All Obituaries

Mr. George Jones was called home by his Lord and Savior on Wednesday February 6, 2019. Mr. Jones was the eldest son of the late Willie Jones and Margaret Griffin. Mr. Jones dedicated his life to Christ at an early age at the Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev Brown. Mr. Jones later in life joined the St Andrews Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Kris F. Erskine. Mr. Jones some years later joined the Abraham Nest of Love Church under the...

A LOVING MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER, SISTER AND FRIEND TO MANY Veronica Gail Foy was born on March 10, 1971 to Laymon Lee Foy and the late Sandra Faye Foy in Birmingham, Alabama.  She confessed Christ at an early age and united with First Missionary Baptist Church of Pratt City.  She was a graduate of Jackson-Olin High School, Class of ’89. Veronica is preceded in death by her mother, Sandra Faye Foy, and a nephew, Kameron LaMarr Foy.  She leaves to cherish her memory: ...

Mr. Ronnie Earl “Roc” Mitchell a loving son, brother, uncle, cousin & friend too many. He was born the 7th of 10 siblings to the late Mr. & Mrs. James and Gertrude Mitchell. If you’ve ever crossed Ronnie’s path, he left a lasting impression. He was and will remain known for his kind hearted beautiful soul. He was ALWAYS thoughtful, giving, loving, honest & respectful. He will truly be missed! Let’s rejoice as he’s inducted into his...

Cornell “Chase” Pyett, Jr. was born on October 21, 1959 to Cornell Pyett Sr & Erma Boston Pyett. Erma Pyett has preceded him in death.  He was educated in the Chicago School System. He attended Calumet High School for 2 years and finished his high school education at PD Jackson Olin High School, Birmingham, Alabama, where he graduated before his time in 1978.  He went on to the Horn School of Drafting.  He impressed Southern Company as being so smart and ahead...

Mrs. Doris Louise Fornis Coats was born August 2, 1929 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Famous Fornis, Sr. in Thomaston, AL. She confessed a love for Christ at an early age and joined Glover’s Primitive Baptist Church in Thomaston, AL. On December 27, 1950, Doris united in holy matrimony with John Berkeley Coats, Sr. The couple later moved to Birmingham, AL and joined Crumbey Bethel Primitive Baptist Church in Fairfield, AL. During her time at Crumbey Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, Doris...

Mr. Henry Mitchell Hamby, Jr. was born on December 3, 1945 to proud parents, the late Henry Mitchell, Sr. and Irene Hamby in Birmingham, Alabama. He joined the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church at an early age, where Reverend A. C. Poole was the Pastor. Mr. Hamby was preceded in death by his sons, Charles and Christopher Hamby. He attended Cameron Lane Elementary School and Ullman High School. He was employed at Bowman Transportation, Inc. for many years and...

Ms. Carolyn Ann Wood (a.k.a. Tee Carolyn) was born to the late Anderson Lee Wood and Willie Mae Wood on June 23, 1951. Carolyn was educated in the Birmingham Public School System and was a 1969 graduate of Western Olin High School. Carolyn confessed Christ an early age, and united with First Baptist Church West End, Eureka Community, in 1963. The family moved to Ensley, Alabama, and she united with 23rd St. Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Cecil J. McNear. She was a faithful and...