All Obituaries

Ernest Williams, Jr., born on February 19, 1969, was a man whose faith was as deep as his love for life. Welcoming Jesus Christ into his heart at an early age, he was baptized by the late Rev. Elijah James Walker at the Galilee Baptist Church in Fairfield, AL, where he continued to worship under Pastor Rev. Cedric Hrabowski. A proud graduate of Fairfield High School in 1987, Ernest fostered enduring friendships and memories that would stand the test of time. While at Fairfield, Ernest's...

Hattie Mae Floyd, was born on September 23, 1944, to Hayzen and Lucinda Turner in Birmingham, AL. She accepted Christ at an early age.  She attended the Tower Christian Church where she was a member until her health began to fail her.  She attended Birmingham City School System where she graduated in the first class of carver high school 1962. Hattie had a compassion for helping people and used it along the way in her career as nurse. She worked as a nurse at Montclair which...

Ruby Lee Tolson Perkins was the fourth child born to George and Ellen Tolson on November 9, 1938 in Sumter County, AL. Later the family moved to Demopolis, AL. Ruby Lee attended John Essex High School. As a teenager Ruby Lee was admired for her sense of style and her signature walk. In her travels to New Orleans, LA she met her husband by the name of (The Late) Jessie Perkins.   As a servant leader she served her community, her church, and took care of her family. She was employed by...

On Saturday, February 11th 2023, Cynthia Jeter-Thompson passed away at age 68. Cynthia attended Wenonah High School, and later, earned an Associates Degree from Lawson State Community College. Cynthia was a servant. Her love language was service, and all those who knew her felt it. She worked many jobs over the years, but perhaps most notably she served as a Family Care Specialist at the Ronald McDonald House for ten years. In that position Cynthia provided crucial care for hundreds of...

Janae Lashell Vance was born on July 21, 1990 to Mr. Johnny B. Nixon and the late Mrs. Lolita Vance Nixon. She was raised in Bessemer, Ala. Janae was educated in the Bessemer School System where she graduated from Jesus Christ Christian Academy. She continued her education at Lawson State Community College where she earned her degree in Early Childhood Development. Janae begins her walk with Christ at Christ Temple Deliverance Church under the leadership of Bishop Theo Bailey. She later...

Mr. Johnnie W. Lee was born on November 15, 1947 to the late Mr. Johnnie and Mrs. Ethel Lee in Eutaw, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Rosie Lee and Cleo Wilder; and a brother, Jimmie D. Lee. Johnnie was a product of Green County Schools and a 1964 graduate of Carver High School. He was a member of Christian Light Church. In later years he was baptized and became a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Levi Williams where he served as...

Kenneth Edmonds was born to the union of James F. Edmond and Mary Phillips Edmond on May 30, 1968 in Birmingham, Alabama. He accepted Christ into his heart at an early age and attended Community Primitive Baptist Church. He was educated in the Birmingham City School System and graduated from West End High School. Kenneth was a kind spirited person. He was nice to all he met and loved his family immensely. Kenneth was employed at UAB in the environmental...

James Lenor Smith affectionately known as Jamie was born on March 27, 1965 in Birmingham, Alabama to parents James Smith Jr. and Lillian Boatwright Smith.  Jamie was educated in the Birmingham City School system.  He professed his faith in Christ Jesus and was a baptized believer at First Baptist West Ensley Baptist Church.  Jamie loved his family. He would travel near and far to see them.The holidays were his time to shine. He was the life of the party. He could make a big...

Ellerine Eppes Weston sadly passed away on October 14, 2022, in Menifee, CA. She was a faithful Christian mother and friend who always had a kind word and warm smile. She also had many loving friends in Birmingham, Chicago and California and was well loved by them. She was predeceased by her parents Demos and Joanna Eppes and is survived by her children Vernon, Anita, and Neisha, grandchildren Gerald, Adrian, and Armani, great-grandchildren, siblings, in-laws and many cousins, nieces, and...

Aaron Lett was born to the late Mr. J.B. Lett and Mattie Lee Lett on March 14, 1944 in Jefferson County. He was the fifth child of eight siblings. Both his parents, three siblings Sonja J. Lett Campbell, Mary Earlene Miller, and Leon Lett preceded him in death. Aaron was educated at the Monroe County Schools. Aaron Lett was a Licensed Practical Nurse at UAB Department of Anesthesiology Clinical Research and in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit for many years. Aaron enjoyed his days sitting...