Obituaries

Jan 24, 2019

Mr. William Graham, 72, of Clay passed away on January 24, 2019. He is a retired truck driver with Gardner Asphalt and an avid Auburn football fan. Most importantly, he adored his children and grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Anna Margaret Graham; and sister, Ginny Graham. He is survived by his wife of...

Jan 24, 2019

No obituary at this time.

Jan 24, 2019

Susie Ann Nix Ronilo

October 17, 1928 – January 24, 2019

Susie Ann Nix Ronilo of Trussville passed away peacefully at home after recently celebrating her 90th birthday. She was born and raised in Wylam and graduated from Ensley High School in 1946 at the age of 17.  She went on to attend the University of Alabama with plans to...

Jan 19, 2019

Willie Ruth Horsley, age 96, of Birmingham went home to be with her Lord on January 19, 2019. Born August 8, 1922, to John and Letha Deloach, she was preceded in death by her parents, her brother John Deloach, her husband of 72 years Rev. Ethridge D. Horsley, and daughter-in-law Elaine Horsley. She is survived by her sons, Rick Horsley,...

Jan 19, 2019

Mr. Merle Ballenger, 94, of Birmingham passed away on January 19, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Lorene Polly Ray Ballenger; children, Curtis Ballenger and Diane Hardman; grandchild, Darren Hardman and Dawn Hardman; and great-grandchild, Drew Hardman. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2019 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville. The...

Jan 19, 2019

James E. Jacobson, 84, of Birmingham, passed away Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. He was born in Mobile and was a graduate of Murphy High School. He married the former Diana Tremer, also of Mobile, in 1956. He joined The Birmingham News in 1959 after earning bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from The University of Alabama. During his career...

Jan 19, 2019

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Jan 19, 2019

James Richard Mordecai III, age 31 of Birmingham, passed away January 19, 2019. He was preceded in death by his cousin Jason McDanal. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, at 6:30pm with visitation from 5pm until service time. He is survived by his mother JoAnn Moore, grandparents Jesse and Betty Moore, brothers Jesse (Brittany), and Joe...

Jan 18, 2019

Joseph Joe Frank Gann, age 74, of Birmingham, AL passed away on January 18, 2019. Joe graduated from Banks High School in 1962. After high school he attended Livingston University and graduated in 1968. Years later he began studying at UAB and graduate with his masters in 1981. Joe became a member of the Free Masons and Zamora Shrine in...

Jan 17, 2019

Michael Kelley Dodd, age 66, of Birmingham passed away on January 17, 2019. Mr. Dodd graduated from Erwin High School in 1970. He attended the University of Alabama where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi, and served in the U.S. Navy Reserves. Mr. Dodd was survived by his loving wife, of 44 years, Cindy Dodd; his two...

Jan 16, 2019

Claude Barry Beasley, age 68 of Birmingham, AL passed away on January 16, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Dorothy Beasley and his grandson, Justin Dale Beasley. He is survived by his wife, Bridget Beasley; children, Thomas Dale Beasley (Tammy), Stacy McDonald (Darrell), Eric Strickland (Bobbie), Scottie Cole (Shannon), Jason Simmons (Angie) and Charles Simmons...

Jan 16, 2019

Melissa Ann Wilborn passed away peacefully on January 16, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Jackie Kimbrough. Melissa leaves behind a son, Travis Wilborn; brother, Robert Kimbrough and sister, Linda Crenshaw (Henry) and a host of nieces and nephews. Melissa enjoyed hanging out with her Erwin High School girls, and spending most of her time...

Jan 16, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Beryl Curry. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 15, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Hazel Vaughan. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 14, 2019

Wilda Hollen Wilson, 88, of Hoover AL, passed away January 14, 2019. She was born September 27, 1930 to Fred H. and Audra F. Hollen, in Ten Mile, West Virginia. Wilda attended Buckhannon High School and Fairmont State College before moving to Washington DC to work for the Department of the Navy in Naval Intelligence. It was there that she...

Jan 14, 2019

Mary Reaves McLeod, 82, passed away on January 14, 2019 after her courageous battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents, James C. and Rose Reaves, sisters, Joyce Harland and Barbara Etheridge and her son, Joseph C. Kimbrough, Sr.. Mary is survived by her brother, Dave Reaves, son, Jim Kimbrough (Monica); grandchildren, Amanda Kimbrough, Christy Kimbrough,...

Jan 14, 2019

Tommy Kilgore Naramore, age 92, of Pinson, passed away on January 14, 2019. She is survived by her children, Janet Kight (Tim), Danny Naramore (Stephanie), Stanley Naramore (Mary), Donna Liggan (Barry); 8 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; her brothers, William Anthony Kilgore (Joyce) and Billy Joe Kilgore (Rebecca); her sister-in-law, Helen Kilgore; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members....

Jan 13, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Lloyd F. Walker. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 13, 2019

Charles Norwood, age 75, passed away January 13, 2019. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, Jan 19, at 10:30am at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East.

Jan 12, 2019

Margie "Ruth" Simmons Davis, age 90, of Trussville, Alabama, went home to her Lord on January 12, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Grady Davis; their stillborn son, Barry Jonathan Davis; her parents, John and Lizzie Simmons; and her brother, Milford Simmons. She is survived by her children, Mark (Doris) Davis and Candi Davis DeBardelaben;...