Obituaries

Sep 23, 2025

Mr. Richard Earl "Rick" Carroll, age 69 of Birmingham, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at his home.

Rick's full obituary to follow...

Sep 20, 2025

Richard Thomas Stewart passed away on Saturday September 20th, 2025, at Saint John Regional Hospital in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada after suffering a medical emergency on a cruise for his 80th Birthday. On this day the world lost one of the most kind, big-hearted, empathic, unconditionally loving and giving people.

He was born on September 17th, 1945, in Birmingham, Alabama...

Sep 19, 2025

Our Mom, Joan Meyer Brooks of Birmingham, AL went to be with the Lord on September 19, 2025. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 29, 1934, to Ruth and Joseph Meyer. Joan was raised in New Orleans, Louisiana where she met and married the love her of life, Olin Brooks in 1956. They eventually moved to Birmingham,...

Sep 19, 2025

Sep 16, 2025

Private Graveside Services were held for Mr. Charles Allen Martin, age 86 of Birmingham, at Marvins Chapel Cemetery with Pastor Korie J. Anderson officiating.

Charles passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. He was an avid entrepreneur and determined young man earning him the nickname “Maverick” at a young age. Charles owned and managed thousands of apartments, and a large portfolio...

Sep 15, 2025

Dona Marie Alldredge, age 67, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025. Born and raised in Alabama, Dona lived a life centered on love, family, and hard work.

She dedicated many years of service to Amerex, a fire extinguisher manufacturer, before continuing her career as a faithful newspaper carrier for the Birmingham News. Through her work and daily life, Dona...

Sep 15, 2025

Nicholas Alexander Guest age 22 of Trussville passed away in the early hours of Monday September 15, 2025 from injuries sustained in a traffic accident in Trussville, Alabama. Nick, as he was affectionately called by family and friends was a beloved son, brother, grandson and friend. He was a 2021 graduate of Hewitt-Trussville High School.

Nick is survived by his mother...

Sep 15, 2025

Our Dad Kenneth Earl Gilliland 78 of Center Point passed away Sept 15th peacefully in his sleep.

He was born at Norwood Hospital in Birmingham, where he Graduated from Montevallo with a Bachelors in Portfolio Management. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He was a Master Electrician and Electrical Estimator. He loved hunting, fishing, and woodworking. Particularly building...

Sep 15, 2025

James Cleve Rodgers III, age 81, of Trussville, Alabama, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025.

Born on May 20, 1944, in Yazoo, Mississippi, James-known to most as Jim-was a man of quiet strength, deep faith, and steady devotion to his family. He spent his early years in Jackson, Mississippi, graduating from Central High School, where he was a proud member...

Sep 14, 2025

Buddy Selman, age 79, born August 4, 1946 in Birmingham , Alabama passed away on September 14, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. We were blessed to have him home with us the last months.

He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy . He attended Jefferson State Community College and The University of Alabama in Birmingham.

He was a...

Sep 14, 2025

Sarah Ruth Cash, 99 years nine months, of Hoover, AL was born on 23 November 1925 and passed away on 14 September 2025, less than three months from her 100th birthday. Ruth was preceded in death by her Grandmother and Grandfather Palmer, her Father Herschel Cash, her beloved mother Lou Anna Palmer Cash, her brother Howell Cssh, her adored sisters...

Sep 9, 2025

Arthur Odell Wooten, age 86, passed away on September 9, 2025. He loved to go fishing and watch NASCAR. Another love that he had was working on cars and having built them from the ground up and restoring them. He loved going camping whether in a tent or his fifth wheel camper. Odell worked as a truck driver for Bruno's....

Sep 8, 2025

Linda Mashburn, 79, of Trussville, Alabama, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 10, 1945, in Eva, Alabama, and throughout her life she touched countless hearts with her warmth, humor, and compassion.

Linda earned her master’s degree from Troy University and went on to become the co-owner of All Caring Home...

Sep 8, 2025

Jeff Charles McCreless, age 62, passed away on September 8, 2025. Jeff loved University of Alabama Football and the Atlanta Braves. He was preceded in death by his father Charles Edwin McCreless.

Mr. McCreless is survived by his wife Alethea McCreless; two daughters, Jessica Bailey (Stephen) Hynes, Hannah Whitley (Autumn Birtcher) McCreless; one grandson, Arlen Leopold Hynes; mother, Jessie Marcelle McCreless;...

Sep 7, 2025

Graveside Services for Mrs. Barbara Ann Marcus, age 83 of Oneonta, will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens – Abbey Mausoleum with Bro. John Churchill officiating.

Barb passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at her home. Born in Cartersville, Illinois, she met the love of her life, Ronnie Marcus, in Chicago and...

Sep 6, 2025

Danny Lane Robertson was born in Stamping Ground, Kentucky. November 17, 1944 to September 6, 2025.

Danny is survived by his wife, Roxanne Robertson, daughter Amy Boles with son-in-law Mark Boles and grandsons Simon Boles and Riley Boles.

Danny was a military veteran, pilot and air traffic controller.

While Danny’s joy was in his family, if you added some woods, or water or...

Sep 5, 2025

Funeral Services for Mr. David Eric Yates, age 54 of Birmingham, will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. George Weeks officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Eric passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025 in Jefferson County. He was loving, charming, compassionate, always the first to jump up...

Sep 5, 2025

Stephen Allen Thompson, age 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Pinson, Alabama, on Friday, September 5th, after a long illness. His loving wife and devoted caregiver Emily was at his bedside.

Steve was born in Birmingham, Alabama on February 16, 1947, to Deliah and Otis Thompson. He is survived by two younger sisters, Teresa and Kathy, who reside in...

Sep 4, 2025

Sep 4, 2025

Charles Self

Charles Hugh Self of Springville, AL was born on July 11, 1933 in Trussville, AL to Hugh and Annabel Self. He lost his only brother, Buddy, early in life, but he shared a special bond with his little sister, Shirley Ann. Even in adulthood, he would visit her daily, and her face would light up the second he entered...