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Annie Jane Richardson Harris was born January 1, 1927 in Eutaw, AL., Greene County, to the late Joe and Mary Bell Richardson. Both parents died before she was 9 years old and she was raised by her grandparents, Jimmy and Florence Dunlap. At the age of 19 she moved to Birmingham where she met and later married the late Arthur Lee Smith. To their unions born 5 children. She joined Macedonia Baptist Church a few years later where she was baptized and served faithfully over the years in many...

Steward James Myles Hawkins Sr. was born to the late Mr.&Mrs. Nathaniel Hawkins Sr. in Flat Creek Alabama on April 22,1942. James confessed Christ at an early age and made Coppins Chapel A.M.E. Church his home until his transition. James was very passionate about education. James graduated from Dora High School Class of 1961. James also received several trade and College degrees in Accounting, Welding, and Electrical after finishing his services in The United States Army. James served...

He is survived by his parents, Daphne Rogers and Demario Merriweather, Sr.; Siblings: Kamari, Kaylyn, Kamanie, Kamryn and Kylon; Grandparents: Tina (John) Florence, Mary Speight and Cynthia (Ralph) Pettiford; Great-Grandmother, Bernice Rogers; and a host of uncles, aunties, and cousins, Britney, Brandon, Derrick, Ladarrius, De'Shazeio and DeMeiko.

Alando Walker was born to the late Mr. David Walker, Sr., and Mrs. Plyna Walker. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined Sixth Avenue Baptist Church in Bessemer, Alabama. He was educated in the Jefferson County School System where he attended Wenonah High School (Class of 1972). Peda, or Pumpkin, as he was affectionately called, had many childhood hobbies, which included baseball (he played on the community team), basketball, and spending time with his grandparents, Hubert...

Stacey is survived by her mother, Debra (Otis) Brown; Father, Howard Jones; Sisters, Teryn (Lonnie) Boykin and Keri Brown; Uncle and aunt, Godfrey and Brenda Jones; Nieces and nephews. Amarion Kelly, Aeryn Kelly, Javyn Boykin and Jade Boykin; and a host of many friends.

Loving, joyful, understanding, compassionate, just a few words that describe such an incredible man. He leaves behind three sons Terry, Thomas, and Timothy Priester. Two wonderful daughters-in-law, Janice & Monica. A total of nine grandkids that he thought the world of. He meets his beautiful wife of 30 plus years in heavenâ''an incredible relationship with "family" at the centersuch an incredible man. He leaves behind three sons Terry, Thomas, and...

Jeanetta accepted Christ at the age of 10. She joined the Greater St. John Baptist Church in Powderly, Alabama, where she was an active member of the choir. She married the late Douglas Lee Elliott on May 10, 1969. She attended Ullman High School and graduated in 1968. She also worked and retired after 32 years at Venture Foods in Tarrant, Alabama.  She is preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Adell Phillips; Siblings, Thomas Phillips, Jr., her twin brother Gene Phillips and...