All Obituaries

Hattie Mae Williams was born April, 20, 1934, to A.C. and Lucinda Craig, in Dallas County, Alabama. She grew up in Marion, AL where she met and married Jimmy Williams. To this union six children were born. Four sons have preceded her in death, and also her husband. She is survived by two daughters Rosetta of Calera, AL and Rebecca of Eastpointe, MI. Hattie Mae Williams was a woman of faith and believer in Jesus Christ our Lord. She joined Mount Olive Baptist Church and gave her life to...

Lillie Belle Smitherman was born on December 20, 1936, to the late Virgil & Charity Smitherman. She was the fourth oldest child of nine, seven of which preceded her in death.  She gained her wings May 21, 2023, at her home. She confessed her life to Christ at an early age, at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church & later joined Faith Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of the late Dr. William T. Evans. She served in the choir & Missionary Society faithfully until her...

James William Baker was born and raised in the Oak Mountain area of Shelby County, Alabama, just south of Birmingham. He attended God’s House Kindergarten, Inverness Elementary, Riverchase Middle School, and after time in both Louisville, Kentucky, where his youngest sister was born, and at Lyman Ward Military Academy, he returned home to graduate from Pelham High School. Jim entered the Marines soon after high school. He did his basic training at Parris Island and was stationed in...

Obituary  Sylvester Mixon Sr. formally known as "Curly," some knew him as "Sly." was born on September 1, 1961, in Calera, Alabama to his mother, Pauline "Taylor" Mixon, and (deceased) father, Johnnie Mixon, Jr.   He leaves his loving mother, Pauline Taylor Mixon, ex-wife Conchetta Mixon Bevelle, four beloved children Bishop Sylvester Mixon, Jr., and daughter-in-love April Mixon, Justin Norris, Bianca Norris, Brent Norris, and O'Bryant...

David Calvin Moore, Jr. was born to the parentage of the late Georgia Merchant and David Calvin Moore, Sr. in Shelby County, AL on May 17, 1948. He was educated in the Shelby County School System at Prentice High School.  He was united in Holy Matrimony to Judy Moore and later in life they went separated ways but remained friends. He enlisted in the United States Army and served for two years and received an Honorable Discharge. He then joined the United States Marines Corp, .and...

Tommy Charles Oden Tommy Charles “Tank” Oden was born January 22, 1953, to Gussie Mae Oden and Boise Lee Oden Sr. He attended Alabaster High School. Tommy Charles had a love for baseball in his younger years. He played for a team called The Terminators where he served as the pitcher. Tommy Charles had a love for football. He was a baseball and an avid Alabama and Pittsburg Steelers fan. Tommy Charles loved his family dearly. Tommy Charles was preceded in death by his parents...

Mary Charles Mayfield was born July 11, 1956, to the late Clarence and Sallie C. Mayfield. She confessed Christ at an early age and attended Union Missionary Baptist Church under the Leadership of Pastor Skylar Patterson. Mary was educated in the Shelby County School System. She retired from Grede Foundry Company in Columbiana. She was preceded in death by both parents, Clarence and Sallie Mayfield; sister, Maxine Riggins; brothers, William and Stephen Mayfield. She departed this life...

Obituary Jereld Dean Hardwick made her transition from earth to heaven on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at 3:40 P.M. at Bibb Medical Hospital in Centreville, AL. She was born April 5, 1960 to the late Cora Lee Daniel & Jerry Hardwick. She confessed Christ at an early age at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Brent, AL. She attended Bibb County High School and Alabama A&M University. She was sweet, loving, and the life of the party. She loved her two girls and grand babies with all of her heart....

Mrs. Veronica Dale Smith age 63, of Calera passed away on April 23, 2023. She is survived.  by husband, Mr. Roosevelt Smith and other family members.  Memorial Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at  Greater New Jerusalem Baptist Church  1125 N. New York Avenue Lakeland, FL.      

Raya Rhaenyra Rodgers was born on November 9, 2022 to her parents, Kadijah Christian & Eugene Rodgers, in Birmingham, AL. Raya was a beautiful & happy baby. Her smile would melt your heart and light up a room. She was called home by God on April 12, 2023, at Children’s Hospital in Birmingham, AL. Raya was preceded in death by her grandmother, Kamala Moore. She leaves to cherish her precious memories: her loving parents, Kadijah Christian & Eugene Rodgers; siblings;...