All Obituaries

-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.

Shari Doss Reeves, 57, was born May 26th, 1961, in Birmingham, AL. She returned to her heavenly home on March 8th, 2019. She leaves as her legacy to her one and only child: Willie Robinson Jr. (Ashley Robinson); one grandchild Allison Robinson and goddaughter, Kimberly Dukes. She also leaves to cherish her memory her one and only brother Sandy Ray Doss (Angelita). Lastly, Shari leaves a number of other loving relatives and close friends. The celebration of life for Shari will...

Bonnie Coe Dye, 89 of Pleasant Grove, passed peacefully into Heaven late Thursday night. She joined the many loved ones that went before her including her parents, ten siblings, and three sons. She is survived by children Dale (Ann), Garland (Paula), Mary Lee (George), Rodney (Jennifer), as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren (Shaun). The family may have lost their matriarch for now, but the life, love, and lessons she gave them will always be with them.

Paulette Worthey Lacey was born July 7, 1949 to the late Terry and Eugene Worthey in Maplesville, AL. She matriculated through Maplesville Jr. and Maplesviile High Schools, Chilton County Training School and Selma University. She was a former member of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church under the late Rev. B.W. Dawson. In 1974 she was united in Holy Matrimony to Mr. Louis Lacey and moved to Montevallo, Alabama and joined Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church under the late Rev. Dr. Rogers L. White....

Estell Hawkins was born on July 27, 1940 to the late Deacon Tommy Staten, Sr. and Sarah Staten. She confessed Christ at an early age and became a member of the Rising Star Baptist Church in Flat Creek, AL. She served diligently in the church in the roles of choir member, church clerk, Deaconess and missionary. For 19 years she served in ministry along side her husband, the late Rev. Nathaniel  Hawkins, Jr., during his pastorship at New Hope Baptist Church, Dora, AL. Church wa...

Vivian Poole Brown, 33, was born February 15, I985 to Elder James Poole and the late Evelyn Dumas Poole in Opelika, Alabama. She was youngest of five siblings.  Vivian attended Loachapoka High School in Lee County. Following graduation, Vivian continued her education at Wallce Community College where she played basketball and studied sports medicine. She then attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham where she graduated with a Bachelors Degree. She was gainfully...