Obituaries

Jun 13, 2013

Rev. Ethridge David Horsley, 94, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, mentor and pastor to many, passed away June 13, 2013. He was born June 24th, 1918 in Cullman Alabama the son of Oscar David Horsley and Susie Brown. He was the 4th of 16 siblings and survived by sisters Brenda Scott and Mary Thomas. He is also...

Jun 12, 2013

Laura Mae Fowler, age 89, of Vestavia, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013. She was born in Montgomery in 1924 to Ocie and Dallie Moore. Mrs. Fowler was a member of South Roebuck Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Morris E. Murphree and her second husband, Carl Fowler. She is survived by her daughters,...

Jun 12, 2013

Beulah Whitley Holmes, age 85, died June 12, 2013. She was a member of Centercrest Baptist Church and more recently attended First Baptist Church of Center Point. Beulah was an avid reader and she enjoyed sports. She was preceded in death by her husband, Laster T. Holmes; brother, Allen Whitley; sisters, Hilda Godwin and Virginia Whitley. Survivors include her...

Jun 11, 2013

Mr. Charles Dale Randall, age 81, of Trussville, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Funeral services will be 2 pm Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Jefferson Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 pm prior to services. Entombment services will follow at Abbey Mausoleum Chapel. Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Mildred Gordon "Mickie"...

Jun 11, 2013

Mike Moore, age 55 of Pinson, AL entered Heaven on June 11, 2013. He was a member of ChristWay Church of God in Gardendale, AL. He was employed with ACIPCO for 35 years. He is preceded in death by his father, James Moore and his grandfather, Hilton Reid. He is survived by his wife, Sue Moore; children, Kris Franklin...

Jun 8, 2013

Mildred Hogue Wintter, age 87,of Birmingham, Al. Died 6-8-13. She was a member of McElwain Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by her parents Ruby Carson Hogue and Jacob A. Hogue, brother Rev. Billy E. Hogue. Funeral services will be Tuesday, 6-11-13 at 2:00 PM, Jefferson Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be Monday, 6-10-13 from 5:00 PM to 7:00...

Jun 8, 2013

Claude Bardon Burrow

Mr. Claude Bardon Burrow, age 92 of Birmingham died Saturday, June 8, 2013 at home. Memorial services will be 11:45 am, Sunday June 23, 2013 at First Baptist Church of Chalkville with Rev. Joel Farrow officiating.

Mr. Burrow was retired from Norfolk Southern Railway after more than forty years of service, he...

Jun 8, 2013

COURINGTON, JUSTIN MAX age 80, of Irondale, passed away on June 8, 2013. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Robbin Courington Eubanks and granddaughter Jessica Graves. Max is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rose Marie Courington; sons, Jimmy and Cathy Courington, John and Lisa Courington; Five grandchildren and Nine great-grandchildren; Sisters, Mildred Cash and Jeanette...

Jun 7, 2013

age 84, of Birmingham, AL passed away June 7, 2013. She retired from Baptist Medical. She was a long-time member of Huffman First Baptist. She enjoyed playing the piano and spending time with her grandchildren, but she was most passionate about being a Christian and sharing Christ's love. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years,...

Jun 7, 2013

Springville, June 7, 2013, Vivian L. Burtram, 85, died peacefully at home after a long illness. Vivian was born in Alpena, South Dakota on October 14, 1927. She was a vivacious lady who lived life to the fullest. She leaves behind to mourn her passing, her husband of 55 years, CDR Roderick Burtram, US Navy, retired, and two daughters,...

Jun 6, 2013

Elizabeth Wainwright Gurley, age 87 of Birmingham, AL passed away on June 6, 2013. She was a member of Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church where she was a member of the United Methodist Women's Organization. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lena and George Wainwright, her sister, Louise Wells, and her husband, Ralph T. Gurley. She is...

Jun 5, 2013

James O'Neal Goff of Millbrook, AL, was born October 25, 1915 in Cordele, GA to James Arthur and Mary Emily Timmons Goff, and died June 5, 2013 in Montgomery. He served in the Navy in the Pacific during WWII, from October 30, 1943 until December 1, 1945. Mr. Goff served on George Wallace's presidential campaign, on the Building Trades...

Jun 3, 2013

Travis, Vada Louise, 90, a former resident of Kimberly and Birmingham went home to be with The Lord on June 3, 2013. She was born in 1922, lived through the depression and WW II, worked in the shipyards as a clerk and as a parachute inspector during the war. She was a member of Enon Baptist Church. She was...

Jun 3, 2013

Debbie Baird Buie, age 60 of Birmingham, AL passed away on June 3, 2013. She was a member of Deerfoot Baptist Church and was employed with the Alabama Baptist Children's Home and Family Ministries. "Mama Buie" loved her family and never met a stranger. Her interests were in loving and serving others, sewing and doing her part to find...

Jun 2, 2013

James "Breen" Inzer, age 41 of Odenville, AL passed away on June 2, 2013, with his loving finance, Tracy Phillips as they joined for Eternity with their Lord and Savior. He was a member of the Harley Davidson Club. He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Inzer; sons, Zachary Inzer, Zachary Ooten and Jake Ooten; mother, Rebecca Hartsfield; father,...

Jun 2, 2013

Lester H. Balentine, Jr., age 72, of Moody, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, who loved his family,friends and loved college football, especially Alabama. Mr. Balentine had worked in the plastic industry and retired as plant manager after more than 40 years of service. After retirement he enjoyed working at the...

Jun 1, 2013

AVNER MARTIN HORTON age 87 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on June 1, 2013. He was born and raised in Sheffield, Alabama. He was a member of Sun Valley Church of Christ. He served in the Army during World War II and the Korean War. He retired from the City of Birmingham after 33 years and also worked for...

May 30, 2013

Charles Edward Morse, age 85 of Birmingham, passed away May 30, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Boone Morse and Rosie Bell Powell and his wife, Thelma M. Morse. He is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth M. Blackwood, Flora M. Knotts, Becky M. (Gary) Daugherty, and Judy M. Johnson; sons, Donald E. Morse, Larry L....

May 30, 2013

Jane "Coco" Cochran, age 67, went to be with the Lord after a brief battle with cancer, on May 30, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Virginia (Hartnett) Connors and her sister, Sue Connors Flynn. Jane is survived by her husband of 44 years, Simeon Louis Cochran. She was also a devoted mother to...

May 29, 2013

Deborah Elizabeth Kiley, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7. Deborah Elizabeth Kiley, age 67 of Calera, AL graduated to her eternal home on May 29, 2013. She was a member of Master's House Ministries in Pelham, AL. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, dedicated friend...