Obituaries

Aug 3, 2013

Charles H. Murdock, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on August 3. He was retired from Homewood Fire Department. Mr. Murdock was preceded in death by his wife Anna Lee Murdock. He is survived by his children, Peggy Kolen, Bonnie Talley (Roy), Chuck Murdock (Paige); brothers, James Murdock, Edward Murdock; 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren....

Aug 3, 2013

Shirley Williams Godwin passed away August 2, 2013. She was born on March 31, 1939. She lived in Pinson and was a member of Cedar Mountain Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her youngest son Michael Kevin Godwin and daughter Karen Godwin Davis. She is survived by her husband, James Kerry Godwin, son, James Kenneth Godwin; sister...

Aug 2, 2013

Donald R. Russell, age 73, of Trussville, passed away August 2, 2013. Mr. Russell was a Deputy District Attorney for 30 years and served 4 years in the US Air Force and was in the JAG for 4 years in the US Naval Reserve. He was a member of Trussville First United Methodist and was baptized in 2010. Mr....

Jul 31, 2013

Virginia D. Acker, age 82, of Pinson, passed away July 31, 2013. She was a member of Clay United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband Tom W. Acker. Graveside services will be held on Friday, Aug 2, at 3pm with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Reverend David Awtrey will officiate. Visitation will be from...

Jul 31, 2013

Robert Cleveland Ledbetter, age 72 of Birmingham, AL passed away on July 31, 2013. He attended Brook Hills Baptist Church. He was a member of the State of Alabama Bar Association. He graduated from Jacksonville State University in 1974. He attended Cumberland Law School and graduated in 1985. He practiced law here in Birmingham. He served in the U.S....

Jul 31, 2013

William Vasco Gray, age 81 of Birmingham, AL, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013. Mr. Gray was a member of Primitive United Methodist Church in Fayetteville Tennessee. He was very active and exuberant man that was a member of the Huntsville's Jaycees where he helped found the Huntsville fair and served as the Alabama State District President of the...

Jul 30, 2013

John Wintter,age 88, of Birmingham, AL died 7-30-13. He was a member of McElwain Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his parents, Lona C. Wintter and Charles A. Wintter; wife Mildred Hogue Wintter. Funeral service will be held on 08-02-13 at 2:00 PM, Jefferson Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be 08-01-13 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Survivors:...

Jul 29, 2013

Mayola T. Allen, age 87, of Pinson, died July 29, 2013. Mayola was retired from Shannon Drug Company in Springfield TN, and was a homemaker. She was a member of First Baptist Church Pinson, was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Arthur Lee Allen Jr.,...

Jul 28, 2013

Helen Ruth Cook age 88, of Birmingham, AL. passed away on July 28, 2013. Helen was born March 18, 1925, in Decatur, AL. She was the daughter of the late John Henry Smith and Illa Helen Summerford. She is preceded in death by her brother Thomas Arthur Smith. She was a graduate of Morgan County High School. She was...

Jul 28, 2013

Walter Jones, Sr. age 77, of Trussville, passed away July 28, 2013. He was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church and was a retired school teacher. Chapel services will be held on Thursday, August 1, at 12pm with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Pastor Rick Camp and Pastor David Awtrey will officiate. Visitation will be from 5pm until...

Jul 28, 2013

MARTIN, WILBERT E. Wilbert E. Martin went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2013. The son of Roy and Ida Martin was born on January 15, 1926, and, as a child, lived in Walter, Alabama. "Wib, or Papaw", as he was known to his family, moved to Birmingham, after serving in the U.S. Navy during World War...

Jul 27, 2013

Mrs. Mary Frances Smith Bostick , age 72 of Centerpoint, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2013.Mrs. Bostick was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Mr. James R. Bostick, two brothers Ellis Smith and Wayne Smith. Survivors include her dog "Buddy"; her two daughters, Nancy Isbell and Teresa Aderholt; her son, James C.Bostick; grandchildren, Anthony Isbell, Abby...

Jul 25, 2013

THOMPSON, DORIS HOGAN

Doris "Gammy" Thompson passed peacefully to Heaven July 24, 2013. She's preceded in death by her husband of 52 years,Evan Thompson,her daugther, Evelyn Williams, & her beloved chihuahua, Tiki. She's survived by her daughter, Debbie Murphy, grandchildren Jessica&Evan Murphy,Bill, David, & Candace Williams& other extended family. Services will be held at Jefferson Memorial Gardens...

Jul 20, 2013

RINGPFEIL, ERNEST JEROME

Ernest Jerome Ringpfeil was born August 11, 1927. He passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles A. Ringpfeil and Lula F. Coleman Ringpfeil; sister, Margaret Wilson; brother, Frank Ringpfeil. He is survived by his daughter, Traci Dorsey Richey (Bo); sisters, Margie Olene Cox and Martha...

Jul 18, 2013

Marguerite Corrine Howard, 90, passed away July 18, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank J. Howard, brothers Raymond W., Alvin L. and Ernest C. Hopkins and sister Grace Hopkins. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, July 20, at 11am with burial in Sunrise Memory Gardens in Pinson. She is survived by her daughters Barbara...

Jul 17, 2013

Burl Samuel Wilson, age 60 of Birmingham, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013. He was a very active member of Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church, where he was an enthusiastic member of the Praise Team and Chancel Choir. Burl Wilson was a kind, jovial, and exuberant man that made everyone feel welcomed to the church. He loved his family,...

Jul 16, 2013

Gary R. Seilacher,

age 70 of Birmingham passed away on July 16, 2013. He was an avid Auburn football fan. He loved gardening and painting, both of which he mastered, and shared with family, friends and neighbors. He retired from Local Tire and Transmissions as a Manager. He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Seilacher;...

Jul 15, 2013

Smith, Sara B. age 93 of Center Point, AL passed away on July 15, 2013. She was born in Marengo County on January 28, 1920. She is preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Alberta Bridges; husband, Rev. Allen Smith; and 2 infant sons. She is survived by her daughter, Lela Allen (Buddy); grandsons, Ed (Chanda), Dan and...

Jul 14, 2013

Corey Layne Trice, at age 23 entered in to eternal rest the morning of July 14th 2013. Born September 6th 1989. Preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Gray Trice. Survived by his father Rodney Layne Trice, brother Caleb Austin, three sisters Caitlyn Hope, Nicki Dianne Hartzog, Kimberly Ann Nail, nephews Cayden Trice, Sammy Hartzog, niece Alexia Nail and...

Jul 13, 2013

Mrs. Millicent "Millie" Millar, age 85 of Pinson passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013 after an extended illness. Funeral services will be 12:00 pm Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Trussville, AL. The family will receive friends at funeral home Tuesday from 10:00 am until 11:45. Burial will follow in Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Dr....