All Obituaries

Katie Mae (Davis) Morgan, was born on February 26, 1928 to the late Reverend Joe and Flora Davis. She was reared at an early age by the late Guy DeJarnett. She was married to Willie L. Morgan, Sr. She was the mother of four: Willie, Jr. (deceased), Benjamin "BJ" (deceased), Katherine and Michael. She confessed Christ at an early age. As a member of Zion Star Missionary Baptist Church for many years, she was well known for her inspiring singing, Sunday school teaching and...

Daphne Eileen Watson was born on March 22, 1958 in Beckley, West Virginia.  She was the first daughter of the union of John Maceo Watson, Jr. and Lura Elizabeth (Moss) Watson. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley, West Virginia in 1977 and attended both Beckley and Concord Colleges. She later moved to Atlanta, GA where she resided until her passing on January 11, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Maceo and Lura Elizabeth (Moss) Watson. She...

                                                     PRINCESS KEIMYA STORY Once upon a time here on this precious land  was a beautiful Princess named Keimya Holmes- Wrenn, who came and filled our hearts with so much joy. Her royal birth was December 20, 2018 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was loved by everyone around her. Your Royal...

EARLINE POWELL was born May 2, 1952 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Josephine Babbs and John Wesley Sutton. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Emanuel Temple Church of God In Christ, Bishop O. L. Meadows, Pastor. She worked for the Birmingham Board of Education (retired), and JBS Mental Health Authority (retired). She departed her earthly life and entered into her glorious everlasting body on December 27, 2018.  She was preceeded in death by her son De’ Andre...

Vernon Smalley expired on December 21, 2018 at 1205 pm at home in his bed. His death was peaceful and painless. Vernon was a native of Georgia by way of New York but resided in Hoover, Alabama from (December 2016 until he passed away) with his companion Florence Wallace and her daughter Yvette Jackson and son in law Leroy Jackson. Vernon was born in Hephzibah, Georgia to LeRosa Williams and Evan Smalley. He has no surviving children and only his younger sister, Anna Williams remains....

Eddie Lee Patton was born on October 2, 1939 to the union of the late Elijah ans Selena Patton. Eddie worked at Applied Industrial Technologies for 43 years as a delivery driver. He leaves to cherish his memory: a loving and devoted wife, Cassandra Patton; children, Valerie (John) Cowans, Connie Turner, Ronnie (Toni) Patton, Brian Hawkins, Reginald (Wayling) Miles, Jeromeo Jenkins and Tashima (Shaun) Shephard; two very special granddaughters, Tiffy Patton- Critton and Jaliyah Jenkins; 16...

Mr. Justin Caleb Vaughn, 18, was born to Mr. Randolph Valentino Vaughn and Cynthia Denise Darden on February 20, 2000 in Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated from Shades Valley High School/Dabbs Technical Academy in May 2018. At an early age, he professed faith in Christ and joined Integrity Bible Church. Later, he united with the First Church of God, Inglenook, where he was actively involved with the media department. He was very passionate about music and working with electronics. He...

Mrs. Brenda Heflin Miles was born to the late Mr. William Lovell Heflin and Mrs. Eunice Perkins on January 18, 1943, in Birmingham, Alabama. At an arly age, she professed her faith in Jesus Christ. Later, she joined the First Church of God, Inglenook. She attended Holy Family High School. In the years after high school she ventured into the Culinary Arts and was trained as a professional cook. While trying to figure out her dream of launching her own food service business, she took the...

Annie Bertha Houston was born on October 14, 1928 to the late Jack Coger and Fannie Goodloe in Barton, Alabama. She confessed Christ at an early age and remained a life long member of Zion #1 Missionary Baptist Church. Sister Houston, affectionately known as "Granny" was a long- time usher in the church. Ushering was both a passion and delight to her. In addition, she served with the Missionary Society and Mother's Ministry. For several decades, Sister Houston worked and...