Obituaries
Mary Campbell Hardaman
Sep 3, 2026
Kathryn Hardaman, age 86 of Birmingham, AL passed away on September 3, 2026. She was a member of North Clay Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Hardaman and siblings, Delores Williams, Patricia Pardue, Charles Ray Campbell and Alf Campbell. She is survived by her son, Dean Hardaman; grandchildren, Jamie Mizerany (Matthew), Nick Hardaman (Rebecca), Ashley...
E Jean Wolfe Buzbee
Sep 3, 2026
E. Jean Rowell Buzbee, 97, of Moody, Alabama, passed away September 3, 2026 at her daughter’s home.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Senie Wolfe, and seven siblings.
She is survived by her brothers, Ray Wolfe and Orville Wolfe; daughter, Debra (Danny) Hallman of Moody, AL and son, Keith (Irene) Rowell of Pinson, AL and four grandchildren, seven...
Mary Prestridge Strickland
Sep 2, 2026
Mary Prestridge Strickland, born January 31, 1943, passed away on September 2, 2026 at the age of 83, leaving behind a family and community who were deeply blessed by her love, kindness, and caring spirit.
Mary grew up in Talladega, Alabama, where she met Douglas T. Strickland, the man who would become her husband and partner in life. Mary and Doug...
Jeanie "Nini" Page Wallace
Sep 2, 2026
Funeral Services for Mrs. Jeanie "Nini" Page Wallace, age 74 of Birmingham, will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with David McConnell officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.
Jacqueline Jeanie “NiNi” Page Wallace grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, where she graduated from Huffman High School before continuing her education at...
Bertha Dean Strickland
Sep 1, 2026
Bertha Dean Strickland “Bert”, was born in Winfield, Alabama in 1937. She passed from this life on September 1, 2026. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 9:00 am followed by funeral services at 10:00 am at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. Terrell Harris will officiate, interment will be in Jefferson Memorial Gardens.
She lived her life as a faithful follower...
Pastor Jim Hill
Aug 30, 2026
Pastor Jim Hill, age 74, of Palmerdale, Alabama passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026. Born in Grand Junction, Michigan on January 5, 1952, Jim was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, William Lee Hill, Jr. and Marjorie Pugh Hill. He is survived by his loving and supportive wife of 55...
Donna Hines Thompson
Aug 30, 2026
Donna Hines Thompson was a woman who spent her life giving herself to others. Her life was rooted in a strong and unwavering faith, and that faith was expressed most clearly in the way she loved people. She loved deeply, gave generously, and was always there when someone needed her. For Donna, caring for others was never simply something she...
Virginia Loftin Phillips
Aug 28, 2026
Virginia L. Phillips went home to be with her Lord on September 28, 2026. Preceded in death by her husband Carl W.E. Phillips, married for 67 years, sons Earl and Timothy Phillips, and her father and mother TJ and Turci Loftin, sister Reba Brown and her brothers Herschel and Erskin Lofton. She is survived by her son Norman R. Phillips...
Joseph Raymond Williamson
Aug 28, 2026
Joseph "Joe" Williamson, 79, of Steele, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2026, following an illness.Born on October 26, 1946, in Lakeland, Florida, Joe developed a remarkably strong work ethic from a very early age, starting out with jobs like delivering newspapers and bagging groceries at a local grocery store. As he grew up, he attended Jacksonville...
Karen Franks
Aug 28, 2026
Karen Davies Franks, 79, went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2026. She was born on November 3, 1946, to Jim and Ann Davies. She married the love of her life, David Franks, on January 30, 1971, and they enjoyed 55 wonderful years together. They welcomed their daughter, Kellie, into their lives on June 28, 1978.
Karen lived with...
James Sidney Hardin
Aug 27, 2026
James Sidney Hardin, 69, of Trussville, Alabama was called home on August 27, 2026.
Sidney stepped into eternal light and was embraced by the awaiting arms of his parents, Emmitt and Johnnie Sue Hardin. Also welcoming him home are his siblings, brothers, Roger Smith, Steve Hardin, Jeff Hardin, Nathan Hardin and sister, Deborah Hardin.
Sidney leaves behind cherished memories held closely by...
Carolyn Joyce Weems Wood
Aug 27, 2026
It is with both sorrow and a profound sense of appreciation for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Carolyn "Joyce" Weems, who went to her heavenly home to be with the Lord on August 27, 2026. Born November 3, 1932, in Birmingham, Alabama, Joyce was a beacon of love and faith throughout her 93 years. Joyce was...
Shirley Fay King
Aug 26, 2026
Shirley King, age 85, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on August 26, 2026.
Born on May 5, 1941 in Mississippi, She was the child of Henry McCreight and Lucille McCreight
She worked at GUIDE ONE as an insurance agent. She married Bobby King in 1996, and together they shared 30 wonderful years.
Shirley was a loving, supportive, and fun mother, wife, grandmother and...
Gary Bruce McDuffee Sr.
Aug 26, 2026
Gary “Mickey” B. McDuffee Sr. Age 83, was born in Blount Springs and was a longtime resident of the Trussville and Clay communities. He passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026. Leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a family who loved him dearly.Mickey was a proud graduate of Trussville High School, Class of 1963. After high school, Mickey went...
Maryanne Humphries
Aug 26, 2026
In loving memory of Maryanne Humphries, who passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026, we celebrate a life that was filled with love, dedication, and remarkable achievements. Born on October 11, 1942, in Mobile, Alabama, Maryanne's journey was one of unwavering commitment to her family, her career, and her country.
Maryanne's life was enriched by her 63-year marriage to Wade Humphries,...
Barbara M. Goodman
Aug 25, 2026
Barbara M Goodman, 87, of Gulf Shores, Alabama passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026 in Oxford, Alabama.
She was born on August 11th, 1939 in Birmingham, Alabama to Cephas and Ada McCay, the last of 8 children. She was a cherished daughter who was doted on by both parents and her older sisters.
Barbara was Momma to Allen, David and Kellie,...
Frances Ethel Glidewell
Aug 20, 2026
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, August 26th, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Jefferson Memorial Gardens for Frances Ethel Glidewell, age 87, of Roebuck area, who passed away on Thursday, August 20th, 2026.
Frances cherished sharing moments with her son Dean over jigsaw puzzles and found comfort in reading the Bible frequently.
She is survived by her sons, Daryl Glidewell (Karen),...
Martha Orr Massey
Aug 20, 2026
Mrs. Martha Massey, born Martha Orr on May 3rd, 1946, went to be with the Lord on August 20th, 2026. She was a loving wife of over 55 years, and a caring mother of her two daughters.
Martha graduated from Banks High School in 1964. She then married Edwin Massey in 1968. Martha was a member of the National Active and...
Mary Patricia Elliott Cook
Aug 17, 2026
Mary Patricia Elliott Cook, 88, of Vestavia Hills, died Aug. 17 in Birmingham. Born June 2, 1938, in Acmar, in St. Clair County, she was the daughter of John Steadman Elliott Jr. and Fredda Caldwell Elliott.
She attended Tarrant High School, where she served as a majorette, and later studied at Birmingham-Southern College. In the 1950s and 1960s, she worked as...
Monica Ruf
Aug 17, 2026
Monica Ruf was born Monica Lewis Pistole on June 22, 1956 to Dorothy Nell Thurmon and Lewis Winston Pistole. She had 3 siblings, Sandra Drue Howard of McKinney, TX, Larry James Pistole (deceased) and Paul Fleming (deceased). Charles McCommas previous husband (deceased) in 2022.
She says goodbye to multiple cousins, nieces and nephews. Special love to Kim, Christina and Marie.
Monica was...
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