Obituaries

Dec 3, 2025

Maria del Consuelo Sauceda, 71, was called to her eternal resting place on December 3, 2025 surrounded by her family at home. Consuelo, the oldest of 6, entered this world on August 7, 1954 in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico born to Mauricio Solano Garcia and Consuelo "Chelito" Solano Maya. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother.

Consuelo was a devoted Catholic,...

Dec 2, 2025

Funeral Services for Mr. M.L. Kendrick, age 96 of Alabaster, will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with his family and friends officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 from 11:00 A.M. until service time at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral...

Nov 23, 2025

Martha Gail Belcher Sargent, 88, of Clay, entered the arms of Jesus from her home early on November 23, 2025. Born in Warren, Arkansas, on August 15, 1937, she was the first daughter of Jewell and Lera Belcher and grew up in Alabama with her siblings Doug, Jewell Jr. (Pete), Sandra, and Randy. She attended school in Sayre and graduated...

Dec 3, 2025

Nov 28, 2025

Brenda Jean Hunsinger Doss, age 67, passed away on November 28, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents Emogene and Herbert Hunsinger and a brother David Hunsinger. 

Brenda is survived by her children Jonathan Doss and Kristy (Michael) Sheffield; three grandchildren, Julia Elaine Sheffield, Everett Michael Ray Sheffield and Audrey India Sheffield.

Dec 2, 2025

Gerald “Jerry” Newman Wilson of Trussville, Alabama passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Born January 3, 1941, “a war baby”, as he often stated, as the first-born son of Era Beatrice (Anderson) and Norman “Red” Newman Wilson. Survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Carolyn (Drummond); daughter, Rachel (David) Wallace; sister, Linda (Phillip) Pohlman; brother, Daniel Wilson;...

Nov 27, 2025

Herbert ‘Andy’ Darden, age 86, of Pinson, passed away on November 27, 2025. Andy graduated from Tarrant High School in 1957. He served in the US Navy from 1958 until 1962. Mr. Darden was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Pinson. He was a 60-year member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 48. He was a lifetime...

Nov 26, 2025

Henry “Martin” Yarborough was born on November 11, 1943, and passed away on November 26, 2025. 

Martin was an accomplished athlete at Banks High School before graduating from Hewitt-Trussville High School. Martin also attended Jefferson State Community College, where he was a member of the college’s basketball and bowling teams. After college, he continued to compete in basketball leagues and high-level...

Nov 25, 2025

Funeral Services for Mrs. Janet Loree Tubbs, age 72 of Moody, will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Justin L. Ward officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Janet passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at her home. Her love for her children, Jason and Jana and...

Nov 25, 2025

Mary Ellen Oaks peacefully went home to be with the Lord on November 25th at the age of 89. She is preceded in passing by her parents, Ocie M. Cook, Sr. and Pearl Herring Cook, and her siblings Iona Cook Pitts, Ocie M. Cook Jr. and John W. "Doug" Cook. She is survived by her husband of 68 years Harold...

Nov 25, 2025

Lillian Jean Salmon, lovingly known as Jean, passed peacefully from this life into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 25, 2025, at the age of 81.

Jean is survived by her devoted husband of 63 years, James Buford Salmon; her daughter, Rhonda Haley; her grandchildren, Ashley Entrekin, Josh Seale, Tiffany Mathews, Jesse and Kayla Weems, and...

Nov 25, 2025

Deborah Irene Bowden age 75, passed away on November 25, 2025. She was very active in her beliefs as a Christian. Deborah was an avid sports fan, especially anything involving the University of Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents Hazel Mayo Roper and James Oliver Roper.

Mrs. Bowden is survived by her husband John Bowden Sr.; two sons,...

Nov 24, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Debbie Terry McGowan on Monday, November 24, 2025. She was born, July 28,1957.

Debbie was preceded in death by many beloved family members who now welcome her home, her mother, Barbara Hooper, father, William Terry, sister, Patricia Martinez, grandparents, Cecil McMath and Hazel. Also, her son-in-law Shane Ritch. Debbie leaves...

Nov 24, 2025

Funeral Services for Mr. Philip Riggins, age 71 of Pinson, will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Brother Kerry Bradford and Brother Billy McCay officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 10:30 A.M. until service time at 12:00 P.M. at...

Nov 24, 2025

Tracy Darrin Adams, of Pell City, Alabama, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 24th, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Tracy fought a courageous battle with cancer, facing each day with strength, grace, and unwavering faith. Even through immense pain, he continued to lift others up, encourage everyone around him, and...

Nov 23, 2025

Rhonda (Johnson) Lambert , 70, of Center Point, Alabama passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

Born in Amory, Mississippi on May 8, 1955, Rhonda was the daughter of Blois Johnson and Mary (Jones) Johnson. Her family relocated to Winthrop Harbor, Illinois during Rhonda's youth, and she graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in...

Nov 23, 2025

Betty McGriff Cameron-Murphy, 85 of Birmingham, passed away 11/23/2025.

Betty passed peacefully, with her family by her side. Born and raised in Cullman County, she moved to Birmingham after graduating from Fairview High School. There she found employment with South Central Bell as a ‘0’ operator and Birmingham is where she met and married Jack Cameron and together started a family....

Nov 22, 2025

Wesley Henson was born on March 31, 1958. He was a wonderful man. He passed away on November 22, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his son Matt Taylor, parents Frank Henson, Mabel Crew and stepfather Tom Crew; brothers , Wayne Alan Henson (twin), Harold Henson, Marvin Henson, and sister Deborah Hitchcock and sister in law Tiena Henson.

Wesley is survived...

Nov 21, 2025

Larry Gaines Wright, 75, of Pinson, Alabama, passed away peacefully in his home on November 21, 2025. Born on May 10, 1950, in Birmingham, Alabama, Larry lived a life marked by deep devotion to those he loved. He was preceded in death by his parents, James “Itchy” and Billie Jean Wright. He was survived in death by his children, Lauren...

Nov 21, 2025

John Spruell, 88, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother, and Great-grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on November 21, 2025. He entered this world on August 17, 1937 in Moulton, AL, born to Rufus and Pauline Spruell. He is survived by his wife Shirley Spruell; son John R Spruell Jr; daughter Tracy Blackwell (Aaron); granddaughter Ashley Harrison. grandson...