Obituaries
Edwin Joseph Swartz Jr.
May 25, 2026
Edwin Joseph Swartz Jr, age 74, passed away Monday, May 1, 2026. He was born on May 1, 2026 in Crossville, Tennessee.
He was an active and faithful member of Cahaba Springs Presbyterian Church. While he was in college he played baseball for Birmingham Southern College. He was an avid sportsman al of his life, he mainly liked watching/or playing wrestling,...
Sara Elizabeth Estes
May 25, 2026
Sara Estes, 89, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed from this life on May 25, 2026. She is now free from the bondage of Alzheimer's disease. If anyone could bring beauty and grace into such a difficult journey, it was Sara. Even through her illness, she continued to laugh, make faces with those she loved, and-though the words were...
Jan Elizabeth Elsberry
May 24, 2026
It is with sadness we announce the passing of Jan Elizabeth Elsberry, age 75 of Birmingham. Jan passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at her home.
She was born to Cecil and Elizabeth Branham Elsberry on September 12, 1950 in Alabama. Jan graduated from Tarrant High School in 1968. After graduation, she earned a Bachelor of Science from Jacksonville State...
Karen Denise Boyd
May 24, 2026
Karen Denise Boyd, age 68, died peacefully and went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 24, 2026, at Assisted Living of Arab, Arab, Alabama. She was born on August 28, 1957, in Birmingham and was a life-long resident of the State of Alabama.
Karen is survived by her brother, Delen Boyd (Dawn), and sister Cheryl Collins (Greg); nephews...
Joan Frances Washington
May 22, 2026
Joan Washington, age 83, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, wife, and friend whose warmth, kindness, and strength touched everyone who knew her.
Joan had a passion for family, cooking, decorating, furniture, and planning gatherings that brought people together. For more than 30 years, she...
Bette Wortham Mills
May 22, 2026
Mrs. Bette Wortham Mills, age 92, passed away peacefully into the loving, everlasting arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, 5/22/2026.
She was known as a very sweet, kind, and Christian lady. Also, she was a devoted, loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, and teacher.
Born to Thomas Guy Wortham and Mary Helen McFarland Wortham, she grew up in...
Chance Mitchell Lawrence Taylor
May 21, 2026
Funeral Services for Mr. Chance Mitchell Lawrence Taylor, age 38 of Springville, will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Daniel Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.
Chance Mitchell Lawrence Taylor was born on September 25, 1987 in Birmingham, Alabama. He tragically died in a car accident on...
George Thompson
May 21, 2026
Funeral Services for Mr. George Thompson, age 79 of Moody, will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 11:30 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Ricky Bradford and Pastor Anthony Bellew officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at the Alabama National Cemetery at 2:00 P.M.
George Mikal Thompson was born in Louisville, Kentucky to John Edward Thompson...
Michael "Mike" Lonnie Darden
May 19, 2026
Michael (Mike) Lonnie Darden of Pinson passed away on May 19, 2026, at the age of 75 after a hard-fought and courageous battle with cancer.
Born on April 27, 1951, in Tarrant, Alabama, to the late Waymon and Pauline (Polly) Darden, Mike was raised in a loving, close-knit home alongside his brother and sisters – relationships he treasured and nurtured throughout...
Clara Adamson Bell
May 19, 2026
Clara Joy Adamson Bell went to Heaven peacefully on May 19, 2026 at age 95. She was born on November 2, 1930, grew up in Cleveland, Alabama and lived all her adult life in Birmingham. She was a long-time member of Lakewood Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Dianne Adamson Walters (Tom), her brother, Conrad Moorer (Delene), four grandchildren,...
Margie Elaine Melvin
May 19, 2026
Margie “Elaine” Melvin age 77, went to be with the Lord and her Wayne on May 19, 2026. She was born on June 19, 1948, in Foley, Alabama.
She graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1966. Over her life she worked many jobs to support her family which included being a co-owner of Melvin Dental Studios. She was a security guard...
Betty Sue Wates
May 18, 2026
Betty Sue Wates, age 83, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, just days before her 84th birthday. Born on May 21, 1942, she lived a life devoted to family, service, friendship, and bringing joy to others.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 36 years, Garry Wates; her daughter, LaDonna Peoples, and son-in-law, Earnie Peoples; her two cherished grandchildren,...
Ellen Lee Madison
May 17, 2026
Ellen Lee Cantley Madison, age 81, of Locust Fork, Alabama, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026. Born on December 14, 1944, in Birmingham, Alabama, Ellen was the beloved daughter of Robert “Bob” Jackson Cantley and Allyne Montez Massey Cantley. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert “Bob” Cantley and Allyne Cantley; her brother, Roland “Sonny” Cantley; her...
Julia Ann George
May 13, 2026
Julia “Judy” Ann George, age 79, passed away on May 13, 2026. She was born on January 20, 1947 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Julia Jarrett. She is survived by her adoring husband, true love and best friend of nearly 57 years, Ronald S. George, daughters Stacie Sammons (Charlie) and Jennifer Burch...
Elizabeth Jordan Creel
May 12, 2026
Elizabeth Jordan Creel, age 73, was called to be with our Lord in heaven on May 12, 2026. She passed peacefully with her husband by her side at Brookwood Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. She is survived by her husband Gerald D. (Jerry) Creel, her daughters Lauren Creel Turner (Michael) and Leigh Anne Creel Vaughan (Perry); her grandsons Dean Michael Turner...
Judith L. Roeder
May 12, 2026
Judith Lamar Roeder, 82 years of age, of Pinson, Alabama, passed away on May 12, 2026 at Cavalier Nursing Home Trussville, Alabama. Judith was born on February 7, 1944 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Conrad and Mary Wiley. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Conrad Roeder of 54 years and her brothers, James and Larry...
Bobby James Tillman
May 12, 2026
Bobby James Tillman, age 88, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 12, 2026. Bobby is finally physically well and walking with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Born on July 4, 1937, Bobby was a beloved son of the late Rev. John M. and Susie Tillman. Bobby spent his childhood in Trussville, AL, where he resided the rest...
John C. Price
May 12, 2026
John Castleman Price, age 92, of Remlap, AL went home to be with the Lord on May 12, 2026. He was born in Jefferson County, Alabama on February 27, 1934, to John & Ernesta Price. John grew up in Huffman and graduated from Hewitt Trussville High School in 1952. Soon after he married the love of his life, Marjorie (McDuffie)...
Gwynn Brewer
May 11, 2026
A graveside service for Gwynn Brewer, age 94, of Birmingham, will be held Monday, May 18th at 2:00 PM, at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, Trussville, in the Old Rugged Cross gardens, with Dr. Mark Gainey officiating.
Gwynn passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at her home, after a brief illness. Gwynn was employed with John/Fuji Photo for more than 30 years....
Dorothy Jean Moore
May 11, 2026
Dorothy Jean (Phillips) Moore, age 92, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 11, 2026.She was a woman of deep and unwavering Christian faith that guided her throughout her life. Known for her sweet disposition, gentle spirit, and kind heart, she touched the lives of many and reflected love and compassion to everyone...
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