Obituaries

Kenneth Lawler

Kenneth Lawler

Dec 21, 2025

Kenneth A. Lawler, 89, passed away December 21, 2025.He is survived by his wife, Mary C. Lawler; sons, Alan Lawler (spouse, Paula), David Lawler (spouse, Lori); grandson, Brad Lawler (spouse, Linda); granddaughter Britni Lawler (deceased); two great granddaughters, Kaylie and Laci Lawler.Kenneth worked for the Birmingham division of the U.S. Postal Service for 35 years. He was a member of the...

Renee Gray Yates

Renee Gray Yates

Dec 23, 2025

Renee “MamaBear” Gray Yates, age 69, joined her boys in Heaven on December 23, 2025. She was born on May 11, 1956, in Gadsden, Alabama, and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Stewart Gray.

In her younger years, Renee worked at HealthTex. After marrying her sweetheart, Michael David Yates, on September 19, 1980, she and her husband moved throughout...

Dr. William Ford Turner

Dr. William Ford Turner

Dec 22, 2025

Dr. William “Bill” Ford Turner, age 70, passed away on December 22, 2025. Born on December 6, 1955, he lived a life defined by kindness, creativity, and devotion to his family.

Dr. Turner was a dedicated dentist who cared deeply for his patients and took great pride in his work, serving others with thoughtfulness and compassion throughout his career. Above all,...

James "Jimmy" Dobbs Jr

James "Jimmy" Dobbs Jr

Dec 25, 2025

James Cranford Dobbs, Jr., known to many as Jimmy, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025. 

He was born in Athens, Alabama, and graduated from Athens High School. He later moved to Birmingham, where he built his life and career. 

James was known for his love of horses and for his exceptional skill as a boot maker and shoe repairman. He took...

Charles D. Roberts Jr.

Charles D. Roberts Jr.

Dec 19, 2025

Charles Dennis Roberts, 79, of Pinson, AL, earned his wings on December 19th, 2025.

He was born in Attalla, AL on September 24th, 1946 to Charles Dennis Roberts Sr. and Jessie Emily Roberts, one of five children. He attended Etowah High School before joining the Army and serving his country in Vietnam, a duty that would leave him with a lifelong...

Marcia A. Scott

Marcia A. Scott

Dec 21, 2025

Marcia Allen Scott, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on September 25, 1944, Marcia lived a life filled with love, kindness, and devotion to her family.

She is preceded in death by her husband Sturgis Thornton Scott and survived by her two sons, Howard Allen Scott (Tracie Scott) and...

Bobby Rushen

Bobby Rushen

Dec 17, 2025

Mr. Bobby Joe (BJ) Rushen, 93 of Talladega passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Rushen, son, Bobby Rushen, brother, Mack Rushen and mother, Jewel Rushen. He is survived by his sister, Billie Bynum, daughter-in-law, Cheryl Rushen; grandchildren, Erin Bentley (Brandon), Kristen Odom (Jonathan) and Zachary Rushen (Amanda); great grandchildren, Thomas...

Irving Fredrick "Fred" Trawick, Jr

Irving Fredrick "Fred" Trawick, Jr

Dec 13, 2025

On this date 12/13/2025 @ 7:04 am, Irving Fredrick (Fred) Trawick Jr., a beloved husband and father passed away after suffering from flu & pneumonia at 80 years old at Russell Medical Hospital in Alexander City, Alabama. Wife, Mona, and daughter, Stephanie with family had few days before celebrated his 80th birthday with him.

Born in 1945 in Mullins, South Carolina...

Juan Vernon

Juan Vernon

Dec 21, 2025

Juan Vernon, age 82, lost her battle with cancer and passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family on December 21,2025.

Juan was a faithful member of Pinson Valley Baptist Church, where she served the Lord with devotion and a joyful spirit. Her greatest sunshine in life was her son, Mike, whom she loved deeply. He held a...

Amye Johnson

Amye Johnson

Dec 20, 2025

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of our beloved mother Amye Dale Johnson, who peacefully went to be with the Lord at the age of 93. She was the heart of our family—steadfast in love, rich in wisdom, and generous in spirit. Her kindness touched everyone she met, and her home...

Rose Stidham

Rose Stidham

Dec 18, 2025

Rose Ann Sonnier Stidham of Brimingham, Alabama passed away on Friday, December 18th, 2025.

Rose Ann was born in Dermott, Arkansas on June 23, 1943 to Mr. and Mrs. John Seymour (sam) Sonnier, who have preceded her in death.

Rose Ann graduated from high school in McGehee, Arkansas and attended college at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, Arkansas and the University...

Jimmy Schatz

Jimmy Schatz

Dec 17, 2025

Jimmy Schatz, age 59, passed away on December 17th, 2025. He was born June 25th, 1966, to Joe & Judy Schatz. He graduated from Huffman High School in 1984. In 1987 he started ABC Lock and Key and in 2000 he started ABC Towing. He was a devout family man who loved his people hard.

Jimmy was a man deeply admired...

Hilde G. Davis

Hilde G. Davis

Dec 17, 2025

Funeral Services for Mrs. Hilde G. Davis, age 88 of Pinson, will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Deacon Susan Southwich officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Hilde Davis, 88, of Pinson, Alabama, passed away peacefully in her home on December 17, 2025, after an extended illness. Born on...

Brett Colley

Brett Colley

Dec 16, 2025

Jay Brett Colley, 56, of Langston, Al, passed away on December 16, 2025.

Born on March 16, 1969 in Cullman. Brett was known for his dedication, kindness, humor, and his Deep Love for his wife Jennifer also, including the, Love he had for for his friends and family. He enjoyed carpentry work, hunting, Fishing, Auburn Sports, and will be remembered especially...

Benjamin King Scheufens

Benjamin King Scheufens

Dec 16, 2025

With heavy hearts but steadfast faith, we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. While our family mourns his loss, we take comfort in knowing that he has gone home to be with the Lord, welcomed by grace and eternal peace.

He proudly served his country as a United States Air Force veteran, living a life marked...

Marion Aytes Neskaug

Marion Aytes Neskaug

Dec 15, 2025

Marion Aytes Neskaug, age 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, December 15, 2025. He was born in Deer Lodge, Tennessee, on January 28, 1941. He attended school in Sunbright, Tennessee, and graduated from Central High School in Wartburg, Tennessee, in 1958. He married Patsy Gaskin on May 26, 1961. He is preceded in...

Samuel Uribe

Samuel Uribe

Dec 14, 2025

Funeral Mass for Samuel Uribe, age 52 of Bessemer, will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Father Jose Guevara officiating. Burial will follow at 2:00 P.M. at Valhalla Cemetery.

Samuel passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at his home. Born in Cherán, Michoacán de Ocampo; Samuel Uribe was an outstanding...

Valarie Joy Jones

Valarie Joy Jones

Dec 13, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Valarie Joy Jones (Verhey), age 85, of most recently, Margaret, AL. Funeral services will be Friday, December 19th, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens. 

Valarie was a beautiful woman who was born in Long Island, NY,...

Diann Shirley Capps

Diann Shirley Capps

Dec 12, 2025

Diann Shirley Capps, age 79, passed away on December 12, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents John Russell Shirley, Sr. and Carolyn Self Shirley and a brother Wayne Russell Shirley.

Diann is survived by her husband Cliff Capps; three children, Christopher (Donna) Capps, Craig (Tonya Roden) Capps, Stacey (John) Tucker; seven grandchildren, Jordan (Dustin) McFarland, Jason (Krista) Rohm,...

Steward Jones

Steward Jones

Dec 10, 2025

Steward Harvey Jones, 70, of Pleasant Grove, Alabama was reunited with his parents and siblings in Heaven on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Imogene Jones; father, Charles Lynwood Jones; brothers, “Butch” Charles Lynnwood Jones, Jr, Gregory Lee Jones, David Neal Jones; and sister, Jean Lynn Hunt Jones. He is...

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