All Obituaries

Mr. Lomie Andrew Dial, a father, a grandfather, a great-grandfather, a brother, an uncle, a cousin and an all around family member loved by all who knew him.  He was one of God’s greatest creations.  He was a very unique person. He was the third child born to the late Pete and Rosie Lee Dial in Birmingham, AL on June 02, 1951.  He was a very curious child, always checking everything out and how it worked.  At an early age, he joined Millers Memorial Presbyterian...

Sergeant (Retired) Flora J. Miles was born on January 4, 1947 in Birmingham, Alabama to Matthew Smith Sr. and Maudie Lucille Smith.  She was the last child of three born to this union. She confessed her belief in Christ at an early age and spent the rest of her life as a true stewart and servant.  She was a member of the 46th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama.  Flora, better known as ‘Flo’ also taught aerobics at her church home and at the gym that she...

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...

Sister Christine Williams Cottingham entered into her journey of earthly life on June 24, 1954 at Bessemer General Hospital, to the late Earnest and Naomi Speight.  Christine was the cherished baby sister of four siblings, Earnestine Taylor (Columbus, Ohio), Joanna Willis (Cleveland, Ohio), whom she leaves to mourn her passing.  Her brother, John Jacob Speight, preceded her in death.  Christine confessed Christ at an early age and later in her life she obtained a closer,...

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...