Obituaries

Curtis Tulen Cleveland

Jul 6, 2024

Curtis “Judge” Tulen Cleveland, 91 years old, originally from Hackleburg, AL passed away on July 6, 2024, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sharon Anita, his children Kim (Hollis), Shelia (Charles), Larry (Teresa), and Keith. Curtis had 10 grandchildren-Chris, Tiffany, Shelby, Kristina, Jennifer, Justin, Cameron, Lela, Michael, and Katelyn; and five great-grandchildren-Kennedy, Sadie,...

Diane Greer

Jul 5, 2024

On July 5th , 2024, surrounded by her beloved family, Barbara Diane Greer reached out to the hands of Jesus and entered her heavenly home. Diane was born in Atlanta, GA on December 20, 1947 to James Edward and Barbara Jean Melville and was raised in Birmingham. She attended both Woodlawn and Banks High School. She received her RN Degree...

George Alan Wills

Jul 5, 2024

George Alan Wills, 84, passed away Friday, July 5, 2024. He was born July 30, 1939 to LA and Jewel Love Wills of Palmerdale, AL. He graduated from Tarrant High School and shortly after married his high school sweetheart, Alfretta Mathis Wills. They were married 62 1/2 years. He was a veteran of the Army National Guard. Mr. Wills retired...

Stephen Paul Brooks

Jul 2, 2024

Stephen Paul Brooks, aged 71, passed away in him home, Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

Steve was born November 22, 1952 in Cleveland Ohio. He joined the U.S. Army in 1973 and served as a Tank Commander and Drill Instructor and was honorably discharged from service in 1980. He also worked for many years in IT Services before retiring in 2020. Steve...

Marilyn Monette Anthony

Jul 2, 2024

Mrs. Marilyn Lee Monette Anthony peacefully passed into Glory Monday, July 2, 2024, at Grandview Medical Center.

Marilyn was born in 1936 in Albany, Georgia, to Roland Lee and Louise Setzer Monette and grandparents, Edward and Florence Setzer, and Roland and Harriet Lee Monette. She moved to Birmingham, Alabama, after her younger brother, Roland Edward Monette, was born. She attended Gibson...

Gloria McLeod

Jul 2, 2024

Gloria Ann McLeod (Ough), 83 passed away on July 2, 2024, in Pell City, Alabama. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, she spent her final seventeen years in Pell City, Alabama enjoying lake life.

She was deeply involved in her church community and a devout member of the First Baptist Church of Pell City. She was also a member of...

Sonia Bolton Jones

Jun 30, 2024

Sonia Jean Jones, 86, of Trussville passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Ascension St Vincent’s in Birmingham. She was born December 18th, 1937. She was one special lady to all who she came in contact with from her family members to neighbors, church congregation and her precious lifelong friends. She was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church, dedicated...

Dan Pilkinton

Jun 28, 2024

Dan William Pilkinton

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Dan William Pilkinton, age 93, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 28.

He is survived by his five children Glynda Wright Grier (Carson); Tommy Wright (Cathy); Steve Wright (Denise); Kelly Wright Lloyd (Rick); and Gail Pilkinton Guge (Brett). He was a beloved Papaw to 11 grandchildren and...

Betty Jo LaVecchia

Jun 27, 2024

Betty Jo LaVecchia, age 93, born December, 29, 1930, in Birmingham, AL, passed away June 27, 2024, in Birmingham, AL. 

She was a graduate of Ramsay High School, and later worked as a manager at Birmingham Pool Center for many years. She attended Argo Christian Fellowship Church in Argo, AL. 

Survivors include her sons, David F. LaVecchia (Mary Jane) and Claude N....

Kenneth Jerry Vines

Jun 27, 2024

Kenneth “Jerry” Vines, 81, of Trussville, AL, died in Trussville on June 27, 2024.  He was born near Camp Lejune, NC on May 15, 1943, to Lucille Beverly and Kenneth C. Vines and lived most of his life in Alabama. Jerry attended Woodlawn High School, where he was a “Warbler” and played football, before studying accounting at Univ. of Alabama...

Betty O'Barr

Jun 26, 2024

Betty Jean (Ellis) O'Barr born Feb 10, 1945, passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 26, 2024. She is survived by her husband K. Fred O'Barr of more than 58 years. She grew up in Birmingham, AL and graduated from Woodlawn High School. Betty Jean worked at the University of Georgia for most of her career, retiring...

Brenda McFrancis Terrell

Jun 26, 2024

Brenda McFrancis Terrell passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024. She is survived by her son Monte (Stacy) and granddaughter,Allie Alaire. She is also survived by her sisters: Joy McFrancis Thornhill, Kathy McFrancis-Crittenden (Phillip) and Yvonne McFrancis Pope ); nieces Yvonne Matthews (Bryan), Patti Dodson (Brooke) and Katy Josephson (Brett); nephews Eric Thompson and Nicholas Kalb; five great-nieces; and five...

Ida "Ruth" Crutchfield

Jun 26, 2024

Ida “Ruth” Crutchfield, 98, of Trussville, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. She was born December 19, 1925, in Holly Pond, Alabama.

 

Ruth was a member of First Baptist Church Trussville and enjoyed crocheting, sewing, cooking and reading. Ruth especially loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them all.

 

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Edward...

Richard James Hobbs

Jun 24, 2024

Graveside Services for Mr. Richard James Hobbs, age 94 of Birmingham, will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens with Pastor Jody Hooven officiating.

Mr. Hobbs passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024 at Grandview Medical Center. Born in Ohio, he grew up in Washington, PA, just outside of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Washington...

Susan Snow

Jun 24, 2024

Funeral Services for Susan Snow of Trussville, will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Larry Smith officiating. 

Susan Snow passed away on June 24, 2024 at her home after a brief illness. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Snow, her son, Jeffrey DeRieux and her parents, Virginia and...

Jimmie Hood Baker

Jun 23, 2024

Jimmie Hood Baker, age 89, of Morris, AL, passed away Sunday, June 23rd, 2024. She was a former member of Beachwood Baptist Church. 

Jimmie was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Jay Baker; and her parents, Walter and Crecia Hood.

She is survived by her children, Johnny, Jane and Jason; sister, Shirley Black; brother, Kerry; grandchildren, Shannon, Tiffany and...

Sandra Lee

Jun 21, 2024

Sandra Sharit Lee of Trussville, AL went home to be with the Lord on June 21, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was preceded in death by her parents Grady Abner Sharit and Evelyn Pugh Sharit; her father and mother in law James “Jimmy” Macon Lee and Flora Smith Lee; and her brother in law Donald “Don” Macon...

Brenda Smith Parr

Jun 21, 2024

Funeral Services for Mrs. Brenda Smith Parr, age 81 of Pinson, will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Tidwell officiating. Burial will follow at the adjoining gardens.

Brenda S. Parr went to her heavenly home on Friday, June 21, 2024 at her home. She was preceded in death by...

Glenda Gail Baker Parker

Jun 20, 2024

Funeral Services for Mrs. Glenda Gail Baker Parker, age 88 of Birmingham, will be held on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Brian Wirges officiating. Burial will follow at the adjoining gardens.

Glenda Gail Baker Parker, age 88, of Birmingham, passed away surrounded by family in her home on Thursday, June 20, 2024....

Viola Sanders

Jun 19, 2024

Viola M. Sanders, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away at home on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, four months before her 95th birthday. Born October 8, 1929, she was the youngest of four daughters born to the late Robert and Hattie McClung of Birmingham, Alabama.

 Viola gave her life to Christ at an early age and joined the First...