Obituaries

Sep 3, 2026

Kathryn Hardaman, age 86 of Birmingham, AL passed away on September 3, 2026. She was a member of North Clay Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Hardaman and siblings, Delores Williams, Patricia Pardue, Charles Ray Campbell and Alf Campbell. She is survived by her son, Dean Hardaman; grandchildren, Jamie Mizerany (Matthew), Nick Hardaman (Rebecca), Ashley...

Sep 9, 2026

Barbara H. Wright, born March 28, 1941, passed away September 9, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, David, who passed away July 7, 2011.

Barbara is survived by her two children, Kirk and his wife Andi and Victor and his wife Beth; eight grandchildren, Jordan, Brandon, Grayson, Maggie, Eden, Shea, Abel, and Mazzy: and two great grand...

Sep 8, 2026

Barbara Pendley Awtrey, currently of Hiawassee, GA, and more formerly known as a resident of Pinson, AL, passed away. She was born on September 1, 1935, and went to be with her Savior and Lord on September 8, 2026. She leaves behind two sons, David(Lynne) and Steve (Virginia), her grandchildren (Luke (Sierra), Rachel (Nathan), Ashlyn and Alex) and her great-grandchildren...

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A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 25, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home.

Born on August 13, 1956, in Ventnor, New Jersey, and raised in Huntsville, Alabama, Lola lived with her heart wide open. For 40 years, she walked hand in hand with her soulmate, Gary, the man she adored and the partner who...

Sep 11, 2026

Graveside Services for Mr. Ralph Clayton, age 88 of Oneonta, will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home & Gardens.

Mr. Clayton's full obituary to follow...

Aug 24, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Barry Gresham Brooks, who left this world on August 24, 2026, after a courageous struggle with ALS. Born on November 8, 1952, in Carthage, Mississippi, Barry was devoted to family, idealistic in his beliefs, and was willing to devote the hard work required to achieve his vision, both professionally...

Sep 8, 2026

HOOVER, AL – Wanda (June) McAfee, age 95, of Hoover, Alabama, passed away on September 8, 2026, at the Oaks on Parkwood in Hoover.

She was born on June 1, 1931, in Logan, Cullman County, Alabama, the third child of William Grady Wright and Katie Lambert Wright. Her family moved frequently during her youth, living briefly in Oklahoma before ultimately returning...

Sep 6, 2026

Sarah Elizabeth Sample, age 90 of Birmingham, AL passed away on September 6, 2026. She was born and raised in Birmingham area. She was a member of Church of the Highlands Grants Mill Campus, Mat Makers Small Groups. She retired from the Mountain Brook School System. She cherished her church and her family as well as her children and grandchildren....

Sep 4, 2026

Glenda Joyce Plyler, 74, of Morris, Alabama passed away from the darkness of this world and gained eternal light on Friday, September 4th 2026, in the comfort of her home. Born on October 24, 1951 in Birmingham, AL, she attended Woodlawn High School and was a lifelong resident of the area.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Alton;...

Sep 3, 2026

E. Jean Rowell Buzbee, 97, of Moody, Alabama, passed away September 3, 2026 at her daughter’s home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Senie Wolfe, and seven siblings.

She is survived by her brothers, Ray Wolfe and Orville Wolfe; daughter, Debra (Danny) Hallman of Moody, AL and son, Keith (Irene) Rowell of Pinson, AL and four grandchildren, seven...

Sep 2, 2026

Mary Prestridge Strickland, born January 31, 1943, passed away on September 2, 2026 at the age of 83, leaving behind a family and community who were deeply blessed by her love, kindness, and caring spirit.

Mary grew up in Talladega, Alabama, where she met Douglas T. Strickland, the man who would become her husband and partner in life. Mary and Doug...

Sep 2, 2026

Funeral Services for Mrs. Jeanie "Nini" Page Wallace, age 74 of Birmingham, will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with David McConnell officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Jacqueline Jeanie “NiNi” Page Wallace grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, where she graduated from Huffman High School before continuing her education at...

Sep 1, 2026

Bertha Dean Strickland “Bert”, was born in Winfield, Alabama in 1937. She passed from this life on September 1, 2026. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 9:00 am followed by funeral services at 10:00 am at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. Terrell Harris will officiate, interment will be in Jefferson Memorial Gardens. 

She lived her life as a faithful follower...

Aug 30, 2026

Pastor Jim Hill, age 74, of Palmerdale, Alabama passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026. Born in Grand Junction, Michigan on January 5, 1952, Jim was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, William Lee Hill, Jr. and Marjorie Pugh Hill. He is survived by his loving and supportive wife of 55...

Aug 30, 2026

Donna Hines Thompson was a woman who spent her life giving herself to others. Her life was rooted in a strong and unwavering faith, and that faith was expressed most clearly in the way she loved people. She loved deeply, gave generously, and was always there when someone needed her. For Donna, caring for others was never simply something she...

Aug 28, 2026

Virginia L. Phillips went home to be with her Lord on September 28, 2026. Preceded in death by her husband Carl W.E. Phillips, married for 67 years, sons Earl and Timothy Phillips, and her father and mother TJ and Turci Loftin, sister Reba Brown and her brothers Herschel and Erskin Lofton. She is survived by her son Norman R. Phillips...

Aug 28, 2026

Joseph "Joe" Williamson, 79, of Steele, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2026, following an illness.Born on October 26, 1946, in Lakeland, Florida, Joe developed a remarkably strong work ethic from a very early age, starting out with jobs like delivering newspapers and bagging groceries at a local grocery store. As he grew up, he attended Jacksonville...

Aug 28, 2026

Karen Davies Franks, 79, went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2026. She was born on November 3, 1946, to Jim and Ann Davies. She married the love of her life, David Franks, on January 30, 1971, and they enjoyed 55 wonderful years together. They welcomed their daughter, Kellie, into their lives on June 28, 1978.

Karen lived with...