All Obituaries

Wiley Carpenter Sr. was born November 7, 1940 to the late John Andrew Williams and Lucinda (Pete) Carpenter in Boligee, Alabama. He was educated within the Greene County school system. He participated in basketball and was very good. He was employed at various trucking companies. He was last employed with Bama Tomato until he became unable to drive trucks. Wiley confessed Christ later in life and became a member of The Way of Salvation Cathedral of God under the leadership of Willie E....

Billy Johnson was born January 14, 1954 in Minter, Alabama unto the late Ceasar and Georgina Johnson. He was the last of ten children born to this union. Billy was educated in Dallas County School System and graduated in 1972 from Southside High School. 1973 He moved to Birmingham where he married Barbara Walker and started a family. To this union was born (2girls and 2 boys), He also began a career in the Automotive Industries which not only became a passion but a ministry whereas, he...

Toranda Darnell (Tim) Kelly was born to Mrs. Robin Denise Kelly (Deceased) and Tom L. Sanders on September 28, 1975 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was a member and was baptized at Broadstreet Baptist Church. He attended The Birmingham City School system. He graduated from A.H. Parker High School in 1993. He worked at Barbers Milk Company for several years. He was a member of CSO Fraternity. He was married to Kamecha Coleman (Divorced). He departed his life on April 24, 2019 in Lawndale,...

Ms. Virgilrene Snead, was born in Brooklyn, New York, on February 17, 1951, to the late Virgil Snead and the late Ola B. Skanes.  She was the oldest girl and the second oldest of ten children. Her oldest daughter Alechea Ramona (Dirk) Toney-Dick, grandson Joshua Jamal Brown (JJ), along with three siblings, Sidney Tyrone Snead, Samantha M. Beasley-Davis, and Flynn D. Broady Sr. preceded her in death. At a very young age, Virgilrene Snead was baptized in the Church of Open Doors in...

Once upon a time here on this earth, Morghan Michele McMillian, known as “Muffin” was born on March 3rd, 2017 in Birmingham, AL. Morghan came and filled hearts with so much joy. She had such a bright smile with lovable, gullible, active, and happy-spirits.  Morghan likes were hugs, kisses, tickles, dancing, patty-caking, & watching Puppy Dog Pals & Mickey Mouse Club House. On March 29th, 2019, Morghan earned her wings to heaven at...

Richard Thedford was born on February 4th, 1936 in Boligee, Alabama to the late Rev. W.E. Thedford and Ida McGrew-Thedford. He was called home on March 21st, 2019.   Richard joined the U.S. Air Force in 1954 and completed an intensive 12-week training to become an Aircraft Control and Warning Operator in the 772d Squadron at Claysburg Air Force Station in Pennsylvania. His role was to guide interceptor aircraft toward unidentified intruders. This experience translated into a...

Victoria Patrice George, born as the second of four siblings to Minnie Ruth Zortorres and Richard George, Jr. While growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, “Vicky,” affectionately called was always very quiet, witty, shy, deep thinker, and a lover of children and animals. She loved people, especially her family. Victoria attended Birmingham Public Schools, and attended Alabama A&M University, while later attending Southern Junior Business College. She was always one that...