All Obituaries

I was born in Birmingham, Alabama on December 25, 1973, to the late Terry Richburg and Annie D. Garner. I later joined and was baptized at New Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. Charles Winston, Jr. I was educated in the Birmingham Public School system. Many of my family and friends affectionately called me, “Earl” or “Igg”. I was a proud father, grandfather and friend. I spent many hours and days with my family building long lasting...

Celeste Thompson was born to the late Taylor Simon Sr. and the late Posey London Simon on September 13, 1929, in Montgomery, Alabama.  She was the youngest of sixteen siblings who all preceded her in death. She was raised by her brother, the late Rev. Calvin Simon, Sr. and wife Ida Ruth Simon in Birmingham, Alabama.  She was married to the late Miller Larkin and to their union they had one son, Robert...

A Glimpse in the Life of  Katrenia   Katrenia Jones Thompson was born in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Joseph and Beulah Glover  Jones. She transitioned into the loving arms of the Lord Jesus on August 2, 2022. She was married to  the late Esau Herman Thompso...

Bessie Ann Kirksey proceeds in death her mother and father Alice Mary Chapman and Clarence Kirksey, three sons John Wayne Kirksey, Johnny Ray Kirksey, Gary Allen Kirksey; sister Lisa Chapman; two brothers Henry and George Chapman in a host of other relatives. Bessie Ann Kirksey leaves to cherish her memories three sons Willie (Rosetta) Kirksey of Montgomery AL; Joseph (Shawnda)Kirksey,...

  Mrs. Christine Mitchell Gaddis was born on July 14, 1930, to the late Lonnie Mitchell and Lela Swain Mitchell in Talladega, Alabama.  She was educated in the Talladega County School System.  After many years of faithful service, she retired from Drew Middle School. Because of the love for her job, she continued working for several schools within the Talladega County School System. Mrs. Gaddis was a longtime member of Sycamore Missionary Baptist...

Ida Mae Davis was born on December 20, 1944, to Ben and Mattie Mae Davis in Birmingham, Alabama. On Friday, July 1, 2022, Ida passed away at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Mattie Davis; brothers, Johnny Lee and Earnest (Pop); sisters, Rita and Aretha; son, Ricky and grandson, Malik. She leaves to cherish her memory: a brother, Ezekiel (Carolyn) Hameen of Birmingham, AL; two loving daughters, Renita (William) Green of Lima, OH and Pamela (Antar) Kroninger of...

Roosevelt Smith was born on January 2, 1939, in Marion Junction, Alabama, to the late Tom Smith and Willie Ann Craig Smith. At an early age, he confessed to Christ and became a lifelong member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Marion Junction. However, after attending New Bethlehem Baptist Church for several years, in 2013 Roosevelt renewed his faith and was rebaptized by Rev. Dr. William H. Walker. Roosevelt received his education in the Dallas County School System in Alabama. He went on to...