Obituaries

Karen Meeks

Karen Meeks

Jul 27, 2025

Karen "Cookie" Deanne Meeks, age 58, passed away on July 27, 2025.



Karen devoted more than 30 years to Shelby Medical Center, where her warmth, compassion, and kindness left a lasting impact on those who knew her. Creative at heart and generous in spirit, she was always ready to lend a helping hand or brighten someone's day with a...

Michelle Wilson

Michelle Wilson

Jul 27, 2025

Michelle D. Wilson, age 60 of Birmingham, AL passed away on Saturday night, July 26, 2025. Michelle was a very devoted Mother and cared for others and her family more than she did for herself. She is preceded in death by her Father, Ernest Potts and sister, Vickie Caton. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Dale Wilson; daughters, Misty...

Robert Allan Barrett

Robert Allan Barrett

Jul 25, 2025

Robert Allan "Bob" Barrett 

July 19, 1950 – July 25, 2025

Robert Allan Barrett, known to many as Bob, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, at the age of 75, surrounded by his loved ones at DCH Regional Medical Center.

Bob was born on July 19, 1950, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Joseph Barrett Jr. and Faye G. Barrett. He was...

Donovan Dale German

Donovan Dale German

Jul 23, 2025

In Loving Memory of Donovan Dale German March 30, 1944 -July 23, 2025

Don German, born March 30, 1944, in Ogden, Utah, to Jerold and Marian German, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. A man of deep faith, sharp wit, and boundless warmth, Don lived a life rich in laughter, adventure, and devotion.

Don was married to...

Jane Glass

Jane Glass

Jul 22, 2025

Barbara Jane Phillips Glass, age 83, of Trussville, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on July 22, 2025, with her family by her side.

Born on July 28, 1941, in Anniston to Dewey and Lily Mae Phillips, Jane grew up with a radiant spirit and a love for life that stayed with her always. A proud graduate of Anniston High School,...

Sarah Joan Ellenburg

Sarah Joan Ellenburg

Jul 19, 2025

Sarah Joan Ellenburg, age 86 passed away on July 19, 2025. Joan was member of Jubilee Baptist Church and spent most of her working career at Mercy Medical. She loved to sew and spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren of late. Joan was preceded in death by her parents Marvin Lauvelle an Sybil Missouri Friday; two brothers, Kenneth Friday...

Martha Yarbrough

Martha Yarbrough

Jul 19, 2025

Martha Ann Yarbrough A Woman of Strength, Faith, and Endless Love Reposed in the Lord – 07/19/2025 With deep sorrow and abiding faith in the Lord, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, Martha Ann Yarbrough, who peacefully reposed in the Lord early this morning. Martha was a woman whose life reflected unwavering strength, grace...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Wisner

Jeffrey "Jeff" Wisner

Jul 17, 2025

Jeffrey Alan Wisner, a devoted husband, loving father, loyal friend, and Alabama native, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, at the age of 55 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Born in Yuma, Arizona, on December 8, 1969, Jeff spent most of his life in Birmingham, where he built a strong foundation of family, friendships, and hard work. For over 20 years, Jeff...

George Alan Blankenship, Sr

George Alan Blankenship, Sr

Jul 17, 2025

George Alan Blankenship, Sr, age 90, passed away on July 17, 2025. He was a retired Structural Steel Detailer and former owner of Nationwide Detailers. George was a longtime member and deacon at First Baptist Church of Pinson. Mr. Blankenship was preceded in death by his wife Bettie S. Blankenship; parents, Hayden and Emmett Blankenship.

George is survived by his...

Charles K. Bailey, Sr.

Charles K. Bailey, Sr.

Jul 17, 2025

Mr. Charles K. Bailey, Sr., age 86 of Trussville, passed away on Thursday, July 17 2025 at his home. Charles worked for Central Sign Co. for the majority of his life and retired from Amerex Corp. in the 90s. He enjoyed retirement with his love of woodworking, photography, his daily time in devotion of Bible reading and with the Lord...

William Gerald Slocumb

William Gerald Slocumb

Jul 16, 2025

William Gerald Slocumb, age 95, passed away on July 16, 2025. He was a veteran of the US Navy and retired from PEMCO after many years of service. Mr. Slocumb attended Christ Church in Pinson. He loved the beach, music, choir and gospel music. He was preceded in death by his wife Donna Slocumb; granddaughter, Britney Slocumb Trevino; parents, Otis...

Sue E. Milam

Sue E. Milam

Jul 15, 2025

Funeral Services for Mrs. Sue E. Milam, age 77 of Centerpoint, will be held on Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. David Awtrey officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Starting Monday, July 21, 2025, the entrance and exit southbound ramps for Interstate-59 at Chalkville Mountain Road, Exit 141, will be closed....

Allen Eugene Phillips, Sr

Allen Eugene Phillips, Sr

Jul 15, 2025

Allen E. Phillips Sr., age 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 3, 1935, in Altoona, AL, and graduated from Jones Valley High School in 1954.Allen pursued a lifelong career with Singer Sewing Company, where he worked passionately for 62 years. He met his wife, Velma Caroline...

Timothy Brown

Timothy Brown

Jul 14, 2025

Timothy Carl Brown of Trussville, Alabama, age 68, passed away Monday, July 14th doing what he loved. He was born on August 25th, 1956 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, moved to Birmingham, AL in 1966 and graduated from Huffman High School in 1976.He competed in Track for Huffman High School and Jeff State Jr. college in distance running and set several...

Robert C. "Chuck" Smith

Robert C. "Chuck" Smith

Jul 14, 2025

Funeral Services for Mr. Robert C. “Chuck” Smith, age 90 of Leeds, will be held on Monday, July 28, 2025 at 11:45 A.M. at Cahaba Springs Presbyterian Church with Pastor deNay Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at the Alabama National Cemetery at 2:00 P.M.

Robert Charles (Chuck) Smith passed away peacefully in Birmingham on July 14, 2025. He...

Patsy Hinds

Patsy Hinds

Jul 12, 2025

Ms. Patsy Walker Hinds, 88 of Locust Fork, AL died Saturday July 12, 2025 surrounded by family.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who always guided with Christian values. During her life she was a member of Algood Baptist, 25th Avenue Baptist, and her final membership was at Locust Fork Baptist Church. Ms. Hinds was proceeded in death by...

William H. "Bill" McGehee

William H. "Bill" McGehee

Jul 12, 2025

William Houston McGehee (Billy, Bill) passed away Saturday morning, July 12, 2025 at the age of 82. He served in the U. S. Air Force and was an active member of the American Legion. He retired from the City of Birmingham and the City of Pleasant Grove where he worked as a fireman/paramedic. He was honored to be a graduate...

Judy Burch

Judy Burch

Jul 11, 2025

Judy Scott Burch

September 29, 1946 - July 11, 2025

Judy Scott Burch, 78, of Birmingham passed away on July 11, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Lynn Burch, her son Cary Lynn Burch, her parents James F. Scott Sr., Ruth Little Scott, and brother James F. Scott Jr. She is survived by her sister Patricia...

Lester Robinson

Lester Robinson

Jul 10, 2025

Lester Robinson, a longtime pastor in northeast Jefferson County, passed away on July 10th at the age of 87. A devoted servant of God, Lester lived a life marked by humility, humor, and unwavering faith.

Lester grew up in the Woodlawn neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama, and attended Toccoa Falls and Howard College. He spent ten years as a Birmingham police officer...

John Patrick Graves

John Patrick Graves

Jul 10, 2025

John P. Graves, age 57, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at St. Vincent's East in Huffman. He was born on February 1, 1968, in Tuscaloosa and graduated from Parkview High School in 1986. John went on to pursue a career in law, where he met his wife, Irene Michelle (Neikirk) Graves. They were married in September 1997....

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