Obituaries

Mar 18, 2026

Horace Thomas Gilliam, Jr.

June 22, 1931 – March 18, 2026

Horace Thomas Gilliam, Jr., was brought into this world on a Monday in Birmingham, AL and passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his children on Wednesday evening.

Best known as “Pawpaw”, Horace was a man of great dedication to not only his family but to his country. After graduating from Woodlawn...

Mar 21, 2026

Funeral Services for Donald Vernon Scheinert (Pop), 87 of Trussville, will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, Trussville, Alabama. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until 10:00 A.M. prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Jefferson Memorial Gardens.

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to...

Mar 21, 2026

Patricia Lynn Gardner Thompson, 74, of Trussville, Alabama passed away on March 21, 2026 at the University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 11am on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at First Lutheran Church, 2507 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205. A visitation will proceed the service starting at 10am.

Known to her family as Tricia and her...

Mar 20, 2026

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Mar 18, 2026

Christopher Lee Frazier, age 64, of Clay, AL departed this life, surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy that will never fade on March 18, 2026. 

He was born on October 31,1961 to Robert (Bobby) Frazier and JoAnn Norrell Frazier. He is survived by his wife (Melissa Varney Frazier), sister Genie Frazier Woodard (Jon), daughter Christen Scott (Matthew), son Justin Richey...

Mar 12, 2026

Mar 19, 2026

Brian Alan Berry, age 47, passed away on March 19, 2026. He was a member of Gardendale First Baptist Church. Brian loved cooking gourmet meals and designing fireworks shows. He was a great salesman who never met a stranger.

Mr. Berry is survived by his mother Barbara Harrison; father, Fred (Cindy) Berry; sister, Brianna (Todd) McGill; niece, Brittany McGill and nephew...

Mar 18, 2026

Robert Crane, 87, passed away on March 18, 2026, in Birmingham, AL.

Robert Crane was born on December 22, 1938 in Birmingham, AL, to Robert Crane and Ruth Crane.Robert graduated from Phillips High School. He started his career in Iron and Steel industry running Crane foundry located in North Birmingham. Gary later became self employed rebuilding alternators and starters out of...

Mar 17, 2026

Linda Jo, known to many as Mom, Granny, or Aunt Linda, was the beloved matriarch of her wonderfully loud, opinionated, and fiercely loving family. She passed away surrounded by the very people who inherited her legendary stubborn streak.

Born the oldest of seven children, Linda naturally and sometimes bossily stepped into the role of second‑in‑command to her mother. Strong‑willed? Absolutely. Fiercely...

Mar 16, 2026

Col. James Robert Jordan "Jim," age 87. A former resident of Birmingham, AL and long-time resident of Mobile, AL, was called to his eternal resting place on March 16, 2026. He was a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He entered this world on September 22, 1938, born to Cecil and Lucile Jordan of Birmingham, AL. He was married to...

Mar 16, 2026

Delores Williams, of Locust Fork, Alabama, passed away March 16, 2026. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence S. and Kate Campbell. Also preceding her are her brothers, Charles Ray Campbell, Alf Campbell and sister, Patsy Purdue.

Delores is survived by her loving husband of 73 years, James Kenneth Williams, Sr; her children, Sherry Ellis (James) and Jimmy Williams...

Mar 13, 2026

Nellie Ruth McAden, age 89, passed away on March 13, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert L. McAden; daughter, Judy Herren; two sons, Larry Forbes and Gregory Forbes; five brothers, Wallace Phillips, George Phillips, Bill Phillips, Bob Phillips, Lewis Phillips; two sisters, Lois Carroll and Patricia Trucks.

Mrs. McAden is survive by her two sons, Robert (Gloria)...

Mar 13, 2026

Annie Belle Jeffreys Hicks, age 84, of Center Point, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026.

She was born in Lawrence County, Alabama, to Elbert Washington Jeffreys and Mary Jane Vick Jeffreys. Annie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was centered around her family.

In 2018, she was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. She faced...

Mar 11, 2026

Linda Geronimo, age 78, of Birmingham, AL passed away March 11, 2026. Linda retired from Social Security Administration after a combined total of 30 years of employment. She was preceded in death by her parents Mary & Cary Garner. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Thomas Danny Geronimo, whom she met at SSA; her daughter Ginger Geronimo,...

Mar 10, 2026

Jessica Leigh “Jessie” “Boode” Dorsett, age 49 of Birmingham, AL passed away on March 10, 2026. She had Cerebral Palsy and was cared for by her loving Mother. She attended the Burkett Center when she was younger. She was loved by her family and was their angel on earth. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Cheryl Sue Dansby,...

Mar 9, 2026

Stephen Lester Shelton was a man of God. He was faithful and bold in declaring the gospel of Jesus Christ until his very last breath. Stephen passed from this life Monday, March 9, 2026, surrounded by his family after a short, but difficult battle with cancer. He is now without pain, at peace, and is worshiping his Savior forevermore.

Stephen was...

Mar 8, 2026

Robin Elaine Reynolds Myricks was born October 5, 1963, to the late Marion Sr. and Sudie B. Reynolds in Jefferson County, Alabama.

She confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized by the late Reverend J. N. Fuller at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. She later moved her membership to Faith Chapel under the pastoral care of Pastor Michael D....

Mar 8, 2026

Funeral service for Mr. Donald R. Wilbanks (89), of Moody, will be Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at First Methodist Church Trussville. Rev. Steve Strange and Rev. Bob Murray will officiate. Donald’s sons, Michael and Brian Wilbanks, will also offer remarks. Burial will follow in Jefferson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on the same day from...

Mar 6, 2026

Charlie Franklin Denham, age 67, passed away on March 6, 2026. He was a loving husband, father, and brother. Charlie worked for the last several years at Kamtek. He loved movies and watching crime shows. He was preceded in death by his parents Reese and Era Denham; two sisters, Billie Denham and Linda Denham.

Charlie is survived by his wife...

Mar 5, 2026

Annie Mae (Glenn) Culver, 82, of Trussville, Passed away on March 5th, 2026. She was a loving Wife, Mother, Grand Mother and Great Grand Mother. She was devoted to family and friends with kindness and love. Her hobbies were crafts, sewing, baking, and she enjoyed time with family and friends.

Annie was born on April 28, 1943, in Prattville, AL, to...