All Obituaries

Margaret Jamison Young was born to Leslie Stewart Sr. and Elsie Jamison Stewart on August 12, 1933 in Chicago, Il.  Her parents, a devoted husband – Nathaniel Lee Young, two brothers – Leslie Sherman Stewart and Lawrence Stewart, two sisters – Helena Stewart Bowen & Marian Stewart, 1 great-grandson – Johnathan D Alexander-Smith have all perceived her in death. Margaret was the oldest of six children and her family lovingly nicknamed her Margie.  She was...

Angela Denise Armstead, fondly known as “Anne,” “Angelina,” or “Angie,” was born on January 26, 1964 to the late Abel and Helen Armstead in Detroit, MI. The youngest of four, she was highly regarded as the baby, and protected as such. Her siblings, Abel Jr., Cheryl, and Esther, all who preceded her in death, would often marvel at her care-free demeanor and infectious smile. While in her presence, you could not help but feel the warmth generating from her...

Juanita Harris Rivers was born January 7, 1939 in Orlando Florida to Willie & Rosa Harris.  She was educated in Seminole County School System. She was united in holy matrimony to the late Mr. Tommie Rivers.  She was employed by the Jefferson County School System where she drove school buses and worked as a special need teacher’s aide.  She was employed by Venture Foods where she worked 12 years before retiring after retirement.  She worked with Positive Maturity...

On January 28, 1955, an angel descended from heaven and Leona Watts Patton was born to the late Ernest Watts, Sr. and Rosie Lee Murphy in Birmingham, Alabama. She was the third of seven children.  On Thursday, January 27, 2022, a loving earthly life ended abruptly when Leona was called to her heavenly home. The love of her live for over fifty years was by her side holding her hand.   She confessed Christ as her savior at an early age. She was preceded in death by her father,...

Ernest “Shake” Lee Perdue, Sr. was born August 30, 1947 to Willie MacGray and Emmett Perdue, who preceded him in death. A loving stepmother, Nellie Perdue, and a brother, Lee Perdue also preceded him in death. Ernest was educated in the Lowndes County School System; after graduating, he joined the United States Army. After being discharged he moved to Birmingham, Alabama where he met and married the love of his life, Wanda. Ernest confessed Christ at an early age and joined...

Bessie M. Nalls was born to the late Charlie Lee Roy and Marie Elizabeth Roy on July 14, 1953. She departed this earthly life on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Bessie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at First Baptist Church East Thomas.  She was a faithful member of the youth choir and usher board. Ms. Bessie Nalls attended A.H. Parker High School where she was a high-stepping majorette of the mighty Bison Marching Band and a member of the concert choir.  She had a...

Gloria Jean (Mitchell) Coleman was born to the late Mr. Eugene Mitchell and Katie McGuire Mitchell on September 15, 1951 in Birmingham, Alabama. Gloria was Baptized at an early age at Bryant Chapel AME Church and continued to embody the love of God throughout her life.  Gloria was loved by all, her sweet demeanor and glowing smile lit up every room she entered. She will forever be known for her love of family and gentle spirit. She was proceeded in death by her loving sister Mildred...

Mr. Freddie Lee Murphy “Tom” was born November 9, 1939 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Frank and Cordelia Murphy. He confessed Christ at an early age and became a member of Twenty-Third Street Baptist Church and later became a member of Nichols Temple A.M.E. Church. Freddie moved to Newark, New Jersey and lived there for twenty-five years. He married Gwendolyn Diane Champion Murphy on July 15, 1991 after being with her since 1973. they remained together until his...