Obituaries

Flossie Ann (McMunn) Gilmore

Mar 23, 2025

Flossie Ann (McMunn) Gilmore, a resident of Decatur, AL, went home to the Lord on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 31, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Birmingham, AL with Pastor Bill Trawick officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to her service on Monday. Burial will immediately...

Ralph "Butch" Neal

Mar 23, 2025

Graveside Services for Mr. Ralph “Butch” Neal, age 79 of Birmingham, will be held on Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens with Bro. Larry Smith officiating.

Butch passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at UAB St. Vincent’s East. A lifelong resident of Alabama, he joined the Army National Guard and served until he was honorably...

Billy C. Cooke

Mar 22, 2025

Family and friends rejoice in the life of Billy Cooke, who went home to be with the Lord, March 22, 2025. Billy lived his life according to 2 Corinthians 8:21 he took pains to do what was right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man.

Billy was a devoted husband and caring father,...

James Andrew Gamble

Mar 22, 2025

James A. Gamble, age 87, of Hanceville, AL, passed away on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM, with funeral services to follow. Pastor Brad Moseley to officiate. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens. Interment to follow at Jefferson Memorial...

Cynthia Horsley

Mar 22, 2025

Cynthia Hanserd Horsley, 71, of Trussville, AL, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, at Grandview Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on October 13, 1953, in Montgomery, AL.

Cindy's dedication to her career was unwavering. She graduated from Sidney Lanier High School in 1972 and was part of the first nursing class to graduate from Troy State in...

Charles Dixon Phillips, Jr.

Mar 21, 2025

Charles D. Phillips Jr., age 93, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Sr. and Annist Phillips, his siblings, Sylvia Ann Gilliam and Robert L. Phillips, and his loving wife of 74 years, Janice Lee Phillips. He is survived by...

John David Henderson

Mar 21, 2025

John David Henderson, a resident of Trussville, AL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 21, 2025. He was born on September 14, 1948 in Margaret, AL. After graduating from Hewitt-Trussville High School in 1968, he attended Jeff State Jr College for undergraduate studies. John’s foundation as a life long Christian was developed at Chalkville Baptist...

Peggy Joan Hardin

Mar 21, 2025

Peggy Joan Hardin, age 81, passed away on March 21, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents Wilson Clinton Bell and Hilda Christine Bell. Joan retired from The City of Birmingham Building and Inspections Department. She also worked for many years at the Red Mountain Museum. She enjoyed taking her art classes and doing art. She also loved...

Leon Nabors

Mar 20, 2025

Leon Nabors age 64 went to be with the Lord and his father on March 20, 2025. He was born in Birmingham Alabama on August 7, 1960. Lee was a roofer since the age of 16 and owned his own business, Nabors Roofing. He retired after the lung disease he had for three years kept him from being able to...

Herbert Melvin

Mar 20, 2025

Herbert Melvin, Jr., passed away on March 20, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce B. Melvin; son, Johnny Melvin; brother, Virgil Melvin.

Mr. Melvin is survived by his son David (Kristie) Melvin; three grandchildren, Jacob (Courtney) Melvin, Chanley (Justin) Barkley, Kyndal Robertson; six great-grandchildren, Riley Melvin, Story Melvin, Jettie Melvin, Penn Melvin, Truett Barkley and Kylan Robertson.

Judith McIlwain Pumphrey

Mar 19, 2025

Judith McIlwain Pumphrey, age 78, passed away on March 18, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Pumphrey; parents, Charles and Rosalyn McIlwain IV; son, Robert Pumphrey, Jr.

Judith is survived by her daughter Lori (Rob) Bade; three grandchildren, Sutton Bade, Camdyn Bade and Presley Bade. Mrs. Pumphrey loved being a grandmother and even moved to...

Ronald Leslie Purser

Mar 19, 2025

Ronald Leslie Purser, 79, of Springville, AL passed away Wednesday March 19th, 2025. The family will receive friends and family at Jefferson Memorial funeral home in Trussville on Friday, March 28th from 11am to 11:45 am in the Chapel. We will have a celebration of life service from 11:45am-Noon. Burial will immediately follow in the Gardens to include the flag...

Dora Ellen Bell

Mar 17, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Dora Ellen (Williams) Bell, Dora left her earthly body on March 17th, 2025, at the age of 75. Dora was born on July 7th, 1949, in Birmingham, Al to Brody and Dora Williams as one of eleven children. Dora married her one true love, Billy, on July 21st,1967 and they...

Stephen Walker

Mar 16, 2025

Stephen Wayne Walker went home to be with his Savior on March 16, 2025 He was preceded in death by his father Loyd Wayne Walker and his mother Linda Lou Walker

He is survived by his sons Stephen Chace Walker and Jonathan David Walker –

11 grandchildren – Cala, Brandin,  Dixie, Stella, Stephen II, Jayce, Fenix, Wyatt, Ryan, Ace, Ryder and Britton,...

Brandi Renee Cole

Mar 15, 2025

Brandi Renee Cole, age 38, passed away on March 15, 2025. Brandi loved to go shopping and spending her money. She is survived by her mother Joy Goolsby; father, Jeffery Cole; sister, Holly (Tracy) Cole; grandmother, JoAnn Cole; niece, Eden Beasley; nephew, Camron Daniels; uncle, Mike (Darlene) Cole; aunt, Jana Neal; uncle, Rick Neal.

Joseph "Joey" Anthony Pope

Mar 15, 2025

Funeral Services for Mr. Joseph “Joey” Anthony Pope, age 49 of Springville, will be held on Monday, March 24, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Father Gerald Holloway officiating. Entombment will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Joey passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at UAB St. Vincents East. Born on August 7, 1975 in Jackson, Mississippi,...

Raymond Neal Coker

Mar 14, 2025

Raymond Neal Coker (Papa), age 85 was born on August 19, 1939 and died peacefully in his sleep on March 14, 2025. He was a devoted husband to his wife Judy of 64 years. He was also a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. 

He was a longtime active member of First Baptist Church of Chalkville. He took retirement from Southern...

Ethylene "Tilley" Logan

Mar 14, 2025

Funeral Services for Mrs. Ethylene “Tilley” Logan, age 97 of Birmingham, will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Ray Walker officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Ethylene Tilley Logan (Mamaw) 97, devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was born on December 28, 1927 in Cullman, AL and was called home...

Beverly Prinz

Mar 13, 2025

Carolyn T. Stewart

Mar 13, 2025

Funeral Services for Mrs. Carolyn T. Stewart, age 82 of Odenville, will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Taylor Memorial Methodist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Stewart passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Kirkwood by the River Retirement Community. Born in Ashland, she was raised in Clay County...