All Obituaries

Faye Imogene Gamble Ready, age 99 of Birmingham, AL passed away on July 22, 2021. She was born on October 11, 1921 to the parents of Anderson Eugene Gamble and Mary Bertha Haynes Gamble in Pine Mountain, AL. She attended Woodlawn High School. At 19 she married the love of her life, Marcus Hardin Ready on August 16th 1940. They spent 58 years as the team of husband and wife. She cherished their marriage and the years they shared together. She was preceded in death by her brother, Charles...

Jo Ann Thomas, age 79, of Pinson, AL went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by her loving family on July 21, 2021. Jo Ann grew up in Woodlawn, AL and was a graduate of Woodlawn High School in 1959. She enjoyed shopping and traveling. She was a vibrant person with a loving heart. She met the love of her life, Billy Ray Thomas and they eloped in March of 1960. Together they raised three children. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Billy Ray Thomas, of 56 years. She is...

Annette McNabb, age 72 of Birmingham, AL passed away on July 20, 2021. Annette was a registered nurse for 40 years. She was a Samford University graduate. She loved her job, which was primarily in neurosurgery of which she was a coordinator for 33 years. In 1991 Annette joined the Army Reserve as a nurse with rank of First Lieutenant. She remained in the Army for eleven years, at that time resigning with an Honorable discharge as Captain. She is preceded in death by her father, John W....

Phyllis E. Bargiband, age 87, of Moody, formerly of Zelienople, PA, passed away on July 19, 2021. She was a former member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald R. Bargiband, and her daughter, Lisa Lynn. She is survived by her children, Daryl R. Bargiband of Rancho Cucamonga, CA and Terri (Joe) Kolaczek of Moody, AL; her grandchildren, Jennifer (Joey) Cole, Naomi (Michael) Voss, Ashley (Chappell) Brown, Erin (Luke) Swenson, Daniel and...

Henry James “Jim” Link Jr., age 73, of Argo, Alabama left his earthly life on July 18, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Tidwell Link, sons Henry James “Jamie” Link, III (Debbie) and Michael Zachary Link (Toni), and grandchildren Katie, Hunter, Jimmy, Justin, Jared, Charlotte, and Anna. He is also survived by “brother” Donald “Cuz” Consola, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, bonus daughters, Monica Glass Carmichael (Mark) and...

Margaret Kite Atchison, age 93, went to be with Jesus on July 17, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph H. Atchison; her parents, Auburn and Susie Kite; two sisters, Rena Kent and Ruth Glass; and one brother, Law Kite. She is survived by her daughters, Susan A. Stephens (Eddie) and Melanie A. Cooper (Thomas); her grandchildren, Kala C. Petric (Steven) and Emily Cooper; her great-granddaughter, Riley Petric. Margaret was loving and supportive to everyone. She loved her...

Helen “Marie” Garrett Watson, age 75, of Locust Fork, AL passed away on July 16, 2021. She was a native of Birmingham, AL and a graduate of Woodlawn High School class of 1964. She was the proud business owner of Marie’s Draperies. She was well known throughout the Birmingham area for her fine work, integrity and professionalism. She was a loving mother and devoted wife. Marie will be remembered for her fun-loving personality. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel...

Jeffery “Jeff” D. Morgan, age 47, of St. Clair County passed away on July 16, 2021. Jeff was born on March 7, 1974 to Larry and Rita Morgan in Jefferson County. He graduated from Hewitt-Trussville High School in 1992 and then went on to graduate from Auburn University with a BS in 1997. Jeff was the proud business owner of Jeff’s Game & Fish store in Woodstock, AL. He later began a career in the financial industry with Corporate America Credit Union in Irondale, AL....

Maggie “Nell” McCraney Willingham was born in Barbour County on December 9, 1929 to Loise Kelley McCraney and Jemima Hartzog McCraney.  She was the third child of fourteen and the first daughter.  She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Raymond Dewey Willingham and a son, Barry Alan Willingham.  She is survived by three sons: Ray Willingham, Jr.; Keith Willingham and Tim (Lisa) Willingham; four grandchildren: Daniel Willingham, Clay (Lindsey Kratzer)...

Dorrell Lee Maddox passed away suddenly at UAB hospital, Birmingham, AL, on Wednesday, July 14th, 2021, due to bleeding in the abdomen. He was born January 14, 1959, to the late Samuel Lee and Lucille Laughter Maddox of Birmingham, AL. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Mara Gaynell Maddox, his son, Kevin Dewayne Maddox. He is survived by brothers, Alvis Lecil and Robert Maddox. Lee was deaf since birth and blind in his left eye with reduced sight in his right eye. He faced...