Obituaries

Geraldine Bryan

Nov 25, 2024

Geraldine Marie Bryan, wife of Donald Bryan for 68 years, beloved mother, grandmother, and great -grandmother passed away peacefully on Monday November 25th at the age of 90. A parishioner of Holy Infant of Prague Catholic Church, Geraldine shared her faith, and love of baking with everyone she met. All who knew her appreciated her generous spirit and gentle wit....

Ronald Dean Feild

Nov 23, 2024

Ronald Dean Feild, 83, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024, in Plano, TX. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, known as "Ron" to friends and family and as "Dadoo" to his grandchildren.

Ron was born on May 22, 1941, in Birmingham, AL, to Ralph Feild and Viva (Merlin) Boswell Feild. He met his cherished wife...

Willa Faye Bice

Nov 23, 2024

Willa “Faye” Bice, beloved Mother, Granny, MawMaw, great grandmother and friend, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024. She was born and raised in Winston County Alabama. She graduated from Meek High School in 1956. It was during her time in high school she met her first husband, Charles Williams. They were happily married and had three daughters, Alice, Rhonda...

Donald Ashworth

Nov 23, 2024

Donald Lee Ashworth, Sr., known as "Pete" to his many friends and family, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the age of 89.

Before meeting the love of his life, Pete joined the U.S. Navy and served his country proudly aboard the Navy Destroyer, USS John Hood from which he was Honorably Discharged. 

Pete is survived by his wife...

Bernis C. "Butch" Howard, Jr.

Nov 23, 2024

Bernis (Butch) Clayton Howard, also known as Grandaddy, was born in Birmingham, AL on January 23, 1946. He left for heaven on November 23, 2024. 

Butch’s life was one big adventure. He served his country proudly in the Marine Corps. After basic training, he came home to marry the love of his life, Mary Ann. Together, they loved to support their...

Clyde "Tim" Maynard Earley, Jr.

Nov 21, 2024

Clyde Maynard Earley, Jr, 98, of Sylacauga, passed away on November 21, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was known to his family and close friends as ‘Tim’ and ‘Pop’ to his grands and great-grands. 

Tim was born on February 7, 1926 to Clyde, Sr. and Bessie Earley. He grew up in Brookside and Woodlawn area...

Joshua David Walker

Nov 20, 2024

Joshua “David” Walker, 27, of Trussville, AL, passed away on November 20, 2024. He was born on February 20, 1997.

A 2015 graduate of Hewitt Trussville High School. After graduation, David attended Auburn University. David went on to work for the Birmingham Humane Society, where his love for animals was evident in everything he did. Whether it was helping stray dogs...

Frances W. Gentry

Nov 20, 2024

Frances W. Gentry, age 101, passed away on Nov. 20,2024. Frances was a retired mail carrier with the postal service and at 85 was still driving and moving cars for automobile dealers. Frances was a member of Boyles Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Bobby Gentry, grandchild Daniel Ledbetter, great-grandchild Jeff Ledbetter.

Frances is survived...

Deborah McNamee

Nov 19, 2024

“No one's eyes shined so bright with love

As my mom, who is now high above”

It is with great sadness that the family of Deborah McNamee announce her passing. She was taken away from us far too soon. She was a wonderful wife and mother. She spread warmth and drew laughter from everyone around her. Everyone loved her. She raised 2...

Nellie Brown

Nov 19, 2024

Nellie W. Brown, age 89, passed away on Nov. 19, 2024. Nellie was a very active member of Victory Baptist Church in Dayton, TN. She worked for many years with TSC and Lowery Motor Freight trucking. She was preceded in death by her husband Bascom Brown and son David Brown.

Mrs. Brown is survived by her children, Randy...

Charles David Gwin, Sr.

Nov 17, 2024

Graveside Services for Mr. Charles David Gwin, Sr., age 67 of Lexington, South Carolina, will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral with Chaplin Sidney B. Aaron officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Mr. Gwin passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Heritage at Lowman Rehab & Healthcare. He loved to...

Judith Waters

Nov 16, 2024

Judith Ann Waters, age 82, passed away on November 16, 2024. Mrs. Waters loved to serve people. She loved to cook for large crowds. She was always willing to help her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert M. Waters; siblings, Ada Arata, Virginia Ullrich, Robert Ferry and Margie Ferry.

Judith is survived...

Waymon Ray Townsend

Nov 16, 2024

Waymon Ray Townsend of Trussville, at the age of 86, peacefully passed at home on Saturday, November 16, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Fox Townsend, Rhonda Townsend Buckner (Pat), Bill Townsend (Jennifer), Jeff Fox (Tracy), Cyndi Fox Polito (David), and many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Also survived by brother Randall Townsend and sister Pam Skinner. He was called...

Judy Brown

Nov 16, 2024

Funeral Services for Mrs. Judy Brown, age 84 of Birmingham, will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Newland officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Judy Brown (Rylant) of Birmingham AL and Sylacauga AL, passed away on November 16th 2024, at her home, with her family by her...

Nancy S. Christy

Nov 16, 2024

Funeral Services for Mrs. Nancy S. Christy, age 95 of Birmingham, will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Foster Christy officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Crest Cemetery. 

Mrs. Christy passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Columbia, Alabama. Born in Amarillo, Texas, she moved to many states with her...

Donald G. Sims

Nov 15, 2024

Graveside Services for Mr. Donald G. Sims, age 71 of Raiford, Florida, will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:00 P.M. at Forest Hill Cemetery.

Mr. Sims full obituary to follow...

Bruce "Rick" Hanby

Nov 15, 2024

Rick Hanby passed away peacefully in Birmingham, Alabama on November 15, 2024 at the age of 78. He was born on September 24, 1946 in Birmingham, Alabama to Laura Edweena Hanby and John Joseph Hanby, Sr., who preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary Lilly Hanby; his brother, John Joseph Hanby, Jr...

Joann Rookis Bishop

Nov 15, 2024

Joann was born on March 13, 1941 to her parents Annie Mae and Joseph Rookis in Birmingham, Alabama.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph J. Rookis and Annie Mae (Naro) Rookis and her siblings Nasief and Henry and Elizabeth Sudano and her son, Jeffrey Sanders Bishop.

Joann is survived by her husband of 60 years Sanders, her daughter Regina...

Robert Vernon Simpson

Nov 14, 2024

Robert Vernon Simpson, age 91, passed away on Nov. 14, 2024. Robert loved working, repairing things, hunting and fishing. Mr. Simpson attended Hope Community Church. He was a member of the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union Local #91 for over 60 years. He worked for Air Engineers from 1957 until 1963, Conditioned Air 1963 until 1998. In 1951 he enlisted...

Walter Leveille, Jr.

Nov 13, 2024

Walter Henry Leveille, Jr. passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his wife, Susanne, on November 13th at age 78, after a year-long battle with ALS. Walter was born on Christmas Eve, 1945 in Mt. Holly, New Jersey to Virginia and Walter Leveille, Sr. Early in childhood, his family moved to St. Petersburg, FL where he and his...