All Obituaries

In Birmingham, Alabama on April 6, 1943, a daughter was born to the union of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Lee Hoskins (Fitts), whom they named Alberta.  Alberta was educated in the Birmingham public schools and graduated from Ullman High School. Alberta confessed Christ at an early age and joined New Pilgrim Baptist Church under the late Dr. Nelson H. Smith, Jr., where she served as a member of the Mass Choir and monthly Sheep Fold. She served faithfully until her health began to...

Mrs. Barbara Jean Adkins Tompkins was born January 9, 1940, to James and Minnie Adkins in Birmingham, Alabama. She was preceded in death by both parents, one sister Lola Jones, one son Derrick Adkins. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Saint John Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorate of the late Reverend J. C. Crosby. She has been a member of St. John, now known as Greater St. John Missionary Baptist for more than 60 years. Her greatest joy was serving the Lord, serving...

Mrs. Willie Delores Draper was born September 10, 1941, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Mr. James B. Stewart and Mrs. Lois Carbin Stewart. She was educated in the Birmingham School System. She confessed Christ at an early age at Harmony Street Baptist Church. She later moved her membership to New Community Baptist Church  under Rev. Richard Copelin. She was active in Matron Society until her health failed. Willie Lois was a Fashion Designer and loved to dress. She was a...

Mrs. Fannie Lee McClendon was born on October 2, 1924, to the late Eli and Aleine Stove. She confessed Christ at an early age and joined the Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church of Leeds, Alabama, under the leadership of Pastor Ed Jones. She held many positions, one being the mother of the church. She also served as church secretary, church clerk, vice president of the charity benevolent donation society, where she served diligently until her health failed. She was employed at the Leeds...

Friday morning, April 5, 2019, Gerald L. Strickland, 57, of Birmingham, Alabama, departed this life and entered into eternal peace.  He gave his life to Jesus Christ at an early age, when he and his parents moved from New York to Leeds, Alabama in 1975.  He was born in Leeds, Alabama, on July 10, 1961, to Mr. Chester Strickland and Mrs. Gracie Garrett Strickland.  Gerald graduated from Leeds High School in the Class of 1979.  He attended Auburn University, Alabama State...

Mr. Gregory Moore was born August 31, 1960, to Mr. Eugene Moore and Ms. Ruby Crawford Brown. He departed this life on April 5, 2019. He is survived by his mother, other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Denise Diane Pope Jones was born December 22, 1961, to Mr. Moses Charles Pope and Mrs. Mattie B. Phillips Pope. She departed this life on April 4, 2019. She is survived by her husband Mr. David Jones, children, other relatives and friends. ***THE COMPLETED OBITUARY WILL BE POSTED UPON RECEIPT FROM FAMILY***

Mr. DeShawn Ferrez Jackson was born April 19, 1998, to Ms. VerShonda Latrice Jackson and Mr. Courtney DeJuan Williams. He departed this life on April 3, 2019. He is survived by family and friends. ***THE COMPLETED OBITUARY WILL BE POSTED UPON RECEIPT FROM FAMILY***

Mr. Willie Dock Mitchell was born in Birmingham, Alabama on October 26, 1941, to the late Mr. Wiley Mitchell and Mrs. Cassie Emma Lewis Mitchell. He departed this life on April 3, 2019. He is survived by his siblings, close relatives and friends.  

Ms. Mildred Hill Higgs was born October 29, 1934, in West Blocton, Alabama, to the late Shady and Girsie Tubbs Hill. Ms. Mildred resided in West Blocton until she completed high school. Mildred then moved to New Jersey. She married and lived in New Jersey for many years. While there, she worked in the Health Care Industry. After the death of her husband, she moved back to West Blocton. Upon returning, she assisted in caring for her mother. She remained in West Blocton until her health began...