Obituaries

James Edward "Eddie" Seal

Jun 7, 2025

James Edward “Eddie” Seal, age 74 of Trussville, AL passed away on June 7, 2025. 

Eddie was a longtime owner of Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens and was a pillar of the Trussville Community. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Polly Seal, his cousin and best friend, Tim Massey. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Barbara...

Jeff Wade

Jun 7, 2025

Graveside Services for Mr. Jeff Wade, age 65 of Alabaster, will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville with Minster Bryan Moody officiating.

Jeff Wade passed peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Jeff was known for his kind, loving and good nature. His life was filled with laughter, joy...

Jerry Booth, Sr.

Jun 5, 2025

Jerry William Booth, Sr (Papa) passed away on June 5th , 2025, at 81 years old in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born in Birmingham, AL on May 24th, 1944. He married (and was spoiled by) his wife, Wanda Louise Driver on July 17th, 1964. They shared almost 62 years together. Papa loved long walks, and he would pull his grandchildren...

James Earl Buttner

Jun 5, 2025

James “Chief” Buttner of Springville, Alabama passed away peacefully on Thursday June 5, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.He was born on May 10, 1937 in Birmingham, Alabama. He grew up in Birmingham and was a graduate of Woodlawn High School where he met and married his wife Jo Buttner (d) of 67 years. After high school he joined the Marine...

Shelia Gamble

Jun 4, 2025

Shelia Jackson Gamble, age 73, passed away on June 4, 2025. She was a faithful Christian member of Bridgepoint Church formerly Bethel Church of God. She was a faithful member and faithful servant for 54 years. Shelia was the secretary at the church for the pastor and for the school. Mrs. Gamble loved sewing and made many pieces of clothes...

Loudell "Dell" Hubbard

Jun 2, 2025

Funeral Services for Mrs. Loudell “Dell” Hubbard, age 96 of Gardendale, will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at East Gardendale Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Barber officiating. Burial will follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens.

With deep love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of our beloved mother and grandmother, Loudell Hubbard, who passed peacefully into the...

Allen N. Hide, Jr.

Jun 1, 2025

Allen Newman Hide, Jr., passed away peacefully on June 1st, 2025 in Birmingham, AL at the age of 97. Allen was born in Birmingham, Alabama on December 23, 1927. Allen was a veteran, serving in the United States Army from 1946-1948. He graduated from Alabama Polytechnic Institute (Auburn University) in 1952 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and worked at...

Howard Collett

May 31, 2025

Howard peacefully left this world on May 31, 2025, at home, where he was surrounded by his family. He is just beginning to live in his immortal body, made perfect, and without any sickness or pain. He is rejoicing with the Lord and his family members that were there waiting for him to join in with the Angels in Heaven.

He...

Sarah Hartley

May 29, 2025

Sarah Pauline Toxey Hartley (Nanny) passed away on May 29th, 2025 at 97 years old in Birmingham, AL. Nanny was born in Tuscaloosa County to Omer and Ida Mayebelle Toxey. She was the third of eight surviving children; Bradford Toxey, Alfred Toxey, Imogene Vaughn, Owen Toxey, Martha Stott, Joyce Champion, and Roy Toxey. She married her junior high school sweetheart,...

Christina Weems

May 28, 2025

Christina went home to the Lord on May 28,2025.

She was a loving friend, daughter, sister, and mother.

To her parents, David and Barbara, she was their youngest baby. Strong willed who learned from her two older sisters, Cindy and Tammy, when she was younger. She was a "spit-fire" who marched to the beat of her own drum. Their little...

Shirley Joyce Miller

May 28, 2025

Shirley Joyce Miller, age 90, passed away on May 28, 2025. She retired from Southern Life Insurance Company. She loved all University of Alabama sports and also going to her on families sporting events. Shirley loved Disney whether it is going to Disney World or watching Disney shows on TV. She was devoted to God and an advocate for children's...

Paul Erwin

May 28, 2025

Paul Woodrow Erwin, age 75 passed away on May 28, 2025. Paul was a brick mason and also retired from the US Postal Service after many years. He was also a US Army Veteran. Mr. Erwin was preceded in death by his parents Alfred and Betty Erwin.

Paul is survived by his loving wife of 53years Marsha Erwin;...

Clayton William Swint

May 27, 2025

Clayton William Swint of Birmingham, AL passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, while traveling in Providence, Rhode Island on a business trip.

Clay is survived by his wife, Cristy Brasher Swint, of Birmingham and his four children, Andrew William Swint (16), Allison Jane Swint (14), Elisabeth Blair Swint (14), and Leah Clayton Swint (14), who live with their mother...

Christine Tomlinson

May 26, 2025

Christina Ruby Tomlinson, age 85, passed away May 26, 2025. Christina was a longtime member of Roebuck Park Baptist Church and now Northpark Baptist Church. She retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield after many years in 1999. She loved to read her Bible and garden with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Chirstopher Bradshaw;...

Elizabeth Ann Stalnaker

May 26, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Stalnaker, age 85, passed away on May 26, 2025. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Trussville, AL. Mrs. Stalnaker was preceded in death by her husband Thomas H. Stalnaker.

She is survived by her children Carey (Deana) Stalnaker, Beth (Rick) Busbey, Paul (Lisa) Stalnaker, Scott (Jennifer) Stalnaker; ten grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren.

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John Dutton Schmitt

May 24, 2025

John Dutton Schmitt, 70, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on May 24, 2025. Born on May 29, 1954 in Birmingham, Alabama. John was a devoted husband and father. He was dedicated to his family and hard-working. As a man of deep faith, John was longtime member & a deacon of Springdale Baptist Church in Tarrant, AL. Always having great strength,...

Brenda Boniece Satterfield Sims

May 24, 2025

Brenda Boniece Satterfield Sims went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2025. Brenda was born to Aaron & Ruth Satterfield on June 30, 1949.

Brenda was a loving and devoted wife to her husband, Edwin, for 56 years, and together they built a beautiful family filled with love, laughter, and joy. She leaves behind a legacy of faith and...

Edie Sharp

May 24, 2025

Oakley Hicks

May 23, 2025

On May 23, 2025, Oakley Jenkins Hicks, age 92 slipped the surly bonds of Earth to meet his beloved Lord and Savior. He was born July 26, 1932 in Townsend, Tennessee.

Oakley was preceded in his homecoming by his sweetheart and wife of almost 72 years, Juanita McGee Hicks, his parents Jonas Jenkins Hicks and Versie Allman Hicks and his two...

Nadine Oliver

May 22, 2025

Nadine Latham Oliver was born on September 20th 1940 in Birmingham Alabama and passed away peacefully at her home in Smokerise Alabama on May 22nd 2025.Nadine grew up in Gate City Alabama and attended Phillips High School. It was in Gate City that she met the love of her life, Howard Wayne Oliver. On October 20th 1956 at just 16...