Obituaries

James Faust

Oct 24, 2013

James E. "Jim" Faust, age 78, passed away on October 24, 2013. He was a graduate from McAdory High School and a retired sales manager with Brown Molding in Montevallo, AL. Mr. Faust was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church in Helena, AL and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Calera, AL. He was preceded in death...

Brad Abbruzzo

Oct 24, 2013

Brad was welcomed into his eternal home to be with his Lord and Savior Oct. 24, 2013 at the age of 27. He loved the Lord, his family and friends and enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors. His smile could light up a room!

Brad was preceded in death by, his father, Frank Joseph Abbruzzo; grandfather, Frank...

Philis Gamble

Oct 24, 2013

Philis E. Gamble, 91, of Alabaster, Al passed away Thursday October 24, 2013. The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. To 11 a.m. On Monday October 28, 2013 at First United Methodist Church of Alabaster, 10903 Highway 119, immediately followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville, AL. Phil was...

Rein Schiltz

Oct 23, 2013

Rein SchiltzJune 8, 1925 - Oct. 23, 2013Rein R Schlitz Died October 23 at the age of 88. He was a lifelong resident of Birmingham. He bravely fought for his country In the U.S. Navy, immediately upon graduating from Woodlawn high school. He was awarded several Distinguished service medals Including the Purple Heart For his service in World War...

Betty Falkinburg

Oct 21, 2013

Betty Falkinburg

Age 73, of Kimberly passed away on October 21, 2013. She was a dedicated military wife and loved to travel. She is preceded in death by her parents, Emery and Esther Burton. She is survived by her husband, Michael Falkinburg; daughter, Cindy Kirkland (Walter); son, Michael Falkinburg (Diana); grandchildren, Brett and Brittany Kirkland, Stacy and...

Donna Ayers

Oct 21, 2013

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Colleen Fleck

Oct 21, 2013

Elois Colleen Lavender Fleck, of Trussville, Alabama passed away on October 21, 2013 after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Lewis Lavender and Ora Underwood Lavender; sister, Ginger Lavender James, and infant sister, Sandra Lewis Lavender all of Roanoke, Virginia. She is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, William "Bill" Fleck;...

Raymond Busler Jr

Oct 19, 2013

Raymond A. Busler, Jr.Aug. 3, 1925-Oct. 19, 2013Mr. Raymond A. Busler, Jr., age 88 of Trussville died Saturday, October 19, 2013 at St. Vincent's St. Clair in Pell City, AL. Mr. Busler was a retired employee of Hayes/Pemco after more than 41 years of service as a metallurgist. Mr. Busler loved to build and restore machinery. He built the...

Larry Sinor

Oct 19, 2013

Larry Edward Sinor, born December 27th, 1938, of Trussville, AL, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2013 surrounded by his family at the age of 74. He served in the U.S. Navy from July 7th 1956 until December 4th, 1959. He was an avid race fan and former motocross racer. He was preceded in death by his parents T.H....

Lewis Thompson

Oct 19, 2013

Lewis Graham Thompson, age 86, passed away October 19, 2013. He retired from Alabama Power in 1951 after 37 years of service, and he was also a Navy Veteran from WWII. Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma A. Thompson. Survivors include his daughters, Donna J. Clark (Dennis), Linda D. Brandon (Ronnie); and grandchildren, Bradley Clark,...

John Cobb

Oct 18, 2013

John William Cobb Age 86, of Birmingham, AL passed away peacefully Friday, October 18, 2013.John was born on Dec. 14, 1926 in Weir, MS to the late Lacy & Ruth Cobb. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his bothers, Bennie, Tommy Alvin, & Billy Calvin Cobb.John is survived by his wife of 65 years,...

Terry Wesson

Oct 17, 2013

Terry W. Wesson, age 65 of Clay, AL passed away on October 17, 2013. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Wesson; son, Joshua Wesson; mother, Virginia Wesson; sister, Becky Lee; brother, Barry Wesson; grandchildren, Heather and Joshua Wesson, Jr.; brother and sisters-in-law, Denny and Paula McMillan and Paulette Hegg-King. Visitation...

Murriel Riddle

Oct 15, 2013

Murriel Jeanette Gomer Riddle, age 80, passed away on October 15, 2013. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Margaret and Pearl Lake Baptist Church in Springville. She so loved all her kids; her best friend, Irma Banks; special friend, Jim Layman; and her friends at Senior's "School". She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas...

Cathy Thompson

Oct 9, 2013

Cathy Hinson Thompson, age 53, of Madison, passed away October 9, 2013. Cathy graduated from Huffman High School in 1978, attended Montevallo University from 1978-80, graduated from Interior Design, in Architecture in 1983 from Auburn University. She was a partner with Design by Dexter in Redlands, CA for 6 years. She later worked as an assistant architect for 5...

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...