All Obituaries

Lucille Horton Large was the first child born to Willie and Queen Esther Horton on December 5, 1929 in Athens, Alabama. They moved to the New Castle community from Athens when she was young. Lucille attended Birmingham public schools and graduated from Hooper City High School. On August 28, 1946 she married Jimmy Gaston Large Sr.  They were the proud parents of nine children Betty, Jimmy Jr., Vivian, James, Calvin, Douglas, Gary, Bonita Faye, and Joseph. The family resided in the New...

Clifton L. Glover was born to the late, Willie and Carrie Glover on April 25, 1935 in Birmingham, AL. He confessed Christ at an early age and united with the St. Luke A.M.E. Zion Church in East Birmingham. Later, he was a faithful servant of Wilson Chapel Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Ernest Mitchell Jr. He was united in holy matrimony to Patricia A. Glover and this union was blessed with three children, however in the Druid Hill Community he was a father to many. He was a...

Ms. Deveda "Ann" Wells was born on October 4, 1935 in Madison, Alabama to Mr. William Fisk and Ms. Roberta Young. She went to be home with her Lord on September 21, 2021. She resided in Ensley, Alabama for 27 years until she moved to Adamsville, Alabama to be with family. She was a member of Pike Avenue Baptist Church until it came under new ownership but continued to worship God at home. She attended Phillips High School until the 10th grade and went back to earn her GED at age...

The late Brother Edwin Wayne Solomon was born January 7, 1959 to the late Amelia Solomon Wright and Leon Wright, Sr. (Father, Frankie Delano Person). He departed this life Wednesday, September 15, 2021.  He leaves to cherish his memory: sisters, Yolanda F. Wright, Terry Combs, Vandetta S. Smith and Rahn Smith; brother, Bruce E. Wright (Annette); god brother, Edward Hardy; nephews, Lemoyne Wright, Keith Wright, Rahn Smith, III, Terry Wright, Gregory...

Raymond Lewis Sims was born on February 9, 1969 to Tiney Beatrice Jones and Albert Lewis Sims, Sr. Raymond was raised in Birmingham, AL and attended Birmingham City Schools. He was a member of the Mighty West End High School Marching Band where he was on the Drum Line.  He also made All City Band with his drumming talent.  He graduated with the class of 1988.  Following high school, He attended Miles College and Alabama State University. Raymond confessed Christ under the...

Marva Louis Sims was born on October 2, 1945 to the late Rocellious Roy Sr. & Joanna Roy in Birmingham, AL. Marva confessed her faith in Christ at an early age. She was a member at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church in Irondale. She later moved her membership to Metropolitan Community Church. She was educated in the Birmingham School System. She was also employed with the Birmingham School System & St. Martin in the Pines. Marva transitioned from this life on July, 3, 2021 and is...

Ronald Errol Lett, affectionately acknowledged by all   as “Slim”, was the fourth child born to the parentage of Charles and Vila Mae Lett on October 26, 1954.  Linked within a family of Christian believers, he cast his membership with Thompson Chapel AME Zion Church at an early age and was subsequently blessed to receive the sacrament of Holy Baptism under the leadership of Pastor J M Lucas. Slim partnered in vital roles at Thompson Chapel serving as usher, Sunday...

Mrs. Lois J. Lawrence Williams was born April 15, 1937 in Lowndes County, Alabama the eldest of six children born to Frank Lawrence, sr. and Ora Belle Stallworth Lawrence. Lois accepted Jesus as her Savior at an early age. She was a member of Lilly Grove Baptist Church and believed in the redemptive blood of Jesus Christ. Lois married Willie D. Williams on October 1, 1955 and to this union four children were born: Sherri (Roy) Foster, Ora R. Williams, who preceded Lois in death, Wesley...

Mrs. Angela Williams Dudley was born on December 31, 1952, to Clarence Williams and Louise Williams. She was preceded in death by her daughter Ms. De'Aundra Williams and brother Rev. Carl E. Williams.  She attended the Etowah County schools system.  She attended Shady Grove C.M.E Church.  On Thursday June 17, 2021, she went to be with our Lord. Her memories will forever live in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. She was a loving and devoted Mother,...