All Obituaries

Cheryl Angelis Conwell-Williams of Birmingham, Alabama, peacefully passed away on March 31, 2026. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister whose presence brought warmth and joy to all who knew her. Cheryl was born to James C. Curry of Faunsdale, Alabama and Ruthie Mae Hale of Bessemer, Alabama. She was a proud graduate of West End High School, Class of 1977. Cheryl dedicated many years of service to The Birmingham News before later devoting her time to ...

Maxine Beverly, age 92 of Birmingham, Alabama was born on August 26, 1933, to Robert and Lucile Dean Walton. She confessed her life to Christ at an early age. And later joined Pleasant View Baptist Church under the leadership of the Late Rev. Bradley. She received her education in the Birmingham City School District. Where she graduated from the A. H. Parker Highschool. She was affectionally known throughout the Ensley Neighborhood for feeding and helping anyone in need. Maxine leaves to ...

Marjorie Edwards was born to the late Fred & Marie Edwards on October 27, 1925 being the second child born of eleven children. Marjorie was educated in the Jefferson County Public School System, graduating from Westfield High School. She continued her education at Alabama A & M University and Miles College earning a Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in Elementary Education and Secondary Education (Home Economics). Marjorie's career focused on teaching for a year at Alabama State ...

Bernice Marie Johnson was born on March 27, 1953 to the late Ira and Hattie Johnson of Gosport, Alabama.  She was a loving sister and devoted friend.  She departed this life on February 17, 2026.  Bernice joined the Little Rock Baptist Church in Whatley, Alabama at an early age.  She attended Clarke County High School of Grove Hill, Alabama where she graduated in 1971.  She later attended Patrick Henry State Junior College of Monroeville, Alabama where she graduated ...

Judy Clark was born to the late Joann and David Clark on March 23, 1951. She attended Jackson Olin High School. In 1994 she dedicated her life to Jehovah and got baptized to become a Witness. She was preceded in death by her parents, JoAnn and David Clark. (Siblings) Tony, Bruce, Larry, Gloria, Ann, and Charles Clark. She leaves to cherish her memories her children, Kimberly and Brian Clark (siblings), Sandra and David Clark, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Tommy Jonathon (TJ) Coleman entered the world ready for adventure on November 22, 1971.  His parents, the late Tommy Coleman and Bonnie Wilson Coleman, greeted him ready to guide him in his journey.  He was preceded in death by his Grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Willie I. Wilson, Sr, and Mr. & Mrs. Grant Coleman.  Also greeting him in heaven is his beloved Godmother, Mrs. Barbara S. Price, Aunts-Mrs. Betty White, Mrs. Willie Mae Butler, Mrs. Barbara Jean Calhoun, Mrs. Sue Ann ...

Charley James Carlisle Sr. was born on December 30, 1946 in Mulga, Alabama. The third of four children, Charley was educated in the Birmingham, Alabama Public School System.  He graduated from Westfield High School in 1964 and later joined the United States Army and was stationed in Germany.  After completing his service in the Army in 1967, he moved to Highland Park, Michigan. While in Michigan, he was hired in 1968 at Ford Motor Company at the Dearborn Assembly Plant.  In ...

Cora Jean Carlisle was born on February 3, 1949, to the late Willie and Norma Carlisle (Nee, Wortham) in Mulga, Alabama. She was the fourth out of four children and the only girl. Cora Jean, affectionately known as “Jean Baby” attended Westfield High School in Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated from Westfield in May 1968.  Jean Baby was a home body.  When her brother Charley James moved back to Mulga from Detroit, Michigan, Jean was elated. She loved having her big ...