Obituaries

Oct 26, 2026

John Sessums Braswell, age 70, passed away on October 26, 2026 in Trussville AL from Pancreatic Cancer. He was born on January 23, 1956 in Annapolis MD.

John was born in Annapolis, MD at a U.S. Naval Hospital to William and Norma Jo Braswell. Named after Air Force Major General John Walker Sessums Jr, John’s early life was centered around the...

Oct 28, 2026

Charles Edward Turner, age 97, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 28, 2026.

Charles was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, and graduated from Woodlawn High School. He also served in the U.S. Navy. A man of deep and unwavering faith, he faithfully attended South Avondale Baptist Church from childhood until its closing in 2000....

Oct 18, 2026

Kurt Warren Kralovec, 70, of Trussville, Alabama, passed away on October 18, 2026, in Birmingham. He was born on October 25, 1955, in Appleton, Wisconsin, one of ten children of Earl and Marie Kralovec.

Kurt was a hard worker through and through, and he took pride in a job done right. He spent many years in construction as a project manager,...

Nov 2, 2026

Funeral Services for Mr. Joseph “Joe” Jerome White, age 89 of Springville, Alabama, will be held on Monday, November 9, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Brasher officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 9, 2026 from 11:00 A.M. until service time at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson...

Nov 4, 2026

Pamela Winton, age 74, passed away peacefully lying beside her loving husband and surrounded by the love of her family.

Pam was born on April 3, 1952 to Roy and Betty Jernigan. She grew up with strength and grace, graduating from Minor High School in Birmingham, before attending the University of Alabama, where she earned her degree in 1974. A proud...

Oct 31, 2026

Dianne Jackson, age 80, of Center Point, Alabama, passed away on October 31, 2026. Born on December 12, 1945, in Hall Summit, Louisiana, Dianne was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, Nana, and friend who dedicated her life to bringing warmth, creativity, and joy to everyone around her.

Above all, Dianne loved her Lord and Savior. She found immense joy in sharing...

Oct 31, 2026

James Edward (Ed) McIntyre, age 90, a resident of Trussville for over 50 years, passed away October 31, 2026, after a brief illness. He was born September 7, 1936, in Gardendale to Etta and Eugene McIntyre. Ed is survived by his wife, love of his life and best friend, Gail Peoples McIntyre. They were blessed to be married for almost...

Oct 30, 2026

Robert Williams of Palmerdale, Alabama, age 97, passed away peacefully at his home on October 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born on January 1, 1929 in Irvin, Kentucky, to Willie and Lily Williams. He proudly served four years in the United States Army during the Korean War. Following his military service, Robert began a long and...

Oct 28, 2026

Susan Self Dunn, 73, of Pinson, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories, an extraordinary legacy of love, and a family forever blessed to have been loved by her.

Born on April 4, 1953, in Birmingham, Alabama, Susan was the daughter of Harold Elton Self, Jr. and Patsy Cobb Self. She grew...

Oct 28, 2026

Linda McDowell Barrett was born January 7, 1946, in Birmingham, AL, and peacefully passed away October 28, 2026, in Trussville, AL. Linda lived a life filled with love, grace, and joy, leaving a mark on all who knew her.

She attended Tarrant High School and graduated in 1964. She married the love of her life, Tom, on July 8, 1966, and...

Oct 27, 2026

Mr. Howard Hugh Davis, 93, of Clay, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Mr. Davis graduated from Lanett High School in 1951. He went on to work for Swift Meat Packing Company for 13 years until the company closed its Birmingham location and transferred him to North Carolina. Not finding North Carolina to his liking, he returned to Birmingham, where...

Oct 27, 2026

Michael Wayne O’Dell was born on February 17, 1956, in Altus, Oklahoma. After leaving Altus, he grew up in Center Point, where he met and fell in love with his beloved wife, Glenda, and they were together for 51 years. After they married, they moved to Moody, Alabama, in 2007. Michael was a devoted husband, a caring father to his...

Oct 26, 2026

A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Bonita Howington Hall, age 76 of Springville, will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. at Central Baptist Church with Pastor Paul Brasher officiating.

Bonita passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026 at her home. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, she worked for the American Cancer Society for many years as a Public...

Oct 24, 2026

Ms. Nancy Vee Smith, MPH. (née MacVeigh), age 82, of Trussville, Alabama, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2026. Born on October 13, 1944, in Connecticut, she was the daughter of Albert Frederick MacVeigh and Anna Katherine (Smith) MacVeigh.

Nancy graduated from West Haven High School in Connecticut in 1962 and earned her nursing diploma from the Methodist Hospital School of...

Oct 23, 2026

Steven Orville Meigs, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and cherished friend, passed away on October 23, 2026, at the age of 88.

A lifelong Alabamian, Steve was born on September 12, 1938, in Birmingham. He attended Barrett Elementary and went on to graduate from Woodlawn High School before earning a scholarship to Alabama Polytechnic Institute (now Auburn University). A proud...

Oct 22, 2026

Terry Lee Ballew, devoted and beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on October 22, 2026, at the age of 74.

Born on January 6, 1952, to Billie and Athel Ballew, in Birmingham, AL, Terry lived a life defined by faith, family, friendship, hard work, and a deep love of the outdoors. He graduated from Huffman High School...

Oct 22, 2026

James Edward Thomas (Eddie), age 82 of Birmingham, AL, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2026. Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Clint and Lois Thomas; brothers, Billy Ray Thomas, Johnny Mack Thomas and Roy T. Smith; and sisters, Robbie Rogers and Frances Burns. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Janet Thomas, children, Kelli...

Oct 22, 2026

Oct 20, 2026

Carol Ann Henry Etheridge, age 83 of Birmingham, AL, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2026. Carol was born on December 18, 1942, in Birmingham, AL.

Carol will be remembered for her loving kindness, generosity, and love for animals and nature.

She is survived by Jessica (Tommy) Watkins; her daughter and their daughter Emma Watkins and one son Jonathan (Malinda) Taylor. As...

Oct 18, 2026

Memorial Services for Mr. Paul & Mrs. Jane Jones, ages 87 and 84 of Trussville, will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at First Baptist Church - Trussville. Visitation will be held from 9:30 A.M. until service time at 11:00 A.M.



Jane Self Jones

May 30, 1942 – October 18, 2026

Jane Self Jones, of Trussville, Alabama, passed away on...