Obituaries

Reedy Bourland

Jan 17, 2014

Reedy Meek Bourland, age 95 of Cook Springs, AL died on January 17, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband of 77 years, George W. Bourland, parents, Charles H. Meek and Emma Tubb Meek, sisters, Madie Nash and Zelma Sanderson, grandson, Lt. Colonel, Ken Bourland and one great granddaughter. She is survived by her daughter, Dale Jordan...

Delores Nelson

Jan 15, 2014

Delores "Buck" Hyde Nelson, age 83, of Talladega, passed away January 15, 2014. She was a member of Salem Presbyterian Church and retired from Hayes International after 40 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents Elizabeth and A.B. Hyde, sisters Katherine Hyde Quick (Arlie) and Doris Hyde Work, nephews Randy Quick and Andrew Quick. Graveside...

Janice Lawless

Jan 15, 2014

Janice Burbage Lawless

July 27, 1952-January 15, 2014

age 61, of Birmingham, AL passed away on January 15, 2014. She was a member of Huffman United Methodist Church and was active in the choir. She is preceded in death by her parents; her brother; and her sister. Janice was a devoted mother and grandmother and...

Dorris Smithson

Jan 15, 2014

Dorris Dean Smithson went to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Jackson B. Smithson. Mrs. Smithson was a Charter member of North Clay Baptist Church where she had served as a Sunday School teacher, serving in as a congregational care member of the church...

James Cessna

Jan 14, 2014

James "Jim" Edward Cessna

Dec. 7, 1935-Jan. 14, 2014

age, 78 of Birmingham, AL passed away on January 14, 2014. He was the former owner of Pasquale's Pizza in Memphis, TN and Birmingham, AL. He attended NorthPark Baptist Church. He was born in Danville, IL on December 7, 1935. He enjoyed working part time with...

Edward Martin

Jan 14, 2014

Edward Howard Martin Edward went home to be with Jesus on January 14, 2014 at the age of 92. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and a wonderful Christian man. He was a member and longtime deacon at Huffman Baptist Church. He was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran. Edward is preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and...

Mary Mills

Jan 13, 2014

Mary Ellen Mills

December 25, 1957-January 13, 2014

age 56 of Pinson, AL passed away on January 13, 2014. Born in Bluefield, WVA on Christmas Day. She was named after Jesus' mother and was told how special she was because she shared Jesus' birthday, now all her birthdays will be shared with Jesus in Heaven....

Doris Piteo

Jan 13, 2014

Doris Brakefield Piteo, preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, John Albert Piteo in 2002, parents Georgia Lee and David Elmer Brakefield, sisters Vera Hurst, Audrey Kyle, Lottie McCombs and Alma Brakefield. Survivors: sister Reta Shank, children Joseph (Janice) Piteo, Robert (Linda) Piteo, Michael (Beverly) Piteo, Barbara (Stanley) Boone, Sr., Mark (Cindy) Piteo, Frank (Donna) Piteo, John...

Ruby Tucker

Jan 12, 2014

Ruby Putman Tucker, age 86 of Birmingham, AL passed away on January 12, 2014. She was a member of Squires Dance Club. She is preceded in death by her son, Donald Earl Tucker. She is survived by her husband, Donald Tucker; several nieces and nephews. Services will be on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Jefferson Memorial...

Dora Coggins

Jan 12, 2014

Mrs. Dora Faye Zimmerman Coggins , age 85, was born in Clanton, Al to Lucien Oliver Zimmerman and Nora Bell Thompson Zimmerman. Mrs. Coggins was a member of McElwain Baptist Church where she served as Child Care Director from 1980 until 1988. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Cindy Coggins. Survivors include her husband of 68 years...

Douglas Dailey

Jan 12, 2014

Douglas Warner Dailey, Sr., age 83 of Birmingham, AL passed away on January 12, 2014. He worked as a Patrolman for the Birmingham Police Department for 13 years. He owned and operated Doug Dailey Co., Inc. for 40 years. He was an avid golfer and huntsman. He is survived by his children, Dr. Doug W. Dailey, Jr. and his...

Louise Morrison

Jan 11, 2014

Eleanor Louise Williams Morrison, age 85, died peacefully on January 11, 2014 at her home in Trussville, Alabama with her family at her side. Louise was born on the 26th of November 1928 in Lawley, Alabama, the daughter of Palmer Lee and Nelle Williams. After graduating from Oxford High School, Louise went to San Francisco to spend time with...

Earline Crocker

Jan 11, 2014

Earline Louise Crocker

Aug. 23, 1930-Jan. 11, 2014

Age 83 of Birmingham passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2014. She was a member of Hilldale Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Lois Norris; her husband of 56 years, Paul Crocker; and son, Paul Crocker, Jr. She is survived by...

Helen Archer

Jan 11, 2014

Helen Holloway Archer, 88 of Birmingham (formerly of Margaret and Bayview) passed away Saturday, January 11. Preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Hardy Archer and daughter Nancy Smith, brothers Roland Hollaway, Bud Hollaway, and Johnny Holloway, one sister Barbara Ann Beavers. Chapel services will be held on Friday, Jan 17 at 2pm with burial in Elmwood...

Thomas Thomas Sr

Jan 10, 2014

Thomas Srofe, age 80, of Birmingham, passed away January 10, 2014. Mr. Srofe was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Srofe, daughter Renee Saksa, and brother Buddy Srofe. Chapel services will be held on Wednesday, Jan 15, at 2pm with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. He is survived by...

Elisha Duckett

Jan 8, 2014

Elisha "Bill" W. Duckett, Sr.

July 22, 1920-Jan. 8, 2014

Age 93 of Trussville, AL passed away on January 8, 2014. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and was loved by many. He was a member of The Healing Place Church. He served in the Merchant Marine, U.S. Army, and Alabama National Guard....

Kimberly Trull

Jan 7, 2014

No obituary at this time.

William Pittman

Jan 7, 2014

William "Will" Lewis Pittman

Sept. 2, 1978-Jan. 7, 2014

Will was born in Fayetteville, N.C. and passed away in Birmingham, AL after a short illness. He loved his family and was a kind and gentle soul. He attended Hewitt-Trussville High School. Mr. Pittman's passions were amateur radio and BMW's. He also loved fishing at Lake...

Harold Hollis

Jan 6, 2014

Harold Hollis, age 80, of Trussville, formerly of Sulligent, AL passed away January 6, 2014. He was retired from ACIPCO with 33 years of service and was an avid fisherman. Mr. Hollis was a member of CrossPoint Church where he was a Deacon Emeritus and a member of Young at Heart Sunday School Class. Chapel services will be held...

James Housch

Jan 6, 2014

Housch, James Gregory "Greg" passed away on January 6, 2014. Greg was born June 2, 1948 in Fayette, Alabama. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Debra; son, Brett and his wife, Jill; grandson, Jaden; mother, Tava Housch; mother-in-law, Margaret Owensby; brother, Tony Housch (Patti); sisters, Susan Tyler, Ramona Dodd, Melissa Badgwell (Tim), and Jamie Reich...