Mrs. Kathleen Cobb McAdory was the eldest child born to the late Johnny and Glover McClendon Cobb in Dolomite, Alabama. She confessed Christ at an early age and joined The First Baptist Church Ninth Street in Bessemer AL. After marriage she united with the Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Shades Valley. She was educated in the Bessemer School system graduating from Dunbar High School. She was employed at Daniel Payne College, Jefferson County School System, and Birmingham School System....

Dr. Dorothy Carter, age 74, of Birmingham, AL, died, Sunday on April 17, 2022.  Dorothy was born in Perry County, AL on March 17, 1948 to the late Rev. James and Zula Dobynes.  She was the eldest of nine siblings.  She lived an extraordinary life of dedicated service to the body of Christ.  She enjoyed reading, singing, cooking and spending time with her family. Dorothy graduated from Western (Jackson) Olin High School in 1966.  She later received a Bachelor's...

Kristi Lanair Ward Laister was born December 9, 1981 to Wanda Collins and the late Walter Ward, Sr. She is the youngest of her siblings. At an early age Kristi confessed Christ to be her Lord and Savior and was baptized. She worshipped and served at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Pinson, AL until adulthood and as an adult served at Gate City Church in Georgia until her health crisis.  Before the health crisis Kristi stated God had called her to the ministry. Kristi loved to sing so much...

Denson Heard Jr, age 63, was born on July 14, 1958 in Birmingham AL, to the late Denson Heard Sr. and Patricia Ann Heard. Denson confessed to Christ at an early age at Mt Hebron Baptist in Irondale, AL. He attended Irondale Public Schools and Shades Valley High.Denson enlisted in the U.S. Armed Services in 1976 at the age of 17. Following graduation from US Army Basic Training, he served a tour of duty in Fairbanks, Alaska. He served his country with honor until his discharge in...

Mother Betty was born on September 8, 1937, in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Estell and George Ford, Sr. She departed this life on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, for a better place. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Ronald Ford; husband, Willie Hicks, Sr.; three brothers and five sisters.She accepted Christ in her early years. Later, she was baptized and filled with the Holy Ghost at a meeting one night. Her life was changed forever. She joined the Mason City A.O.H Church of God...

James Vincent Edwards (58) was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 25, 2022. Throughout his life he worked hard and always showed how much he cared about his family.James was born on July 17, 1963 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Jack Edwards and Essie Mae Faulk Edwards. He was the sixth child born to this union. James graduated from Warrior High School in 1982 and shortly thereafter enlisted in the US Army National Guard - 131st Signal Battalion where he served from 1984 to...

Today, we celebrate the life of Susie Mae Martin, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister who was devoted toher family and friends. She was born Susie Mae McIntyre to the late Dan and Alberta McIntyre on December 22, 1942, in Margret, Alabama. Susie was the youngest and the only girl of five children. While she loved her brothers, she enjoyed the special treatment she received as the baby girl in the family. She told many stories from her childhood, including how she got her...

Sister Josephine Ayers Watson was born January 26, 1927, to Allen and Tealie Cooper in Kennedy, Alabama. She accepted Christ at an early age, uniting with Saint James United Methodist Church, where she served faithfully until death. She taught Sunday school for many years, where her love for God was always expressed. She served on the Usher Board as a faithful servant. She retired from Americold Compressor Co. Cullman, Alabama after over thirty years of service.Josephine was preceded in...