All Obituaries

James Allen Burns was born to the late Bessie Woods Burns and the late James Edward Burns on January 31, 1959, in Columbiana, AL. He confessed Christ at an early age at Macedonia Baptist Church in Columbiana, AL. He was a graduate of Shelby County High School. He was later united in holy matrimony to Augusta Garrett. To this union three children were born. His employment included Valley Mills, Alloy Cast and Alabama Therapeutic Education Facility (ATEF). James, lovingly called Allen,...

Destynee Neshia Christian Destynee was born on March 22, 2000, at Brookwood Shelby Baptist Hospital in Alabaster, Alabama. Destynee attended Head Start in Clanton, AL. Then relocated to Montevallo, AL and attended Montevallo Elementary, Calera Elementary, Montevallo Middle and Graduated from Montevallo High school. Throughout her school journey she was a cheerleader for Montevallo City League Football in the school choir, was an honor roll student, and played soccer at Montevallo...

Ella Mae Peeples age 84 of Pelham passed away on September 6, 2022. A Time tobe Born Ella Mae McCarter Peeples was born in Alabaster, Alabama on July 12, 1938.She was the oldest of 15 children born to her late parents Robert and Lizzie McCarter, she is preceded in death by her parents: Robert and Lizzie McCarter Sisters: Maggie Griffin, Billie Ruth Gregory, Rita Miledge Flora Ramsey; Brothers: Henry McCarter, Donald McCarter, Elder Sammy McCarter, Morris McCarter, Jimmy McCarter, and...

James M. Jefferson, 78 of Birmingham entered eternal rest (Sunday) September 4th from Grandview Hospital. He was born on Sunday, October 17, 1943 in Montgomery County to the late Jimmie Lamb and Mary Edwards. Affectionately known by many as “PD”, James graduated from George Washington Carver High School and attended Alabama State University. James accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of New Pleasant Valley AME Zion Church. He later moved to Birmingham,...

Obituary  Naomi Mae Evans was born on December 14, 1941, in Almont, AL to the late Robert Franklin Evans and Cora Mae Jenkins Evans. She was the third of five children born to this union.She confessed Christ at an early age, attending Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir, as well as, serving on the usher board. She remained a loyal and faithful member until she was unable to physically attend due to an illness, which would ultimately...

Sunrise                           Sunset 11-8-1987                      8-26-2022                       Jeremy Lamont DeMoss was born on November 8,1987 at Lloyd Noland hospital in Fairfield, Al to the late Mr. Gregory McAdory and Ms. Carrie DeMoss, he also had a bonus father the late Mr. Cleo Bogin who...

Obituary Sunrise February 9, 1947, Sunset August 22, 2022   Alvin Meridth Nelson, age 75, passed away on August 22, 2022, in MICU at Shelby Brookwood Baptist Medical Center with his wife of thirty-three plus year, Carolyn K. Nelson, at his bedside. Alvin was born on February 9, 1947, to Elijah and Loeva Nelson in Montevallo, Alabama. He attended school in the Shelby County School system, graduating from Prentice High School in 1965. Alvin joined the Army; there he served as a...

OBITUARY Deacon John Booker was born on September 12, 1953, to the late Mr. Eugene and Nellie Booker Sr. in Alabaster AL.  He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church starting at a young age.  He loved to serve and took on the responsibility to do the landscaping, for the church and whatever other tasks that were needed of him. Landscaping was a natural gift that he was blessed with, and he enjoyed doing it so much   He became a deacon on October 12, 2008 and...

Queen Esther Valentine Young was born to Willie Thomas and Annie Queen Valentine on September 5, 1940, in Marvel, Alabama. She confessed Christ at an early age. She later joined Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church in 1973 and was baptized under the leadership of Rev. W.T. Evans. In 2011, she moved her membership with her husband from Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church to Morning Star Christian Church under the leadership of Pastor Corey Salter. In January of 2022, her membership was...

Obituary Samuel Lee “Sam” Chapple The late Samuel Lee “Sam” Chapple was born to the late Hugh and Linda Chapple, third of six children, with four proceeding him death.  He grew up in Brierfield, AL and Birmingham, AL.  As a child, Sam attended Wayman Chapel A.M.E Church in Brierfield, AL.  He attended the Seven Pine Elementary School in Brierfield and Bibb County Training School in Centreville, AL.  He was united in marriage to the late Betty...