Obituaries

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...

Charles Martin

Nov 24, 2013

Charles "Michael" Martin

July 8, 1952-Nov. 24, 2013

Died Sunday after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Jan; daughters, Brooke Barnes and Paige Patterson; Mother, Jeanne K. Miller; brother, Rick Martin; granddaughter, Liza Barnes; and beloved dog "Bailey". A memorial service will be held Friday, November 29, 2013 at 2pm and officiated...

James Posey

Nov 24, 2013

James Posey "Jim", age 97 of Birmingham, AL passed away on November 24, 2013. He was a member of Huffman Baptist Church. He retired from the Birmingham Fire Department after 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife Florence Chappelle Posey and brother Raymond Posey. Chapel services will be held on Friday, Nov 29, at...

Jean Humphrey

Nov 24, 2013

Jean Humphrey, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, of Birmingham, AL went to be with the Lord on November 24, 2013 after a brief illness. Jean loved, and faithfully served, the Lord with gladness in many ways, but mostly through the Briarwood Thrift Store which she began in 1970. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Hugh Humphrey,...

Floyd Lisby

Nov 24, 2013

Floyd Reeder Lisby

January 3, 1928 ~ November 24, 2013

Floyd Reeder Lisby, age 85, of Birmingham, AL passed away on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013. Reeder was a WWII Navy veteran. He was a member of St. Johns United Methodist Church in Birmingham. He retired from Birmingham News after nearly 40 years of service as...

Mildred Stiff

Nov 23, 2013

Mildred Jane Stiff, age 92, died Saturday, November 23, 2013. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 26 from 10:00- 11:00 AM at Jefferson memorial Funeral Home followed by the service in the funeral home chapel at 11:00 AM.

George Rutter

Nov 22, 2013

Rutter, George Malcolm "Mal" passed away in his Trussville home on November 22, 2013 at the age of 85. He was born and raised in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Pennsylvania Military College and was in the US Army Reserves. He worked in the family business, Rutter Brothers Lumber Co. and also served as a volunteer fireman. The...