All Obituaries

With the fresh blooms of Spring in the air; an amazing journey began in April of 1925 bringing a beautiful bouquet of life to Robert and Mary Jones, and her two doting brothers, Robert and Lonnie. This budding beauty adorned with the name Evelyn brought joy to her family from the beginning and was the radiant rose in their family conservatory.  Evelyn’s journey led her to blossom at First Baptist Church Pratt City with her family, relatives and many friends, where she was...

Chief (Coach) Godday Esezobor A.K.A Dadda was born on September 28th 1955 at UROMI Edo State. His father was Late Pa. Marcus Esezobor who was a renowned business man and the mother was Late Madam Mary Esezobor. Dadda as popularly called attended St. Anthony’s Primary School, Uromi. After which he proceeded to Ihogbe College, Benin City. During his secondary school days, he lived with his uncle, Mr. Agboga, before he came to Lagos. He had a Diploma in Physical and...

Billie Ray Coleman began life’s journey in Pell City, Alabama, on November 23, 1939, to the late Mr. Bester Coleman and the late Ms. Ruby Sawyer. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined the First Baptist Church South Pell City, Alabama. He received his education at the St. Clair County Training School, Pell City, Alabama. He was very active in school as a member of the choir, the band where he played trombone, as well as a member of the football team. And, it was there that he...

Mr. Cordell Nakia Forman was born on November 20, 1986, in Gadsden, Alabama,  to Ms. Ivory Crayton and the late James Forman.  He confessed his love for Christ at an early age and attended The Tabernacle Church in Gadsden, Alabama.  He was proudly educated at Carver High School. He then later attended Lawson State Community College to further his education. He departed this life on December 2, 2018, in Gadsden, Alabama. He leaves to cherish his precious...

Mrs. Erica Denise Rice-Sturdivant was born, September 4, 1974, to Mr. Moses Rice and Mrs. Joann Addie Rice.  She departed this life, November 29, 2018.  She is survived by her husband, children, close relatives and friends.  

Sarah A. (Kimbrough) Corprew, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018, at UAB Hospital. Sarah graduated from Carver High School in 1966, and shortly there after boarded a bus with her bestie Shirley (Owens) Porter, who preceded her in death, to New York City.  Sarah worked for the Legal Aid Society for over 35 years. When she retired and came back to Birmingham, she worked for the Legal Aid Society of Birmingham for another 10 years. She was preceded in...

Raymond Alvin Smith, Sr. was born May 8th, 1928, to the late Olivia Byrd Smith & Raymond Duval Smith of Niagara Falls, New York.  He graduated from Niagara Falls High School and earned his Bachelor’s and Juris Doctor degree from the University of Buffalo. He is a veteran of the United States Army, former Executive Dir. of the East Buffalo Community Development Center (CDC), former probation officer and retired educator.  He was born, raised, worked and lived in...

Eliza Daniel Yow  was born to the late George and Emma Daniel on February 23, 1935, and departed life on November 19, 2018. She was a faithful and active member of Thomas Chapel AME Zion Church for over 80 years. She served as Musician for the gospel chorus, Trustee, Deaconess, Class Leader and delegate to the Annual Conference. She attended Lewis Elementary School and graduated from Parker High School, Class of 1951. She attended Miles University, Tuskegee University and Grady...

On April 5, 1931, James Pryor, Jr. was born to the late James Pryor, Sr. and Annie Pryor. He accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at an early age at First Baptist Church Fairfield, AL and later joined Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church and remained a member until his death. James was united in Holy Matrimony with the late Mamie L. Moore Pryor. The union was blessed with four children: Deborah, Daphne, Diane (deceased), and James III. Preceding him in death are his wife Mamie of 65 years;...