All Obituaries

Angela, affectionately known as “Ann” departed this life on September 18, 2023. Born as the baby of thirteen children to the late Mack and Mary (Tot) Stallworth on June 15, 1962. Ann confessed her life to Christ at an early age at Thompson Chapel AME Zion Church. She later re dedicated her life at Faith Chapel where she severed on the Host Ministries and VP Headquarters Committee.  Angela was educated in the Fairfield City School System where she graduated in 1980. She...

“Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.” – Deuteronomy 31:6 Daniel Joseph Carr was born on February 23, 1947, to the late Mr. Joseph DeJarnett (Mary DeJarnett) and late Mrs. Mae Ida Pollard (late Walter Mack Pollard), in Birmingham, AL. Daniel was a product of Birmingham City Schools and was a graduate of Westfield High School class of 1965. After high...

Shelby was born in Conecuh County, Alabama on February 9, 1955 to the late Raymond and Flora Stallworth. She departed this life peacefully on August 2, 2023. She was also preceded in death by grandchildren, Rayvion Ward and Ivy Meeks. She grew up a military brat, traveling abroad, but always returned home to Alabama. On June 23, 1974, she married James Meeks and from this union, their six children were born. Shelby dedicated her time to her community and serving on several auxiliaries of...

Lestryet D Pierce affectionately known as (Stride) was born August 19, 1972 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late  Mr. Herman Pierce and Laquita Cargill Pierce. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Peace Missionary Baptist Church in Pratt City.  Stride was a graduate of P.D. Jackson-Olin High School class of 1990.   After graduation, he attended the Job Corp where he received his certificates in CNA and Barbering.  Not only was Barbering his...

Shameka “Meekie” Latrice Williams was born on November 2, 1981 in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Eddie Mae and Winston Lamar Williams. She confessed to Christ early in life at Ebenezer A.M.E Zion Church. Shameka attended George Washington Carver High School (Class of 2000) in Montgomery, Alabama where she played clarinet in the George Washington Carver Marching Wolverines Band while participating in numerous activities in school, community, and church. She continued her...

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...