Obituaries

Mrs. Mary Catherine Watkins Morris

Mrs. Mary Catherine Watkins Morris

Jun 22, 2016

Graveside service will be held Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Carver Memorial Gardens.

Ms. Valeria Farries

Ms. Valeria Farries

Jun 17, 2016

A wonderful woman has received her calling to be with the Lord. Anyone who knew Valeria Farries would say that she was spunky, energetic, and woman of God. Valeria Farries went to be with the Lord on June 17th, 2016. Valeria was born to the late Mr. Alonzo and Rosa Farries on March 20, 1959, in Birmingham, Alabama. She confessed...

Mr. Evvie Smith (Sarge)

Mr. Evvie Smith (Sarge)

Jun 17, 2016

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel. Immediately after the services he will be laid to rest at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, Alabama.

Mr. George William Woods

Mr. George William Woods

Jun 17, 2016

Mr. George W. Woods, age 90, died at his home in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday June 17, 2016. He was the last survivor of the three children (the late Ruth W. Jones and the late Charles B. Woods) by the late Cornelius Woods and Gertrude A. Brown. Born on September 29, 1925 in Birmingham, Alabama where he lived until he...

Mr. Tony J. Bishop

Mr. Tony J. Bishop

Jun 13, 2016

Memorial service will be held Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at First Baptist Church Penfield Park.

Mrs. Betty Eaton

Mrs. Betty Eaton

Jun 13, 2016

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at First Baptist East Mulga with burial in Carver Cemetery.

Mr. Darryl Coats

Mr. Darryl Coats

Jun 11, 2016

Funeral services will be held Friday June 24, 2016 at 12:00 Noon Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel.

Mrs Louise M. "G.G." Bryant

Mrs Louise M. "G.G." Bryant

Jun 11, 2016

94 years old, answered God's call on June 11, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at First Baptist Church, Woodlawn with interment in Zion Memorial Gardens. Survivors include: Three daughters, Mrs. Zepher Green (James, deceased), Ms. Nadine Porter, both of Birmingham, AL and Mrs. Linda Love...

Mrs. Ruby Mae Abercrombie- Patton

Mrs. Ruby Mae Abercrombie- Patton

Jun 9, 2016

age 85, of Birmingham, Alabama. Her Celebration of Life will be held at The Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, 1101 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive S.W., Birmingham, Alabama 35211, on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 12:00 Noon with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. She leaves to cherish her memories: four daughters, Sharon P. Alexander, Juanita (Jessie) Brown, Celeste P. (Kenneth) Armstrong, Esq....

Mr. Rojan Wade Rowell

Mr. Rojan Wade Rowell

Jun 9, 2016

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel with burial in Zion Memorial Gardens. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Mrs. Mamie G. Hymes

Mrs. Mamie G. Hymes

Jun 8, 2016

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 12:00 Noon at First Baptist Church Ensley, 1508 - 19th Street Ensley, with entombment in Elmwood Mausoleum. Omega services for Top Ladies of Distinction will be held Friday, June 10, 2016 at 5:00 P.M. and Omega services for National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Nu Chapter, will be held...

Mr. Bobbie J. Carter

Mr. Bobbie J. Carter

Jun 5, 2016

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church of Penfield Park, 404 Roebuck Drive, with burial in Zion Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Williesteen Moore

Mrs. Williesteen Moore

Jun 5, 2016

A native of Birmingham, AL passed away in New York City where she lived for 40 years. She was a devoted member of New St. James Baptist Church, she later joined Bethel A.M.E. Church in NYC. She received her education in Birmingham, AL. She attended Brunetta C. Hill Elemetary School, graduated A.H. Parker High School, received a B.S. degree from...

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...