All Obituaries

Ms. Susie Mae Chambers Cross was born November 13, 1945, to Mr. Elijah Chambers, Sr. and Mrs. Rosa Lee Everson Chambers of Greensboro, Alabama.  Susie was educated in the Jefferson County School System, where she graduated from J. S. Abrams High School in 1963. Susie accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and her faith never waivered. Being a woman of great faith, she always gave honor, glory and praise to her Lord Jesus Christ. She was a woman that loved the Lord, her...

Ms. Debra Diane Leonard was born to the union of the late Willie L. and Blanche Dick. She graduated from C. W. Hayes High School in 1973. She departed this life November 2, 2019. She now joins the ones who preceded her in death, her husband Glenn Leonard, two sisters Archielene Dick and Linda Minnifield and one brother Willie Dick, Jr. She leaves to cherish her loving memories, two sisters: Gail (Jimmy) and Anita O. Dick; one brother: Cyrus; A special niece: Alonda (Ollie); nephews:...

Mr. Bobby Hunley, Sr. was born September 3, 1953, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Skip and Dora Hunley. Bobby confessed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior as a child at First Baptist Church Woodlawn. After attending Birmingham Public Schools, Bobby enlisted in the     United States Army where he earned an honorable discharge for his service. He then enrolled at Lawson State Community College where he majored in Electrical Technology and graduated Valedictorian of his...

Ms. Sonya Winborn Carter was born September 3, 1961. She was the eldest of Willie Lee Winborn and the late Andrea Walton. She attended Birmingham City, along with Jefferson County School System. She confessed Christ at an early age and became a member of Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church and later become a faithful member of Faith Walkers Church. Sonya worked as a Birmingham City and Jefferson County school bus driver, Max Transit driver, Alabama Limousine driver and substitute...

Alice Marie Traylor, born Alice Marie McNealey on Monday, November 2, 1936, was the seventh of four boys and seven girls, born to the late Jabe and Ericka McNealey in Sylacauga, Alabama. She was educated in the Sylacauga City School System but graduated high school in Youngstown, Ohio. Under the wise guidance of her parents, she learned of and confessed Christ at an early age uniting with Rising Star Baptist Church of Sylacauga. Alice was the proud mother of two sons Albert Junior and Billy...

Mr. Dewayne Keith Hamilton was born to Edward and Ralphine Gardener Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. C. B. Scott. He attended Carver High School and was a Master Plumber. He was preceded in death by his father Mr. Edward Hamilton, mother Ralphine Hamilton, and a sister Ms. Patricia Ann Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton was a devoted husband, father, brother, and mentor to all who knew him as a...

God blessed our lives with the birth of Mrs. Mary Ella Taylor on December 26, 1926, to the late Mrs. Leana  Miles and Mr. William Henry Miles. "Mrs. Taylor" as she was known to all who knew her, confessed her belief in Christ at an early age and was baptized. She maintained a close relationship with the Lord over the years. She was a member of Christian Valley Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor James Caver. Mary was a true woman of God who loved the Lord to the...

Her life race well run, Her life work well done, and now comes rest to Shirley Faye Pritchett. Shirley Faye Pritchett was born on August 17,1950 to the late Edgar & Gennie Mae Pritchett. She was the youngest daughter. Her sister Alice Jean Tucker preceded her in death.  She accepted Christ as her Savior and joined Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. She recently joined New Beginnings United Methodist Church. She received her education through the Birmingham Public School System and also...

Mr. Melvin Edwards was born October 31, 1957, to Mr. Willie Frank Edwards and Mrs. Azylee Jackson Edwards. He departed this life on October 19, 2019. He is survived by his family and friends. ***THE COMPLETED OBITUARY WILL BE POSTED UPON RECEIPT FROM THE FAMILY*** 

Mrs. Lillie Lewis Irby was born April 17, 1919, to the late Claude and Luberta Barrett Lewis in Dallas County, Alabama. She peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on October 19, 2019. She is survived by her family and friends.