Obituaries

Shirley Ann Butts

Feb 2, 2025

Graveside Services for Mrs. Shirley Ann Butts, age 88 of Kimberly, will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens with Bro. Larry Smith officiating.

Shirley Ann Butts, affectionately known as “Nanny”, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at her home. Born and raised in Alabama, Shirley...

Nancy A. Stewart

Feb 2, 2025

Nancy A. Stewart, born June 18, 1943, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on February 2, 2025. She was the cherished daughter of Jenny Degrado and Sam Savage and was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James M. Stewart.

Nancy was a devoted mother to her daughter Beth Gilbert (Greg) and son Brian Stewart (LeighAnn). She...

Donnie Sorge, Jr.

Feb 1, 2025

On February 1, 2025, Raymond Donald (Donnie) Sorge Jr. passed away peacefully at the age of 75. He was surrounded by the love of his family. 

 Donnie was a second generation Italian-American born to Raymond Dominic Sorge and Annie Lou Glass. 

 Donnie was a graduate of Phillips High School and Samford University, where he earned his Business Degree. His career in Healthcare...

Bonnie D. McKee

Feb 1, 2025

Bonnie Louise McKee was born on January, 20, 1930 to Howard L. Day Sr. and Bonnie Lamberth Day in Tarrant, AL. She grew up in Tarrant and graduated from Jefferson County High School in 1947. Bonnie worked for State Farm Insurance and the SSA before becoming a full time stay at home mom, while also obtaining her Real Estate License...

Vivian Mauldin

Feb 1, 2025

It’s with sadness that we announce the passing of Vivian Annette LeVan Mauldin,aged 72, from Birmingham AL, on Feb 1st 2025. Vivian is preceded in death by Husband Perry Scott LeVan and Husband Hubert Mauldin. She is survived by daughter Andrea Taylor(Jessie Taylor) and son Greg LeVan, granddaughters Brandi Norton(Troy Norton) and Gabriella LeVan, grandson Jordan LeVan(Hanna Whitten), and great-grandchildren...

Kitty Sue Hollis

Jan 31, 2025

Kitty Sue Hollis of Locust Fork Alabama passed away at the UAB Palliative Care Center in Birmingham Alabama after a brief illness. She was born on July 23, 1938 in Noxapater Mississippi to O’Neal Harris and Etta B. Burnette Harris. She was a hard-working, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. During her career, she worked at Dolly Madison Bakery and...

Earl King

Jan 30, 2025

Funeral Services for Mr. Earl King, age 78 of Trussville, will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church of Trussville with Pastor Buddy Champion officiating. Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens.

Mr. King passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at his home....

Hazel Whittle

Jan 30, 2025

Hazel “Marie” Whittle (83) was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was everyone’s “Mawmaw.” But, that wasn’t just who she was. She was a homemaker, she loved to cook and come up with recipes. Marie was always in the kitchen making something new to share with her beloved husband. She crafted many incredible things, everything she made...

Joe Estes

Jan 29, 2025

Joe Lee Estes, born on March 18, 1937, in Fayette County, Alabama, passed away peacefully in the morning hours of January 29, 2025. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Sarah Johnson, for 69 years. Joe was a man of deep Christian faith for 58 years of his life, serving as a devoted Elder of the Perry Hill Road...

Judy Perkins Coker

Jan 27, 2025

Judy Perkins Coker (Nana), devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother was born on June 1,1941 and went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 27, 2025. 

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Raymond Coker, daughter, Susan Mann (Ken), grandchildren, Katie Foshee (Nathan) and Austin Mann (Tessa) , great grandchildren, Lilah Grace and Noah Foshee, brother,...

Janis Elaine Cranford

Jan 27, 2025

Janis Elaine Cranford was born in Hillsboro, Texas, on July 30th, 1928. She moved to Birmingham, Alabama, and attended Phillips High School. Janis graduated from The University of Alabama. She majored in Radio Broadcasting and minored in theater. For a short time she worked for a radio station in Mississippi. Then she was hired with the Red Cross as a...

Carolyn Brown Berryhill

Jan 26, 2025

Carolyn Brown Berryhill, 84, of Trussville, AL. passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025. She was born to Jewell and Glenn Brown on November 14, 1940, in Boaz, Alabama. She graduated from Douglas High School.

Carolyn married Kenneth Berryhill on June 8, 1962. Together, they made their home where she was a loving mother to their daughter Kim. She retired from...

Emil Crowe

Jan 26, 2025

Emil Larry Crowe of Trussville Alabama, born May 17, 1942, went to see the Lord on January 26, 2025. Emil attended Hewitt Trussville High School, served in the Army National Guard, worked at St. Regis Paper Co., retired from Hoe Saw Co, opened Discount Auto Sales, and retired in 1994. He had a passion for classic cars, working in the...

Hoyt Anthony "Tony" Taylor

Jan 26, 2025

Funeral Services for Mr. Hoyt Anthony "Tony" Taylor, age 68 of Birmingham, will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Evans officiating. Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at the adjoining gardens.

Tony passed away on Friday, January 26, 2025 at his home....

Maeriol Mulkin

Jan 26, 2025

Maeriol Ann Mulkin, age 76, of Calera, Al, passed away at home on Sunday January 26, 2025. Ann was born on March 4, 1948 and lived a wonderful life, Ann was loved dearly by her family and her wonderful friends made over the years, She enjoyed working in her yard, cooking and baking and spending time with her family, especially...

Carl Wesley Callahan

Jan 25, 2025

Graveside Services for Mr. Carl Wesley Callahan, age 91 of Pinson, will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens with Bro. Larry Smith officiating.

Mr. Callahan passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at UAB St. Vincent's East Hospital. He was originally from Tarrant City, Alabama. He served in the United States Navy and...

Robert David Clemens, Sr

Jan 24, 2025

Robert David Clemens, Sr., age 72, of Pinson passed away on January 24, 2025. Robert retired from Milo's Restaurant after 25 years of service. He enjoyed playing golf with friends. He was preceded in death by his father Charles Edward Clemens, Jr.

Mr. Clemens is survived by his wife of 43 years Nancy Clemens; two sons, David Clemens,...

Nancy Russell

Jan 23, 2025

Nancy Clark Russell, age 81, of Trussville, passed away at home on Thursday, January 23, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Donald "Don" Russell and her son, Donald Jr. "Donnie". 

 Nancy was born and grew up in Birmingham, where she graduated from West End High School. She married Don Russell on June 18, 1965 and...

Shyrie Jo Mauldin Holladay

Jan 22, 2025

Shyrie Jo Mauldin Holladay, 84, of Bessemer, Alabama passed away January 22 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. She was born on December 24, 1940 to Avaline and Alvra Mauldin in Gadsden, Alabama.

She was a 1958 graduate of Gadsden High School. She attended the University of Montevallo, Gadsden Junior College, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree...

Wallace "Wally" Riggins, Jr.

Jan 22, 2025

Wallace "Wally" Bascom Riggins Jr.

December 14, 1942 - January 22, 2025

Wallace "Wally" Bascom Riggins Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully on the morning of January 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Wally was born on December 14, 1942, to Wallace and Geneva Riggins of Trussville, Alabama.

Wally was a believer of Jesus Christ. His...