All Obituaries

Mrs. Jacqueline “Jackie” Odell Brown, daughter of the late Louise Odell Matthews and Sidney Alvin Matthews Sr. was born July 18th, 1941, in Westfield, Alabama. Grade school studies took place at Westfield Elementary School with her secondary education completed at Westfield High School. She was an avid basketball player and loved science coursework.  Upon graduation, Jacqueline attended Alabama A&M University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She...

Sarah Ann Curry Brown, 85, was born in Lincoln City to Eddie and Mary Curry.  Mrs. Sarah Brown accepted Christ at an early age.  She was educated in the Public School System in Talladega She was a member of Community P B Church.   She leaves to cherish her loving memories: her husband, Mr. Elbert Brown; brother; Eddie B Curry (Shirley); sister-in-laws, Mrs. Vestee Dunlap and Mrs. Linda Brown; children, Emmett Turner, Cheryl Stallworth, Joyce Brown...

Cornell (Pooh/Neathay) Richardson was born on January 23, 1999, in Birmingham, AL. He attended the Jefferson County School System and graduated from Minor High School, Class of 2018. He was currently in The Dannon Project to obtain his CDL license. About Cornell:  His smile would brighten the room.  To his family he was an exceptional father with a great sense of humor, smart, the center of attention, charismatic, self-motivating, affectionate, love to dance, make his family laugh...

Sheldon David “King” Coleman was born to Sherman L. Coleman and Jacquelyn E. Coleman on February 6, 1990 in Bessemer, Alabama. Sheldon attended McAdory High School. Sheldon leaves to mourn Jacquelyn E. Coleman his mother; Sherman Coleman his father; his two brothers Fredtonio Coleman,  Sherman Coleman (Latisha); sister MiKeisha Bozman, four aunts, and one uncle; and a host of cousins, family, and friends..

   Douglas Eugene Smith-Mack, was born September 2, 1959, to James and Thelma Smith in Jefferson County  He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Peace Baptist Church by Rev. J.H. Henry. Douglas attended McCaw Elementary School and Ensley High School. Upon completing high school, Douglas enlisted in the United States Army, where he received an Honorable Discharge. He also received an Associate Degree in Horticulture. Douglas was known for his kindness and for...

Alexis LaShay Shardáe Williams-Craig was born on June 12, 1987, in Birmingham, Alabama. She was born to Annette Williams and the late Anthony B. Williams. She departed this life on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Grandview Medical Center. She confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. John AME Church where she attended. Alexis attended Birmingham City Schools. She graduated from Parker High School in 2005. After completion of high school, she attended the University of...