All Obituaries

Ernest “Shake” Lee Perdue, Sr. was born August 30, 1947 to Willie MacGray and Emmett Perdue, who preceded him in death. A loving stepmother, Nellie Perdue, and a brother, Lee Perdue also preceded him in death. Ernest was educated in the Lowndes County School System; after graduating, he joined the United States Army. After being discharged he moved to Birmingham, Alabama where he met and married the love of his life, Wanda. Ernest confessed Christ at an early age and joined...

Bessie M. Nalls was born to the late Charlie Lee Roy and Marie Elizabeth Roy on July 14, 1953. She departed this earthly life on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Bessie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at First Baptist Church East Thomas.  She was a faithful member of the youth choir and usher board. Ms. Bessie Nalls attended A.H. Parker High School where she was a high-stepping majorette of the mighty Bison Marching Band and a member of the concert choir.  She had a...

Gloria Jean (Mitchell) Coleman was born to the late Mr. Eugene Mitchell and Katie McGuire Mitchell on September 15, 1951 in Birmingham, Alabama. Gloria was Baptized at an early age at Bryant Chapel AME Church and continued to embody the love of God throughout her life.  Gloria was loved by all, her sweet demeanor and glowing smile lit up every room she entered. She will forever be known for her love of family and gentle spirit. She was proceeded in death by her loving sister Mildred...

Mr. Freddie Lee Murphy “Tom” was born November 9, 1939 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Frank and Cordelia Murphy. He confessed Christ at an early age and became a member of Twenty-Third Street Baptist Church and later became a member of Nichols Temple A.M.E. Church. Freddie moved to Newark, New Jersey and lived there for twenty-five years. He married Gwendolyn Diane Champion Murphy on July 15, 1991 after being with her since 1973. they remained together until his...

A jewel was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Brady and Pearlie Johnson on March 25, 1923 in Republic, Alabama. Mrs. Ruby Johnson Weaver was also the proud little sister to the late Mrs. Leona Pace. The family later moved to Docena, Alabama. Mrs. Weaver was married to the late Robert L. Weaver and to this union two daughters Deborah and Angela were born. Mrs. Ruby J. Weaver attended Docena Elementary and Junior High Schools and Westfield High School. She also attended The Alabama State College...

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...