All Obituaries

Qra'Vonta Arquise Smith (A.K.A. YNIC Vontaa) was born in Birmingham, Alabama on August 20, 1999 to Angelina and Joe Smith, Jr. He was 22 when God called him home.He was a positive spirit and was very ambitious, annoying and most of all caring. He lived life to the fullest. He always smiled and he had a big heart. Vontaa would help anyone before himself. There was never a dull moment with him. To know him was to love him. He was a provider, protector and loving father....

Patrick was born August 3, 1970 in Brooklyn, NY.,to Donna Fisher and John Sanders. He was educated in the Brooklyn and Jefferson County School Systems. As a result of spending summers visiting with his grandmother in Alabama, Patrick became bonded to his cousins and soon relocated to Birmingham where he grew up with his cousins in the O'Neal household as their "brother". He served  in the U.S. Job Corps with a specialty in  Cabinet-Making & Drafting. He completed...

Dorothy Jean Holt was born on November 26, 1942, to Clinton and Carrie Lou Holt. She attended A.H. Parker High School and UAB where she studied Political Science. She confessed Christ at an early age and was a lifelong member of Lily Grove Baptist Church. She was employed and retired from medical records at the Hicks ENT Clinic. She departed this life May 24, 2022. Dorothy is survived by her children: Rodney Dewayne (Hope) Holt, Sr., Debra (Willie) Smiley, and Keitha Randolph; Siblings:...

Charles Lewis was born on September 19,1965 in Jefferson County, Alabama. He graduated from Fairfield High School in 1983. He was a hard worker, dedicated employee and exceled in any tasks given to him until his health started to decline. Charles was strong willed and had a passion for life. He was determined to live life to the fullest despite his afflictions. Charles was loyal to his family, a wonderful provider and committed to his roles as a husband, father, son, and brother. The role...

The Obituary   Corine Brooks, affectionately known as “Momma,” “Momma-Dear,” and “Snook,” at the graceful age of 88, left this earth to be with the Lord on May 21, 2022, at 9:23 P.M. She was born on November 06, 1933, to the Late Mr. Nathanial Hawkins, Sr. and Mary K. Hawkins. “Momma” confessed Christ at an early age and committed her life to Christian service to the Lord. She served as the secretary at Coppins Chapel...

Mrs. Betty Jean Harris Yow, daughter of the late Randall Rollins Harris and Jimmie Mae Love Harris, was born in Birmingham, Alabama on June 11, 1946. She was the fourth of seven children. Betty accepted Christ into her life and united with the Saint Matthew Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorate of the late Rev. O.V. Mosley. She served her church faithfully, taking great joy in doing whatever was asked of her. She was a retired nurse and enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and...

Cynthia Augusta was born in Fairfield, Alabama on December 19, 1956, to the late Grace Parker and Earl Augusta.  On Monday, March 7, 2022, Cynthia Augusta exchanged her life on earth for God’s promise of a magnificent reward of eternal life in Paradise.   She was preceded in death by her mother, Grace Parker; father, Earl Augusta; siblings, Abraham Parker, and Mardi Jones.   Cynthia confessed Christ at an early age at Lily Star Baptist Church in...

Bennie L. Parker Elliott was known by many near and far. She was born August 13, 1936, to loving parents, the late Ben Lamar and the late Mildred Johnson in Autauga County, Alabama. Bennie had an active spiritual life beginning at an early age when she confessed Christ. In later years after relocating to Birmingham, Alabama, she joined Sixth Avenue Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend John W. Goodgame. Bennie had many awesome talents. However, God granted her with a great and...