All Obituaries

Ellerine Eppes Weston sadly passed away on October 14, 2022, in Menifee, CA. She was a faithful Christian mother and friend who always had a kind word and warm smile. She also had many loving friends in Birmingham, Chicago and California and was well loved by them. She was predeceased by her parents Demos and Joanna Eppes and is survived by her children Vernon, Anita, and Neisha, grandchildren Gerald, Adrian, and Armani, great-grandchildren, siblings, in-laws and many cousins, nieces, and...

Aaron Lett was born to the late Mr. J.B. Lett and Mattie Lee Lett on March 14, 1944 in Jefferson County. He was the fifth child of eight siblings. Both his parents, three siblings Sonja J. Lett Campbell, Mary Earlene Miller, and Leon Lett preceded him in death. Aaron was educated at the Monroe County Schools. Aaron Lett was a Licensed Practical Nurse at UAB Department of Anesthesiology Clinical Research and in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit for many years. Aaron enjoyed his days sitting...

Mr. Roderick James Gray was born to the late Charles Gray and Leila M. Burke. He confessed Christ at an early age. He attended Tuxedo Elementary and Western Olin High School.  Roderick served in the United States Navy from July 7th, 1969, to July 6th, 1975, were he received an honorable discharge for his service.  He was then employed with U.S. Steel and retired after 38 years of service. Affectionally known as GD by his grandchildren and great grandchildren who loved him...

~ Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8 ~   A Time to Be Born Tyrone Ronald Woodruff, Sr. was born on January 4, 1944, Alabama.  He was the eleventh child of fourteen children. A Time to Serve Tyrone made a commitment to Christ at an early age and was baptized at his hometown church, Willow Spring Baptist Church, Republic, Alabama. He nurtured that commitment throughout his life. He loved God and stressed the importance of always doing the right thing. He was a long-time member of Mount Moriah...

Kamari DaShaun Cooper Adams was born on July 3, 2008 in Birmingham, Alabama to Glenda Renae Adams and Tony Bernard Cooper, Jr. He confessed Christ at an early age under the leadership of Reverend Chris Hodges and united with Church of the Highlands in Irondale, Alabama. Kamari attended Erwin Middle School and was promoted to the ninth grade this 2022-2023 school year, where he would have been attending Centerpoint High School. Kamari had a passion for music, engineering and cooking. To...

  We gather today to give God thanks for the life of Joann Parker Black. In the Christian tradition every death finds its meaning in the resurrection. Therefore, our service today is one of thanksgiving. Joann Parker Black was born January 15, 1946, in Birmingham Alabama to Isaiah and Gertrude Carter Parker. She was the second of four children. She was raised by her loving Aunt and Uncle Claude and Pinkie Carter Goodlow. She later married Timothy Ray Black. She was preceded in death by...

Carolyn Faye (Groce) Hayes entered this world June 29, 1946. Born to Mabel (Hunter) Munden and Herman Smith of Gadsden, Alabama. She was the second of seven children and affectionately known as Charlie. On June 11, 2022, GOD lovingly wrap his arms around her and took her to a peaceful place as she was surrounded by her daughters, grandson, granddaughter and sons-in-law. She received Christ at an early age under the leadership of Reverend Elijah Jarrett at Galilee Baptist Church, Gadsden,...

Mose Sellers made a grand entrance into this world on October 15, 1944, to the late Hattie Anthony Sellers and Jessie Sellers in Montgomery, Alabama. Mose joined the Mt. Pleasant A.M.E. Zion Church at an early age under the pastorage of Rev. McCain. Mose attended George Washington Trenholm Elementary School in the Hunter Station Community. He graduated in 1957. After completing his primary years at Trenholm, Mose was enrolled at George Washington Carver where he completed his secondary...