All Obituaries

We celebrate the homegoing of one of God's children, Andrea Denise Petty, whom everyone lovingly called Niecy. Niecy was born on April 24, 1978, to Iris Petty and Andre Williams. She was raised in a loving home with her mother and father Barry and Iris Thigpen, Sr. Niecy was a faithful member of Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Niecy is a 1996 graduate of Woodlawn High School. She also attended Alabama A & M University. Niecy will always be remembered for her love of...

Fredrick Lee Roberson, Sr. was born April 4, 1950, in Leeds, Alabama, to James L Roberson and Estella Roberson.  He attended R. R. Moton High School. After school Freddie, as everyone calls him, worked as a skilled forklift operator.   At an early age Freddie gave his life to the Lord and joined Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church where he loved to sing in the choir. One of his favorite songs to sing was "Yesterday". He loved fishing, gardening, cooking,...

Mrs. Sheryl Denise Rodgers May was born January 12, 1976, to the proud parents of Ms. Essie Pearl Rodgers and the late James Futrell.  She accepted Christ at an early age. She was Christened at The Rush Memorial AME Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts. After moving to Leeds, Alabama, she joined The Macedonia Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Randy E. Moore. She served faithfully until the church was temporary closed due to the pandemic. She joined the Jr. Choir, the Adult...

Mr. Charles Edward Caver was born May 5, 1960, to Mr. George and Mrs. Lithia Cobb Caver in Bessemer, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving foster parents Willie and Annie Dove Jenkins, his oldest sister Shirley Ann, his five brothers David, George, Larry, Michael, and Anthony. Charles received his education from Roosevelt Elementary and Shades Valley High School. Upon graduation he joined the United States Army where he served his country for 4 years. He accepted...

Rev. Charles Edward Winborn was born March 3, 1948, in Gadsden, Alabama. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined Galilee Baptist Church. He was called into the Ministry and became an ordained Minister.  He later joined Mission Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Grady Robinson. Rev. Winborn was educated in the Gadsden City School system and attended Robert Colley Elementary and Carver High School. Rev. Charles Edward Winborn departed this earthly life on Saturday, June...

Mr. Pearly Frizzle, Jr.  was born August 23, 1951, to Mr. Pearly Frizzle, Sr. and the late Mrs. Evelyn Vaultz Frizzle in Birmingham, Alabama. Pearly became a Christian early in life by confessing to Christ. He was educated in the Birmingham City School System. He worked for the United States Postal Service, and Unites States Plywood.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Evelyn Frizzle; two brothers, Mr. L. C. Frizzle, Mr. Nathaniel Randal; and a sister, Ms. Tina...

Eddie Hargrove Jr. was born February 28, 1967 to Mr. Eddie Hargrove Sr. and Ms. Aldonia Lucy. He was a great miracle for his parents, and they loved him dearly.  Eddie accepted Christ at an early age at Antioch Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend RL Starkey. It was no secret that Eddie loved to study the Bible and shared his studies with anyone interested in listening.  Eddie was educated in the Bessemer and Birmingham City school systems and was a thriving...

Mr. Willie Hasberry was born July 4th in Marion Junction, Alabama to the late Elijah and Sue Etta Hasberry. He later moved to Birmingham, Alabama, and met the love of his life, Mrs. Christine Ballard. They had a beautiful life until she passed away. He joined the Hopewell Baptist Church under the leadership of the late L.S. Thomas. He departed his life June 23rd, 2020 at 9:45 p.m. He leaves to mourn his passing one sister: Bettie Montgomery (Willie); one grandson: Jonathan Samuels who...

Mr. Roosevelt "Hammer" Warren was born February 3, 1953, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Mr. Birl Jackson and Mrs. Rosalyn Warren Jackson. He was educated in the Birmingham City School System and attended Parker High School. Roosevelt quietly departed this life at Princeton Baptist Medical Center on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at the age of 67. He was received in Heaven by both of his parents and brothers Antonio Jackson and Birl Lee Jackson. He was a loving son, brother,...

Mrs. Talandria Chantrell Marshall Purdom was born November 2, 1973, to the late Mr. Carl and Mrs. Andrea Ivy. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and never let her faith waiver. Talandria was educated in the Birmingham City School System and graduated from Virginia College with a certification in Medical Billing and Coding. She was currently working on her BA in Early Childhood Education.  She was preceded in death by her material grandparents Hattie Reed and...