Obituaries

Larry Leonard

Apr 9, 2025

Larry Eugene Leonard, age 72 of Birmingham, AL passed away on April 9, 2025. He served in the U.S, Army and had a rank of SP4 and he was also a disabled veteran. My dad will be remembered for his strength, kindness, diligence, and extreme love for his children. He was a strong, nurturing presence, with wise guidance, and unconditional...

Jeffrey Askew, Sr.

Apr 9, 2025

Jeffrey Drew Askew, Sr., age 71, passed away on April 9, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents James E. and Inez Askew, Sr.; father-in-law, Jim Mayhan; sister-in-law, Cheryl Mayhan.

Jeff is survived by his wife Dana Mayhan; children, Lauren (Andrew) Gidley, Drew (Carla) Askew; three grandchildren, Calleigh, Katelyn, Oliver; three brothers, Jimmy (Varina) Askew, Mo...

Donna Dempsey Dubuisson

Apr 9, 2025

Donna Dempsey Dubuisson, age 77, passed away on April 9, 2025. Donna retired after 33 years of service from Bellsouth. She enjoyed bowling and golf. Mrs. Dubuisson was a member of First Baptist Church of Moody where she enjoyed singing in the choir. Donna also enjoyed attending her grandchildren's activities and was an Alabama Crimson Tide fan. She was preceded...

Joel H. Etheredge, IV

Apr 9, 2025

Graveside Services for Mr. Joel H. Etheredge, IV, age 72 of Springville, will be held on Monday, April 14, 2025 at 12:30 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens with Jim Etheredge officiating.

Joel H. Etheredge, IV left this world on April 9, 2025, after a yearlong battle with B-cell Lymphoma. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sharon; his dad, Joel...

Robert Stanley Washer, Jr

Apr 9, 2025

Robert Stanley "Stan" Washer, Jr., age 84, passed away on April 9, 2025. Mr. Washer was born in Louisville, KY on January 8, 1941. Stan retired from Bellsouth Phone Company after many years of service. He also worked for Positive Maturity after his retirement. Mr. Washer coached sports and was a High School Football Official. He was a Boy Scout...

Gloria Franklin

Apr 8, 2025

Gloria Melendez Franklin, age 74, passed away peacefully on April 8th at UAB St. Vincent’s East. Born to Felix and Josephine Melendez, Gloria grew up in Roebuck Garden. She is survived by her siblings Felix Melendez Jr. and Bonnie Arnold, her devoted husband Tim Franklin, and her sons Jondavid and Zachary Franklin. She was a proud grandmother, known as “Grammy”—to...

Betty Faye Hosmer Dickerson

Apr 8, 2025

Betty Faye Hosmer Dickerson, a cherished Mother and Grammy, entered her eternal home in Heaven on April 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of her daughters. Born on August 31, 1934, in Brownville, AL to Thomas B. Hosmer and Clara Sexton Hosmer. Betty was predeceased by her husband, Edwin M. Dickerson, her parents, her older sister Evelyn Hosmer, brother Thomas...

Alex Brandon Burkett

Apr 6, 2025

Funeral Services for Mr. Alex Brandon Burkett, age 35 of Wetumpka, will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Wes Gunn officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.

Alex Brandon Burkett passed away on April 5, 2025 at a place where he felt the most love in his life. Born...

Brenda Jones

Apr 4, 2025

Brenda Rosetta Reese Jones (October 10, 1943-April 4, 2025)

Brenda Rosetta Reese Jones, 81, of Chelsea, AL, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of April 4. She was born in Birmingham, AL, on October 10, 1943 to Vester and Evelyn Reese. Brenda attended Hewitt Trussville High School in Trussville, AL. She will be truly missed...

Marilyn Cooke

Apr 3, 2025

A beautiful celebration of life for Marilyn Ann Riddle Cooke will be held at the Church of the Highlands Grants Mill campus chapel on Thursday April 17th at 12pm.

Marilyn Ann Riddle Cooke entered her eternal home in Heaven with Jesus on April 3rd, 2025. She is reunited with her mother Judy Riddle and Father Ray Riddle,

Marilyn...

Jose Roman-Lopez

Apr 3, 2025

Jose Yovani Roman-Lopez, age 40, passed away on April 3, 2025. Jose attended St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Leeds. He was also the owner of Roman Cleaning and Co-owner of Roman Brother's with his brothers Emilio Roman-Lopez and Honorato Roman-Lopez, Jose was also the manager of El Cazador. Mr. Roman-Lopez was preceded in death by his parents Emiliano Roman and...

Verlie McBrayer

Apr 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Verlie Bynum McBrayer. Verlie passed away on April 2, 2025, just shy of her 97th birthday. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and aunt and will be missed by many.

Verlie was born in Blount County to John and O'Leva Bynum on May 27, 1928.

She was preceded in death by...

Sharon Dear Bernard

Apr 2, 2025

Funeral Services for Mrs. Sharon Dear Bernard, age 75 of Trussville, will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. James Long officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Sharon Dear Bernard of Trussville, AL passed away Tuesday, April 2, 202 at the age of 75. She was a dedicated mother,...

Gail Lowery

Apr 1, 2025

Gail Joyce Aldrich Lowery of Bessemer was called to her eternal home on April 1, 2025 at age 83. She was born on July 26, 1941 in Birmingham to the late John Albert Aldrich Sr and Hannah Louise Robbins Aldrich. She graduated from Hueytown High School in 1959. She graduated nursing school at University Hospital in Birmingham. For a while...

Margaret "Ann" Sewell

Apr 1, 2025

Mrs. Margaret “Ann” Sewell passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025.

She was born September 2, 1935, in Birmingham, AL to James Grover and Annie Elmira Howell. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Neal Sewell, brothers Elton Howell and Coy Howell, and sisters Ina Smith, Bea Vines, and Vivie Betts.

She is survived by her daughter Julia Ann Embry...

Albert Reese

Apr 1, 2025

Albert Earl Reese, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and proud veteran, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025, just shy of his 87th birthday. A man of quiet strength, steady faith, and deep devotion to his family, Albert lived a life that spoke volumes—not through words, but through unwavering commitment, selfless service, and a legacy built on integrity and heart.

Born...

Sandy Keener

Apr 1, 2025

Sandy Barnett Keener, age 52, passed away on April 1, 2025. Sandy retired from the Post Office after 23 years of service. She was artistic and enjoyed drawing and painting. She also loved to travel. She was preceded in death by her son Randall Moore and her father Randy E. Barnett.

Sandy is survived by her daughters Kayla...

Rose Juanell "Jan" Perkins Vann

Mar 31, 2025

A private Graveside Service will be held for Mrs. Rose Juanell Perkins Vann at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home & Gardens.

Rose Juanell (Jan) Perkins Vann, age 92, died on March 31, 2025 following a lengthy battle with dementia. She was born on December 29, 1932 in Star, Texas and lived in multiple locations in Louisiana and south Florida before moving to...

Barbara Thompson

Mar 31, 2025

Barbara Conradi Thompson September 13, 1941 - March 31, 2025

Barbara Conradi Thompson, 83 of Center Point, AL, passed away peacefully in her home on March 31, 2025, surrounded by the warmth and love of family and friends.

Barbara will be fondly missed for her love and dedication to her family, finding great joy in celebrating milestones, and cherishing every family gathering....

Aleshia Brady Ince

Mar 30, 2025

Aleshia Brady Ince, age 50, of Springville, Al passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born on Feb 14, 1975 in Birmingham, Al to Sherry Moon Brady and Albert Coyt Brady, Jr. She was a beloved Daughter, Sister, Mother, and Nonna.

She attended OneEighty church in Springville, Alabama. She was a huge...