All Obituaries

Mr.  Willie Joe Williams was born April 1, 1943 to the late Charlie and Willie Lee Williams. He was a graduate of Ulman High School in Birmingham, AL. He went on and worked and retired from US Steel Concord Mine after 37 years of service. He was a sharp dresser and loved nice cars. He was a man who enjoyed life and family. He departed this life on April 2, 2024 in Birmingham, AL. Those left to cherish his memories is his devoted wife of 43 years, Mrs. Willowdean Williams; Children:...

Ashley Denise McMullin was born on May 2, 1996 at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital to Dennis Coats and Jennifer McMullin. She confessed to Christ at an early age at Bethel Baptist Church of Pratt City, under the leadership of Rev. Dr. T.L. Lewis. Ashley attended the Birmingham City School System and was a graduate of Huffman High School in the year of 2014. Ashley was a friendly, loving, and silly person. She was full of life and always had a smile on her face. Ashley...

Kenadie Danielle Dowdell-Smiley entered eternal rest on March 18th, 2024 in Birmingham AL, surrounded by family. Kenadie affectionately known as "Skenie was born on September 8th, 2006 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama to Jesseca Smiley and Louie Dowdell. At birth Kenadie was given a diagnosis of cerebral palsy. Her family was told she would never be able to sit-up, crawl or walk. Kenadie was not the type of girl that took the word "NO" for an answer. As a matter of...

Eddie Mae Sledge Henderson, lovingly known as “Grannie” by her family, was born on September 24,1930 in Wylam, Alabama to the late Mr. and Mrs. Ed and Amy (Arrington) Sledge. She was educated in the Jefferson County Public School System and later married the late Eli Henderson. Together they reared four children of which one preceded her in death: Willie Lee Henderson. She confessed Christ at an early age and later joined Friendship Baptist Church, Brighton, Alabama...

" All that I am or hope ever to be, I get from my mother - God Bless her Abraham Lincoln Mary Louise Buford gave all of herself to her girls, Bonita, Desiree, Tondala, Jubrella, and Keishawn. For them, she is their North Star. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, a loving sister, aunt and cousin, and a loyal friend -- her impact on the lives she touched was immeasurable. Tender, tough, honest, resilient, funny, she was all these things and more. Mary left...

Lessie Frances Pennington was born on October 27, 1938 in Magnolia, North Carolina to the late Obediah Williams and Mary Anna Williams. In the late 1950's, she moved to New York where she met the late Charles Pennington. They were married on January 25, 1962. She worked for the United States Postal service until her retirement in the 1990's. Upon retirement, she moved to Birmingham, Alabama with Charles. Lessie confessed Christ at an early age and when she moved to Birmingham, she...

Jimmie L. Jones was born May 20, 1950 to Sadie Jones and Julius Brooks. He attended Birmingham public schools, was a member of East End Baptist Church, and was employed with Lab South and Sash & Door. He leaves to mourn his son, Rodney McKinstry; Granddaughter, Lidia; Twin brother, Sammie L. Jones; Sisters: Stella Hill, Naomi McGlown, and Rosie Cameron; Uncles: Karim Shahid, Bobby and Charles Jones; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

  Bette June Gober went home to Jesus on January 2nd, 2024. Bette was born in Fairfield, Alabama on June 16th, 1938 and lived a majority of her life in her home in Lake View, Alabama. Bette was an active member and children’s church teacher at Lake View Baptist Church for over thirty years. Bette was loved and appreciated by her family and friends, she leaves a beautiful legacy of loving her neighbors and sharing the Gospel with the youngest of the community.    Bette...

    Erica Monique Braxton was born on February 25, 1981 to Alvester Braxton & Linda Sherer in Birmingham, Alabama. At an early age, Erica confessed Christ and united with New Zion Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Revered Hugh Foster. She actively served on the Usher Board, Youth Choir, Nurses Guild and served as the Secretary for Sunday School. She is a graduate of the 1999 graduating class of Holy Family High School and received her Batchelor’s Degree...