Obituaries

Mr. Eddie Casmer Townsend

Mr. Eddie Casmer Townsend

Jun 3, 2016

Eddie Casmer Townsend was born December 18, 1946 to the late Aimee T. Crawford in Birmingham, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his mother; two brothers, Reginald Williams and Darryl V. Crawford; two uncles, Amos Townsend and Rufus Townsend Jr. Eddie attended Westminster Presbyterian Church. He attended Carrie A. Tuggle Elementary School and he graduated from Parker High School....

Mr. Alonzo Kirksey

Mr. Alonzo Kirksey

Jun 3, 2016

Visitation will be held Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. with funeral services immediately following at 11:00 A.M. at Westwood Baptist Church of Forestdale, 2349 Forestdale Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35214. Burial in Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, Alabama.

Ms. Yolande Faye Hawes

Ms. Yolande Faye Hawes

Jun 3, 2016

The Life Story of Yolande Faye Hawes February 12, 1952 the good lord dropped an angel from the sky. Hername was Yolande Faye Hawes and she was a gift God bestowed upon the union of Chester and Wylene Hawes. She was loved dearly by her parents and grandparents as well as by her two sisters Yvette and Yvonne. It was ...

Mr. Anthony Jerone King

Mr. Anthony Jerone King

May 31, 2016

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 12:00 Noon at Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, 1530 - 6th Avenue North, with burial in Elmwood Cemetery.

Mr. Harry James Benion

Mr. Harry James Benion

May 30, 2016

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at Greater New Height Baptist Church with entombment in Elmwood Mausoleum. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mrs. Hattie Wilson Jackson

Mrs. Hattie Wilson Jackson

May 28, 2016

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 12:00 Noon at First Baptist Church East Lake, 4200 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North, with burial in Zion Memorial Gardens. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wornzie L. Jackson. Survivors include: two children, Curtis Jackson and Jamelle Jackson; one grandchild, Curtis (Crystal) Jackson, Jr.; two great grandchildren, Chloe...

Dr. Jerome C. Scales, Jr.

Dr. Jerome C. Scales, Jr.

May 26, 2016

age 73, of Birmingham, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016. Visitation service will be held Friday, June 3, 2016 from 6:00 until 7:30 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel, 102 - 6th Avenue S.W. Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 600 Center Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35204. Burial in...

Mrs. Fannie Lee Cheeks

Mrs. Fannie Lee Cheeks

May 26, 2016

Family Hour will be held Friday, June 3, 2016 from 7:30 until 8:30 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at Sixteenth Street Baptist Church with burial in Zion Memorial Gardens. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mr. John T. Smith

Mr. John T. Smith

May 26, 2016

Funeral services will be held Monday, May 30, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church (Cairo) with burial in Highland Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Eugene Kennedy

Mr. Eugene Kennedy

May 23, 2016

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at Thirgood Memorial C.M.E. Church.

Reverend Richard R. Mosley, Sr.

Reverend Richard R. Mosley, Sr.

May 21, 2016

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at Harmony Street Baptist Church with burial in Elmwood Cemetery.

Mr. Richard Bernard Leonard Ii

Mr. Richard Bernard Leonard Ii

May 18, 2016

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 27, 2016 at 12:00 Noon at Smith and Gaston Southside chapel.

Mrs. Virginia Coleman Reese

Mrs. Virginia Coleman Reese

May 18, 2016

age 92, went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2016 surrounded by her family following a brief illness. She was married to Lewis Reese, Sr. who preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn: children, Eloise Tamper (Ernest), Jennie Washington (Henry), Lewis Reese, Jr. (Gwen) and Samuel Reese (Lucille); many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; a...

Mr. Lewis James Reese

Mr. Lewis James Reese

May 16, 2016

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at New Bethel Baptist Church with burial in Oakland Cemetery.

Mrs. Elizabeth L. Moore

Mrs. Elizabeth L. Moore

May 14, 2016

Family Hour will be held Friday, May 20, 2016 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 21, 2016 at St. John A.M.E. Church with burial in Elmwood Cemetery.

Mr. Lee T. Dixon

Mr. Lee T. Dixon

May 14, 2016

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 12:00 Noon at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel with burial in Elmwood Cemetery.

Dr. Lashun Bland Graves

Dr. Lashun Bland Graves

May 13, 2016

Family Hour will be held Friday, May 20, 2016 from 4:00 until 6:00 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 12:00 Noon at Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church.

Mrs. Bessie V. Price

Mrs. Bessie V. Price

May 13, 2016

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at Rushing Spring Baptist Church with burial in Zion Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Pattie Dowdell

Mrs. Pattie Dowdell

May 10, 2016

Memorial services will be held Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 12:00 Noon at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel with entombment in Valhalla Mausoleum.

Mrs. Jeraldine Sherrod

Mrs. Jeraldine Sherrod

May 8, 2016

Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel.