Obituaries

Dorothy Harris

Dec 6, 2013

Dorothy Adcock Harris, 86 passed away peacefully on December 6, 2013. Born in Birmingham, AL she graduated from Woodlawn High School. She worked as a comptroller at A&P and the Birmingham Board of Education during her career. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, George as well as her parents Nora and John Adcock and...

Silas Young Jr

Dec 6, 2013

Silas M. Young, Jr., age 78, of Tarrant, AL died December 6, 2013. Mr. Young was a minister for over 27 years. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Dinah Y. Greene; and daughter-in-law, Karen Young. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Young; daughter, Kristy Davis (Shawn); son, Tim Young (Tim); grandchildren, Kimberly Young, Justin Greene, Eric Young, Clayton...

James Lee

Dec 6, 2013

James Edward "Ed" Lee age 85, of Cullman, AL beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather and friend went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 5, 2013. James was a joy to know and love. He was a faithful husband that loved home and family. He was a faithful member of Hilldale Baptist...

Jimmy Glover

Dec 6, 2013

Jim Glover, age 78 of Birmingham, AL, died December 6, 2013. He was a graduate of Samford University and had a masters degree from UAB and University of Alabama. The Air Force appreciated his service for four years. Jim's calling was helping children. His 38 year career with the Birmingham school system included teacher, counselor, he finished his career...

James Wright

Dec 6, 2013

James Donald Wright, 67, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013 after a long battle with Inclusion Body Myositis. He is preceded in death by his father, James H. Wright, mother, Tillie Ann Smith, brother, Robert Wright, and grandson, Jonathan Bradley Wright. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Wright of Birmingham, Alabama, children, Donna and...

Carol Wheat

Dec 6, 2013

Wheat, Carol Kincaid, 64, of Birmingham, AL, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013. She graduated from Banks High School, Auburn University, and UAB. She was employed by Parkway Christian Academy as a librarian and retired from Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park. Survivors include her husband of 45 years Robert Earl Wheat; mother Virginia F. Kincaid of Birmingham; son...

Roy Brown

Dec 4, 2013

Roy Wilson Brown age 97, passed away at his home in Birmingham, AL, on December 4, 2013. He was born in Brackettville, Texas to Ethel Gertrude Brown and Benjamin Franklin Brown, who was a muleskinner. While still a teenager Roy enlisted in the US Army and served in Troop F, 5th Cavalry, under the renowned George Patton, who was...

Jo Miller

Dec 3, 2013

Jo Ann Miller, age 70, passed away December 3, 2013. She was a retired RN with St. Vincent's East and Trinity Hospitals. She was active in Parade Classes, a former Miss Rodeo Alabama, active with the Cherokee Tribe and graduated from UAB. Jo Ann was preceded in death by her parents Preston and Mary Peck, husbands Jerry Hill and...

Johnny Rackley

Dec 2, 2013

No obituary at this time.

Jerry King

Dec 1, 2013

Jerry Thomas King

June 29, 1938-Dec. 1, 2013

King, Jerry T. age 75 of Birmingham, Alabama went to be with Jesus on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 5 PM, at a local hospital. Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Patricia B. King; three children, Melinda King Wilson (Jeff), Charles Perry Blount and Pam Woods...

Ollie Mccombs

Nov 30, 2013

Ollie M. McCombs, age 72 of Clay, AL passed away on November 30, 2013. She is survived by her children: Debra Pardue (Aaron), Robert McCombs, and Roger McCombs; sisters, Cat Waltman and Linda Jones; brothers, Jerry McMurrey and Lester McMurrey; grandchildren, Kaysie, Brandon, Rogie, James, Justin, Alesha, and Logan; 5 great grandchildren. Services will be on Wednesday, December 4,...

James Blum Jr

Nov 30, 2013

Eddie Blum, age 42, of Birmingham, AL, passed away suddenly November 30, 2013.He was preceded in death by his mother, Robbye Elizabeth Blum Terry and his father, James Edward Blum, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife, Lori Lusco Blum and his daughter, Jamie Elizabeth and his son, Joshua Edward, who were the loves of his life. Eddie...

Rebecca Greene

Nov 30, 2013

Rebecca (Becky) Lynn Greene, age 55, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 30th, at home with her loving mother, sister and dear friend & caregiver, Roselle Hill by her side. Becky was a very special and loving person who taught everyone around her unconditional love and compassion. She loved to sing, dance, swim and cheer for her Auburn Tigers. She...

William Meeks Jr

Nov 28, 2013

William H. Meeks, age 77, of Albertville, AL passed away November 28, 2013. Mr. Meeks was an active member of VFW and he was a Mason. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Meeks; children, Michelle Caldwell, LaVelle Mitchell, Mark William Griffs, Steve Dickey, Alex Guthrie; grandchildren, Amanda, William, Sara, Matthew, James, Timmy, Stevie, Ami, Ayana, Nate, Drew, Blake,...

John Lamp

Nov 28, 2013

John "Jack" Lamp, age 62 of Birmingham, AL passed away on November 28, 2013. He was a member of Holy Infant of Prague Catholic Church. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and Graysville Gun Club. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Dorothy Lamp. He is survived by his sister, Luella McCabe (Donnie);...

Helen Fields

Nov 28, 2013

Helen Fields, age 78, of Birmingham, AL passed away November 29, 2013. She was a loving woman and a member of Tarrant First Baptist Church. Mrs. Fields was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Fields; and son, Billy Paul Fields. Survivors include her children, Betty Beard (Lonnie), Bobby Fields (Becky); sisters, Hazel Stripling (James), Polly Ball (Johnny); brother,...

Wanda Powell

Nov 28, 2013

Wanda Waid Powell, of Adamsville and resident of Fair Haven, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013. She was born February 22, 1929, in Albertville to Berthelle Smith Waid and Onnis George Waid, a Methodist minister for over 40 years. While her father was a pastor in Langdale, she met Ralph Marshall Powell, a Marine Veteran of WWII and future...

Edith May

Nov 27, 2013

Edith Massey May

September 12, 1913-December 27, 2013

Edith Massey May, age 100, died peacefully at home November 27, 2013.

She is survived by two daughters, Lila May Phillips, Martha May Harbison (Brandon); one son, Joe A. May Jr. (Renae); Grandchildren, Cindy O'Shea, Michael Phillips, Scott Trimble, (Carole), Pat Trimble, (Kim), Mandy May...

Frances Hurst

Nov 25, 2013

Frances Brown Hurst, age 78 of Birmingham, AL passed away on November 25, 2013. She was a member of NorthPark Baptist Church. She was also a member of Business and Professional Women's Clubs and Women's Junior Chamber of Commerce, where she was past president of both. She was a former editor of Alabama Business Woman Magazine. She was preceded...

Franklin Harris

Nov 24, 2013

Rev. Franklin D. Harris, age 80, of Steele, AL. died peacefully with his family at his bedside. Mr. Harris was owner of a service station, auto parts store and foreign car repair in Pinson prior to his service in the ministry of over 40 years at Coalburg IPHC, McCombs IPHC, and Trinity Chapel IPHC. He was also a member...