All Obituaries

William Howard Reed, Jr., 52, of Birmingham, AL, departed this life on February 20, 2021.  He was on born September 20, 1968, to the union of William Howard Reed and Mary Helen Williams Reed. He was preceded in death by his mother.  He leaves to cherish his memory: three children, Alyssa Shantrice (Bobby) Williams, Shaquille Matthews and Tristan Campbell, all of Birmingham; grandchildren, Kobe, Kori, King and Taylor; special and devoted aunts, Ruth “Pat”...

Robert Allen Willis, 70, of Birmingham, AL passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Grandview Medical Center. Robert was born on September 16, 1950 in Forest, MS to William and Myrtis Willis. He attended Roosevelt High School in Gary, Indiana where he spent most of his young adult life. Robert relocated to Birmingham, AL, where he accepted Christ into his life in 1983 as a member of Twenty-third Street Baptist Church of Ensley. He worked very hard as a long haul truck driver for many...

Carlos Antwan Fields, a beloved son was born in Birmingham, Al on February 06, 1977 to beautiful Bettye Joe Duncan and proceeds in death Edward Roy Fields. He was the second oldest, he leaves to cherish his memories and continue his legacy, loving children and wife Tiffany Fields, Kyra Monet Fields(daughter), Devon Kristopher Fields (son), and Zariah Marie Fields (daughter). His two beautiful sisters Nikki Monique Fields (Jarron Dorsey & Santana Williams) Kenita Meyoung Fields, his...

Sister Bernice Embry Palmore was born to the late Gertrude and Ed Mitchell on September 24, 1921 in Pensacola, Florida. she confessed Christ at an early age and joined St. Stephenson Baptist Church. She united in holy matrimony to Huston Embry and they were blessed with eight children. Bernice later married Daley Palmore. Mrs. Palmore was a very strong, caring and loving person who always had something special for everyone. She enjoyed life. she was full of joy, jokes, laughter and kind...

George Allen Thigpen, Jr. native of Campbell, Alabama and a resident of Fairfield Alabama was born October 20, 1947, to George & Helen Todd Thigpen. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Romeo & two sisters Carol & Carolyn. George Allen Thigpen, Jr. made his transition Friday, January 29, 2021at UAB Hospital Birmingham, Alabama. On July 12, 1967 George and Beatrice were united in holy matrimony. To this union they had two children: Sandra and George III. George...

Mildred Ann Grayson, was born to the late Lee Andrew Grayson, Sr. and Annie Lee Grayson in Birmingham, AL on January 5, 1949.  She departed this earthly life on January 26, 2021 at the age of 72 when the Lord embraced her and carried her to eternal rest. She was educated in the Birmingham school system, and graduated from Lewis Elementary School; Mildred was a 1966 graduate of G.W. Carver High school.  She was a fabulous cook, a graceful host, and was loved by all.  She...

Lee Andrew Grayson, Jr., affectionately known as “Maine”, was born to the late Lee Andrew Grayson, Sr. and Annie Lee Grayson in Birmingham, AL on August 26, 1951. The Lord called him to rest, and he departed this earthly life, on January 17, 2021 at the age of 69. He was educated in the Birmingham school system, and graduated from Lewis Elementary School; Lee was a 1969 graduate of G.W. Carver High School. he then enlisted in the United Stated Navy and served his country with...

Mack was born in Birmingham, Alabama on April 21, 1940 to his loving parents, the late Colmon and Allene (Lewis) Elridge.  He was the youngest of three siblings.  Throughout his career, he was an accomplished insurance executive and business man. He received numerous awards, trophies, and accolades for his tremendous accomplishments. Mack was highly respected and appreciated for the attention he gave to the individual needs of his clients.  Mack was more than their agent; he...