Obituaries
April Winston
Dec 31, 2020
April Denise Winston, 39, was called home on December 31, 2020. April was born on November 5, 1981 in Birmingham, AL to James Robert Green Jr. and the late Lillie Pearl Green. She is preceded in death by her mother, Lillie Green. She is survived by her husband, Tavares, four children: Jaylon, Tameria, Alyssa, and Christian; three brothers: James...

Robert Lane
Dec 31, 2020
Robert Stephen (Recker) Lane, 79, husband of Rachael Lincoln Lane, died Dec. 31, 2020. Born in Middle Village, NY, son of the late Stephen Recker and Margaret Murray Bruno. He was a career pilot and muscle car enthusiast. He is survived by sisters, Maureen Westover (John) and Diane Miller; 5 children: Christine Page (Warren), Daniel Recker (Carla), Gregory Lane,...
Grady Vinson
Dec 30, 2020
He was born the youngest of 3 children to Dewey (Roberta) Vinson of Athens, AL; all whom have preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Barbara; daughters: Debi Lawley, Cindy (Charlie) Phillips, Becky (Mike) Speakman; 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. His mother called him Grady Paul, his wife called him Grady. His daughters called...
Melanie Fox
Dec 29, 2020
Melanie “Granmama” Fox, age 80 of Birmingham, passed away on December 29, 2020. She was born and raised in Fairfax, AL. and attended The University of Alabama. Granmama was devoted to her family and she opened her home and heart to many children throughout the years. She was the true definition of a true Christian, loving Granmama. Blood didn’t...
Alma Reid
Dec 29, 2020
The family of Alma E. Babbitt Reid, 89 years old of Birmingham, AL, is deeply saddened by her sudden passing on Thursday, December24, 2020 at Springhill Medical Center at Mobile, Al. Alma is preceded in death by parents Robert E. Babbitt, Pauline Branch Babbitt Posey, step-father Walter Posey, her sister, Mary K. McGill, and her son, Charles Dana Reid. ...
Virginia Black
Dec 29, 2020
Virginia Langston Black passed away on December 29, 2020 surrounded by her daughters and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Robert Black. She is survived by her daughters, Ginger Cowley (Steve) and Robbie Roberts (Ronny), 8 grandchildren: Ryan Cowley Knight (Matt), Meg Lilly (Paul), Kathleen Cowley, Casey Cowley, Molly Elliott (Chad), Brooke Roberts...

Billie Jane Smith
Dec 29, 2020
Billie Jane Smith of Irondale, AL, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 29, 2020. She is survived by her loving husband, Billie Ray Smith Jr., daughters Amber Bates, Sarah Smith, and Abigail Smith, and son Colby Michael Burns, grandchildren Lydia Smith, Alex Hill, Finnick Bates, and Willow Bates, sisters Elizabeth Brown Hughey, Cindy Brown Barber,...
Doris Cecelia Bullen
Dec 28, 2020
The family of Doris Cecelia Richardson Bullen, 77 years old of Birmingham, Alabama, is deeply saddened by her sudden passing on Monday, December 28 at the UAB Women and Infants Center. Mrs. Richardson was born on October 31, 1943, to the late Woodrow and Charlene Richardson. After attending New Albany High School in New Albany, Mississippi, Cecelia went on...
Jason Miller
Dec 28, 2020
The family of Jason Keith Miller, age 47, was greatly saddened by his passing on December 28,2020. He grew up in the Pinson/Clay area and attended Trussville High School. Jason never married but relished his role as "Uncle Jason." He lived with his parents and quickly became their personal Geek Squad and chauffeur. He enjoyed driving them around to...
Doyle Partain
Dec 27, 2020
Doyle Reed Partain, 74, of Birmingham, Alabama was granted his Angel Wings on December 27, 2020. He attended Hewitt Trussville High School and then continued his education at Jefferson State Community College and University of Montevallo. He served in the United States Air Force and Air National Guard. Doyle's interests were Church, spending time with his family and friends,...
Adrienne Butts
Dec 24, 2020
Adrienne Lynn Butts, age 37, passed away on Christmas Eve after a long battle with health issues. Adrienne grew up in Clay, Alabama. She graduated from Clay-Chalkville High School. She received her Cosmetology License after graduating from Shelton State Cosmetology School in Tuscaloosa. Adrienne resided in Florida, where she enjoyed her time at the beach, and Tuscaloosa at the...

Mark Casey
Dec 22, 2020
Mark E. Casey, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on December 22, 2020 in Birmingham, AL from natural causes. Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Smith Casey and his father, Durwood Casey. Mark was also preceded in death by Maria Casey, wife. Mark was a long-time resident of Tarrant, AL and previously employed by UAB as a...

David Spurlock
Dec 19, 2020
David Miller Spurlock, age 94, of Birmingham, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020.
Mr. Spurlock was born on April 14, 1926, in Alabama City, Etowah County, to the late Tommie Bell Hawkins Spurlock and John C. Spurlock. He is survived by his son David W. Spurlock; his son Stanley R. Spurlock and daughter-in-law Ann C. Spurlock;...
Jennie Nevels
Dec 19, 2020
Jennie Daniel Nevels, age 95, passed away on December 18, 2020. She was a native of Saulsbury, TN and a long-time resident of Irondale, AL. Jennie met the love of her life, Bruce Nevels in Oakridge, TN during the war at the Atomic Bomb Project at Y-12. She and Bruce married shortly after and moved a great deal before...
Darlene Ewing
Dec 18, 2020
Darlene Zimmerman Ewing, age 89, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ellis V. Ewing, Sr, sons Ellis V. “Junebug” Ewing, Jr., Steven J. “Hoochie” Ewing, Sr., and grandson, Stevie John Ewing, brother Bud Zimmerman, sisters Janet Zimmerman, Carol Russo and Violet Zimmerman, parents John and Ruth Zimmerman. She is survived by daughter, Elyse...
Sandra Holbrook
Dec 17, 2020
Sandra Arlene Holbrook, 71, of Trussville, AL went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 12, 2020. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 41 years William “Will”. She is survived by her daughters Taylor (Michael), Shawn (Blaine), and Shannon; her sisters Gail and Pat; her grandchildren Kayla Brooke, Brenna, Lexie, and Abbigail; her great-grandchildren...
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