Alvin W. Nelson (the younger) 1951 - 2024

 Alvin W. Nelson
August 22, 2024
Bishop Alvin W. Nelson, 73, of De Witt, passed away August 22, 2024. Alvin was born in Laurens, South Carolina on May 3, 1951 to Suff. Bishop Alvin and Dr. Mable Nelson.
Alvin received his associate's degree from Aenon Bible College, and served in the United States Army as a Corporal. He later retired from Syracuse University. He was a Pastor at the Greater Holy Temple 1 and 2 in Syracuse and Utica. Alvin was a loving and caring person. He was always giving to others, and a great people person. He was a great cook. Most of all, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and God-father. He was a true man of God and loved the Lord.
He was preceded in death by Father, Suff. Bishop Alvin J. Nelson; Mother, Dr. Mable E. (Pyles) Nelson; and Sister, Phyllis Nelson.
He is survived by his Wife of 53 years, Evang. Lindell Nelson; Son, Mario (Ann Lynn) Nelson; Two Daughters, Christina (late, Jason Dee) Nelson-Dee, Jacinta Smith; Eight grandchildren, Kai Stenson-Nelson, Alessia Dee, Jalen Humphrey, Jason Dee, Jr., Jayda Nelson, Jasmine Nelson, Mario Nelson, Jr., Kiah Edwards; Sister, Beverly (George) Matos; Brother, Rickie (Antoinette) Nelson; and many Sister and Brother-in-Laws, Nieces, Nephews, Godchildren, and Cousins.
Family and friends may call on Wednesday, September 4th, from 11:00am – 12:00pm at Bethany Baptist Church at 149 Beattie St, Syracuse, NY, where funeral services will be held at 12:00pm. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery.

Louis Alexander Johnson, 89, of Syracuse passed away peacefully ...

Louis Alexander Johnson October 12, 2019 Louis Alexander Johnson, 89, of Syracuse passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, October 12th, at home with his wife by his side. He was one of the founding members of Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, where he served on the Deacons Board. He was formerly employed at General Motors for 29 years. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Margaret and Robert Johnson, one sister Joyce Francis, one brother Joseph Johnson and his former wife, Helen Johnson. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Betty C. Johnson of Syracuse; three children, Anna Johnson of Buffalo, NY, Lois Johnson Rackmill (Barry) of Cleveland, OH and Alex Johnson of Syracuse; four stepchildren, Yolanda Jackson of Syracuse, Gregory Kinlow of New York City, NY, Pamela Stewart (David) of Rochester, NY and Bishop Carl Clark (Melissa) of Syracuse, NY; six grandchildren; a host of other loving relatives and friends. Calling hour will be Thursday 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, 347 Cortland Avenue with funeral services to follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Please sign the guestbook at syracuse.com/obits

Reginald B. Lawrence peacefully entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 6, 2023.

Reginald B. Lawrence (Age 66) "Too Many" Peacefully entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Educated at Alabama State University and The John Hopkins University, Mr. Lawrence retired from federal service with over 30 years of experience as a Physical Scientist with the Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS). He was known for his technical knowledge, business acumen, engaging personality, innovative thoughts, and his love of life. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda C. Lawrence; daughter, Dr. Felisha R. Lawrence of Upper Marlboro, MD; mother, Lillian Lawrence of Talladega, AL; sisters, Krista Lawrence of Greenville, SC and Karyn Fraction of Charlotte, NC and a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Lawrence was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Thomas Y. Lawrence. A Celebration of Life will be held at Ebenezer AME Church, 7707 Allentown Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744 on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, from 10 a.m. until service at 11 am. An Endowed Scholarship, The Lawrence Family was established at Alabama State University. Individuals can make donations in Mr. Lawrence's honor at http://www.alasu.edu/giving. Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 30, 2023.

Duane Lydell Calloway entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 18th, 2022 ...

uane Lydell Calloway entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 18th, 2022 surrounded by his family at Howard University Hospital Washington DC. Duane was born to Dr. Samuel T. Calloway Jr and Doris Greene Calloway. He attended Mattie T. Blount High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Alabama State University, Montgomery AL in Biology and Chemistry. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Dr. Denyce Stokes-Calloway Landover MD, four adult children, Cedric (Keisha) Bonner Douglasville GA, Durand Ford Landover MD, Daisha Calloway-Moore (Tavon) and Diana Calloway Baltimore, MD. Nine grandchildren, , one great-granddaughter, A caring mother Doris Calloway Columbia SC, One brother, Rev. Dr. Kelvin (Jacqueline) Calloway LaQuinta CA six sisters, Rev. Marlene Calloway Greenville, SC. Darlene (Osbourne), Chambers Las Vegas, NV, Bridgette Calloway-Hall Columbia, SC, Deidre Calloway Adelphi, MD, Veda Calloway-Jefferson (Lamont) Baltimore, MD and Doris Calloway Biloxi, Ms. Two God-daughters, A host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. MARYLAND Saturday, July 30,2022 9:30 Alpha Phi Alpha Omega Service 10:00-11:00 Viewing, 11:00 Celebration of Life March Life and Tribute Center 7601 Sandy Spring Rd Laurel, MD 20709 Tribute Wall: https://www.marchfh.com/obituaries/DuaneCalloway/#!/TributeWall Interment: Maryland National Cemetery Laurel, MD. ALABAMA Saturday, August 6, 2022, 11:00 AM Alpha Phi Alpha Omega Service, 11:30 AM Memorial Service Bethel AME Church 714 S. Savannah St Mobile, AL 36604.

Arbury Jack Guillebeaux June 10, 1936 – August 28, 2021

Obituary of Arbury Jack Guillebeaux

On August 28, 2021 Arbury Jack Guillebeaux took his "plunge into the sea of light in the world of mysteries"*. He was a singular and stalwart soul dedicated to service. He never said "no" when asked for help by individuals or communities, corporations or institutions. Jack believed wholeheartedly that once individuals and communities relied on God and envisioned the positive changes they wanted to see- anything was possible. His humble, wise, intuitive, funny, grounded and kind countenance had a profound impact on everyone he met. He was well-loved and will be sorely missed. Arbury Jack Guillebeaux was born in Asheville, North Carolina to Jack Bunion Guillebeaux and Lois Guillebeaux. His mother called him Arbury, but most of his family and friends have since known and loved him as Jack. He and his brother John grew up on Haid Street in the East End neighborhood in Asheville. Music moved him throughout his life, starting with playing trumpet in the high school band, and later through playing keyboards and listening to an eclectic array of music. In his early days Jack experienced a series of hip replacements that inured him to chronic pain. The strength, endurance and determination that he developed as a result greatly impacted his approach to his life's work. Jack always had a knack for the mechanical and was skilled with building, designing, and renovation. He loved tinkering, especially with his favorite truck. Those skills came to the fore in his early work in watch repair and jewelry making. But when he first experienced group work in the 1960's, he knew immediately that he wanted to be a trainer and community organizer. In 1963 Jack embraced the Bahá'í Faith and served in many capacities for the remainder of his life. In that same year he met the young woman he instantly knew would be his wife, and on July 29,1965, Jack and Farzaneh (Fafar) Rabbani (of the illustrious Samandari family) were married. Due to the conditions of the time interracial couples could not be legally married in North Carolina, so they traveled north for the blessing of getting married at the Bahá'í House of Worship in Wilmette, Illinois. Their life together has been one of teaching and service. Their union of African American and Persian cultures afforded the experience for others of a united West and East for their 56 years together. The Guillebeaux family grew through their daughters Audrey and Minou and their son Hawmi. As a father, Jack constantly challenged his children to pursue work they were passionate about, he modeled and encouraged the use of process thinking and was genuinely invested and proud of their successes. Before and after he became ill, he remarked how happy he was that all of his kids loved each other and worked well together. Jack and Fafar's beloved grandchildren are Joshua Ali Rysiew (Minou and Rob Rysiew) and Louis McKinnley Corder (Audrey and Leon Corder). Jack and Fafar have facilitated and presented at many Bahá'í conferences, schools and community events, both together and individually. They went travel teaching together to Haiti, and worked on Bahá'í inspired work in Australia. Jack served for 12 years as an Auxiliary Board Member for Protection, and for a decade on the Regional Bahá'í Council of the Southeastern States. Jack worked for many years at FOCAL (Federation of Child Care Centers in Alabama) in Montgomery Alabama, and while he was there completed his book "More is Caught than Taught". He was a facilitator for groups from Nashville, Tennessee to the UK, through VISIONS inc (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Recognizing differences. Understanding differences. Utilizing differences) for work with corporations, and through his own company, Connectors. For the last 20 years he had worked with Innisfree Hotels based in Gulf Breeze, Florida, serving as its founding Director of Culture. One of the biggest highlights of his life and Fafar's was their work at the Bahá'í World Centre conducting communication skills workshops for the international volunteer staff in Haifa, Israel. They both believed that all of their professional and Bahá'í experiences prepared them for these trips. Jack was always curious, eager to learn at every stage of his life, including his last days. He had the ability to identify and decipher the essence of any issue. He was profoundly present and when he gave his full attention to someone, it was like being the only person in the room. He had a life changing impact on many of us. He had a sense of humor that was sometimes raucous, and often sly. Jack was the Rummikub King in the family, and hoarded the jokers so that he could win, while goading everyone on through his trash talk. And it was easy for those of us who saw Jack sitting quietly in a corner with his eyes closed at a gathering to think he was sleeping, only to watch him suddenly come alive with an observation that clearly came from his listening closely. Jack was a totally self-made man with an innate nobility of character and not an ounce of pettiness in him. He had a deep sense of dignity, of real compassion and caring for humanity. Jack's special skills and talents leave a lasting tribute to him and a profound legacy for those he touched. We were blessed to have known him. *’Abdu’l-Bahá

Winfred Rembert, 75, Dies; Turned Painful Memories Into Art Decades after nearly being lynched in rural Georgia, he began recreating vivid scenes from his life by carving figures into leather.

Rosetta Cadenhead "Rose" Black March 31, 1943 - May 23, 2023

Rosetta Cadenhead "Rose" Black March 31, 1943 - May 23, 2023 Rosetta Cadenhead "Rose" Black: Funeral services for Rosetta Black, 80, of Mobile, AL, formerly of Loachapoka, AL, will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 2 Day Lily Street, Loachapoka, AL, 36865 with interment in Pine Level Cemetery, 4650 Arrow Head Road, Loachapoka, AL 36865, Reverend Anthony Shealey will officiate. Mrs. Black, who passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Providence Hospital in Mobile, Alabama, was born March 31, 1943, in Lee County, Alabama. Public viewing will be Tuesday, May 30, 2023, from 2 – 6 p.m. Mrs. Black will lie-in-repose at the church one hour prior to the service. She leaves to cherish her precious memory one son, Stanley (Shanjaril) Black of Mobile, AL; two stepchildren, Willie Frank (Alma) Black Jr. of Phenix City, AL and Lisa (Mitchell) Hutchinson of Salem, AL; ten grandchildren, Sankeila Dumas, Stanley Black II, Denisha Black, Devonte Anderson, Deondre Anderson, Shantoria Anderson, Kimberly Black, Detrick (Jamie) Black, Jamaal (LaShunda) Hutchinson and Ke'Ana Hutchinson; special great-grandson, Houstyn Williams; three sisters, Johnnie Mae Kindell, Lou Bertha Mason, both of Cincinnati, OH, and Mozell (Sylvester) Newsome of Loachapoka, AL; one brother, Reverend Robert (Shirley) Cadenhead of Camp Hill, AL; two sisters-in-law, Ludie Love of Opelika, AL and Flenzerine Black of Atlanta, GA; five special friends, Carrie Combs, Laura Dowdell both of Loachapoka, Isaiah Mack of Thomasville, AL, Mary Davis of Wetumpka, AL and Robin Pulliam of Camp Hill, AL; a god daughter, NaTasha Dowdell, and her son, Jaheim of Notasulga, AL; her extended family, Larry (Mattie) Black of Waverly, AL, Sharlyn (Charlie) Griffin of Opelika, AL, Kenneth (Annie) Black and Robert Williams, both of Auburn, AL; a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Harris Funeral Home is directing. www.harrisfuneralhomeinc.com to view and sign registry.

Congrats to Stanley Hudson!

Stanley Hudson, a proud MPM scholarship recipient “I am committed. I am committed to my recovery and to teaching music,” Stanley Hudson told me over the phone. His voice was so up-beat you could almost hear his smile. “Life is real good now. I am taking it back.” Stanley was one of this year’s Michelle P Mooney (MPM) Scholarship Fund recipients. The MPM Scholarship Fund was established in honor of the Gathering’s first Executive Director to help with educational expenses for those connected with the Gathering. Our second recipient is Loneva Myrick. I had the pleasure of talking with Stanley about what brought him to apply for the scholarship and how the money would be used. Stanley has a contagious energy and honesty that makes for an enjoyable conversation. Born and raised in Alabama, Stanley’s passion for music led to a music education degree in 1978. Married with three children, Stanley described his life as a happy one until he “backslid” and became hooked on alcohol and drugs. A twenty year battle with addiction caused him to end up “homeless, jobless…I lost my family, my wife, my kids.” But Stanley will not be defined by his addiction. He has been sober for over a year and is looking forward to once again teaching music. “The scholarship paid for a course for me to update my music teaching certificate. I now have a permanent teaching job that starts in two weeks.” When asked what he was most looking forward to with his new job he said, “Getting back in contact with kids in the community and putting on concerts. I used to put on great Christmas and winter concerts. That’s really what I’m looking forward to, performing live with the kids.” What did the scholarship mean to Stanley? “It made me feel that, when you’re going through a low point, a bad situation, there’s people out there that want to help pull you up. People do recover, people pull themselves up. I ate at the Gathering for 5 years, went back and saw the sign to apply for the scholarship and thought 'I’m doing real good now, I should apply'. One day I hope to do some volunteer work with The Gathering to give back.” Stanley thanked the Gathering board and staff saying, “Keep on helping people. You never know who you’re lifting up.”

Stanley Hudson

https://archive.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee-police-identify-man-killed-in-north-side-crash-b99617550z1-350809881.html/ Milwaukee police identify man killed in north side crash Nov. 16, 2015 SHARE By Jesse Garza of the Journal Sentinel A man killed in a head-on crash on Milwaukee's north side was identified by police Monday as Stanley J. Hudson, 60. The crash was reported shortly before 10 p.m. Friday in the 3300 block of N. Teutonia Ave., according to a news release from the Milwaukee Police Department. According to police, Hudson was seen driving a car at a high rate of speed north in the southbound lane of Teutonia Ave. when the vehicle collided with a southbound car driven by a 35-year-old man and carrying two passengers, women ages 35 and 39. Hudson died at the scene of the crash and the occupants of the other vehicle were taken to a hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening, according to police.

Obituary For Mildred Colquitt

Obituary For Mildred Colquitt Mrs. Mildred Colquitt passed away Monday at St. Francis Hospital at the age of 76. A native of Lee County, AL., and the daughter of the late Dave and Hattie Dunn Armour, Mrs. Colquitt retired from Southern Phenix Textiles after 20 years of service. She was a devout member of Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church and its Bible Study Group, Mass and Women Choirs and PICCM. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie B. Colquitt, a daughter, Jacqueline Davis, a granddaughter, Jacqueline Howard and six siblings, Jacob Armour, Lindsey Few, Samuel Armour, Bernard Armour, Dot Davis and Elvenia "Coot" Penick. Survivors include three sons, James Howard, John Howard and Kelvin Colquitt; three grandchildren, Cedric, Kyle and Kayla Howard; two brothers, Royzell Aldridge and Theodore Armour; two sisters, Alzater Davis and Mary Akings; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Mrs. Colquitt will be laid to rest at the National Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, AL., on Monday, February 11, 2019 following a 11:00 A.M. Homegoing Celebration at Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church. Pastor J.H. Flakes III will officiate. Visitation is 1:00 til 3:00 PM today at the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to Progressive Funeral Home, Inc. The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to support the family with End of Life Services. Send flowers to the service of Mildred Colquitt Services 10 Feb Visitation 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Progressive Funeral Home 4235 St. Mary's Road Columbus, GA 31907 Get directions » Text Email Google Maps 11 Feb Interment Fort Mitchell National Cemetery 553 AL-165 Fort Mitchell, AL 36856 Get directions » Text Email Google Maps 11 Feb Home Going Celebration 11:00 AM Fourth Street Baptist Church 222 W 5th St Columbus, GA 31901 Get directions » Text Email Google Maps Admin Login

Obituary For Theodore Armour

Obituary For Theodore Armour Mr. Theodore Armour "Sonny" passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 in Opelika, AL at the age of 84. Mr. Armour was born on March 13, 1937 in Salem, AL to the late Dave Armour and Hattie Dunn. Other than his parents, Mr. Armour was preceded in death by eight siblings, Jacob, Lindsey, Sr., Samuel, Marvin, Alzedia, Elvenie, Dot and Mildred. Survivors include a loving and devoted companion, Ardella Williams; one sister, Mary Akings; one brother, Royzell Aldridge (Audrey); and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Homegoing services for Mr. Armour will be Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery beginning at 11:00 AM. He will have a visitation on Monday, June 7, 2021 from 4 PM until 6 PM at Progressive. The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to be selected to provide end of life services. ***** Hattie Dunn was Granddaddy's 1st Cousin Rozell Aldridge was Grandmama's nephew

Harry Belafonte, 96, Dies; Barrier-Breaking Singer, Actor and Activist In the 1950s, when segregation was still widespread, his ascent to the upper echelon of show business was historic. But his primary focus was civil rights.

Aubrey Dean Cummings

Rev. LeRoy Glenn Wright

February 22, 2023 Rev. LeRoy Glenn Wright was born in Detroit, MI and raised in Nashville, TN. After graduating Nashville's Pearl High School, he went on to attend Fisk University where he began a lifetime of activism. Most notably he was part of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), a Freedom Rider in the summer of 1961 and an organizer for the historic March on Washington. For his civil rights work Rev. Wright has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey show, PBS, in the New York Times, and numerous museums of African American history. In 1962 he moved to Syracuse, NY where he continued his life of activism and service through the Congress of Racial Equality (C.O.R.E.) and as a life member of the NAACP. His career spanned social work, psychiatric care, drug and alcohol counseling, church leadership and prison ministry. Rev. Wright was ordained through the Northeastern District Baptist Association and furthered his theological education at the historic Colgate Rochester Divinity School. He faithfully served the Faith United Methodist Church as pastor, and as chaplain for the Onondaga County Justice Center. A lifelong advocate for women in ministry, he used these positions to give preaching opportunities to women who had been denied opportunity in their own churches. He remained a resident of Syracuse for more than 60 years. Rev. Wright is survived by his son Rev. Dr. Clarence E. Wright, 2 children by marriage; Eric and Amelia Winfree; 3 siblings and 4 grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Greater New Testament Missionary Baptist Church (1121 S. Salina St. Syracuse, NY 13202). Public viewing will begin at 9:00am with service following at 11:00am. Condolences can be sent to Gethers Funeral Services, 1520 South Ave. Syracuse, NY 13207 or Gethers_Trusts_God@verizon.net. GETHERS TRUST GOD 315-476-0157 Please leave Memories and Condolences on syracuse. com/obits

Wallace Dean Ray Jr. Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Wallace Dean Ray Jr. in Columbus, Georgia, born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, who passed away on December 1, 2021, at the age of 62, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wallace Dean Ray Jr. to pay them a last tribute. He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Wallace Ray, Sr. and Carolyn Zellander.

Obituary For L. Omar Campbell

Mr. L. Omar Campbell, 82, a resident of Tuskegee, Al. passed Sunday January 1, 2023 in Tuskegee, Al. The Janaza prayer will be held Wednesday January 4, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. from the Masjid Ash-Shura (1902 Franklin Rd. Tuskegee, Al.) Burial will be in the Islamic Graveyard of Montgomery with The Peoples Funeral Home directing.

Ronald Elliott Morse, Sr. (Dr. Ron), 45 died Thursday, October 15, 2015

Ronald Elliott Morse, Sr. (Dr. Ron), 45 died Thursday, October 15, 2015 at his home in Salisbury. Born in Tuskegee, AL, he is the son of Joseph and Sylvia (Hall) Morse of Salisbury. Ron was a 1988 graduate of Parkside High School where he excelled in football. Upon graduation, he matriculated at Tuskegee University in Alabama, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science. He did further studies at the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore in Princess Anne, MD receiving a Master’s degree in counseling and a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from University of VA in Charlottesville. He taught counseling at UMES and Bowie State University. He was also a Student Counselor and Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Services at UMES. He formerly managed Tender Care in Salisbury, a youth facility for those with special needs. He was the Associate Publisher with the local Delmarva African-American Pride Magazine. Besides his parents, he is survived by three sons: Ronald E. Morse, Jr. of Cockeysville, MD, Dyllon Collier of Pittsville and Tyler J. Hall of Kissimmee, FL; one brother Richard E. Morse of Salisbury, one sister Donna Owens of Los Angeles, CA; one uncle and aunt: Richard (Joyce) Hall of Harper’s Ferry, WV and Loretta Hall of Herndon, VA; a special great aunt Inez Glass of Tuskegee, AL, several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 1:00 pm, Friday, October 23, 2015 at Wesley Temple United Methodist Church in Salisbury where friends may view two hours prior to service. Interment will be private. Grandson of Cleopatra Slaughter Morse Great Grandson of Hattie Slaughter Grand Nephew of Inez Slaughter Glass

Evora "Rut" Jackson 09/18/1955 - 09/09/2022

Funeral service for Evora Jackson, 66, of Auburn, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 16, 2022, at True Deliverance Holiness Church, 936 North Donahue Drive, Auburn, AL with interment in Pine Level Cemetery, Bishop Nolan T. Torbert will officiate. (Facial covering is required) Ms. Jackson, who passed away Friday, September 9, 2022 at St. Vincent East Hospital in Trussville, AL, was born September 18, 1955 in Lee County, Alabama. There will be no public viewing. She leaves to cherish her memory: two children, Codell (Denise) Jackson of Atlanta, GA and Shanta Torbert of Birmingham, AL; eight grandchildren; two bonus children, Wendy (Reginald) Taylor of McDonough, GA and Whitney Torbert of Auburn, AL; five sisters, Mary Lois Cochran of Birmingham, AL, Edna Ann Jackson of Syracuse, NY, Arnethia (Alonzo) Walker of Auburn, AL, Charlene Straughter of Detroit, MI and Barabara Coleman of Florida; two brothers, Hubert (Geraldine) Taylor of Washington and Ira James (Calmor) Jackson of Lafayette, AL; godson, Travis Jackson of Syracuse, NY; a devoted friend, Louis Jones of Auburn, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Ernestine Baker "Mama-Sis" Warren

March 4, 1928 - August 9, 2019

Funeral service for Ernestine Warren, 91, of Auburn, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist, 4881 South College Street, Auburn, AL 36832 with interment in Mount Ester A.M.E. Zion Church Cemetery, Reverend Thomas Brown, Pastor, Reverend Jerry Dowdell, Eulogist. Mrs. Warren, who passed away Friday, August 9, 2019 in Auburn, Alabama, was born March 4, 1928 in Lee County, Alabama. Public viewing will be Friday, August 16, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Warren will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service. Survivors include: her children, Linder (Bobby) Yancey of Auburn, Alabama, Gloria (Frank) Harper of Tuskegee, Alabama, Constance (Carl) Floyd of Opelika, Alabama, Virginia Hollis of Alcoa, Tennessee, George Warren III of Auburn, Alabama, Willie (Evette) Baker of Knoxville, Tennessee, Henrettia (James) Duffie of Crawford, Alabama, Alvin (LaShander) Warren, James (Tracy) Warren, Merrell (Nichole) Warren and Conteh (Roshica) Warren all of Auburn, Alabama; three sisters, Irena Smith, Glenda Richmond and Dorothy Harrison all of Gary, Indiana; one brother, Eddie Baker of Atlanta, Georgia; one brother-in-law, Willie Lee (Bobbie) Warren of Cheektowaga, New York; four sisters-in-law, Vera Felton of Warren, Ohio, Valenzia Black of Buffalo, New York, Mozell Warren of Orlando, Florida and Lurletha Ward of Chicago, Illinois; forty-five grandchildren; sixty-four great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; a very special niece, Vanessa Webb; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Harris Funeral Home is directing www.harrisfuneralhomeinc.com to view and sign registry.

Mrs. Emma Luke

 

 

May 1, 1931 - July 29, 2019 

 

Mrs. Emma Luke, 88, of Salem, AL died Monday, July 29, 2019. Funeral service will be 3:00 p.m. EST, Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Greater St. John Baptist Church, Crawford, AL with Rev. Jonah Williams, pastor, officiating and Bishop Stephen Faulk, eulogist. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, August 2, 2019 from 1-8 p.m. EST with family hour from 6-7:30 p.m. EST with Eastern Star Final Riest from 7 to 7:30according to Taylor Funeral Home, Inc. Mrs. Luke was born May 1, 1931 in Lee County, AL to the late Georgia Bellamy and the late Alton Tillman. She was a member of Greater St. John Baptist Church, a member of Order of Eastern Star, Morning Star Chapter #734, and retired from Lee County Headstart as a Social Worker after 23 years of service. Survivors include her children, Sarah (WIllie) Chappell, Alton Luke, Azariah (Linda Denise) Luke; ten grandchildren; 18 great- grandchildren; three great- great grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; eight step-great grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. Please visit www. thetaylorfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest registry.