All Obituaries

Dwight Tyrone Shelton, Jr. (Big Junior) was born on July 31, 1973 and left his footprint with us on August 9, 2018.  He was born to his devoted mother, Crystal Shelton and Father, Dwight Shelton, Sr. in Birmingham, Alabama.  At an early age, he gave his life  to Christ and never lost his faith.  He was educated within the Birmingham City School System and received his diploma at A.H. Parker High School in Birmingham, AL. Soon after his journey through school, he became a...

Gertrude “Grandma” Palmer was born September 6, 1924 to the late Oliver and Samuel Harville in Plantersville, Alabama.  She was the oldest of 12 children, 10 of which proceeded her in death. She obeyed the gospel and was baptized into Christ at an early age at the Ensley Church of Christ in Birmingham, Alabama. She spent over 60 years with her husband Harrison Palmer, who proceeded her in death.  Together they raised one daughter, an adopted son, Dante Palmer...

On March 31, 1936, Leroy Mitchell, was born to the late Joseph E. and Emma Lockett Mitchell. At an early age, he received Christ at Mount Mariah Baptist Church of Pratt City, Alabama. He was educated in the Birmingham City School System. Due to his artistic abilities, he was well known as a skillful painter until his health declined. He enjoyed socializing with family and friends. He was joined in holy matrimony to Verna Mitchell and to this union two daughters and one son were...

Mr. Marvin “Teenchy” Wilkerson, 79, of Birmingham, Alabama, was called to eternal rest on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, following an extended illness. He was born July 8, 1939, in Greenville, Alabama, (Butler County). He was the ninth of ten children. He was born to Henry Wilkerson, Sr. and Fannie Lou Womack Wilkerson. He received Christ at an early age at Bragg Hill AME Zion Church, Greenville, Alabama. He received his education in the Butler County School System. He then...

Mrs. Jeanette Askew Simpson was born June 7, 1958, to Mr. William Askew and Mrs. Martha Beal Askew. She departed this life on July 29, 2018. She is survived by her husband, children, other relatives and friends. 

Mrs. Nellie A. Spidell Abercrombie was born April 19, 1929, to the late Mr. John Spidell and Mrs. Mary Bell White.  She transitioned this life on Sunday, July 29, 2018, at the age of 89.   Her parents, sisters Beulah Kirksey, Mary Woods, Juanita Kelly, brothers John Spidell, M. L. Miles, all preceded her in death. She accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and became a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, Leeds, Alabama, where she worked faithfully as an usher for many...

The late Raphael Glen was born May 3, 1974, in Norfolk, Virginia, to  Lonnie Glen, II and Venessa Rodgers. On Huly 29, 2018, he departed this life at ECM Medical Center in Florence, Alabama.  He was preceded in death by his brother Lonnie Glenn, III. He leaves to cherish his loving memories his daughter: Renia Glenn; father: Lonnie Glenn, II. mother: Venessa; stepmother: Evelyn Glenn; sisters: Nakia Kinney and Elan Glenn; grandmother: Mary Glenn; aunts: Cheryl Wilson and Barbara...

The late Stacey Williams was born October 29, 1987, to the late Laverett Williams and Raymond Madison.  She confessed Christ at an early age. She departed her life on July 28, 2018. She leaves to cherish her memories her stepfather: Wilson Parker; three sisters: Elizabeth, Patricia and Priscilla Williams; there brothers: Raymond Lightfoot, Raymond Madison III and her twin Tracey Williams; grandmother: Mrs. Janie Madison; and five nieces, six nephews; and a host of aunties, uncles,...

Mrs. Gloria Evans Wilson was born August 8, 1943, to Mr. Adolphus Evans and Mrs. Lena Lynum Evans. She accepted Christ at an early age and never wavered in her faith.  Gloria was educated in Clarke County and graduated from Wilson Hall High School in 1962. After graduation, she moved to Birmingham where she met Curtis Wilson and they were united in holy matrimony. Curtis and Gloria lived a wonderful life filled with love, laughter and fishing. Gloria and Curtis were members at Greater...

Rev. Isaac Hardy was born to the late Mr. William Hardy and Mrs. Annie Pearl Hill Hardy. He is survived by his wife, his two children, a son-in-law, a daughter-in-law, and two granddaughters.   ***IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, THE FAMILY REQUESTS THAT YOU DONATE TO YOUR FAVORITE CHARITY***