Obituaries

Steven Winsett

Oct 9, 2013

Steven Gary Winsett, age 57, of Birmingham, passed away October 9, 2013 at St Vincent's East. He was a member of Deerfoot Baptist Church and worked for Ellis Wrecker and USA Concrete. Gary was preceded in death by his father William J. Winsett. Chapel services will be held on Saturday, Oct 12 at noon with burial in Jefferson Memorial...

Sarah O'Beirne

Oct 9, 2013

Sarah Elizabeth O'Beirne, 88, passed away quietly on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 in Riverside Walter Reed Hospital. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer 's disease and lived with it for nine years. She was born in NC and lived in Newport News/Hampton, VA the majority of her life. Sarah lived in Birmingham, AL for several years. She loved the Lord...

Bess Dees

Oct 8, 2013

Surrounded by friends and family, Bess Yearby Dees, 80, passed away on Oct. 8, 2013 from the ravages and confusion of Alzheimers disease. Born May 4, 1933 in Pickens County, Alabama to parents Addie Burkhalter Yearby and Sam Yearby, Bess grew to become a revered matriarch of the family and businesses she helped create. Good things come in small...

O. Allen

Oct 7, 2013

O.D. Allen

age 94, went home to be with the Lord on October 7, 2013, at his home with his loving family after a long battle with cancer. He is the son of the late Robert and Virginia Allen. He was born on June 12, 1919 in Arab, AL. He was drafted into the Army Infantry at...

Curry Rosa

Oct 7, 2013

Curry Dowdle Rosa, devoted daughter, beloved sister, aunt, friend, and child of God - passed from this life on earth October 7, 2013. Curry was 49 years old. Curry was born on December 16, 1963 at Norwood Hospital in Birmingham and grew up in Trussville, Alabama. Curry graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Environmental Science. Curry's career...

Mildred Glenn-Brown

Oct 5, 2013

Mildred Bryant Glenn-Brown, of Trussville, born September 22, 1923, passed away Friday, October 4, 2013. She was the daughter of the late William Hosma and Edna Mae Story Bryant of Birmingham, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her first husband Raymond D. Glenn and son, Joseph D. Glenn. She was also preceded in death by her second husband...

Robert Shariett

Oct 3, 2013

Robert "Bob" Shariett

Robert "Bob" Shariett, age 71 of Argo, AL passed away on October 3, 2013. He was a lifelong member, and current board member, of Crossroads Community Nazarene Church. He was a Master Craftsman of Carpentry, loved to sing, plant flowers and enjoy God's creations. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie A....

Fred Goodwin

Oct 3, 2013

Fred Nelson GoodwinFeb. 12, 1931-Oct. 3, 2013went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at his home in Pinson. He was born February 12, 1931. He is survived by his wife, of 58 years Betty (Franklin); his daughter, Belinda McCullough (David); brother Shorty Goodwin (Bitt); sister, Margie Duncan, as well as several nieces and nephews. He...

Marjorie Sargent

Oct 3, 2013

Marjorie Sargent, age 90, was born October 22, 1922 to Dow Hewitt Batson and Tommie Oma Dee Riley Batson and passed into eternity October 3, 2013 in Birmingham, AL. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Gadsden, AL. In addition to her parents, Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Hoyt V. Sargent;...

Anne Jones

Oct 1, 2013

No obituary at this time.

Mary Clem

Oct 1, 2013

Mrs. Mary Louise Weaver Clem died Tuesday, October 1, 2013.

Survivors include her daughter, her son, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.Graveside services will be 11:00 am Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Jefferson Memorial Gardens .

The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until 10:45 at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home Trussville, Alabama.Jefferson Memorial Funeral...

Joe Miles

Sep 30, 2013

Joe Morris Miles, age 79, of Birmingham died September 30, 2013. He was a member of Huffman Baptist Church. He loved his family dearly along with hunting and traveling. He is preceded in death by his mother, Loudell Miles; and son, Joseph Craig Miles. He is survived by his wife, Mary Kathryn Miles; daughter, Kathy Jarboe and son-in-law, Mark...

Connie Swanner

Sep 29, 2013

All family and friends are welcome to the Celebration of Life for Connie Owen Swanner will be held Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Covenant Faith Church. He was a member of Cedar Springs Assembly of God. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Martha Hale Swanner; his son, James Owen Swanner (Donna); his son,...

Christine Watson

Sep 27, 2013

Christine Georgia Watson, age 81 of Odenville, AL, formally of Tarrant, went to be with the Lord on September 27 at home surrounded by her family. She was born September 13, 1932 in Oneonta, AL. Christine was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dalton Cecil Watson. Survivors include her sister, Maggie Horsley; daughters, Shirley (Rickey) Odgers, Brenda (Al)...

Morris Iv

Sep 26, 2013

Morris Ford Mann IV,

33 of Moody, AL went to be with the Lord on September 26, 2013. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Jessie Loreen Vaughn, his maternal grandfather Wayne Allen and his nephew Stephen Sternberg. He is survived by his wife Jaciene Pokorski Mann, his father Morris F. Mann III and step-mother...

Norma Merritt

Sep 25, 2013

Norma Merritt,

age 87, of Lincoln, AL and formerly of Jefferson County, AL passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2013. She was a long-time member of Lakeside Baptist Church and former member of South Roebuck Church. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Hubert Merritt. Norma is survived by her son, Lanny Merritt (Patsy), of...

Bertha Giles

Sep 24, 2013

Bertha Jo Copeland Giles, age 79, of Pelham, a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away September 24, 2013. She was a graduate of Etowah High School, and was a member of Pelham First Baptist Church. She was retired from SASCO. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Sept 26, at 12pm with visitation from 10:30am until...

Mary Lunsford

Sep 23, 2013

Mrs. Mary Ruth Lunsford, age 82 of Trussville, formerly of Chattanooga, TN died Monday, 9/23/2013 in Pell City, AL. Mrs. Lunsford was preceded in death by her son, Russell T. Lunsford; her parents, James T. Johnson and Ruth Witt Johnson; her sister, Evelyn Juanita Lawrence and her brother, Jimmy Johnson.Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Raymond E. Lunsford;...

Sammy Randall

Sep 23, 2013

Rev. Sammy C. Randall, of Roebuck, age 91, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 23, 2013. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. Sam served as a World War II veteran. He graduated from Southwestern Theological Seminary and served as a Baptist minister for most of his career. He is survived by his wife...

Brayden Turner

Sep 21, 2013

Brayden Joseph Turner of Trussville, joined Jesus Christ September 21, 2013. Brayden was given to this world as a gift from God July 6, 2000. He was 13 when he was called to Heaven and received his Angel Wings. Brayden was a member of Faith Community Fellowship, he loved to play baseball and was a member of many teams...