All Obituaries

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...

James Lewis Kellogg, affectionately known as "Jim Dandy", was born September 4, 1939, to the late Ms. Geneva Thompson in Cobb County, Georgia. At an early age, he confessed his life to Christ and later moved to Birmingham, AL. where he joined the United States Army at the age of 29. He received many medals of honor to include Good Conduct, Marksman of Rifle (N-14), Sharpshooter (Pistol 45), and Army of Occupational (Berlin). While serving he received his GED. After service, he...

Mr. Marcus L. Ingram was born April 14, 1924 in Blue Mt. Mississippi to the late Mr. Herman Leroy Ingram and Mrs. Fannie O. Gray Ingram. His parents raised him along with his siblings in Parrish, AL. He later moved to Birmingham, AL.   Professing his faith and accepting Christ at an early age, he joined the church and became a devoted and faithful servant of God. After relocating to Birmingham, AL, he joined Wilson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a member...

Tyrone Pennington was born August 23, 1963 in New York. He departed this life, December 3, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Jannie Pennington; and brothers, Homer, Jr. and Perry Pennington. He is survived by his wife, Shannon Pennington; Children: Tyrone Pierre Pennington, Aleha Pennington and Anthony Pennington; Brother, Alvin Darden; Nephews: Homer (Shakala) Pennington, III and Brandon Pennington; Niece, Whitney Disher; Cousin, Clay Middleton; and a host of aunts,...