Vivian Edwards so affectionately known as "Murry" passed away on May 10th, 2023 at the age of 84 surrounded by several family members. She was born in Westfield, Alabama and graduated from Westfield High School. Even though she was never married and bore no children of her own, Vivian was the family Matriarch even before and after the death of her parents. She retired early and became the primary caregiver for her parents until their passing almost twenty years ago. She became the...

Henrietta Smith Tripp was born on December 14, 1935, in Marion Junction, Alabama, to the late Reverend Tom Smith and Willie Ann Smith. At an early age, she confessed Christ and became a lifelong member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Marion Junction. She attended Gary Elementary School, Mud Hall, Cross and Lincoln Elementary in Marion, graduating from high school in 1955 from the Dallas County School System. Later, she would worship with the More Than Conquerors Baptist Church under Pastor...