All Obituaries

Bertha Matthews Ellis was born on October 25, 1944 to the late David and Beatrice Matthews.  She was born in Coy, Alabama.   She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was a devout Christian throughout her life.    Bertha attended Brighton High School.  Upon graduation, she attended Miles College and graduated with a Bachelors in Education.   She was united in matrimony to Joe Ellis, Sr. and their union was blessed with the birth of two...

  Florance Marie Rideaux Key was born December 31, 1950 in Louisiana.  Her family later relocated to Detroit, Michigan.  There she met and married Luke Key Jr..  To this union, one son was born.   Florance later relocated to Birmingham, Alabama where she joined Lee Chapel AME Church.  She was a faithful member until her passing.   She is predeceased by:  her parents; brother, Lawrence; husband, Luke; and son, Michael Paul.   She leaves to...

Mr. Garceal McClain, Sr. and Mrs. Joyce Holmes McClain welcomed their first child, Rukiya Ponyee, to their nurturing home on October 26, 1974. Rukiya was a gentle soul whose love for the Lord, her family, and strong work ethics were evident early in life. At a young age, Rukiya gave her life to Christ and was baptized at Saint Joseph Baptist Church. Later in life, she joined Roebuck Church of Christ. Rukiya attended Wilson Elementary School, Glenn Middle School and graduated from...

Lanetta Denise Jones Crayton was born on November 24, 1972 in Birmingham, AL to the late Linda Gail Jones and Sheldon Dumas. She was a graduate of Minor High School and looked forward to the yearly reunion. “Net” had a love for people and helping in any way possible. She was wed in holy matrimony to the late Michael Crayton, and two this union twin boys were born, Tyrese and Tyrelle. The angel of death visited “Net” on June 23, 2021. She was preceded in death by...

Brother Anthony “Bae Bro” Jackson Jr was the second child born to Anthony and Dawn Jackson on October 30, 1977 in Birmingham, Alabama.   Anthony was a long time resident of Birmingham, Al. he accepted Christ at an early age while attending Lily Grove Baptist Church. Later he joined St James Baptist Christian Center, where he maintained his membership until his transition.   Anthony was educated in the Birmingham School System where he attended Minor Elementary, Bush...

  Jessica LaShawn Pierce was brought into this world on June 26, 1972 by her parents, Hardley Pierce, Jr. (Buster) and Juliette Pierce, at 11 :48 pm. She welcomed her little sister Evelyn in October 1973. Jessica was educated through the Birmingham City School System and was a proud graduate of Ensley High School, Class of 1990. She went on to attend Lawson State Community College to major in cosmetology and barbering and later attended Virginia College and completed her studies in...

Brother John Harvey Robinson Jr. (Harvey Cee) was born on November 24,1962 in Jefferson County, Alabama, to John Harvey Sr. and Margreat Robinson.   He confessed  Christ at an early age and joined First Baptist Church Parks Hills Birmingham, Alabama. Also, he attended Open Door Church Birmingham Alabama and St. James Baptist Church Ensley, Alabama.   Harvey Cee graduated from Minor High school.   He worked for Jefferson County Public Works for many...

Alberta Gaines “Mother White” Campbell White, 102, born December 2, 1918, of Birmingham, Ala., departed this May 24, 2021. She had three sisters: Viola, Gracie, and Thelma. She had two children: James and LeRoy Campbell (both deceased). Grandchildren: Cynthia, Carol, Jamie, LaTonia, Steve, Gail, and TamBratha. Grandchilden deceased (Two): Tollie and Vanessa. A host of nieces, nephews, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist...

     Levi Burke was born in Birmingham, Al on April 27, 1949 to the late Mr. Rufus & Mrs Imetrius Burke. He attended Birmingham public schools and was a proud graduate of A H Parker High School.  After graduation from High School, Levi enlisted in the US Navy, upon his completion of duties, he was honorably discharged.  Levi returned to Birmingham, AL where he married the Love of his life, Mary Alexander Burke in 1972.  Levi later enrolled in college...