Obituaries

Feb 28, 2021

Lucian Earl (L.E.) Smith, 92, a longtime resident of Trussville, AL, passed away Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, at Bill Nichols State Veterans Home in Alexander City, AL.

He was born in Dutton, AL, Sept. 5, 1928, to Europe and Didema Hicks Smith. He graduated from Pisgah High School in 1948 after serving from June 1946 to November...

Feb 28, 2021

George M. “Jack” Powell, age 88, of Powder Springs Georgie died peaceful at home on February 28, 2021 surrounded by his precious family.

Jack enjoyed the beach life and loved RV traveling with the love of his life, Bernice.  Together they traveled all over the USA and cruised to many adventurous destinations. When not on the road...

Feb 27, 2021

Joseph “Bill” Strange, age 78, of Alpine, passed away on February 27, 2021. He was a member of Hepzibah Baptist Church. Mr. Strange was one of the first paramedics trained in the Birmingham area and he later retired from Homewood Fire Department after 33 years of service. He also enjoyed taking pictures, gardening, and Alabama Football. He was preceded...

Feb 26, 2021

Daniel Greg Bonham, age 59, was born in Birmingham, AL on October 23, 1961, and died on February 26, 2021 in Georgia.  Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Conrad Gray Bonham, Arlington, TX, and Dorothy Joyce Sanders Bonham, Trussville, AL.  He was the grandson of Ernest Gray Bonham and Una Cross Bonham and Emmett L. Sanders and...

Feb 26, 2021

Mabeline Algenia "Genia" Friday age 76 of Warrior, AL passed away February 26, 2021. She loved the Lord and was a member of Mount High Baptist Church. She graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1961. She received her cosmetology license and worked as a cosmetologist in Birmingham and Trussville, AL. She owned Rugby Style Shop in East Lake, Alabama for...

Feb 26, 2021

Doris Justice Plant Smith, 91 of Leeds, AL passed away on February 26, 2021. She was a native of Calcis, AL. She graduated from Vincent High School and Massy Business College. She was a wonderful wife and mother. She had a big heart and giving nature. Ms. Smith will forever be remembered for her kindness and devotion to her...

Feb 24, 2021

Ben Fortner Jr., of Alabaster, Alabama, was born on January 27, 1944 and went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, February 20, 2021. He was a loving, devoted, and supportive husband for 53 years. He was a member of Westwood Baptist Church in Alabaster, Alabama. Ben proudly and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army, Spec5,...

Feb 24, 2021

Marjorie “Gayle” Gilliland passed away Wednesday February 24, 2021. She was an extraordinary wife and mother that has left high spiritual gifts to her husband and children, a true gift from God. She is with the Lord now. Survivors include husband Kenneth Gilliland, daughters Nicole Gilliland and Cherry Stone, sisters Charlotte Alexander and Doris Harrison (Mark), brothers Gene Alexander...

Feb 24, 2021

Carol (May) Monteabaro, age 74, of Odenville, passed away on February 24, 2021. She was a devout believer in Christ, a loving and supportive wife, and a member of Cross Point Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Woodlawn High School and UAB. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Ethel May; her sister, Charlotte May;...

Feb 23, 2021

Faye Lorene Hall of Birmingham, AL went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday February 23, 2021. She is preceded in death by her loving husband George W. Hall, her parents Lorene Gammil and Claude Crews, and her sister Mary Sue Buzbee. Faye is survived by her daughters Linda Sue Hall, Carol Denise Crowe (James), Lori Lynn Allan...

Feb 23, 2021

Ellen Ruth Rothe Kendrick of Irondale and Birmingham, age 77, went to be with the Lord on February 23, 2021. She was a member of Center Point Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard Lawrence Kendrick, parents Lois and Frank Rothe. Survived by her children, Terri Brothers (John), Steve Kendrick (Kelly), Becky Spencer (Scott), granddaughter, Alice Spencer,...

Feb 22, 2021

Bobby T. Harris, age 85, of Decatur, passed away on February 22, 2021. He was born in Birmingham to the late Wendell and Mildred Harris, and grew up in Oak Ridge, TN. He was a US Army Veteran, who went on to retire from the Social Security Administration and Baptist Montclair Hospital. He was an avid sports fan who...

Feb 22, 2021

Louis Gay Steed

July 9, 1929 – February 22, 2021

Louis Gay Steed passed away February 22 at the age of 91. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama to the late William Gay Steed and Ruth Ingram Steed. He was preceded in death by his brothers Frank Steed and Jerry Steed. He is survived by...

Feb 21, 2021

JoAnn Estes, age 86, of Odenville, AL passed away on February 21, 2021. She was a loving wife and mother. JoAnn was a member of Beth-El Baptist Church in Moody, AL for 23 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Estes. She is survived by her children, Randy Estes (Sarah), Susan Bolton (Richard), Jeff Estes (Tracy);...

Feb 21, 2021

Henry Walter Logan born July 8, 1952 in Birmingham passed away February 21, 2001 in Port Townsend Washington. Only child of Jonas and Ruby Logan Walter was raised in the Huffman neighborhood of Birmingham. The graduate of Huffman High school Walter attended the University of Alabama where he received his BS in psychology as well as a law degree...

Feb 21, 2021

Roy E Thompson Sr, 85, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away unexpectedly at Fort Walton Beach Rehab Facility on February 21, 2021.  Roy was born on January 27, 1936 in Birmingham, Alabama to Thomas Edward Thompson and Mildred Ethel Vester.  He was the second of four children with an older sister, Joyce Israel who proceeded him in death, and two...

Feb 20, 2021

Carol Willette Willis, age 87, of Birmingham, passed away on February 20, 2021. She was a former employee of Loveman’s Department Store. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry E. Willis; her parents, Lee Gurtis and Callie Mae Townsend; and her brothers, Ray Townsend and Doyle Townsend. She is survived by her son, Brian Willis (Kelly Wade);...

Feb 20, 2021

Marvin J Roye, III, age 73 of Springville, AL passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021. He was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church. Service will be Monday, March 1st at 10AM at Jefferson Memorial Chapel with visitation held one hour prior. Burial will follow at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, AL at 12:30 PM. Dr. Ric Camp officiating....

Feb 20, 2021

Margaret Pair Delony passed away at home on February 20, 2021 at the age of 95 and was the widow of of Col. William C. Delony. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama where she lived at the time of her death. She was a member of Brookview Wesleyan Church. Survived by a son, Mike E. Pair (Judy), 4 sisters, Rosalyn...

Feb 20, 2021

William T. “Bill” Echols Sr. (91) went to be with Jesus on February 20, 2021. He was with his wife of 68 years at the time of his passing.  He was preceded in death by his oldest son, Bill Jr. (2009).  He is survived by his wife, Eloise, children, Greg (Valerie), Mike (Rita), Karen (Jimmy), Andy (June), Sharon (Danny),...