Obituaries

Teddy Gilmer Jr.

Oct 25, 2024

Teddy Wade Gilmer, Jr. (Ted) passed away peacefully at home after a long but valiant battle with brain cancer. Ted was preceded in death by his father, Teddy Wade Gilmer, Sr. He is survived by his wife Holly Atkisson Gilmer, his daughter Julia, his sons James and Joshua, his mother Imelda Walrond Gilmer, his sisters Danna Coffey (Chip) and Joy...

Barbara Salemi

Oct 20, 2024

Barbara Salemi, 93, passed away on October 20, 2024, in Birmingham, AL.

Barbara Salemi was born on April 10, 1931 in Birmingham, AL, to Curtis Hooten and Gertrude Hooten.

Barbara graduated from Tuscaloosa High School in 1949 and went on to earn a RN degree from Carraway School of Nursing in 1952. 

Barbara married Henry Salemi on June 30, 1952 in Birmimgham ....

Carolyn Ruth Osborne Reeder

Oct 19, 2024

Carolyn Ruth Osborne Reeder, 83, of Trussville, Alabama passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent's East Hospital in Trussville. She was born May 18, 1941 to William Jennings Bryan and Ruth (O'Bryan) Osborne. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Jennings Osborne of Little Rock, Arkansas.

Carolyn was raised in Fort Smith, Arkansas and...

Luther Thomas Tatum, Jr.

Oct 19, 2024

Funeral Services for Mr. Luther Thomas Tatum, Jr., age 84 of Springville, will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Richard Harp officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Thomas passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Colonel Robert L. Howard State Veterans Home. Thomas was born on February...

Michael Wayne Wideman

Oct 19, 2024

Michael Wayne Wideman, age 67, passed away on October 19, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Jessie Lee Wideman. He was a member of Palmerdale Cross Baptist Church for over 25 years. He was the owner of Wideman Family Lawn Service for many years. Michael was a huge University of Alabama fan and loved spending...

Patricia "Pat" Rozell Dorough

Oct 18, 2024

Memorial Services for Pat Dorough, age 89 of Cleveland Alabama, will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Jeremy Beck officiating.

Pat went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, October 18, 2024. She passed away peacefully at home in Cleveland Alabama. Pat was born in Bessemer Alabama and graduated...

David Bridges

Oct 17, 2024

David Richard Bridges, age 73, of Pinson, went to his heavenly home on October 17, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, Pop, and friend who touched the lives of many with his kindness and gentle heart. He was always ready to lend a helping hand.

David attended Banks High School and was a devoted employee for Fuller Supply...

Samuel Dennis Motley II

Oct 15, 2024

A Celebration of Life for Sam will be held on Friday, November 29, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Evergreen Church in Ashville, Alabama. Visitation will be held from 10:30 A.M. until service time at 11:00 A.M.

Samuel Dennis Motley II (Sam) passed away, peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at St. Vincent’s Ascension Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.

He was born in Holt,...

DeWitt Talmadge York, Jr

Oct 15, 2024

DeWitt Talmadge York, Jr., age 95 passed away on October 15, 2024. Mr. York was a member of Glen Iris Baptist Church where he loved to attend. He was a Sunday School teacher at the church for over 18 years and volunteered at the church with construction projects. DeWitt loved to go fishing and gardening. He also loved spending time...

Herbert "Herb" Mansell Jameson

Oct 14, 2024

Herbert Mansell Jameson (Herb), 82 of Clay passed away peacefully on Monday October 14th surrounded by family after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

 

He graduated from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s in business administration and loved cheering on his Ole Miss Rebels. He was a marine, serving in the reserves during the Vietnam war. His career was successful...

Luan Atkins

Oct 14, 2024

Luan Atkins, age 73, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away at her home on Monday, October 14, 2024.

Luan Atkins was born on June 19, 1951, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Robert and Macey Atkins. A bright student, she graduated early from Phillips High School in 1967 at the age of 15. After graduation, Luan began her career at...

Mildred "Kitty" G. Harper

Oct 11, 2024

Funeral Services for Mrs. Mildred “Kitty” G. Harper, age 85 of Vestavia Hills, will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. James L. “Butch” Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Mildred passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024 at Prattville Baptist Hospital. Mildred, known as Kitty by everyone,...

Lucien Bomar II

Oct 9, 2024

Lucien Clay Bomar II, 77, went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Born on August 29, 1947 and raised in Birmingham, AL, Lucien raised his family in the Atlanta area. He married his wife Marsha in 2000, and they resided in Duluth, GA.

As a graduate of Georgia...

Mike Steele

Oct 8, 2024

Funeral Service for Mr. Mike Steele will be at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Trussville, AL on Monday, October 14, 2024 with Visitation at 11:00 A.M. and service at 12 noon in the chapel with the burial to follow with Reverend Vernon F. Huguley officiating.

Michael (Mike) S. Steele, 72, was born on January 30, 1952, in Birmingham,...

Ronnie L. G. Cooper

Oct 8, 2024

Ronnie L.G. Cooper, age 82, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on August 13, 1942, Ronnie lived a life shaped by hard work, dedication to his family, and a quiet, steadfast faith in the Lord.

Though Ronnie rarely spoke about his faith, it was a central part of his life. He lived with...

Mildred Delores Jarvis

Oct 7, 2024

Mildred Delores Jarvis, 86, died in her home surrounded by her family in Centerpoint, Alabama, on Monday, October 7, 2024, after an extended battle with heart disease. Mildred was a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who was full of life, spunky, outspoken, and known for her boundless energy. She lived life to the fullest and enjoyed spending her time taking care...

Annie Agnew

Oct 5, 2024

Annie Ruth Copeland Agnew departed this world on October 5, 2024 to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and her loved ones who entered heaven before her. She was born to Ada and Bill Copeland on October 31, 1935 in Fife, Alabama. Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm with a...

Barbara Stephens

Oct 3, 2024

Barbara "MamaHug" Stephens, beloved woman of God and cherished mother and friend, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024, in Pensacola, Florida.



Born on August 29, 1942, in Louisville, KY, Barbara's life was a testament of love, faith, and service to God and to others. Known by many names-Mom, Nana, Mama, and most affectionately "MamaHug", she touched the...

Wanda Jordan

Oct 1, 2024

Graveside Services for Mrs. Wanda Jordan, age 76 of Centerpoint, will be held on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens with her family and friends officiating.

Mrs. Jordan passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 peacefully at her home. Born and raised in Alabama, she received her bachelor’s degree in nursing and worked as a Registered...

Gerald Glenn Merchant

Sep 30, 2024

Gerald Merchant, the fifth of seven children, passed away on September 30, 2024 at the age of 66. He was a kind and genuine person who always did the right thing. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Loree Merchant and his younger brother, Gordon. Gerald is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Clowdus Merchant, his sons...