Obituaries

William "Blake" Long

Dec 11, 2024

William "Blake" Long, age 48, passed away on Dec. 11, 2024. Blake love the University of Alabama Football, working with wood and especially his cars including his favorite which was his Mustang.

Mr. Long is survived by his mother Terry Long; aunts, Susie Kreshka and Sandra Sprouse.

Joseph "Joe " W. Peace

Dec 11, 2024

Joseph Wilson Peace (Joe), 97, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born August 13, 1927, to the late Grady C. Peace and Clara W. Peace in Archdale, North Carolina. He was a graduate of Trinity High School. He began work as a knitting machine operator of full-fashioned hosiery at Adams Mills in High Point,...

Christopher Cherry

Dec 10, 2024

Christopher Cherry, age 70, passed away on December 10, 2024. Chris was preceded in death by his parents Sterling and Ann Cherry; brother, Joseph Michael Cherry; sister, Pamela Ann Cherry Thompson; nephew, Lee Michael Edwards; niece, Jennifer Nicole Edwards.

He is survived by his niece Connie Thompson Edwards; nephews, John Douglas Thompson and Douglas Cherry.great-nephew, Brian Patrick Edwards.

Mary Elizabeth Dodd

Dec 10, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Dodd, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Sylacauga, where she also started her family with her late husband Robert Batson Dodd. Together they moved to Center Point and later acquired Paradiso Painting Company. They spent their last years together in Trussville....

Joanne "Jody" Sims

Dec 8, 2024

Joanne “Jody” Miner Sims, born March 24, ** (she would never tell anyone) passed away peacefully, on Sunday, December 8, 2024 with family by her side.

A native of Alabama she graduated from Woodlawn High School and Auburn University. While raising two very active sons, she was dedicated to her professional life in real estate for 30+ years; reaching the Million...

Howard Plott

Dec 6, 2024

Howard Tillman Plott, a well know pharmacist and businessman in the eastern side of Birmingham died Friday, December 6, 2024, just shy of his 95th birthday.

Howard, known as "Buddy" to many of his family, was born in 1930 in Aliceville Alabama in Pickens County to David Tillman and Gertrude Gibson Plott. The youngest of four children, Howard worked...

Robert Tonnemacher

Dec 6, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announced the death of the very best Daddy on the planet! Robert Tonnemacher was not only “daddy” to the two Tonnemacher girls he birthed, Regina (Scotty) and Denise (Chris), but he was “Papa” to his other children as well, Debbie (Norman) , Kendall (Shelia), Connie, and Sharon (Kenny). But truth be told, his...

Linda S. Plummer

Dec 5, 2024

Funeral Services for Mrs. Linda S. Plummer, age 77 of Clay, will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. James Long and Rev. Glen Sandifer officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Mrs. Plummer passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at her home. Linda was a loving and devoted...

Linda Goode

Dec 4, 2024

Linda Goode, 78, passed away on December 4, 2024, in Trussville, AL

Linda is survived by Paul Goode - son, of Birmingham, Tracy Black - daughter, Randall Black - son, Hunter Goode - grandson, Xander Goode - great-grandson, Charley Goode - great-granddaughter, Amber Barefield - granddaughter, Tyler Mills - grandson, Donovin Edwards - great-grandson, Cameron Barefield - great-grandson, Kimber Scott -...

Terry Allen Parker

Dec 3, 2024

TSgt PARKER, Terry Allen, age 79, of Alabaster, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, after a long battle with vascular dementia and Parkinson's disease. He passed away while living at the Col. Robert L. Howard State Veterans Home in Pell City, Alabama, with his son, James "Chris" Parker, by his side.

Terry was born in Evansville, Indiana, at...

Ruth A. Tillman

Dec 3, 2024

Ms. Ruth A. Tillman, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, surrounded by her children. The family will receive friends at Jefferson Memorial on Friday, December 6 from 9am-10am in the Chapel. The funeral services will begin immediately following visitation.

 

Ruth is survived by her five children, Brenda Reid, Don (Deb Chamblee), David (Sherry Chamblee), Gloria McChesney and Sharon McChesney...

Lecil (Buck) Evans

Dec 3, 2024

Lecil (Buck) Evans, age 98, of Hueytown passed away on December 3, 2024. Buck was born in Walker County, AL on May 10, 1926. Mr. Evans attended Carbon Hill High School and graduated from Florence State University. He worked most of his life for US Pipe/ Jim Walters Corporation as a chemist. Buck served in the US Military with eh...

Juanita Robbins

Dec 2, 2024

Juanita A. Robbins, age 90, passed away on December 2, 2024. Juanita was preceded in death by her husband Jessie (Buddy) Robbins and a grandson Jaron Branham Christenbury.

She worked for Vulacan Materials and for Hoar Construction for many years. She attended Clearbranch Methodist Church.

She is survived by her son Richard (Belinda) Christenbury; grandchildren, Christina Remmey, Breann...

Nancy Cox

Dec 2, 2024

Graveside Services for Mrs. Nancy Cox, age 83 of Columbiana, will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at Springville Cemetery with family and friends officiating.

Mrs. Nancy passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024 at Grandview Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Alabama, Mrs. Nancy enjoyed doing yardwork, watching Alabama football and spending time with...

Christmas Remembrance Service 2024

Dec 1, 2024

On Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00 P.M., we held our Annual Christmas Remembrance Service, honoring those we lost during 2024. Experiencing loss is difficult at any time, season or place in life. We miss those we love most during the holidays, and keep them close to our hearts during this time.

Below you will find a Memorial Slideshow, honoring those...

Charles Harvard "Bud" Hartsfield

Nov 30, 2024

God answered his prayer and called his good and faithful servant "Bud" Hartsfield home to heaven at the age of 91. Preceding him in his passing are his parents H.W. "Ike" Hartsfield and Mable Younger Slocumb. Bud leaves behind a loving family, Carol Jones Hartsfield his wife of 67 years and brother Jerry (Jelly) Hartsfield. Bud and Carol's two children,...

Geraldine Reese

Nov 29, 2024

In Loving Memory of Geraldine Rhodes Reese

August 12, 1939- November 29th, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Geraldine "Jerri" Rhodes Reese, who was called home to be with the Lord on November 29, 2024 at the age of 85.

Born on August 12,...

John Joseph McGrath

Nov 29, 2024

John Joseph McGrath, age 98, of Trussville, passed away on November 29th, 2024. He was a member of the Holy Infant of Prague Catholic Church and a WW2 veteran. 

He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 72 years, Ann McGrath.

Survivors include his daughter, Anne Buckner; his son, John McGrath (Holly); his grandchildren, Allison Buckner, Kelly Patterson (Hodge), Caylee...

Jewel Dean Henley

Nov 27, 2024

Jewel Henley, age 94, went to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, November 27. She was born in Cleveland, AL and raised on a farm in Locust Fort. In 1955 she married Everette Henley; a reunion that lasted 67 years. In 1962 she joined Ridgecrest Baptist Church where she served as Director of the Preschool area for 40 years...

Freddie Busby

Nov 27, 2024

Freddie "Larry" Busby, also known as Pepaw, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his wife, family, and friends on November 27, 2024 in Trussville, Alabama, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was the loving and devoted husband to Rebecca "Becky" Braswell Busby for 48 wonderful years.

Larry was born on January 26, 1956, in Birmingham,...