Obituaries

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...

Martha Vest

Sep 30, 2024

Martha Lucinda Vest passed away peacefully in her home on September 30, 2024 at the age of 88. She was born on March 3, 1936 at home in rural Blount County, AL near Friday’s Crossing. Cindy spent her childhood on the family farm with her ten siblings. She went on to marry James Vest and raise their three children in...

Erskine Sims

Sep 30, 2024

Funeral services will be Friday, October 4th, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home for Erskine Sims, age 90, of Pinson, who passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, due to issues caused by pneumonia. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Services under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens. 

A visitation...

Ashley Christine Kralovec

Sep 29, 2024

Ashley Christine Kralovec, beloved daughter, sister and aunt, went to be with the lord at age 32 on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Born on October 7, 1991, Ashley was creative from a young age, always loving to paint and had a great passion for cooking and hobbies that brought joy not only to her but also to those around her....

Charles Raymond Strader

Sep 28, 2024

Charles Raymond Strader, known affectionately as Charlie, passed away on September 28, 2024 at the age of 83. Born on December 10, 1940, in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, Charlie lived a life marked by dedication, service, and love for his family.

Charlie enjoyed a fulfilling career, retiring from Pemco Aeroplex after many years of dedicated service. He was also a proud Air Force...

Virginia "Jenny" Crider

Sep 26, 2024

 Mrs. Virginia (Jenny) M. Crider age 86 of Morganton Hwy Suches, Georgia passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday September 26, 2024, at her home following an extended illness. Jenny was born on December 20,1937 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert Edgar Mitchell and the late Floy Long Mitchell. Jenny loved working large jig...

Charlotte Sue Bates

Sep 26, 2024

Charlotte Sue Bates, 79, of Jefferson County, passed from this earth to her heavenly home on September 25,2024, due to complications from pneumonia.Charlotte Bates, Sue to those who knew her, was born on July 8,1945 to Emma Jane and James Edward Akins in Birmingham, Alabama. Growing up in Wylam, Alabama, she was raised in by Emma Jane and William Anderson....

Kenneth Wayne Tidwell

Sep 25, 2024

Graveside Services for Mr. Kenneth Wayne Tidwell, age 73 of Jemison, will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Tidwell passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at The Birmingham VA Hospital. He honorably served in the United States Army as a Lineman, Metal Fabricator, and Hydraulic Specialist. After he was honorably discharged,...

Donna Lovett Hayes

Sep 25, 2024

Donna Lovett Hayes passed away on Wednesday, September 25th, in the peace of her own home.

Donna was born and raised in Birmingham by her parents Thomas and Dorris Lovett. She graduated from Jacksonville State University in 1971 and made some of her fondest memories shortly thereafter while living in Germany. Upon returning to Birmingham, she began working at Alabama Power...

Barbara Hogge

Sep 22, 2024

Barbara Carolyn Hogge, age 82, of Irondale passed away on Sept. 22,2024. She attended Church of The Highlands. Barbara worked for many years at Shirley's Florist in Trussville.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jimmy C. Hogge.

She is survived by her daughter Denise (Tommy) Triplett; grandchildren, Arley (Darrel) Stokely and Andy Triplett; great-grandchildren,...

Michael Thomas Nelson

Sep 20, 2024

Memorial Service for Michael Thomas Nelson, age 21 of Nevada, will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Les Hughes officiating.

We are gathered to celebrate the life of Michael Thomas Nelson. Today we remember him as a son, a brother, a friend, and an uncle. To his friends who knew...

Elmer Smith

Sep 20, 2024

Elmer C. Smith, formerly of Orchard Park, NY, passed away on September 20, 2024 in Middletown, OH, while receiving care from Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. He was born at home in Derby, NY, on March 10, 1923 to Walter and Mary Ellen (Brown) Smith. On March 25, 1941 Elmer enlisted in the Army Air Core and served until October 31,...

James L. "Jim" Wigley

Sep 19, 2024

James L. Wigley, known to his loved ones as Jim, or Jimmy passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was 77 years old.

Jim was the beloved husband of Linda Wigley, his partner in life and love for 56 years. Together, they built a life rooted in faith, family, and unconditional love. Their bond was an...

Bessie Traweek

Sep 19, 2024

Bessie M. Traweek, age 94, of Trussville passed away on September 19, 2024. Bessie loved to garden in her yard. She was a member of Trussville First Baptist Church and also the Eastern Star.

Mrs. Traweek was preceded in death by her husband Arnold Traweek; parents, Mary Burrow and John Henry Moore; son, Danny Traweek; daughter, Shirley Traweek;...

Robert Griffin

Sep 18, 2024