All Obituaries

Funeral Service is Saturday June 15, 2019 at 12 noon at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Bessemer with burial to follow in the Highland Memorial Gardens. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Horn; Sons, Donald and Gregory Horn; Daughter, Sara Sparks; and parents, Charles and Salome Bennett. She is survived by her sons, Edgar (Quentilla) Horn, III, Ervin "Skip" Horn and Guici "Butch" Horn; Daughter-in-law, Denise Horn; 16 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 3...

Our unforgettable Andrew "Drewski" left his family's embrace, embarking on an epic adventure to Heaven. Andrew Scott Cruikshank was born March 27th, 1987, and passed away from a tragic car accident on May 24, 2019. He was a loving father who adored his kids, the best at giving hugs, and loved nothing more than to make people laugh.Those he'll meet in Heaven include his paternal and maternal grandparents, great-grandparents and numerous aunts and uncles.He is survived in...

Anita Ann Hagler Finley (Nanny) died on May 12, 2019 in Birmingham, AL at the lovely age of 60.  Anita was born on March 21, 1959 in Queens, NY to her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Hue James Hagler, Sr. Anita attend Sumiton Elementary and graduated from Dora High School in 1977. After high school she attended the Alabama Junior and Community College for some time before joining the workforce. In 1994, after moving to Birmingham, AL she began her career with UAB Hospital as a Patient Care...

Elwood Kevin Gant Jr. was born on December 10 th 1982, to Vickie Bankhead Gant and Elwood Kevin Gant Sr. in Fayetteville North Carolina, and raised in Empire Alabama. Elwood truly lived an “I Am That I Am” life (Exodus 3:3 13-14). “I will become whatsoever I may become” He lived the life of a free spirit and lived it fearlessly. He is a son, a brother, a uncle, a nephew, a cousin, and a friend. Elwood was preceded in death by his grandparents Willodean & Joe...

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Gunter and a daughter, Staci Lyle.  She is survived by a son, David (Dionne) Gunter; Siblings: Priscilla (Dave) Butters, James (Debbie) Evesque, Jr., Mary (Henry) Batton, Julie (Royal) Bennett, Kathleen (Gerald) Handley, Patricia (Edward) Heerten and Annette (John) Heerten; 6 grandchildren,1 great-grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday May 30, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Aloysius...

-Life and Legacy-    Kenneth Scott was born on November 20, 1958 in Birmingham, AL. He was born to the late Inez Scott and William Henry Wallace. He especially cherished his beloved mother and family.    He graduated from Jackson-Olin High School with honors. During his adolescence, Kenneth was loved and respected by his peers. God blessed him with the talent of music and leadership at an early age. He was a trumpet player in school, band president, homecoming king, and...

Patrick Earl Linson was granted his heavenly wings on April 10, 2019. Patrick was born on June 27, 1985 into a loving family who was so affectionately touched by his inviting smile, dynamic and spirited personality. He confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized by the late Pastor Hobby Moorer at the Sixth Street Peace Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Patrick was educated in the Fultondale and Gardendale School systems where he nurtured his love of sports. He excelled on the...

On May 14, 1937, William H. Parker, Jr. brought joy to the late Samantha Franklin and the late Jerry Green in Birmingham, Alabama. At an early age, he confessed Christ and joined the Rising Star Baptist Church. He received his education through the Birmingham City School system. Upon graduating he enlisted in the United States Army and successfully fulfilled his tour of duty. Once he was honorably discharged and returned home, he had a desire to become an entrepreneur. Then, he became the...

Willie is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Juanita Cox; Stepchildren, Clover Howze, LaCretia (Eric) Worthey and LaNeir Howze; Siblings, Bernice Young, Ophelia (Charles) Wilson, David (Brenda) Cox and Othella (Thelma) Cox; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and co-workers.