All Obituaries

Mr. Phillip G. Strickland was born March 6, 1955, in Leeds, Alabama, to the late Mr. Samuel Strickland and Mrs. Doris Glenn Strickland.  He confessed Christ at an early age at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church of Leeds, Alabama, and later unite with Mt. View Baptist Church of Margaret, Alabama. He worked for M & B Metals as a painter for 44 years. He was called home on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at 11:30 A. M., at his home. Phillip married the love of his life, Brenda Faye...

James Earl Jackson Sr., affectionately known as “Peanut” was born May 19, 1948, in Acmar, Alabama.  James was educated in the Birmingham City School System and graduated from A.H. Parker High school where he excelled as baseball player. He worked at the Patio Lounge in Leeds, Alabama, for many years, where he was well known. He was known for his courage, strength, and easy manner. He was preceded by his father, the late David Jackson, Sr.; his mother, the late Exie...

Master Jayce Chance Kyle-White was born December 20, 2017, to Ms. Charketha Silmon and Mr. John Lee White. He is survived by family and friends. ***THE COMPLETED OBITUARY WILL BE POSTED UPON RECEIPT FROM THE FAMILY***

Jessie James Parrish, Sr was born to the late Fred and Mable Parrish on March 30, 1946 in Marion, Alabama. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Michael Parrish and Rev. Harry Parrish, one sister, Vickie Jean Parrish, one daughter, Kimberly “Nette” Parrish and one great-granddaughter Stella-Rain Junie Finch Parrish. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. He joined First Baptist Kingston under the current leader, Pastor T.N. Miller, where he served as a member of the...

Mr. Shedrick Stevenson was born August 27, 1965. He confessed his life to Christ at an early age and joined First Baptist Church Penfield Park, where he later became Pastor. He attended Alabama State University and received an Associate of Divinity Degree from The Birmingham Easonian Baptist Bible College. On Monday, January 6, 2020, he transitioned from this earthly tabernacle. He was preceded in death by Mason and Hattie Mae Stevenson, Theresa Stevenson Wood and a host of family and...

Mr. Ernest Word was born September 22, 1940, to Ms. Alberta Word. He departed this life on January 6, 2020. He is survived by his sister, other relatives and friends.

Mr. Devon E. Collins was born October 13th, 1969, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Reverend Edward and Ruby Dean Collins. He was reared in Birmingham, Alabama, and matriculated in the Birmingham City School System attending, Norwood Elementary School and J. H. Phillips High School. Devon played football as a Red Raider at Phillips High School and became a member of Woods Joy Masonic Lodge #752, MWPHGL, F & AM of Alabama. After high school Devon attended Knoxville College and...

Mr. William Eugene Solomon, Jr. was born on September 17, 1953, to Mrs. Essie Mae Solomon and Mr. William E. Solomon, Sr. of Birmingham, Alabama. William accepted Christ at an early age and joined Gaines Chapel AME Church. William departed this life on December 31, 2019, at UAB Hospital, where he was surrounded by his family. William graduated from A. H. Parker High School in 1971. William worked at Birmingham Country Club for 7 years. He worked at Quality Lawn Sprinklers for 10 years. He...

Mr. Derrick Demont Cunningham was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on December 2, 1971, to Mr. Vallie Cunningham and Mrs. Florine Riddle Cunningham. He was a graduate of Jess Lanier High School in Bessemer, Alabama, Class of 1990. He joined the U. S. Army in 1989-1997, where he started out in the Infantry at Ft. Benning, Georgia, and later changed his job to Combat Engineer at Ft. Wood, Missouri. Upon returning  home from active duty, he joined the Reserve Unit 926 Engineering...

Kenneth Lewis Edwards was the Youngest of five boys born to Mr. Lemon Edwards and Mrs. Arwida Edwards on December 19, 1961. He accepted Christ at an early age at Providence Baptist Church in Hooper City, Alabama. Every Sunday you would find Kenneth and his family in church. He was educated in the Birmingham City School System. From an early age Kenneth liked to work and earn his own money. His strong work ethic was modeled after his father. He was dedicated and learned to be an excellent...