Obituaries

Vellie White

Apr 16, 2014

Vellie Louise Mount

Henderson White

Dec. 11, 1924-April 16, 2014

Vellie Louise Mount Henderson White, formerly of Tarrant, AL died April 16, 2014. She is survived by her sons, Jerry (Eileen), Jimmy (Joyce), Ronnie (Becky), all of Tarrant, and Danny (Patty) of Gardendale; one son-in-law, Steve Lovelady of Birmingham; eleven grandchildren, eighteen great...

Clayton Payne

Apr 15, 2014

Clayton L. Payne

March 3, 1928-April 15, 2014

Clayton L. Payne passed away on Tuesday, April 15th. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lexie and Floyd McLaughlin; brothers, Charles and Gene Payne. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Willodean Payne and daughter, Donna Hamrick (David); siblings include Floyden McCain, Judie...

Elbert Bailey Jr

Apr 15, 2014

Elbert S. Bailey, age 84, of Pinson, passed away April 15, 2014. Services will be held on Saturday, April 19, at 1pm at Hopewell Baptist Church in Pinson. Visitation will be from 11am until 1pm before the service at the Church. He was employed with Ball Metal Decorating, loved reading and collecting. He is survived by his wife Linda...

Michael Kerins

Apr 15, 2014

Michael Kerins, age 50 of Birmingham, AL passed away on April 15, 2014. He was a member of Holy Infant of Prague Catholic Church. He was a CPA, working with Dunn Investments. He graduated Cum Laude from UAB with a bachelors degree in accounting. He was very supportive with his kid's sports such as soccer, basketball, and football. He...

Donna Slocumb

Apr 14, 2014

Donna Marie Slocumb

Oct. 5, 1933-April 14, 2014

Donna Slocumb of Center Point, AL went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 14, 2014. She was a precious wife and mother, who touched the lives of all who knew her. Survivors are her husband of 60 years, William "Jabo" Slocumb, Sr.; sister, Gaynelle Rowden;...

Susie Holcomb

Apr 14, 2014

Susie Carruba Holcomb passed away on April 14, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents Sam and Jesse Needam Carruba, 5 brothers and 5 sisters, and son in law Billy Webster Rhudy. She grew up in Margaret, Alabama. Susie retired from Parisian Department Store in Birmingham, Alabama in 1974 after 27 years. She was a active member...

Marjorie Bennett

Apr 13, 2014

Marjorie Bell Bennett, 93, died Sunday, April 13, 2014 in Newport News, Virginia. She lived most of her life in Birmingham, Alabama until moving in 2005 to Virginia to be closer to family. She was an active member of Huffman Baptist Church until her move. Her husband of 50 years, G. Walter Bennett, Jr, preceded her in death. She...

Helen Walker

Apr 13, 2014

Helen Vivian Roach Walker,

Nov. 28, 1925-April 13, 2014

Helen entered peacefully into the presence of her beloved savior, Jesus Christ in the early morning hours of Palm Sunday.

Helen was a resident of Saint Martins in the Pines where she had many beloved friends. She was a member of Deerfoot Baptist Church...

Larry Pierce

Apr 12, 2014

Larry Pierce Jr, age 37, of Columbiana, passed away April 12, 2014. He was a member of Roebuck Parkway Church of Christ, and was the owner of Garage Company Customs "Bike builder of vintage Harley Choppers." He was preceded in death by his father Larry Pierce, Sr., brothers Jeffery E. Holland, William Harris Pierce, and uncle Billy Pierce. Services...

Charlie Hester

Apr 12, 2014

Charlie Julian Hester, age 87, of Concord/Pell City, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at his home on Logan Martin Lake. He is survived by his wife, Nellie Ruth; his daughter, Sandy Goodwin; two granddaughters, Carla Maul (Steve Conkerton) and Christy Nason (David); and three great grandchildren, Ashlee Azziz, Rylee Maul and Conner Lee Nason. Charlie is...

Pauline Thames

Apr 12, 2014

Pauline Foust Warnix Thames went to be with Jesus on Saturday, April 12, 2014. Born to Ollie and Era Foust on March 14, 1921, Polly is survived by her sister Ilene; two grandchildren, Jennifer and Garrett Warnix; one stepson, David Thames; two step grandsons, Brian and Zach Thames; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Polly retired from Chevron. She...

Wylie Cartee

Apr 12, 2014

Wylie R Cartee, age 94, was born December 21, 1919 and went to his Devine appointment Saturday, April 12, 2014. Mr. Cartee married to the love of his life, Sue, on December 16, 1944. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1941- 1945, and he was employed by Alabama Power Company for 41 years and 5 months. Wylie Cartee...

Gladys Cottrell

Apr 12, 2014

Gladys Cottrell

November 22, 1034-April 12, 2014

Gladys Cottrell, age 79, was born on Nov. 22, 1934, in Birmingham, AL and passed away Saturday, April 12, 2014. She was a woman of great faith, and a devoted mother and wife. Gladys was a member of Life Fellowship Church in Kennedale. She ministered to those in...

Doris Gamble

Apr 11, 2014

Doris Ulmer Gamble

July 9, 1934-April 11, 2014

age 79, of Birmingham, AL passed away on Friday, April 11, 2014. Doris was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana where she spent the earliest years of her life. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes for over 40 years. She volunteered much of her...

Joseph Robinson

Apr 10, 2014

Joseph Eugene "Gene" Robinson was born into this life July 17, 1918 and passed from this life on April 10, 2014 in Orange City, Florida with his family at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Richard Robinson and Hattie Strickland Robinson, his sister Jamie Robinson McRee and first wife, Mary Sue Robinson. He is...

J Kemp

Apr 9, 2014

J C was born in Steens, Mississippi and passed away in Birmingham, Alabama at the age of 87. He was a charter member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Trussville since 1956 where he was a Sunday School Teacher, an usher and an inactive deacon. He retired from Norfolk Southern RR after 43 years of service. He is preceded in death...

Blanche Ramsey

Apr 9, 2014

Blanche Ross Ramsey, age 85 of Birmingham, AL passed away on April 9, 2014. She was a member of Hilldale Baptist Church. She was a member of the Helping Hands Sunday School Class. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Ramsey, son, Jim Ramsey, also her parents and four sisters. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia...

John Perugini

Apr 8, 2014

No Services at this time.

Judy Key

Apr 8, 2014

Judy Mae Key "Mimi"

December 9, 1946-April 7, 2014

age 67, of Moody, AL passed away on Monday, April 7th. She was a long-time member of Clearview Baptist Church. Mimi was preceded in death by her parents, McKinley and Pearlie Key; two brothers, Marvin and Sam Key; one sister, Helen Mays. She is survived by...

Lucile Sandlin

Apr 8, 2014

Lucile Powell Sandlin, age 87, of Remlap, Alabama, passed away on April 8, 2014. She was a longstanding member of Remlap First Baptist Church, where she was very active. As a believer in Christ, she trusted in the Lord and loved her family. She is preceded in death by her husband W. M. "Bill" Sandlin, and brother Earl Powell....