All Obituaries

Ruby Lee Hamilton-Reynolds was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on December 7, 1955—the fourth of five children to the late Bessie Davis Hamilton and the late Nezzie Hamilton. Ruby triumphantly laid down her cross for a crown of eternal life, as she transitioned from labour to reward on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Ruby, at an early age, accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and was baptized at the Woodland Park Church of Christ, in...

“AN ANGEL HAS GAINED HER WINGS”   Gail Jane “Angel” Williams was born on October 15, 1943 to the late Eddie Williams. Sr., and Julia Hopkins-Williams of Birmingham, Alabama.  She attended A.H. Parker High School. She leaves to cherish her memory three sons, Anthony Nile, Ronald (Darian) and Micheal Williams all of Birmingham, Alabama; two brothers Thomas Charles (Gloria) Williams and Eddie Williams, Jr. (Mary); one caring and devoted sister Effie Vasser,...

Doris Duncan was born September 22, 1955 in Birmingham, AL. To the late Archie Seymour  and Martha Duncan....

Dr. Herman Andre Tolbert, 72, died January 1, 2021 of COVID related pneumonia. He was born to John and Ruth Tolbert and was preceded in death by both parents, and a sister, Gloria T. Shelby. Herman had a kind, generous spirit that will be missed. He was educated in the Birmingham Public school system and went on to graduate from Stillman College, in addition to the University of California San Diego Medical School. Residency training was completed at Ohio State Hospital. He remained at...

It is with great sadness to inform you of the passing of our longtime ALBDA member of (15 years), Mr. Patrick Robinson. Patrick was a devoted member, as well as the heart and brain of ALBDA. His legend will forever live on in the black and deaf community. He will be greatly missed. Patrick Was born in Lowndes Alabama on February 7, 1965 to the union of Mr. Henry C. Robinson and Mrs. Hattie Mae Robinson.  He was the second child of four children. He departed this...