All Obituaries

Martha Angela Carruba, age 61, of Wylam, was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed outings with her family and good food. Angela leaves to cherish her memory: husband, Joe Carruba; son Christopher Carruba; brother, David Bryson; along with several in-laws and nieces and nephews. She will forever be missed and in our hearts. “God saw her getting tired and a cure not meant to be. So, He put His arms around her and whispered, Come to Me.”

Mr. Cornell Pyett, Sr. was born on January 13, 1938 to Jonah & Annie Mae Pyett, in Birmingham, AL.      He was married to Erma Pyett for 51 years and from this union two sons were born, Cornell Pyett, Jr. and Alonzo Pyett. His sons took great care of him during his time of sickness. Cornell was educated at Westfield High School and later joined the United States Army. He worked at Kyser Hospital in California where he resided for a number of...

Larry Darnell Broddy was born in Plainfield, New Jersey to the late Lawrence Broddy and Lorene Broddy on May 11, 1972. He confessed Christ at an early age.  He was a graduate of P.D. Jackson-Olin High School in 1991.  He joined the United States Navy that same year.  He served his country for four years.  He later obtained his CDL license and drove trucks professionally for a variety of companies until his passing on September 19, 2019. He leaves to cherish his...

Jimmy Earl Jackson was born November 29th, 1952 to Add Douglas and Daisy (Dubose) Jackson in Birmingham, Alabama, the youngest of 9 children. Jimmy was proud of being high school Quarterback at Western Olin High school until his graduation in 1971. He earned a scholarship to Alcorn State University In Lormam, Mississippi. Jimmy served in the U.S. Navy as a Marine Mechanic where he got the opportunity to explore Asia. He earned 2 certificates from Lawson State Community College in...

Darrell Fletcher began his earthly walk on March 27, 1968 to Clifford Henderson and late Mary Louise Harris in Birmingham Alabama. He was reared in a home that proclaimed Jesus Christ as his Friend, his Redeemer and his Savior. Darrell was educated in the Birmingham Public School System , and a graduate of A H Parker High School class of 1986. He furthered his education at Birmingham Southern College. He was employed with Birmingham Southern Railroad for more than fifteen...

Mr. Nathan Ellis Lee “Big Boe” was born August 23, 1976, the second child of Bertram White and the late Trice Lee Tyrus . He was raised in the Sherman Heights neighborhood. Ellis was educated in the Birmingham School System, attending Councill Elementary School and graduating from Ensley Magnet High School. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined St. John CME Church under the Pastorate of Reverend Johnson. He then moved his membership to...

Booker T. Ephraim was born June 29, 1951 in Fairfield, Alabama to the late Johnnie Bell, Sr. and Luvell Foster Ephraim. Book was educated at Rosa Zimmerman Elementary School and Westfield High School. Later on, Book worked as a construction worker for Larry Scott and he also worked at his T-shirt shop in Birmingham, Alabama. Larry and Book had a very close relationship, which was more like brothers than boss and worker until the passing of Larry. Book confessed Christ...

     Christopher Benton Richardson  was born July 29, 1956 to Rosie Leen Hampton Richardson and Eddie Richardson.  He received his education from Jackson Olin High School and in the Armed Services.  He worked for the neighborhood Walmart as an Overnight Stocker.  After retiring, he pursued his passion for cooking by enrolling in Virginia College where he received a certificate in Culinary Arts.      He was preceded in death by his...

A Wonderful Blessing: Shellie Richardson, a blessed and special angel was born to Henry and Jessie Richardson on September 12, 1971 in Cincinnati, Ohio; weighing in at one-pound, twelve-ounces. Fighting all the way until she departed this life to be present with the Lord on August 1, 2019. Looking back, we realize that she was truly a blessing; not because of her weight but because she was only supposed to be with us for only one night, and God loaned her to us for 47 years and for that we...