Booker T Washington Magnet High School Alabama Alumni Obituaries

David Hampton Floyd was born December 10 1973 in Clearwater Florida to the late Johnnie Mae Floyd David Hampton. Life claimed all that was mortal on Friday August 29 2025 at Morton Plant Hospital Clearwater. David began his elementary school education in Pinellas County and moved to Alabama as a yo...

was born February 28 1946 in Oak Hill Alabama to the late Pat Daniel Cole and Lydia Etheridge Cole. He was educated in the Escambia County School District Pensacola Florida and was a proud member of the Booker T. Washington High School class of 1965 the fighting Wildcats Ed played saxophone in the m...

My sister and I extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. God bless. The Draft Family Send Our Deepest Condolences To The Hickman Family. May Your Mother Rest In Heavenly Peace. The Class of 1951 of Booker T. Washington High School ext...

Memorial Services for Lloyd Robinson Jr. will be held on Saturday February 28 2026 at 1200 p.m. at Bowers Funeral Home in Teague. David Frazier son of Mr. Robinson will officiate. He was born in Teague on September 14 1935 and grew up in Teague and attended Booker T. Washington High School. He moved...

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Mr. Larry Darnell Barnes, a man of strength, faith, and character whose life touched all who knew him. Deeply devoted to his family and respected by colleagues and friends alike, Larry was known for his confidence, unwavering integrity, and genuine co...

Vivian M. Chadwick a devoted wife loving mother and faithful servant of God who peacefully transitioned on February 10 2026 and has been reunited in eternal peace with her beloved husband the late Robert L. Chadwick. She was the daughter of the late James and Dorothy Morgan Sr. She was predeceased b...

Hannah Lee Johnson was born on November 25, 1945, in Pensacola, Florida, to Leslie Johnson and Ola Mae Johnson. She attended Booker T. Washington High School and later earned her GED. In 1963, Hannah married the late Calvin E. Patterson, and their union was blessed with two children: a son, David, a...

Pastor Erskin Donald Blankenship Jr.July 8, 1947 – February 4, 2026Pastor Erskin Donald Blankenship Jr., a devoted servant of God and the community, entered eternal rest on February 4, 2026. Born in Pensacola, Florida, he was the eldest of nine children and was raised with a strong foundation rooted...

REIDSVILLE NC Mrs. Sandra LaVerne Davis Slade age 82 passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 10 2026 at her residence. Public viewing will begin on Sunday February 15 2026 from 12 until 6 p.m. at McLaurinHarris Funeral Home 721 East Morehead Street Reidsville NC. Funeral services will be held Mo...

Jerry Bill Sillemon was the youngest child of four born to the parents of Lee Otis Sr. and Virgie Mae Sillemon in Greenville Texas. After the early loss of his parents Jerry and his siblings were raised in Dallas Texas by their aunt Anna Smith in a closeknit community known as Trinity Valley. Jerry ...

Life Reflections:Howard McCoo Sr. was born on October 27, 1937. He was the second child of Houston and Henrietta McCoo of Mount Pleasant, Texas.After graduating from Booker T. Washington High School in Mount Pleasant, Texas, he earned a business degree from Texas College. Then, he served two years ...

Mr. James Edwin Mabry Jr. departed this life on February 8 2026. James Jimmy Mabry Jr. was born on April 5 1941 to the late Mr. James Edwin Mabry Sr. and Mrs. Fannie Wright Mabry of Norfolk Virginia. His was the grandson of the late Mr. Walter E. Mabry Sr. and Mrs. Irene Smith Mabry and Mr. Howard W...

Jocelyn Faye Randle Cole was born on July 11 1954 in Houston Texas to the late Lovie Mae AndrewsRandle and Dore Randle. She was delivered at Negro Hospital by Dr. Carroll. Jocelyn graduated with honors from Booker T. Washington High School in 1972. She continued her education at Prairie View AM Univ...

It is with profound sadness yet enduring gratitude for her life that we commemorate Vernicia Diane Ruffin who peacefully transitioned from this earthly realm on January 31 2026 just three weeks after her 72nd birthday. Vernicias remarkable journey began on January 8 1954 in the vibrant city of Norfo...

Cecile Banks of Austin Texas passed away Wednesday January 28 2026 in Wichita Falls Texas. She was a resident of Austin Texas since 1967 and moved to Wichita Falls Texas in December 2012 due to Illness. Cecile was born on March 6 1931 in Cooper Texas to the union of V.O. and Velma Battle. She was th...

Deacon James Smith was born on January 20 1942 in Mt. Pleasant Texas to the parentage of Arthur and Jadie Smith. He was the fifth of twelve children and an energetic gregarious child. Growing up in such a large household it would have been easy to get lost among the crowd but James made himself hear...

On Monday February 2 2026 Florine Randall Clarke a devoted educator and respected community leader was called home after an extended illness for a better life with her Lord and Savior. She was born on June 22 1929 in Norfolk VA to the late Clyde and Novella Randall who provided her and her late sist...

Darrell Glen Cooper was born on January 12 1942 and passed away peacefully on January 31 2026. His life was defined by generosity craftsmanship and a steadfast commitment to helping others. A graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in 1960 Darrell discovered his passion for plumbing and carpent...

Carmel Tzuchenow Rhodes transitioned on January 18 2026 at the age of 51. Carmel was born on March 13 1974 to the union of the late Ms. Jacqueline Rhodes and Mr. Arthur Wells and lovingly raised by Elder Henry Navarre and Mary Navarre from the age of one month. Carmel attended Florence J. Chester El...

Emma Jean Allen Brown was born on September 7 1936 in Mount Pleasant Texas to Elbert and Tiny Mae Standback Allen. From the very beginning Emma was rooted in faith family and lovevalues she carried with her throughout her life. Emma attended Booker T. Washington High School in Mount Pleasant Texas. ...

William Eric Gore graduated from Wuerzburg American High School in Germany and from Northwestern State University. He earned two masters degrees from Louisiana Christian University Master of Arts in Teaching and Master of Educational Leadership. His last teaching job was Lead Special Education Teach...

Barbara Ann Richardson was born to the union of Freddie Rayfield and Laura Rayfield and lived a life defined by faith, education, service, and an unwavering devotion to family. On August 22, 1965, she married the love of her life, Rommie Richardson, beginning a marriage that stood as a true testamen...

Albert Lee Ancrum affectionately known as Big Al Daddy Grandpa Al Uncle Al or simply Al peacefully transitioned from earthly sorrow to heavenly joy on November 26 2025. A man of quiet strength Albert was devoted to serving the Lord and was always present for others no matter the need. Albert was a p...

was born on July 10 1937 in Norfolk Virginia. He was the second child and first son born to Boyd Moore Sr. and Charlotte Elizabeth Small Moore. Boyd was educated in the Norfolk Public Schools system and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1955. After earning his diploma Boyd enlisted ...

was born on the morning of Saturday July 17 1937 to John Sumner Barge Sr. and Willie Evelyn Langley Barge. She was raised in Norfolk Virginia by her loving parents alongside her seven siblings. After an extended illness Mrs. Phillips entered her heavenly reward just before dusk on Friday afternoon J...

"For a day in thy courtsisbetter than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than to dwell in the tents of wickedness." As always stated Im still on the waiting list in the comfort of her home Mother Alta Mae Weldon Townsend peacefully found rest just beyond the river Januar...

GREENSBORO NC Mr. John Langston King Jr. age 72 passed away Wednesday January 28 2026 at his residence. Public viewing will begin on Monday February 2 2026 from 12 until 6 p.m. at McLaurinHarris Funeral Home 721 East Morehead Street Reidsville NC. Funeral services will be held Tuesday February 3 20...

Lorraine Marie Brown age 57 was born on September 28 1968 in New Orleans LA departed this earthly home on Wednesday December 24 2025. She attended Booker T. Washington High School. Lorraine was the beloved daughter of Marion Brown. Loving mother of Darcell Brown Veralynn Brown Antonio Brown and Quin...

New Orleans LA Jocelyn Metoyer Lewis age 91 entered eternal rest on Thursday January 15 2026. Born November 8 1934 in New Orleans LA she was the daughter of the late John Lucien Metoyer Sr. and Catherine Clay. Jocelyn attended Booker T. Washington High School. Throughout her life she was employed b...