All Obituaries

Graveside service will be held Saturday, December 7, 2019, 11 A.M. at Elmwood Cemetery. Viewing will be held Friday, December 6, 2019 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Kirksey's Mortuary. He leaves to cherish his memories two daughters: Shakira Jones, Sacramento, California and Destiny Jones, Birmingham, Alabama; one grandson: Aiden Jones, Sacramento, California; and two brothers: Carl Jones, Detroit, Michigan and Darryl Jones, Birmingham, Alabama.

Rose Mary Blackmon was born April 13, 1953, in Fairfield, AL, to the late Robert Benjamin and Doris Woods Wells. She was the 5th child of nine children. She was educated in the public school system. She went to Princeton Elementary and West End High School. She also attended Miles and Lawson State Community College. Rose possessed the singing voice of an angel, her love for the Lord shined through with every note that she would sing. She started singing at First Baptist West Princeton, and...

Bertha Ruth Reese  was born to the late Jesse Lee, Sr. and Joe Ann Goodwin on April 11, 1954.  She received Christ at Ebenezer Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend Glover.  She was educated in the Bessemer School System. On November 4, 2019, Bertha made her transition from earthly life.  She is preceded in death by siblings, Jessie Mae Goodwin, Isom Goodwin, Geraldine Coleman, Margaret Ann Hendricks; nephew, Trevis Coleman, and long time friend,...

Martha Angela Carruba, age 61, of Wylam, was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed outings with her family and good food. Angela leaves to cherish her memory: husband, Joe Carruba; son Christopher Carruba; brother, David Bryson; along with several in-laws and nieces and nephews. She will forever be missed and in our hearts. “God saw her getting tired and a cure not meant to be. So, He put His arms around her and whispered, Come to Me.”

Mr. Cornell Pyett, Sr. was born on January 13, 1938 to Jonah & Annie Mae Pyett, in Birmingham, AL.      He was married to Erma Pyett for 51 years and from this union two sons were born, Cornell Pyett, Jr. and Alonzo Pyett. His sons took great care of him during his time of sickness. Cornell was educated at Westfield High School and later joined the United States Army. He worked at Kyser Hospital in California where he resided for a number of...

Larry Darnell Broddy was born in Plainfield, New Jersey to the late Lawrence Broddy and Lorene Broddy on May 11, 1972. He confessed Christ at an early age.  He was a graduate of P.D. Jackson-Olin High School in 1991.  He joined the United States Navy that same year.  He served his country for four years.  He later obtained his CDL license and drove trucks professionally for a variety of companies until his passing on September 19, 2019. He leaves to cherish his...

Jimmy Earl Jackson was born November 29th, 1952 to Add Douglas and Daisy (Dubose) Jackson in Birmingham, Alabama, the youngest of 9 children. Jimmy was proud of being high school Quarterback at Western Olin High school until his graduation in 1971. He earned a scholarship to Alcorn State University In Lormam, Mississippi. Jimmy served in the U.S. Navy as a Marine Mechanic where he got the opportunity to explore Asia. He earned 2 certificates from Lawson State Community College in...

Darrell Fletcher began his earthly walk on March 27, 1968 to Clifford Henderson and late Mary Louise Harris in Birmingham Alabama. He was reared in a home that proclaimed Jesus Christ as his Friend, his Redeemer and his Savior. Darrell was educated in the Birmingham Public School System , and a graduate of A H Parker High School class of 1986. He furthered his education at Birmingham Southern College. He was employed with Birmingham Southern Railroad for more than fifteen...

Mr. Nathan Ellis Lee “Big Boe” was born August 23, 1976, the second child of Bertram White and the late Trice Lee Tyrus . He was raised in the Sherman Heights neighborhood. Ellis was educated in the Birmingham School System, attending Councill Elementary School and graduating from Ensley Magnet High School. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined St. John CME Church under the Pastorate of Reverend Johnson. He then moved his membership to...