All Obituaries

Willie M. Blanch, III, 61, of Birmingham, AL. transitioned peacefully April 20, 2024 Chuck, as he was known to many, was a very kindhearted and loving person. He also was a very talented artist. Willie grew up in the Fairfield, Alabama area where he attended Robinson Elementary School, Fairfield, AL. He graduated from Denbigh High School in Newport News, Virginia, in 1981 In the 1980s and 90s he was manager of the Church’s Chicken in Powderly. He leaves to cherish his memories: his...

Charles Clark was born February 7, 1950. To JoAnn and David Clark. He was the second oldest of 9 siblings. He attended Western Olin High School. He was a great brother, uncle, and friend. He was proceeded in death by:  his parents,  JoAnn Clark and David Clark; siblings, Tony Clark, Gloria Clark, Larry Clark, Bruce Clark and Ann Clark; one great niece, Toni Clark. Charles memories will be cherished by:  siblings, Sandra Clark, Judy Clark and David Clark Jr.; nieces and...

Samuel Vardell Muse affectionately known as Vardell, Sam and UNC, was born in Birmingham, AL to the late Samuel Lee and Ethel Muse Boykins.  He was their second child.  He accepted Christ at an early age worshipping at New Nazareth Baptist in Chicago, IL where he found solace and community.  He spent his younger years in Chicago, IL before moving back to Alabama.  Vardell attended Millison Elementary School and went on to graduate from Tilden High School. Samuel served...

Glenda Averette Deramous was born on July 21, 1942, to Henry Averette and Annie Laura Holt in Birmingham, Alabama.  Glenda accepted Christ at an early age and was a longtime member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Glenda worked various jobs during her career; Social Security, Bell South and she retired from AT&T.  Glenda loved for traveled took her many places to include various countries and states. ­­­­­ Glenda was preceded in death by her father, Henry...

Eddie Jean Yates, daughter of the late Sam Samuel and Bertie Mae Samuel, was born on January 19, 1939 in Birmingham, Alabama. She completed her early education in the public schools of Birmingham, and Lloyd Noland Nursing School. She was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital. Eddie Jean was united in Holy Matrimony to John E. Yates, Sr., and they were blessed with four children: Linda, John, Jr., Denise and Felicia. A soft-spoken woman,...

Lillie was born on August 11th, 1944 in Birmingham, Alabama to Will Henry and Rebecca L White. She was the 6th of 8 children from their union. She attended the Birmingham Public School system attending Council Elementary and graduating from Western-Olin High School in May 1962. Lillie confessed to Christ at a very early age and joined Corinth Baptist Church in Ensley. She continued her membership throughout her adulthood with participation in Sunday school, Choir and Usher board. She began...