By Dr. Lisa Moore, International Director of Music Ministry Official Statement of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion International Music Ministry Regarding the Death of “Mama” Mosie Burks “Brothers and Sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death. We believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we…
By Reverend Kenneth Lamont Swann, M.Div., MACL Secretary MS. NORA KATHERINE McNEILL transitioned from Earth to Glory on Friday, February 7, 2025. She served as the Director of Christian Education of the Central North Carolina Conference, The AME Zion Church. Funeral arrangements are posted in a jpeg file. If it is not visible, please visit…
Shaw Temple A.M.E. Zion Church775, Hurt Road SouthwestSmyrna, GA 30082Phone: 770-801-8185Website: https://shawtemple.org/ Email: contact@shawtemple.org View larger map By Janene Hawkins Educator and civic leader Jordan Kermit Wilson, Sr. (“Kermit”) died on November 19th at age 86 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bethpage, New York. Kermit was born on March 20, 1938, in Carthage, North Carolina,…
By Brenda T. Sullivan Sylvia Stinson Tucker, daughter of the late Elmore Fredrick Stinson and Beulah Connor Stinson, was born on August 16, 1923, in Mecklenburg County. She departed her earthly life into God’s arms on October 18, 2024, at her home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Quincy Tucker; daughter, Ruby Diane…
By Daman De Leon, Health and Wellness Editor Ruth Ellen Carrow Grimes was born on March 13th, 1940, in Kinston, North Carolina, to the Rev. Eli Edward Carrow and Addie Mae Brewer. At the tender age of 5 years, Ruth displayed resilience and strength when stricken by Polio. She was eventually able to develop functional…
Every year, Dr. Sharp would give the charge to the graduates, and he would tell them “Dare to Dream”. In essence, he told them to put no limits on what you can achieve with hard work, determination, dedication, and God’s guidance…” Rev. Harriet McElvaney, Retired Pastor Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Zion By Rev. Harriet McElvaney, Retired…
January 1, 1953 – May 13, 2024 Gayle Helene Tabron, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, transitioned on May 13th, 2024, at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Aldersgate in Charlotte, NC, following a brief illness. Gayle was born on January 1st, 1953, to the late Emma and James Ford in Washington, DC. Gayle’s…
Joe Nathan Berry was born on April 10, 1944, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, to the late Robert Berry and Florence Benjamin Barnette. He was raised by his paternal grandparents, the late John Wesley Berry and Alice Berry. He departed this earthly journey on Monday, April 1, 2024. He was preceded in death by five…
By Laverna Hargrove Sister Curlia Troy was a living testimony of God’s promises. In the early hours of March 11, 2024, God called her, and she quietly transitioned from life into eternal life at her home in Leland, North Carolina, at the age of 107 years. She was the oldest member of the Eastern North…
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 Mrs. Rose Marie Starnes Kelly was born June 17, 1945, in York, SC, to the late Mr. Samuel and Mary Allison Starnes. She entered into eternal rest on Friday morning, February 23, 2024, at Prisma Health…
New Foreman Temple A.M.E. Zion Church2313 Benefit RdChesapeake, VA 23322 View larger map By Angel Eason, Lifestyle Editor Edwin Eason Sr. “Rip Saw,” beloved husband, dad, granddad, brother, first man, and friend was called to eternal rest on March 2, 2024. Edwin was born in Norfolk County, Virginia on August 4, 1953, to Ella Eason…
By Meredith Greene Reverend Doctor Juanita Greene of Charleston, SC transitioned from labor to reward and eternal rest on Friday, February 2, 2024 in Enterprise, AL. She was born on October 31, 1950 and is the eldest child of the late Mr. James W. Greene and Mrs. Julia Mae (Cross) Greene. She is the granddaughter…
“We remember before Our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” ” – I Thessalonians 1:3 The life of Rhandi Mattie Stith began on April 26, 1955, when God blessed the late Betty V. Smith Stith and George Hogben…
Mount Zion A.M.E. Zion Church455 West Jeff Davis AvenueMontgomery, AL 36104 View larger map Reverend Claude A. Shuford, Senior Pastor, Mount Zion A.M.E. Zion Church The life of Mr. Kenneth Earl Jones ended abruptly for him, and it came to a devastating end for us when he sat down in his favorite chair on Saturday,…
