Obituaries

Dec 1, 2020

Randall “Randy” Bruce Nations passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at the age of 63. Although his time on earth was cut unexpectedly short, Randy will be remembered by all as someone who loved life and radiated kindness and love in his interactions with all people.

Randy was born on February 16, 1957, to William Leonard...

Dec 1, 2020

Laura Denise Robertson Murphy, age 46 passed away November 30, 2020. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Melanie Murphy, Dad, Melton Robertson and her sister, Melissa Robertson; She survived by her husband, Jeffrey Murphy, sons, Jack and Chase Murphy; mother, Patricia Robertson mother-in-law, Glenda Lutrell; nieces, Hailee and Brooke Medlock; brother-in-law, Dave Medlock; special friend, Tammy Smith...

Nov 30, 2020

Jean Knowles Parks, age 101, of Birmingham, passed away November 30, 2020. Mr. Parks dearly loved his friends and family, enjoyed volunteering at Baptist Montclair and later Trinity Hospitals. He was retired from Gulf Oil after 39 years and then owned his own business, Lujeans Jewelry for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69...

Nov 30, 2020

Jewell F Parks, age 84, of Leeds, Alabama passed away November 30, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of Alabama, born on June 4, 1936 to Leonard and Odessa Fletcher. She is survived by her 4 children; Lane Parks (Jeannie) of Millington TN, Mark Parks of Idaho Falls ID, Boni Parks of Tuscaloosa AL, and Jana Clements of Leeds...

Nov 30, 2020

Billy Hilman McMichael, Jr. (69), passed away suddenly on November 30, 2020. Bill lived in Homewood but previously lived in Pelham for approximately 21 yrs. Born in Atlanta, GA on August 3, 1951, his family moved to Birmingham in 1961. Bill went to Banks High School where he played football and graduated in 1969. He then went to Samford...

Nov 29, 2020

Marie McCoy Ash, 83 of Ashville, AL passed away on November 29, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eutaw and Lelia McCoy, husband of 56 years, James E. Ash, Sr.; siblings, Betty, Faye, Patricia, James, Donnie, Ronnie and Charles. She is survived by her children, Teresa Hill (Robbie), Debra Harris (Allen), Barbara McDaniel (Mike) and James...

Nov 29, 2020

Loraine Keith Umphrey, age 98, of Birmingham, departed this life on November 29, 2020. She was born on February 22, 1922. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lura Holmes Hailey and Reginald Pate Keith, stepfather Grover T. Hailey, sister Mary Keith, stepbrothers Grover Hailey, Jr., Harold Hailey, and Bobby Hailey, and her loving husband of 54 years...

Nov 28, 2020

Patricia Ann Stalls, 81, of Trussville, AL went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 28, 2020.  She is preceded in death by her loving husband Bobby Shelton Stalls.  She is also preceded in death by her parents James Perkins and Reba Perkins, and her sister Joyce Keller.  Patricia is survived by her son Shelton Stalls (Laura), her...

Nov 28, 2020

Arnold W. Manning, age 87, of Grayson Valley passed away on November 28, 2020. He was formerly of Tarrant, where he graduated high school in 1952. He enjoyed playing on the football team during his school days. He married the Love of his life Sue shortly after graduating and joined the Air Force. He faithfully served the U.S. Air...

Nov 28, 2020

Edna Adams Smith, 91, entered her eternal heavenly home on November  28, 2020.   She was born July  8,  1929 in  Birmingham, Al. to Lonnie and Pearl Adams.  Edna  attended Phillips High School in Birmingham.  She retired  after many years with the  Jefferson County Board of Education where she served as a cafeteria worker.   After her retirement she enjoyed  traveling in...

Nov 27, 2020

Terri Darlene Vann, age 63, of Trussville, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020. Mrs. Vann is preceded in death by her father, Author Myron Silvey; brother, Gary M. Silvey. Mrs. Vann is survived by her mother, Joy O. Silvey; sister, Kay McCullars(David); son Jason Lewallen(Ashlee); daughter, Ashley Haley(Justin); grandchildren, Austin Lewallen, Madison and Chase Haley; nephew, David McCullars,...

Nov 25, 2020

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Nov 24, 2020

Virginia Moore Crumpton, loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and MIMI gained her wings Tuesday, November 24, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, William P. Moore and Evelyn Patterson Moore; daughter, Mary Rey Lindsey; son, Todd Crumpton; Julia A. Moore and brother, Stephen P. Moore. She is survived by her loving husband, Charles W. Crumpton; daughter, Kellie...

Nov 23, 2020

Mary Ann Kelley, age 81, of Hoover, passed away November 23, 2020. She was still employed with the Social Security Administration and was a Christian who loved the Lord. Chapel services will be on Tuesday Dec 1 at Noon with visitation from 11am until service time. She is survived by her husband of 63 years Wayne Kelley, son Marlon...

Nov 22, 2020

Janis Rebecca Meadows, age 52, of Margaret, AL went to be with the Lord, Sunday, November 22, 2020. She is survived by her sons Brandon Meadows, Joshua Meadows, TJ Burtram, and Jordan Walker; her daughter Jessica Payton (Levi); her sisters Vickie Morehead (Jeff) and Lucretia “Sissie” Parker (Terry); and her grandchildren Hunter Meadows, Trent “T-Bone” Meadows, Haiston Meadows, Eli...

Nov 22, 2020

Sandra Freeze Crowder, age 75, passed away peacefully at home on November 22, 2020. She was born Birmingham, AL and was the daughter of Bill and Virgie Freeze. Sandi will forever be remembered as a loving and generous wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all that knew her. She is survived by her husband of 42 years Kenneth Samuel Crowder;...

Nov 22, 2020

It is with much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved mother Gearldean McCormick (born Gearldean Sticher/Wilson) a resident of Birmingham, AL. She passed peacefully while in San Antonio, TX with family at her side.

She will be lovingly remembered by her children; Pandora McElroy, Pamela McBrayer-Felton (Craig), Daren McCormick (Cindi), Doranda Coker, grandchildren; Autumn...

Nov 22, 2020

Larry died on November 22, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Katrina S. Chamblee; brothers, Carl Ed Chamblee. Charles R. Chamblee (Rena), Gary D. Chamblee (Joan); his 2 daughters, Tracy E. Klein (Jason) and Tracey C. Talley (Tom); along with 6 grandchildren, Megan, Zach, Katie Jo, Elisabeth, Alex, and Sadie; and 2 great-granddaughters, Adrian and Stella Rae. Larry...

Nov 21, 2020

Jack McDuffie, long time real estate developer and investor, died Nov. 21, 2020. A memorial service will be held Dec. 2, 2020, 10:00 a.m., at The Healing Place Church, Trussville, AL. Jack is survived by his wife, Linda McDuffie, sisters, Katherine Hornsby and Trixie Jobe, both of Texas, and numerous friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made...

Nov 21, 2020

Betty Jo Bradshaw, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 21, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents John and Imogene Carson, her sister Delores Shelley, and grandson John Barr. Betty is survived by her husband of 63 years, Jack Bradshaw; son Scott Bradshaw ( Juli ); daughter Beverly Barr ( Charles );...