Obituaries

Feb 1, 2021

On February 1, 2021, we lost the love of our lives, Rodney Wayne Self, age 75. Upon being admitted to the hospital, he told his wife, “Some think I won’t make it, but either way I win.” His faith was strong, and we know he sits at the feet of Jesus now. Originally from Clay, Alabama, Rodney grew up...

Jan 31, 2021

Jacqueline Littrell of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on Jan 31, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jan 30, 2021

Mary H. Ritch, affectionately known as, Maw-maw to her loving grandchildren, passed away on January 30, 2021. She was a native of Birmingham, AL where she has resided most of her life. She graduated from Ramsay High School and retired from Palmer & Lawrence Inc at the age of 86. She was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Church,...

Jan 30, 2021

Cheryl L. Lott (Arnold), age 74, passed away peacefully on January 30th, 2021, at St.Vincents hospital in Birmingham. She was born on November 4th 1946 and graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1965. She married Jon E. Pete Lott on May 9th 1970 and recently celebrated their 50th anniversary.Cheryl retired from being a nurse at St. Vincents for over...

Jan 29, 2021

Mary Jo Pyle Marlowe, known as Babs, went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2021. She was 85. Mary was born on March 3, 1935 in Birmingham, Alabama to Mary Josie Ogles Pyle and Robert Luster Pyle. Throughout her life, Mary had an amazing work ethic. She spent 20 plus years in banking as a head teller. ...

Jan 29, 2021

Jimmie Coulan Mathews, Sr., age 92, of Birmingham, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, January 29, 2021. He passed away peacefully and was recognized with a military Honor Walk at Colonel Robert L. Howard State Veterans Home.  He is survived by his son, Jimmie C. Mathews, Jr. (June) of Trussville, daughter, Polly Mathews Gaskins (Scott)...

Jan 29, 2021

Mary Davis of Saugus, California passed away on Jan 29, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jan 28, 2021

Brenda Ann Turner Folmar, age 76, of Moody, AL passed January 28, 2021. She was a native of Neel, AL, and attended Danville High School. She attended First Baptist Church of Moody. She was a loving wife, mother and very proud grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Folmar; her parents, Martin and Dorothy Mae Henley;...

Jan 28, 2021

Joyce Myers Pettis passed away peacefully on January 28, 2021. She loved feeding hummingbirds and cardinals, collecting pink depression glass, and watching the neighborhood from her front porch swing. She was born in Nauvoo, Alabama, on January 31, 1932. As a young woman, she worked for U S Steel for many years. Following her marriage to Howard Lollar, she...

Jan 28, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Norma Lee Waldrop. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 28, 2021

Johnny Mack Henry, 80, of Springville, AL, passed away January 28, 2021. After graduating from Ensley High School in January, 1960, Johnny enlisted in the Air Force for four years. He worked at Bell South/ AT&T for 30 years until he retired in December, 1994. He is a member of Ensley Baptist Church and Rogersville United Methodist Church in...

Jan 28, 2021

Shelia McKeever Morgan, 66, of Trussville, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Born February 22, 1954, in Jasper, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late James and Opal McKeever. She was a 1972 graduate of Tarrant High School. She is preceded in death by her brother Terry McKeever and the love of her life for 22...

Jan 27, 2021

Phillip Odom, 58, passed away on January 27, in Birmingham, AL. Phillip is survived by his mother and father - Peggy and Raymond Odom of Sylvan Springs, AL; sister - Mary Jane Allamel (Ken) of Florence, AL; brother - Greg Odom (Jenny) of Sylvan Springs, AL; niece - Holly Martin (Andrew) of Maumelle, AR; niece - Reagan Odom; nephew...

Jan 27, 2021

Barbara Gilbert Whitfield , loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt, passed away January 27, 2021, into the excited embrace of her mother and father. Barbara was born in Birmingham, Alabama and attended Woodlawn High School. She has spent the last 49 years with the love of her life, Herbert “Whit” Whitfield, or Daddy as she called him....

Jan 26, 2021

Frances Smith, age 83, of Springville, AL passed away January 26, 2021. She was a native of Montgomery, AL and was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School. She served in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in January of 1962. She was a volunteer at Medical Center East as a Pink Lady for several years. She...

Jan 24, 2021

Jean S. Gortney, age 77, of Springville, passed away on January 24, 2021. To those who knew Jean knew she was a one of kind person and always the life of the party. When she said “I love you”  then you knew she meant it.  She was a loving daughter, mother, wife and Nana! Her love story with Norman...

Jan 23, 2021

Edward M. Nance, age 82, of Ashville, AL passed away on January 23, 2021. He was a member of the Methodist Church and faithfully served in the U.S. Army and in the Army Reserves. Edward is survived by his loving children, Tina Nance, Cheryl Sharp, and Barry Nance. A visitation for Edward will be held at Jefferson Memorial Garden's...

Jan 23, 2021

Cynthia Lawson, 60, passed away on January 23, 2021, in Birmingham, AL. Cynthia was a loving mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and friend who had a very deep devotion to her family and to her Cathoilc faith. Cynthia is preceeded in death by her father Franklin Mason, her mother Cecelia Shattuck, her daughters Cecelia Lawson and Mary Rose Lawson, and...

Jan 22, 2021

Matthew Acker Cleghorn of Clay, Alabama, went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 22, 2021. He was an electrician by vocation and a member of First Baptist Church of Center Point. He was a graduate of Pinson Valley High School. He was a loving father and an avid fly fisherman. He enjoyed walking in the Turkey Creek Nature...

Jan 22, 2021

Robert M Talmadge  February 15, 1929 - January 22, 2021

Robert Mash Talmadge, 91, of Birmingham, Alabama went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 22, 2021. He was born in Birmingham, AL, on February 15, 1929, to the late John and Winnie Talmadge. Robert was a graduate of Ensley High School. He married Shirley Vivian Keen...