Obituaries

Feb 2, 2026

Clara Maxine Stephenson, age 96, of Birmingham, AL passed away on February 2, 2026 in her home. Maxine was a native of Jefferson County and attended Woodlawn High School. She was a member of Huffman Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 76 years, Euel Calvin Stephenson, a granddaughter, Michelle Roye, a great grandson, William Stephenson...

Jan 22, 2026

Derrick Dywayne Walker, age 53, born in Birmingham, AL, passed away on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 in Trussville, AL.

A visitation for Derrick will take place on Friday, February 6th, 2026 at 9:00 AM at St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL, with funeral services to immediately follow at 10:00 AM. The Rev. Gerald F. Jones will officiate. Interment to...

Feb 1, 2026

William Daniel "Dan" Hassler age 88, passed away on February 1, 2026. He was the owner of Hassler Machine Company for 35 years. Dan was a man of many hobbies, very humorous, and a God fearing man. He was a member of Bradford Sanctuary of Praise in Pinson. Mr. Hassler was a big Alabama fan. He was preceded in death by his...

Jan 27, 2026

Jan 26, 2026

Funeral Services are being arranged by Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens, 1591 Gadsden Hwy., Birmingham, Alabama 35235. Services are being held on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Visitation starts at 1:00PM, service at 2:00PM, followed by a grave-side service.

Eva W. Smith, age 98 of Cropwell, Alabama, died peacefully at home on January 26 surrounded by her loving family.

Eva was a...

Feb 3, 2026

ROBERT GLYNN PRUITT

11-25-1946 to 02-03-2026

Robert Glynn Pruitt of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 79 years of age. He is preceded in death by his parents, Glynn Pruitt and Mildred Helen Rantala Pruitt. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nina Sue Pruitt, his son, Christopher Glynn Pruitt, daughter, Misty Lynn Pruitt...

Feb 3, 2026

Funeral Services for Mr. Charles Barr, age 88 of Morris, will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Abney officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026 from 12:30 P.M. until service time at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home.

Mr....

Feb 4, 2026

David Paul Ausbrook age 90, passed away on February 4, 2026. David retired from IBM in San Jose, CA. He did a great deal of volunteer work, including with the railroad museum. He was a member of Faith Community Fellowship. Mr. Ausbrook was preceded in death by his parents Elizabeth and Paul Ausbrook and a granddaughter Kristen Anne Gremmels.

Mr. Ausbrook...

Jan 31, 2026

Terry Allen Simmons, 66, of Trussville, AL passed away on January 31, 2026, in Kansas City, MO. Mr. Simmons was born on February 8th, 1959 to Horace and Dorothy (Smitherman) Simmons.

He was born in Trussville, Alabama, and built a life marked by hard work, heart, and humor. For the past three and a half years, he faced colon cancer with...

Jan 22, 2026

Patricia Robertson passed away on January 22, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband Melton Robertson; two daughters, Laura Murphy and Melissa Medlock.She is survived by two granddaughters Hailee and Brooke Medlock; two grandsons, Zack and Chase Medlock; two great-granddaughters; two son-in-laws, Dave Medlock and Jeffrey Murphy; special friends Nancy Watson and Natalie Woods (AKA) movie star I would...

Jan 25, 2026

Josephine Frances (La Russa) Graven, 82, passed from this life to eternal peace on Sunday, January 25, 2026. She was a true treasure, and she rejoiced in her Lord and Savior all the days of her life. Josephine will be reunited with the love of her life, Edward Clement Graven; her parents, Frank and Lena La Russa; her stepmother Elizabeth...

Jan 25, 2026

Daniel Glenn Williams, age 63, passed away on January 25, 2026. He loved to go fishing, hunting and loved playing pool. Daniel was a very good softball and baseball player. He worked many years for Southern Comfort. He also worked for Craftmatic, Gutter Helmet, and Mercedes. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Joyce Williams.Daniel is...

Jan 25, 2026

Funeral Services for Mrs. Brenda Barnett, age 65 of Trussville, will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Stephen Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Brenda passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at her home. A lifelong resident of Alabama, she spent most of her life taking...

Jan 23, 2026

Our beloved Christine Kirkley, age 93, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, in Cleveland, Alabama.

Chris was a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, Grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. Over the years she served her community, first through the Telephone Pioneers of America by her leadership and civic activities as “Rainbow the Clown”, then upon retirement through service and leadership at Helpline...

Jan 22, 2026

Joseph Russell Smith (Russell) was born on August 13, 1964, and passed away on January 22, 2026 at the age of 61.

Russell served two stints in the Navy. First on the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal (CV-59), then later on the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). He was employed as a commercial driver at Porter Warner Industries.

Russell had...

Jan 22, 2026

Our beloved Elaine Park Deas, 81, born August 31, 1944, of Birmingham left this earth to be with her Heavenly Father January 22, 2026 after a long battle with ovarian cancer. She is preceded in death by her husband Ronny Deas, parents Louis and Effie Geneva Park, and siblings Louis Park Jr., Jerry Nell Hays, Thomas Park, Donna Hann and...

Jan 21, 2026

Funeral Services for Mrs. Judith "Judy" Kinard, age 85 of Leeds, will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Dr. Gary Fisher officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Judy passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 in Searcy, Arkansas after a long battle with Dementia and Alzheimer’s. Born in Attalla,...

Jan 21, 2026

Anita Carlene Bradford, age 91, born in Chunky, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Anita was a loving, caring homemaker, mother, and wife. She was a devout Christian. Along with her husband, Paul Bradford Jr. back in 1988, Anita was a founding member of the McElwain Baptist Deaf Mission in Birmingham, Alabama. Anita being a deaf...

Jan 20, 2026

Funeral Services for Mr. Alvin Samples, age 77 of Gardendale, will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Andy Rickles officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Alvin passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family. Alvin met Carol Ann in 1964, and they...

Jan 19, 2026

Robert E. McIntyre, of Trussville, Alabama, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026 at the age of 96. He was born at home in Coffee County. Alabama on April 21, 1929 to William and Rena (Bullard) McIntyre, He was a retired professional plot and a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

Although Bob's formal education ended upon his graduation from...