All Obituaries

Baby Kyngsley L. Woodson was born February 10, 2019, to Ms. Jalisa Peterson and Mr. Kasey Woodson. He departed this earthly life to return to his Heavenly Father the same day. He is survived by his parents, other relatives and friends of the family.

Emmett Cole Jr. was born May 4, 1934 in Selma, Al to Emmitt Cole and Leola Cole. Emmett Cole departed this life and entered a new one on Sunday February 10, 2019. He was preceded in death by his Father, Mother, Two sisters and one brother. He leaves to cherish his memories Two Daughters: Lisa M Pryor, Tywana S. McCants. Three Brothers: Clemon Cole Rosedale, NY  Theodrick Cole Cleveland Ohio and Ronnie Cole Selma,Al. Six Sisters Flora Richardson Daphne, Al  Velma Cole Las...

Richard Brison was born May 9, 1940 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Mr. & Mrs. Jimmie Lee and Eliza Ryles Brison. He confessed Christ and was baptized at Groveland Baptist Church at an early age and held membership there until he received his wings. He became an ordained Deacon in 1976, and served for many years as a trustee, treasurer, choir member and Sunday School teacher. Some of his Masonic fraternal affiliations include Occidental Lodge #31, Knight Templars Persia Commandery...

Ms. Susie Lee Atkins, affectionately known as “Doll” was born June 29, 1939, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Clarence and Mary Alice Atkins. She was educated in the Birmingham School System, where she attended McCaw School and Western Olin High School. She retired from the Birmingham School System. Susie was a true woman of God, she was a woman of faith, and she feared the Lord. She had a heart of gold and always made everyone feel welcomed and loved. She truly had a...

Mrs. Sakina Pinkney was born July 16, 1979, to then Ms. Mary Miller and Rufus Reese. She transitioned from this life after a long bout with cancer of the colon, ovaries and liver, at her home, from this life on February 4, 2019. She accepted Jesus Christ at a young age. She was soft in voice and eager to help others to gain a relationship with Jesus Christ. She fought the good fight of faith unto the end. She professed a good profession for Christ. She was a founding member and served as...

Mr. Noble Stone, Jr. was born August 16, 1949, to Mr. Noble Stone, Sr. and Mrs. Clara Mae Sloane Stone.  He departed this life February 4, 2019.  He is survived by close relatives and friends. 

Mr. Frank Doyle was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on December 8, 1944, to the late Jesse and Dorothy Doyle. Mr. Doyle was a product of Birmingham City Schools. He attended Lawson State Community College and Morehouse College. He was employed for a brief time at Eastern Airlines and Southwest Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. He was baptized in the A. M. E. Zion Church at an early age. He was a former member of Old Ship A. M. E. Zion Church. He served in the U. S. Marine Corps and was a...

Lewis Biggs was born on May 15, 1936 in Marengo County, Alabama to the late Lewis Biggs and Luebertha Junior Biggs. He was one of 13 children. He confessed his life to Christ at an early age and became a member of Saint Josephs Baptist Church. He had a long career as a construction worker/concrete finisher until his retirement. He leaves to cherish his memory:  Sons – Arthur (Chartina) Biggs and Corey Chambers; Daughters-Debra Biggs, Barbara Biggs, Carol Biggs, and LaKisha...

Mr. Wilbert Johnson was born October 19, 1954, in Birmingham,  Alabama, to the late Wilbert and Rosie Lee Johnson. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined the Christian Valley Baptist Church under the Pastorage of the late Reverend A. L. Lawson. He was educated in the Birmingham School System. Wilbert Johnson was known throughout Birmingham for his love of people, especially family. He departed this life to live with the Lord on February 1, 2019. He was preceded in...

Margaret Jean Ball Curry was born to Willie Nathan Ball and Essie Mae Ball in Birmingham, Alabama on June 8, 1939.  She was reared in Birmingham’s Pratt City/Frenchtown community.  Margaret Jean was educated in the Birmingham Public School System, where she attended South Pratt and Council Elementary Schools and was a graduate of Western-Olin High School -Class of 1957, where she was a proud Mustang Majorette. After graduating from high school, Margaret Jean furthered...