All Obituaries

Leroy McCullough was born on December 28, 1946 in Brighton, Al to Jimmie and Willie Mae McCullough. After accepting Christ at an early age, he joined Oak Grove Baptist Church in Brighton. Leroy retried from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department and Food World Grocery. On October 14, 2006, Leroy was joined in Holy Matrimony to Martina Willis. He was a devoted husband and father. His life was full, rich, and happy. His love of people led him to help others in any way he could. His...

“Giving thanks today, tomorrow and always for our precious and loved son, Matthew Oliver Harris.” Matthew Oliver Harris, the only child born to Ronnie D. and Deboraha Jackson Harris on March 31, 1987 in Birmingham.  His grandparents, all deceased were The Reverend Elias and Mrs. Elizabeth DeVelle Jackson and Mr. James Oliver and Mrs. Ruth Wilder Harris. He was a member of the Saint John A.M.E. Church (downtown)and served as an acolyte, member of the Sunday School, youth...

Donna La’Shell Green was born to Deborah and Alex Green on January 19, 1971 and departed this life on May 19, 2018.  She accepted Christ at an early age at Central Park Church of God, where she was a Prayer Warrior and Saint of the Kitchen. Donna graduated from Wenonah High School and went on to pursue a job as a cook, working along the way at the American Legion, Burger King, Grandview Mt. Royal and Marks Brothers.  She was recently preparing to become a chef and was...

Mr. Byron L. Fleming was born August 11, 1975 to Doris Fleming and late Willie Green. He was affectionally known as Teenie. Byron grew up in the Belview Heights community. He confessed hope in Christ at an early age and united with the Fairview Church of Christ. He maintained his Christian walk until his untimely death. Byron was a 1994 graduate of Ensley High School. He loved life and people! He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Green, grandparents, John and Freddie Shepard. He...

Vivian Marie Smith Rone was born on June 30th, 1927 in Carbon Hill, Alabama to the Late Mitchell Smith and Frances Anna Waters Kelly.  Vivian confessed Christ at an early age and was a faithful long-standing member of Grants Chapel CME Church.  She was crowned the “Mother of the Church”.  She was Past President of the Missionary and Stewardess Boards.  She served as Church Secretary for over 30 years and chaired the Annual Easter and Women’s Day...

Mack McClane Miles was born to the late Joe and Gussie Miles on August 23, 1938 in Opelika, AL. Mack Miles moved to Birmingham, AL where he met Jacqueline McGhee. They were together for over 45 years. Mack Miles was a truck driver for golden flakes for 15 years. Them he retired from Bayline truck service after working for them for 15 years. He departed this life on April 13, 2018.  He leaves behind his wife: Jacqueline Miles; one daughter, two-grands, five great-grands, one sister,...

Ezra Roscoe, Jr. was born on April 19, 1943 to Lena Mae and Ezra Roscoe, Sr. He received Christ at an early age.  Roscoe was educated at Brighton High School. He was formerly employed with the Alabama Department of Transportation, where he retired on June 24, 2004. He was a member of Ward Chapel where Reverend Samuel L. Lewis was Pastor. Roscoe was a faithful servant to God until his illness and death on August 26, 2000, he married the woman of his dreams, Annie...