All Obituaries

Otis Dwayne Owens was born September 23, 1962 to the late Reverend Robert Owens, Jr. and Rosa Mae Owens of Graysville, Alabama.  He confessed Christ at an early age and began his leadership under Pastor Oscar L. Huntley at New Canaan Baptist Church. Otis was educated in the Jefferson County School System, graduating from Minor High School, Class of 1981.  After graduation, he enlisted in one of the largest branches of the United States Armed Forces, the Army. Otis was called home...

Decorian Taylor was born August 31,1995 to Angelia Handley and Rodney Gildersleeve. He attended Wenonah High School and completed education @ Job Corp. He worked as a Security officer with multiple Companies in the Birmingham area. He had a love for the Music Industry. He is survived by Mother, Angelia Handley; Father, Rodney (Antoinette) Gildersleeve; 3 Sisters, Jontae Thomas, Shuandrell Kirks, Talisha Braxton; 6 Brothers, Tony Handley Jr, Rodney Gildersleeve Jr, Kaden...

Leroy McCullough was born on December 28, 1946 in Brighton, Al to Jimmie and Willie Mae McCullough. After accepting Christ at an early age, he joined Oak Grove Baptist Church in Brighton. Leroy retried from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department and Food World Grocery. On October 14, 2006, Leroy was joined in Holy Matrimony to Martina Willis. He was a devoted husband and father. His life was full, rich, and happy. His love of people led him to help others in any way he could. His...

“Giving thanks today, tomorrow and always for our precious and loved son, Matthew Oliver Harris.” Matthew Oliver Harris, the only child born to Ronnie D. and Deboraha Jackson Harris on March 31, 1987 in Birmingham.  His grandparents, all deceased were The Reverend Elias and Mrs. Elizabeth DeVelle Jackson and Mr. James Oliver and Mrs. Ruth Wilder Harris. He was a member of the Saint John A.M.E. Church (downtown)and served as an acolyte, member of the Sunday School, youth...

Donna La’Shell Green was born to Deborah and Alex Green on January 19, 1971 and departed this life on May 19, 2018.  She accepted Christ at an early age at Central Park Church of God, where she was a Prayer Warrior and Saint of the Kitchen. Donna graduated from Wenonah High School and went on to pursue a job as a cook, working along the way at the American Legion, Burger King, Grandview Mt. Royal and Marks Brothers.  She was recently preparing to become a chef and was...

Mr. Byron L. Fleming was born August 11, 1975 to Doris Fleming and late Willie Green. He was affectionally known as Teenie. Byron grew up in the Belview Heights community. He confessed hope in Christ at an early age and united with the Fairview Church of Christ. He maintained his Christian walk until his untimely death. Byron was a 1994 graduate of Ensley High School. He loved life and people! He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Green, grandparents, John and Freddie Shepard. He...