Obituaries

Arthur Fix Jr

Apr 7, 2014

Arthur Maddox Fix, Jr. passed away on Monday morning, April 7, 2014, at his home in Milton, Georgia. He lived most of his life in Birmingham, AL. prior to his relocation to Georgia with his wife so they could live next door to his son, Art. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, where he served in active...

Robert Burkett

Apr 6, 2014

Robert "Rob" Y. Burkett, Jr.

Dec. 15, 1953-April 5, 2014

Age 60 of Trussville, AL passed away on April 5, 2014. He retired after 38 years of service from Alagasco. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Y. Burkett, Sr. and Carolyn Ann Burkett. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Poore Burkett;...

Robert Self

Apr 6, 2014

Robert E. Self

Nov. 3, 1957-April 6, 2014

Robert E. Self, age 56, of Gardendale, Al passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2014. Robert was born in Michigan and later moved to Alabama. He was a graduate of Mortimer Jordan High School of Warrior, AL in 1976. Robert was employed by Motion Industries where he...

William York

Apr 5, 2014

William Huddleston York III, (Billy) age 38 of Vestavia, Alabama died on Saturday April 5, 2014 from complications of Arachnoiditis. He is no longer in pain but he is with the Lord. He graduated from Hewitt Trussville High School and attended South Alabama College and UAB. He had a tremendous love for music and would DJ at various events....

Jesse Burttram

Apr 5, 2014

Jesse Warren Burttram, age 63 of Springville, AL passed away on April 5, 2014. He was a member of Spring Valley Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon. He retired from the U.S. Army and also served with the Navy. He retired from TSA as well. He is survived by his wife, Freida Nash Burttram; daughters, Amanda Dowlen...

William Woods

Apr 5, 2014

William "Dave" Woods, age 72 of Pell City, AL passed away on April 5, 2014. He was a member of Pell City First Baptist Church. He was a member of the Pell City Chapter of AA, where he was proud to be recovering for the past 31 years. He loved going to car shows and he enjoyed making people...

James Brown

Apr 4, 2014

James W. Brown, age 77, of Dawson, AL passed away on Friday, April 4, 2014. He was a member of Gardendale First Baptist. He was employed by Mitchell Groceries' as a Produce Merchandiser; he retired after over 30 years of service. James was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Brown; brother, Calvin Brown; one grandson, Shane McReath. He...

Kenneth Lett

Apr 4, 2014

Kenneth Wesley Lett, the first born son of James Lett and Sarah Lett died suddenly Friday, April 4, 2013 at his home. Survivors include his parents, James and Sarah Lett; sister, Gina Renee Lett; brother, Jeffery Allen Lett (Patti); nephews, Scotty Lett (Allison) and Keaton Lett; a very special dear friend. He loved his family very much, playing his...

Cha Anders

Apr 4, 2014

Cha Ya "Jenny" Anders, age 63, of Pinson, passed away April 4, 2014. She was the owner of Ebony Beauty Supply. Visitation will be from 6pm until 8pm Thursday. She is survived by her daughter Sue, son Tom (Jennifer), grandson Jackson, and close friend Mary Hutchison.

Bruce Sullivan

Apr 4, 2014

Bruce W. Sullivan, age 89 of Birmingham, AL, was born May 1, 1924 to Minnie and Samuel Sullivan in Echola, AL. He passed away Friday, April 4, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Flossie Gay Sullivan; brother, J. C. Sullivan; sister, Frances Duncan; and beloved great grandson, Brenden Ryan Hill. Mr. Sullivan is survived by...

Mary Damm

Apr 3, 2014

Mary Bryant Damm, age 86, of Hoover passed away April 3, 2014. Mary is survived by husband Thomas Damm, son David (Kim) Black, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation & Service will be held at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville, AL on Monday April 7, 2014. Visitation will be from 2pm - 3pm and Service at 3pm. Burial to...

Carrie Wanninger

Apr 3, 2014

Carrie Dolores Wanninger, age 88, of Trussville, passed away April 3, 2014. She was a member of Harvest Center Church of God in Pell City. She was preceded in death by her son, Houlier Elias "Butch" Elliott Jr. Chapel services will be held on Saturday, April 5 at 12pm with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Reverend Paul Lett...

Euel Mckinney

Apr 3, 2014

Euel Braxton McKinney

April 11, 1930-April 3, 2014

Euel Braxton McKinney, age 84 passed away on April 3rd, 2014. He was a resident of Gardendale.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marian Louise Tolleson McKinney, and his parents Lucille H. and William H. McKinney.

He is survived by his...

Charles Goad

Apr 2, 2014

Charles Paul Goad

Nov. 10, 1926-April 2, 2014

Charles Goad age 87, of Pinson, AL passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Charles was born in Portia, Arkansas and attended Portia High School. He was a long-time member of Pinson First Baptist where he served as a deacon. He enjoyed working hard...

Tommie Gardner

Apr 1, 2014

Tommie Ann "Ta-Ta" Gardner

Sept. 8, 1941-April 1, 2014

Tommie Ann "Ta-Ta" Gardner, of Odenville, Alabama was born on September 8, 1941, went to her heavenly home on April 1, 2014. Ta-Ta is survived by her brother, H. Dan Dedman (Nancy); her three sons: Bart Sheppard (Risa), Mark Sheppard (Becky) and Rett Sheppard (Patty); the...

Cathy Lankford

Apr 1, 2014

Cathy S. Robbins Lankford, age 57 of Springville, AL passed away on April 1, 2014. She is survived by her father, Ray Robbins; daughter, Ashley Lankford; son, Scott Lankford; sister, Kim Black (David). Services will be on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 3:00 PM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be an hour prior to services. Burial will...

Mark Mcwilliams

Mar 31, 2014

Mark Edward McWilliams, age 43 of Homewood, AL passed away on Monday, March 31, 2014 at his home with his wife, parents and sister at his bedside. He was a member of McElwain Baptist Church. He was an architect and employed with Birchfield Penuel & Associates. He was an avid Alabama fan, a fan of Formula 1 racing. He...

Elizabeth Moore

Mar 30, 2014

Elizabeth Garry "Liz" Moore, founder of the Liz Moore Low Vision Center at St. Vincent's East and co-owner of Moore Oil Co. Inc., passed away March 30, 2014, after an extended illness. Liz accepted many challenges of having low vision for the past 29 years. Unable to drive, a companion accompanied her as she assumed the leadership of many...

Lennis Roberts

Mar 30, 2014

L. Helene Roberts

March 28, 1918-Mach 30, 2014

age 96, of Trussville, AL passed away peacefully on Sunday March 30, 2014. She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Trussville. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joe Lester Roberts. She is survived by her sister, Doris Blevons; her two sons,...

Virginia Morrow

Mar 29, 2014

Virginia Morrow, age 87, of Birmingham, passed away March 29, 2014. She worked for over 20 years at J.T. Massey's Mercantile and was preceded in death by her husband Walter R. "Bob" Morrow. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, April 2 at 1pm with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. She...