All Obituaries

Barbara “BobAnn” Ann Townsend was born on April 30, 1958 to the late James Windham and Eartha Holiness. She later met and married Willie L Townsend Sr. on August 28, 1973. To this union, 3 children were born Amanda, LaVera, and Willie, Jr. At an early age Barbara was baptized at Canaan Baptist Church in Bessemer, Alabama. She attended Abrams Elementary and Bessemer High. After working over 30 years in Bell South Corporations through Eurest Dining and Catering Services,...

Deacon Oscar D. Wallace was born December 2, 1952 to Mr. and Mrs. Percy and Mattie Wallace. He confessed Christ at an early age. He attended Westfield High School and was a graduate of the class of 1971. He furthered his education at Lawson State Community College in Birmingham and the University of Alabama at Birmingham where he earned a Bachelor's of Science degree with a major in Visual Arts and a minor in social studies. Deacon Wallace lived the honorable life of...

Reflections of Life:  Brother Robert Hall Jr. Affectionally known as "Pete" was born February 18, 1966 To Mrs. Dorothy Ashley and the Late Mr. Robert Hall Sr.  Brother Robert Hall Jr. Loved the Lord and confessed hope in Christ at an early age and joined Green Liberty Baptist Church under the Leadership of Reverend Givens.  Robert was a well known and beloved native of Birmingham, AL. ...  He attended A.H. Parker High School in Birmingham, AL and graduated...

Funeral service for Mr. Cooper of Bessemer, AL., will be held on Saturday December 7, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Noble Chapel C.M.E. Church with burial to follow in the Valhalla Cemetery. Visitation is Friday from 1 to 7 p.m. with a family hour from 6 to 7. He is survived by his mother, Lucille Cooper; Daughter, Mariah Cooper; Sisters, Patricia (Tommy) Peeples and Camula Cooper; and a host of other relatives and friends. Professional Services are entrusted to BROOKS FAMILY FUNERAL HOME...

Timothy Sean Ackers, affectionally called Timmy or Tim, was born August 22, 1984 to the late Angela Ackers and Byron Taylor. Timmy graduated from Wenonah High School where he enjoyed being a member of the JROTC Drill Team. After graduating from Wenonah High School in 2002, he attended Miles College in Fairfield, Alabama. Timothy work ethic made him excel in the various jobs at Chic-fil-a, Winn Dixie, CVS Caremark, and Brighthouse Cable. He recently held the position of Access Center...

Kenneth DeAnte Wilson was born to Josephine Wilson and Brian TreMayne Wilson, Sr. on June 24, 1998. He accepted Christ at New Beginning Family Baptist Church. He attended the Burkett Center where he graduated from in May 2019. He was a very happy and loving young man. He had the biggest and brightest pretty brown eyes that I have ever seen. Kenneth loved for you to sing and read a book to him. He also loved to hear his sister, Kenisha, call out his name. He would smile when she would say,...

Sister Valerie Johnson Hicks was born to the late Lizzie mae Johnso  and Gus T. Johnson on July 10, 1953 in Birmingham, Alabama. She confessed Christ at an early age and later became a member of Homewood Church of Christ. In April 2016, she united with Lily Grove Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorate ofvRev. Mark F. Kennedy and served faithfully until health no longer allowed her to do so. She served as secretary of the senior usher board, Sunday school secretary, a member...