Obituaries

William Bullock

Mar 16, 2014

Our beloved son, William Matthew Bullock, age 32, joined our Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 16, 2014. Matt was born in Birmingham, Alabama on August 24, 1981. He attended Pinson Valley and Vestavia High Schools. Matt was preceded in death by his PawPaw and MeeMaw Brock, grandfather Stanley Bullock, grandmother MeeMaw Theresa (Ruth Cook) and grandfather J.B. Kirkland. He...

Brenda Wise

Mar 16, 2014

No obituary at this time

Frank Hopton-Jones

Mar 16, 2014

Frank E. Hopton-Jones "Eddie"

March 6, 1949-March 18, 2014

Eddie Hopton-Jones, age 65, of Trussville, AL passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Hopton-Jones, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Paula P. Hopton-Jones; son, Payne Edward Hopton-Jones; mother, Charlotte...

Iris Waldrop

Mar 16, 2014

Iris Crumbley Waldrop

July 6, 1929-March 16, 2014

Iris Crumbley Waldrop, age 84 of Calera, AL, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2014. She was a former resident of Woodstock, GA. She graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1947. Mrs. Waldrop served as a tax clerk for Jefferson County for 30 years. She was a member...

John Segers Jr

Mar 15, 2014

John Lee ("Jack") Segers, Jr. died peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2014. Jack was born on November 24, 1934 and attended Hewitt High School, graduating in 1955. He lived almost his entire life in Trussville and began his career as a bricklayer at the young age of 16. Jack volunteered at Hewitt High School on Friday nights as a...

Carol Shurbet

Mar 15, 2014

Carol Horn Shurbet made her journey to her heavenly home on March 15, 2014. Carol's faith was strengthened throughout her battle with cancer. While she did not want to leave her beloved family and friends, she looked forward with great anticipation to be reunited with all her loved ones who have gone on before. Carol continues on her spiritual...

Chase Reeves

Mar 15, 2014

Chase Reeves, age 25 of Moody, AL passed away on March 15. He is survived by his daughters, Skyla and Raelyn; mother, Gena Letitia DeBardelaben; father, David Mitchum Reeves; sister, Erin Black; brother, Cody Reeves; grandparents, Betty Teague, William C. DeBardelaben, Charlotte and Jim Bland. Services will be held on Thurs., March 20, at 12pm at Jefferson Memorial Chapel....

Wallace Dowling

Mar 14, 2014

Wallace R. "Fats" Dowling, age 84, of Pinson, passed away March 14, 2014. Mr. Dowling was retired with 45 years of service with Anderson Electric and served in the US Navy during Korea. He was preceded in death by his wife Ola Faye Dowling, daughter Donna Dowling, sister Evelyn Thompson, brothers Max Dowling, Charles Jones and Walter Dowling. Graveside...

Annie Medders

Mar 12, 2014

Annie Faye Medders, age 89, of Pell City, passed away March 12, 2014. Graveside services will be Friday, March 14, at 11am at Jefferson Memorial Gardens. She is survived by a special friend Pam Sessions. Jefferson Memorial Trussville directing.

Charles Parker

Mar 12, 2014

Charles W, Parker

Sept. 16, 1930-March 12, 2014

age 83, of Trussville went to be with the Lord on March 12, 2014. He was the co-owner of Helen Pet Spa and Boutique of Vestavia Hills. He was a member of the Healing Place Church. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Helen B....

Barbara Mccarley

Mar 11, 2014

Barbara Bliss McCarley

Nov. 21, 1923-March 11, 2014

age 90, of Birmingham, AL passed away on March 11, 2014. She retired after many years with the Birmingham H.U.D and Urban Development Office. She was a member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. McCarley, Sr.; son, Joseph...

Jack Bouck

Mar 11, 2014

Jack D. Bouck, age 86 of Birmingham, AL, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014. Mr. Bouck was retired from Hayes International. He had a love for fishing and nature in general. He was preceded in death by his son, Richard Bouck. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Betty Bouck; daughters, Jackie L. Pritchard (Bill), Linda A. Sexton (Darrell),...

Shirley Powell

Mar 9, 2014

On March 9, 2014 Shirley Powell joined husband Sherrill Powell in heaven. She leaves behind a son Buddy Little, daughter Vonda Adcock (Ryan), stepdaughters Tina Brazell (Kenneth), Judy Day (Brad), Melinda Doriety (Craig), grandchildren Trent Little, Patrick Rogers, Molly and Conner Day, Devin and Tyler Doriety and sisters and friend Wanda Glass and Virge Smith (John) and a host...

Young Mitchell

Mar 9, 2014

Charley Mitchell, age 74 of Leeds, AL passed away at home on March 9, 2014. He was a member of Packer Memorial Baptist Church for over 40 years, where he served as a music minister and a deacon. Later he was a member of Deerfoot Baptist and a current member of Valley View Baptist. He was a retired sheet...

Gregory Miller

Mar 8, 2014

Gregory Lee Miller, age 63, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014. He was born on August 31, 1950 in South Bend, Indiana. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Karen; his devoted son, Douglas; daughters by choice, Jaki and Samantha Akalin; his mother, Lois Miller; sister, Cindy Emfinger; brothers, Terry and Brent Miller; and numerous nieces...

Jerry Maple

Mar 8, 2014

Jerry F. Maple, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, unexpectedly died on March 7, 2014. Ironically, he had successfully completed treatment for multiple myeloma and was preparing for a stem cell transplant in two weeks, only to go into cardiac arrest due to a pulmonary embolism. We rejoice with our part in the earthly life of Jerry, whose...

Jack Briggs

Mar 8, 2014

Jack S. Briggs, Sr.

March 21, 1930-March 8, 2014

age, 83, of Mountain Brook, AL passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Trinity Medical Center. Mr. Briggs graduated from Jefferson County High School, and he was a faithful member of Gardendale First Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his late...

Sara Gillilan

Mar 6, 2014

Sara Alyce Marlow Gillilan, age 78, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She passed away on March 6, 2014. She enjoyed her younger years with the Marlow Family, who she was very close to. She attended St. John's United Methodist Church. She graduated from Ensley High School, where she played the violin in the orchestra. She married her loving...

Elizabeth Green

Mar 6, 2014

Elizabeth C. Green, age 70 of Birmingham, AL, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2014. She was from Straight Mtn. and was a faithful member of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Center Point, AL. Mrs. Green was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Earl Dean Green; and her mother, Dorothy Chapman. Survivors include her sister, Nancy Chapman...

John Ray

Mar 6, 2014

John W. Ray, age 73, of Birmingham died March 6 at Birmingham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center East following serious illness. His parents were the late James A. Ray and Lucille Haley Ray of Birmingham. He was preceded in death by his brothers Charles Ray and Phillip Ray. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Sara Thompson Ray,...