All Obituaries

~ 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...

LaTanga Denise Bester Growder, was born on August 10, 1970 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late George and Ella Mae Bester Sr. She was the youngest of three children born to this union. She confessed Christ at an early age. She was a member of Steward Chapel where she was baptized in 1981. She later, joined ACTS Ministries located in Ensley Alabama under Christian experience. She was a faithful servant until her health declined and she could no longer attend. LaTanga was educated in the...

Margaret Jamison Young was born to Leslie Stewart Sr. and Elsie Jamison Stewart on August 12, 1933 in Chicago, Il.  Her parents, a devoted husband – Nathaniel Lee Young, two brothers – Leslie Sherman Stewart and Lawrence Stewart, two sisters – Helena Stewart Bowen & Marian Stewart, 1 great-grandson – Johnathan D Alexander-Smith have all perceived her in death. Margaret was the oldest of six children and her family lovingly nicknamed her Margie.  She was...

Angela Denise Armstead, fondly known as “Anne,” “Angelina,” or “Angie,” was born on January 26, 1964 to the late Abel and Helen Armstead in Detroit, MI. The youngest of four, she was highly regarded as the baby, and protected as such. Her siblings, Abel Jr., Cheryl, and Esther, all who preceded her in death, would often marvel at her care-free demeanor and infectious smile. While in her presence, you could not help but feel the warmth generating from her...