Obituaries
Michael S. Peeples Sr
Oct 17, 2025
Michael S. Peeples, Sr., age 70, passed away on October 17, 2025. He was preceded in death by his son Brian Peeples; parents, Gaynette and Maxie Peeples; brothers, David Peeples, Lesley Peeples; grandparent, Eva Wood. He was a member of St. Paul's Cathedral for over 44 years and was an avid Auburn University fan.
Mr. Peeples is survived by his...
James Edward Martin Sr
Oct 16, 2025
James Edward Martin Sr.
September 19, 1931 - October 16, 2025
James Edward Martin Sr., a man of unwavering faith and deep devotion to his family, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 16, 2025. Just four days earlier, he had said goodbye to his beloved wife of 73 years, Edith Martin-a loss that...
Jerry Hurst Roberts
Oct 16, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jerry Hurst Roberts on October 16, 2025. Deeply mourned by her six children Linda (Kelly) Rainer, Ray (Vicki) Thompson, Clif Roberts, Kay (Mark) Prudhomme, Betsy Thompson, Kim (Doug) Oakes; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and many other loving family members and friends. Jerry was preceded in death by her husbands Burl Ray Thompson...
Jada Strachan Thomas
Oct 16, 2025
Jada Terry Strachan Thomas, age 60, of Trafford, Alabama passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
She was born on July 29, 1965, in Midfield, Alabama to Harold and Terry Strachan. Jada grew up in the area around Bessemer, residing in Midfield, McCalla, and Green Pond. From early childhood, she was active in church and enjoyed both dance and music.
She received...
Phyllis Meek
Oct 15, 2025
Phyllis Ann Meek, age 87, of Gardendale, Alabama, passed away peacefully on October 15th, 2025. She was born on April 19th, 1938, to Oliver and Blanche Gunnells.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, William “Pro” Meek; her parents; and her sisters, Mabel and Patty. She is survived by her sister, Beth Lindsey; her children, William...
Elaine McPherson
Oct 12, 2025
Elaine Friday McPherson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on October 12, 2025. She was 88 years old.
Born on March 24, 1937, to Marvin Lavelle Friday and Sybil Missouri Knowles in Birmingham, Alabama, Elaine's life was a testament to love, devotion, and service. She graduated from Hewitt Trussville...
Edith Maude Martin
Oct 12, 2025
Edith Wise Martin, age 92, a devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother and faithful servant went to be with the Lord on Sunday October 12,2025. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Edith graduated from Ensley High School. A women of deep faith and a gentle spirit she dedicated her life to nurturing and teaching children . She spent many years serving at...
Howard Earl Chappelle
Oct 11, 2025
Funeral Services for Mr. Howard Earl Chappelle, age 83 of Birmingham, will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. David Awtrey officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.
Mr. Chappelle passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at UAB St. Vincents Birmingham. Born in Jefferson County on October 23, 1941,...
Elsa Marcelle Hill
Oct 11, 2025
Elsa Marcelle Hill of Trussville formerly of Tarrant passed away on October 11, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Lee Hill; son, Michael Lee Hill; granddaughter, Kimberly White; parents, Andrew and Marcella Colpack; brother, Andrew Colpack; sister, Doris Hill Bancroft. She was a Phillips High School graduate and a bookkeeper for 40 years. She retired from...
James "Stu" Weldon
Oct 9, 2025
Funeral Services for Mr. James “Stu” Weldon, age 71 of Springville, will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Spencer Welch officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.
Stu gained his angel wings on October 9, 2025, at his home in Blount County, Alabama, surrounded by family and friends. His...
Mary Coyne
Oct 8, 2025
Mary Ellen LeCoy Coyne was born November 19, 1937, in Orlando, Florida and died at the age of 87 on October 8, 2025.
Mary married John Coyne, Jr. on September 9, 1953. Together they walked through life hand in hand for 71 years. She was a loving wife and mother who devoted her life to her family.
Mary was predeceased by her...
Byron P. Sweat
Oct 7, 2025
Byron passed away on Tuesday, October 7th, 2025. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He started his own business "Byron's Towing Service, Inc." in 2007 in Trafford, Alabama. He continued his career until his death.
Survivors include his son, Austin Sweat; mother, Judy Sweat; brother, Trent Sweat (Kandy); and nieces, Brooklyn (Olen) and Preslie.
He was preceded in death by his father,...
Patricia Tate
Oct 6, 2025
Patricia Stubbs Tate, 77, of Birmingham, Alabama, died on October 6, 2025 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
The only child of Roy Elwin Stubbs and Trudy Blondelle Stubbs, Pat was born on June 8, 1948 in Cleveland Ohio. She graduated from Chamblee High School in Chamblee, GA in 1966 and married her college sweetheart, William Merriman Tate, on November...
Edward "Mack" Knight, Sr.
Oct 5, 2025
Funeral Services for Mr. Edward "Mack" Knight, Sr., age 85 of Odenville, will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Minister Jody Baker officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.
Mack passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at UAB St. Vincents East Hospital. Born in Double Springs, he was a...
Charles Stanley "Stan" Sharit
Oct 3, 2025
Graveside Services for Mr. Charles Stanley Sharit, age 77 of Leeds, will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens with Rev. Chris Jones officiating.
Stan passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. Born in Birmingham, he was a lifelong resident of Alabama. Stan started working at Fulton Enterprises in 1974 and continued his career...
Luvena Bellew
Oct 3, 2025
Bertha Luvena Bellew, age 89, of Attalla, Al passed peacefully from this life on October 3, 2025. She was born in St. Clair County on July 10, 1936 to parents Walter Murray and Stella Rupel Murray.
She was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ and a faithful member of the Church of God, where she served as singer, musician, teacher, and...
Philip Calvin Jeffers
Oct 1, 2025
Philip Calvin Jeffers, age 73, passed away on October 1, 2025. Philip was a member of Palmerdale Cross Baptist Church. Mr. Jeffers worked for Kaplan Trucking. He was the owner of Jeffers Trucking. He enjoyed watching Auburn football and loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed giving back to the community and was active for many years with Pinson...
Cheryl S. Dansby
Sep 28, 2025
Cheryl S. Dansby, age 77, passed away on September 28, 2025. She worked for Jefferson County in the revenue department and at R.E. Grills Construction. She cared for her disabled daughter for her entire life. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles David Larkins, Sr. and Martha Ruth Smith; her siblings, Mary Larkins, David Larkins, Donna Larkins; two...
Sharron Howell
Sep 28, 2025
Sharron Jean Scott Howell, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on September 28th, 2025, surrounding by family, friends and loved ones. Sharron was born on October 21st, 1947, in Pennsylvania to Ruth and Charles Spain. Sharron enjoyed going to yard sales, fishing, and crafting. She was an active member of Bible Holliness Church of God in Leeds,...
David Lybrand
Sep 27, 2025
David Earl Lybrand , age 77 of Trussville, Alabama went home to meet his Lord and Savior on September 27, 2025. He was a 1967 graduate of Albertville High School. In high school he discovered his love of music and met his high school sweetheart, Martha. They married shortly after high school. He served in the U.S. Army as a...
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