Obituaries

Barbara Williams Wright

Barbara Williams Wright

Jun 10, 2026

Barbara Williams Wright, affectionately known as "Babs" and “BeBe” to family, passed away on June 10, 2026. Barbara was born January 14, 1943 in Marion County, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas L. Williams and Mae Christine Williams (nee Hardin), brother Donald L. Williams, and her beloved husband of 55 years Robert Earl Wright. 

She is survived...

James Michael Sims

James Michael Sims

Jun 1, 2026

James Michael “Mike” Sims, born October 2, 1950 to Bill and Mary Sims, died on June 1, 2026.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Susan Sims, daughter Rachel Sims Bailey (Ethan), granddaughter Thea Bailey, sister Pat Sims Tillman (Tony), nephews Brian Tillman (Tara) and Chad Tillman (Lauren), along with a host of cousins, aunts, uncles, and cherished friends.

Mike...

Montelle "Montie" Aaron Norsworthy

Montelle "Montie" Aaron Norsworthy

May 31, 2026

Funeral Services for Mrs. Montelle “Montie” Aaron Norsworthy, age 54 of Birmingham, will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. David Awtrey and Bro. James Long officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Montie passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at UAB Hospital. Born in Birmingham, she graduated from...

Leland Wade Weber

Leland Wade Weber

May 30, 2026

Leland “Lee” Wade Weber, born October 4, 1962 to William “Bill” and Doris Weber passed away on May 30, 2026. He is survived by sisters Rita Hosmer (Jerry), Elizabeth McLaughlin, Karen Sapp, brother William “Hank” Weber, devoted relatives nephew Timothy Adams, aunt Gloria Campbell, cousins Dan Campbell (Misty) and David Campbell (Kitty), along with a host of family members too...

Mary Lou Kirk

Mary Lou Kirk

May 30, 2026

Mary Lou Kirk, age 93, passed away peacefully on May 30, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on December 13, 1932, to Isaac V. and Beatrice Smith, Mary Lou lived a life filled with faith, love, creativity, and devotion to her family. At 93, she was called home to be with her Lord and Savior.

Mary Lou was preceded...

Bobby Neal Stover

Bobby Neal Stover

May 29, 2026

Bobby Neal Stover, age 58, passed away on May 29,2026

Bobby served his community with honor and integrity as a Police Officer for 23 years and served as a volunteer Firefighter/EMT for over 30 years. Throughout his career, he was known for his commitment to public service, and dedication to protecting others.

Bobby is survived by Michelle Stover, with whom he shared...

Gerald Raymond Winfield, Jr.

Gerald Raymond Winfield, Jr.

May 28, 2026

Gerald Raymond Winfield, Jr., age 75 of Birmingham, AL passed away on May 28, 2026. He retired as a Birmingham Firefighter from Station #28 after serving over 30 years as a firefighter at Station # 14 and then retiring from Station #28. He preceded in death by his parents, Gerald R. Winfield, Sr. and Mildred Winfield; sisters, Cheryl Bell and...

Karl M. White

Karl M. White

May 28, 2026

Karl M. White, 77, passed away on May 28, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama. Born on April 2, 1949, in Sylacauga, Alabama, Karl lived a life defined by dedication to his family, his country, and his passions.

Karl proudly served in the United States Marine Corps as a member of the 3rd Marine Airwing during the Vietnam War. Rising to the rank...

Barbara Ann Dameron

Barbara Ann Dameron

May 28, 2026

Barbara Marlin Woods Dameron, age 85, passed away on Thursday, May 28th, 2026. Barbara was born in Birmingham, Alabama on December 15, 1940 to Levert and Nadine Marlin. She attended Inglenook School and graduated from Tarrant High School in 1959 where she was a majorette in the Tarrant Marching Band. She was a member of the Boyles Baptist Church in...

Annie Laura Forman

Annie Laura Forman

May 27, 2026

Laura Forman, a cherished mother, grandmother, and beloved member of her community, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026. Born on March 1, 1938, Laura lived a life marked by her devotion to family and the simple joys of gardening, cooking, and decorating with those she held dear.

Laura’s warmth and kindness were felt by all who knew her. She had...

Gerald Wayne Walker

Gerald Wayne Walker

May 27, 2026

Gerald Wayne Walker was born in Bear Creek, AL on June 15, 1944 to James and Christeen Walker. He was raised in Tarrant, AL. He went to Tarrant High School, Class of ‘62. Shortly upon completing college at Jacksonville State University, he married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Carolyn. Gerald and Carolyn raised their children,...

Edwin Joseph Swartz Jr.

Edwin Joseph Swartz Jr.

May 25, 2026

Edwin Joseph Swartz Jr, age 74, passed away Monday, May 1, 2026. He was born on May 1, 2026 in Crossville, Tennessee.

He was an active and faithful member of Cahaba Springs Presbyterian Church. While he was in college he played baseball for Birmingham Southern College. He was an avid sportsman al of his life, he mainly liked watching/or playing wrestling,...

Sara Elizabeth Estes

Sara Elizabeth Estes

May 25, 2026

Sara Estes, 89, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed from this life on May 25, 2026. She is now free from the bondage of Alzheimer's disease. If anyone could bring beauty and grace into such a difficult journey, it was Sara. Even through her illness, she continued to laugh, make faces with those she loved, and-though the words were...

Jan Elizabeth Elsberry

Jan Elizabeth Elsberry

May 24, 2026

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Jan Elizabeth Elsberry, age 75 of Birmingham. Jan passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at her home.

She was born to Cecil and Elizabeth Branham Elsberry on September 12, 1950 in Alabama. Jan graduated from Tarrant High School in 1968. After graduation, she earned a Bachelor of Science from Jacksonville State...

Karen Denise Boyd

Karen Denise Boyd

May 24, 2026

Karen Denise Boyd, age 68, died peacefully and went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 24, 2026, at Assisted Living of Arab, Arab, Alabama. She was born on August 28, 1957, in Birmingham and was a life-long resident of the State of Alabama.

Karen is survived by her brother, Delen Boyd (Dawn), and sister Cheryl Collins (Greg); nephews...

Joan Frances Washington

Joan Frances Washington

May 22, 2026

Joan Washington, age 83, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, wife, and friend whose warmth, kindness, and strength touched everyone who knew her.

Joan had a passion for family, cooking, decorating, furniture, and planning gatherings that brought people together. For more than 30 years, she...

Bette Wortham Mills

Bette Wortham Mills

May 22, 2026

Mrs. Bette Wortham Mills, age 92, passed away peacefully into the loving, everlasting arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, 5/22/2026.

She was known as a very sweet, kind, and Christian lady. Also, she was a devoted, loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, and teacher.

Born to Thomas Guy Wortham and Mary Helen McFarland Wortham, she grew up in...

Chance Mitchell Lawrence Taylor

Chance Mitchell Lawrence Taylor

May 21, 2026

Funeral Services for Mr. Chance Mitchell Lawrence Taylor, age 38 of Springville, will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Daniel Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Chance Mitchell Lawrence Taylor was born on September 25, 1987 in Birmingham, Alabama. He tragically died in a car accident on...

George Thompson

George Thompson

May 21, 2026

Funeral Services for Mr. George Thompson, age 79 of Moody, will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 11:30 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Ricky Bradford and Pastor Anthony Bellew officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at the Alabama National Cemetery at 2:00 P.M.

George Mikal Thompson was born in Louisville, Kentucky to John Edward Thompson...

Michael "Mike" Lonnie Darden

Michael "Mike" Lonnie Darden

May 19, 2026

Michael (Mike) Lonnie Darden of Pinson passed away on May 19, 2026, at the age of 75 after a hard-fought and courageous battle with cancer.

Born on April 27, 1951, in Tarrant, Alabama, to the late Waymon and Pauline (Polly) Darden, Mike was raised in a loving, close-knit home alongside his brother and sisters – relationships he treasured and nurtured throughout...

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