Mr. William J. Mccurdy

Feb 7, 2018

On August 10, 1986 Mr. Leander and Mrs. Gladys McCurdy, Sr., were Blessed with the birth of and William James McCurdy. He took the names of both of his Grandfathers, Mr. Willie James Harris and Mr. James McCurdy. William accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at an early age and was baptized at Peace Baptist Church, Mulga, Alabama....

Mrs. Sandra Wills Scales

Mrs. Sandra Wills Scales

Feb 7, 2018

age 72, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Visitation service will be held Friday, February 16, 2018 from 7:05 pm - 8:05 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel, 102-6th Avenue S.W. Funeral service will be held Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 12 P.M. at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 600 Center Street North, Birmingham, Alabama. Burial in Elmwood...

Mr. Isaac Smith Jr.

Mr. Isaac Smith Jr.

Feb 5, 2018

Deacon Isaac Smith Jr. was born on March 23, 1930, in Birmingham, Alabama to the union of Isaac Smith Sr. and Lillie McGhee Smith. He was the oldest of four boys. At an early age, he joined Tabernacle Baptist Church and received Christ as his Lord and Savior. An active member, Isaac served as a Deacon. He was a part...

Mr. Eddie L. Huggins Sr.

Mr. Eddie L. Huggins Sr.

Feb 4, 2018

Obituary information is pending at this time.

Mrs. Callie Talley

Mrs. Callie Talley

Feb 2, 2018

Obituary information is pending at this time

Natasha Yvette Hinton

Natasha Yvette Hinton

Jan 30, 2018

Natasha Yvette Hinton was born on September 23, 1976, to Gloria D. Hinton and Lamar O. Mabry in Birmingham, Alabama. Natasha's mother passed away when she was a toddler, leaving her and her eldest brother in the care of their loving grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ravon Hinton, Sr. Natasha attended Calloway Elementary and G.W. Carver High School. She was a...

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Wilbanks

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Wilbanks

Jan 25, 2018

Dorothy Mae Wilbanks was born to the late Luther and Mattie Stokes of Prattville, Al on November 11,1939. She was employed for many years as a domestic housekeeper. Dot as she was affectionately known by her family was a God-fearing woman who instill in her children the importance of a spiritual relationship with the Lord. She had a love for...

Mr. Willie Leroy Davis

Mr. Willie Leroy Davis

Jan 25, 2018

Willie L. Davis was born May 19, 1942, to Leroy and Beatrice Davis, their first child. Willie confessed Christ during his early adult life. Willie graduated from A. H. Parker High School. He served in the United States Army.  He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after 31 years. He is survived by his devoted wife of 23 years,...

Ms. Javonti Barnes

Ms. Javonti Barnes

Jan 23, 2018

Funeral Services for Ms. Barnes will be at 12:00 Noon on Saturday January 27, 2018 at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church with burial at Elmwood Cemetery.

Mr. Charlie Townsend

Mr. Charlie Townsend

Jan 21, 2018

Funeral Services for Mr. Townsend will be at 11:00 A.M. on Friday January 26, 2018 at our southside chapel location with burial at Elmwood Cemetery.