Obituaries

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...

Clifton Hamrick

Jun 18, 2024

Clifton (Buddy) Hamrick (age 85) passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and children on June 18, 2024, at The Oaks on Parkwood, Bessemer, Alabama.

 Buddy was loved dearly by his earthly family as well as by family and friends who were waiting for him in Heaven. He was a long-time member of Deerfoot Baptist Church, in Trussville Alabama. He...

Dorothy Graham

Jun 18, 2024

Dorothy Juanita Graham, age 96, of Birmingham passed away on June 18, 2024. She retired from Kmart after many years of service. Mrs. Graham was preceded in death by her husband, James Carl Graham; two sisters, Mildred McCombs and Willie Jo Bass Cooley; brother, Jack Bass; grandson, Dennis Bristow; granddaughter, Lissa Bristow; great-granddaughter, Audrey Lyles.

She is survived by...

Carmencita Faustina Fonville

Jun 17, 2024

Memorial Services for Mrs. Carmencita Faustina Fonville, age 60 of Birmingham, will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 10:30 A.M. at House of Miracles Christian Church with Pastor Eli Smith officiating.

Mrs. Fonville passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024 at Birmingham Nursing & Rehab. She was born in Decatur, IL to Connie Bell and Timothy Fonville. Ever since...

Helen Williams

Jun 17, 2024

Helen Jane Williams, 79, of Pinson, Alabama, passed on June 17, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her husband William M Williams Jr; parents Hoyt M. Short and Lovevtries Short; brother Danny Short; brother Mark Short.

Jane retired from BellSouth in 1993. She was a part of the telephone Pioneers.

She was a member of Pinson Methodist Church.

She is survived by son...

Manuel Hernandez

Jun 16, 2024

Born in Honduras, Manuel was the eldest of 10 siblings. His formal education was limited, as he needed to help provide for his family from a young age. He learned the trade of ornamental ironwork and welding from his stepfather, mastering skills that would shape his future.

Driven by the desire to provide a better life for his daughter, Manuel embarked...

John Hawkins

Jun 16, 2024

John Woodfin Hawkins, age 68 of Pelham, passed away on June 16, 2024. John retired from Norfold Southern Railroad after many years of service as a switchman. He was preceded in death by his father, James R. Hawkins; mother, Juanita M. Hawkins; sister, Susan Diane Hawkins.

He is survived by brother, Donald Wayne (Kathie) Hawkins; sister, Rebecca Usher;...

Maxine Ptacek

Jun 15, 2024

Maxine was born to Maxwell and Eulene Green in Mississippi.

Maxine was a University of Alabama graduate, MA 1963. She was a Psychologist (V.A.) and Professor. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Ptacek; son, Michael Odom and brother Elvin Dale Green.

Mrs. Ptacek is survived by nieces Tammy and Tracey and three great nephews.

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Jeffery Griner

Jun 14, 2024

Jeffery Alan (Jeff) Griner, age 61, of Pinson passed away on June 14, 2024. Jeff loved the outdoors and camping. He was an avid Auburn fan. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Faye Griner; father, Harry Griner; grandparents, Gladys and William Trimm, Esther and L. I. Popham.

Jeff is survived by his wife Michelle Griner; daughter Jessica Griner;...

James Thorn

Jun 12, 2024

James "Jamie" Carson Thorn was born on August 22, 1966, and passed away on June 12, 2024. Jamie was an audio engineer who was passionate about his profession. Through his time as a sound man he built strong professional relationships that developed into a family that loved, fought and supported each other fiercely.

Jamie is preceded in death by his father,...

Norma Eaves

Jun 12, 2024

Norma Gayle Marlowe Eaves, age 68, of Leeds, passed away on June 12, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Norris Marlowe and Mary Jo Marlowe; two brothers, Robert Homer (Robbie) Marlowe and Norris Wayne Marlowe and one granddaughter, Marlee Jo McCaleb.

Norma Gayle was loved by many. Her laughter and love will be greatly missed....

Alice Sertell

Jun 11, 2024

Alice Sertell, 79, passed away on June 11, 2024, in Birmingham, AL.

Alice Sertell was born on November 8, 1944 in Russellville, AL, to Charles Searcy and Grace Wells Searcy.

Alice graduated from West End High School.

Alice married Albert (Jerry) Sertell. The couple had 2 children, Elizabeth Sertell Clough and Gregory Sertell.

Alice is survived by Elizabeth Sertell...

James E. Mann

Jun 10, 2024

James Edward “Jimmy” Mann, age 94, formerly of Pell City, AL passed away Monday, June 10, 2024. He was born on September 18, 1929 in Inglenook, AL as the second son of Mae and Andrew Mann. His older brother William “Bo” Mann, preceded him in death. After graduating from Phillips High School, he enlisted in the navy where he served...

Kenneth Paul Wellington

Jun 10, 2024

Mr. Kenneth Paul Wellington, of Trussville, AL, passed away with his family by his side on June 10, 2024 at the age of 77.  He was born March 20, 1947 in Greenville, NC as the oldest son to Paul Joseph and Virginia Louise Wellington.  Mr. Wellington was a Marine and served in the Vietnam War.   He was extremely proud...

John Michael Tidmore

Jun 10, 2024

Funeral Services for Mr. John Michael Tidmore, age 72 of Gardendale, will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Phillip Noles officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Mr. Tidmore passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Around 1:00 A.M., he was called home to...

Elizabeth Gail Manning

Jun 9, 2024

Gail Crye Manning age 89 of Birmingham, Al went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Sunday June 9, 2024.  She was born in Knoxville, Tennessee.  She graduated from East Knoxville High School in 1952 and attended the University of Tennessee.  She worked as a dental assistant for 15 years.  In 1957 she married Robert Manning of...

Jerry Kemp

Jun 9, 2024

Jerry Lavoy Kemp, age 79, of Pell City passed away on June 9, 2024. Jerry retired from Alabama Power in 2002 after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edith and Julius Kemp; sister, Julie Ann McCleney and his son Joel Breck Kemp.

Mr. Kemp is survived by his wife of 58 years...

Joshua Lewis Stegall

Jun 9, 2024

Graveside services will be Wednesday, June 12th, 2024, at 12:00 PM, at Jefferson Memorial Gardens for Joshua Lewis Stegall, age 41, of Odenville, who passed away Sunday, June 9th, 2024. Rev. Buddy Champion will officiate. Arrangements under the direction Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens. 

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, June 11th, 2024, from 5:00 until...

Mark Daniel Griffin

Jun 7, 2024

Mark Daniel Griffin, age 33 of Pinson, AL passed away on June 7, 2024. Daniel was a Christian man who had a heart for God. He loved everyone, especially his family. He loved to fish, grill and he loved his Alabama Football. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ronald and Betty Ellis and Father, Franklin Bend. He is...

Norma Jean Trapp

Jun 7, 2024

Funeral Services for Mrs. Norma Jean Trapp, age 86 of Leeds, will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. with Robert Hall officiating. Burial will follow at the adjoining gardens.

Mrs. Trapp passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 at Compassus Hospice Care Suites. She was a member of Independent Methodist of Huffman and Huffman United Methodist Church.

She...