All Obituaries

Nelda Jean Thomas Williams was born to the late John Henry Thomas, Sr. and Sadie Parham Thomas on July 2, 1932, in Ralph, AL. She was a church member at St. Paul AME in Fairfield, AL. She attended Westfield School System and Lawson State Community College where she received her license as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was united in holy matrimony to Leconie Williams. This union was blessed with 5 children: Leconie, Myrna, Tammy, Tawanna, and Byron Willaims. She...

Mr. Lamar Holman, blessed this earth on June 9, 1947. He was the second eldest of four. Being born and raised during a time of racial turmoil in this country, he eagerly participated in the Birmingham Civil Rights Movement as a teen and later was drafted into the United States Army during Vietnam. He was well known to his adopted grandchildren of Shanan Home Daycare as Paw Paw. He departed this life Oct. 27, 2022. Family members preceding him in death are mother Mary Prince Holman,...

Miss. Carey leaves to cherish her memories her children: Erika Carey, Santina Carey (Al'Derius) Goodwin, Tiffany Carey, Jerome Carey, Eric (LaToya) Carey and Randy (Ebony) Carey; Grandchildren: Eric "Duke" Carey, Amber Collins, Edrecus Carey, Geraldo Carey, Eric "LilEric" Carey, Sharquisha Hall, Kyla Carey, Carijon Carey, Sevyn Carey, Drevon Odoms, Ross (Jaliah) Holloway, Decorion Holloway, Na'Kayla Goodwin, Asiya Goodwin, Je'Mya McKinnon, Jeremiah Carey,...

Reginald Lakale Franklin was born to the late Mitchell Ottison and Betty Lou Franklin on November 23, 1961. Reginald grew up in the Sherman Heights neighborhood of Ensley, Alabama. He confessed to Christ at an early age at Morning Star Baptist Church in Sherman Heights under the leadership of Rev. Perryman.  Reginald was educated in the Birmingham City School system, becoming a graduate of Parker High School in 1980. Upon completion of high school, he enlisted in the United States...

​Sophia Nicole Zeigler was born April 14, 2003 in Ocala, Florida to Mr. Herman Zeigler Sr. and Mrs. Tessie Lee Zeigler. ​Sophia confessed Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and she was actively involved at three campuses of Church of the Highlands in the Birmingham area. She enjoyed volunteering in the nursery ministry while attending Church of the Highlands. Prior to Sophia attending school in the Hoover City School system; she attended...

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...