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Blaze Gabrielle Stump, was born March 7, 2007 in Annapolis, MD and was the third daughter of John Stump and Ronnetta Johnson-Stump, she joined her big sisters, Morgan and India, and was later joined by her niece Scarlett.  She was known in her family as “Lady Bug” Blaze attended Salem Elementary School in Arkansas, and was a 10th grader at Northern High School Owings, Maryland.  She was a girly-girl who enjoyed dressing up and fixing her hair.  She...

James is preceded in death by his parents, Harold Collier, Sr. and Alexandrine Collier; and siblings, Edward, Gary and Julie Collier. He is survived by his children: Joseph (Jennifer) Hodge, Justin Collier, Catherine Hodge, and Stormey (Jason) Maynard-Barrett; Sisters: Verna Wingo, Wanda Woods, Doreen Kelley, Marlene Collier and Alexandra Collier: Grandchildren: Nick Hodge, Gracie Hodge, J.J. Hodge, Jacob Hodge, Sammy Cannon, Riley and Greyson Barrett; And a host of nieces, nephews, other...

Walter "Mane" Jones Jr was born to the late Mr.Walter Jones Sr and Marjorie Jones on February 14, 1953. He attended Western-Olin High School and later joined the U.S. Army . Walter confessed Christ at an early age under the leadership of the late Rev.U.L. Thrash at First Baptist Church West-Ensley. He later became a member of Greater Works Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Willie Peake. Walter was married to Dorothy Brown in which two beautiful...

Memorial Services for Roderick Jerome Waters of Alabaster, Alabama will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Samuel Chapel United Methodist Church in Itta Bena, MS.  Mr. Waters, 51, died Friday, June 16, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by relatives. He was a field service engineer and technical support for Kodak and IBML in Birmingham, Alabama. Officiating will be Elder Jonathan Parker.

Calvin Lamar Hawkins was born July 5, 1984, to parents Marcus and Linda Hawkins in Birmingham, Alabama. He accepted Christ at an early age at Greater Temple Missionary Baptist Church. He attended Birmingham City Schools and graduated from Parker High School in 2002. He married the love of his life, Maria Nicole Brouwer, on June 13, 2020. After 1½ years their son Marcus Anthony Hawkins was born (2022). Calvin departed his earthly life on May 16, 2023. Calvin’s loving step-father...

Charlie Lanier Jr. was born October 31st, 1942, in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Charlie and Nannie Lanier. He was preceded in death by his parents and loving brother, Percy N. Lanier. He departed his life on Monday, May 8th, 2023. Charlie was educated in the Birmingham School System at Western Olin High. He accomplished many things throughout his years. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on October 30th, 1961. While serving in the Marines, Charlie was appointed a Lance...