Obituaries

Larry Thomason

Aug 28, 2013

Larry Verdis Thomason Sr. passed away August 28, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents Nanny Louise and Verdis Thomason. Chapel services will be held on Saturday, Aug 31, at 10am with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Visitation will be from 5pm until 7pm Friday. He is survived by his wife Juno Thomason, 4 children daughter...

Gloria Holt

Aug 28, 2013

Gloria Eurton Holt, age 73, died in Birmingham, Alabama, on Wednesday, August 28, 2013.

Gloria was born September 21, 1939, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late James W. and Thelma Stephens Eurton. She attended Ensley High School and graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1978. Gloria married Zollie F. Holt, Jr. on April 4, 1959....

Wanda Allan

Aug 28, 2013

ALLAN, WANDA JEAN " JEAN" age 81, of Moody, passed away on August 28, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 brothers and 2 sisters. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Sam Allan; daughter, Sherry Allan; son, Chris Allan (Lori); and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Friday,...

Byron Whisenant

Aug 27, 2013

Byron August Whisenant, age 49, of Springville, AL, went to be with his Savior on August 27th, 2013. Byron was co-owner of Apex Mechanical Services, Inc. He was a follower of Christ, having put his whole trust for the forgiveness of sins in the accomplishment of Christ alone. Byron was preceded in death by his mother, Jacqueline Whisenant. His...

Alton Lusk

Aug 26, 2013

Alton Wayne Lusk, age 78, of Birmingham, passed away August 26, 2013. He was born on May 20 1935. Mr. Lusk was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Scott Lusk. He is survived by his daughters, Lynn Bailey (Ronald), Debbie Nelson (Joe), and Sandy Copeland (Mavon); son Richard W. Lusk (Brandy); grandchildren Jason Wilke, Jessica Coker, Little Mavon...

Mildred Daniel

Aug 25, 2013

She is survived by her husband, Luther Daniel and their four daughters,Patricia Cesrce, Donna Daniel, Debra Cofield, and Eve Chambers.

Steve Howell

Aug 25, 2013

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Joan Pope

Aug 24, 2013

Joan Little Pope passed away August 24, 2013, due to complications from an automobile accident. She is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior. Joan was born March 26, 1931, in Birmingham, Alabama. She was the daughter of Jack and Eva Little. Joan was a beloved and active member of First Baptist Church of Center Point since...

William Ward

Aug 24, 2013

William "Bill" Cameron Ward, age 90, was born May 9, 1923 and went to be with the Lord, August 24, 2013.He was preceded in death by his father, William Oliver Ward; mother, Ann Fahrner; wife of 60 years, Malene Beason Ward; son, William Cameron Ward Jr.; and daughter, Donna Ward Chafin. He is survived by three daughters, Karla Ward...

Leroy Malone

Aug 23, 2013

Leroy Malone, age 72, of Birmingham was a veteran of the US Air Force serving 29 years. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, September 3, at 10am with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Visitation will be from 9am until 10am Tuesday. He is survived by his sister Carolyn Spain, and brother Bill Malone, numerous nephews and a...

Morris Wilkinson

Aug 21, 2013

Morris Wilkinson, age 94 of Birmingham died peacefully in his sleep in early morning hours of August 21, 2013. He was born to Morris R. and Lena Daniels Wilkinson and was a faithful, devoted husband to Nora Richards Wilkinson, his wife of 63 years. He was a "Patriot and a Postman" serving his country for 6 years as a...

Frank Wegent

Aug 20, 2013

Wegent, Frank

Frank was born August 3, 1954 and passed away at home August 20, 2013. He graduated from Banks High School where he was an outstanding Drum Major and from Birmingham Southern College with a BA in music specializing in teaching; and was a member of Town and Gown Theatre for many years, the band director...

Mary Cox

Aug 20, 2013

COX, MARY "LOU" Lou went home to be with Jesus on August 20, 2013. She was a resident of Oneonta, AL. Retired from Associated Groceries after 10 years of service where she was employed as an accountant. She was a long-time member of the American Legion. Lou was a member of Mountain Pointe Ministries. She was a supportive military...

Louie Noe

Aug 19, 2013

Louie E. Noe, 77 of Argo, Alabama passed away on August 19, 2013. Mr. Noe was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather who will be missed by all who survived him. He was born in Bessemer, AL and he graduated from Hackleburg High School in 1955. He was an original member of Huffman Presbyterian Church where he served as...

Martha Parker

Aug 18, 2013

Martha Roberts Parker, age 87, passed away on Sunday August 18th after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Martha was born in Athens, Alabama and moved to Birmingham at an early age where she remained a lifelong resident until her Death. She retired from the Jefferson County Criminal Court system. Martha was preceded in death by her first husband of...

John Franklin

Aug 18, 2013

Kenneth Franklin of Birmingham, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at the age of 85. His life was defined by hard work and love for his family. Kenneth owned and operated a drywall business with his wife Lorene Thornton Franklin. Kenneth's skill and dedication in the sheet rock business is still evident in the homes of Birmingham's most...

Paul Lentz

Aug 18, 2013

Paul Ray Lents, age 83, died on August 18, 2013. He is preceded in death by his mother, Lerlie McKeand and sister, Dorothy Henson. He is survived by his niece, Patsy Cannon, and her two children and her three grandchildren. Graveside services will be on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Jefferson Memorial Trussville directing.

Robert Smith

Aug 17, 2013

Robert Elton Smith was born August 18, 1921 in Calcis, AL and went home to be with the lord August 17, 2013. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Addie Ruth Smith; son, Richard Earl Smith; granddaughter, Jenny Lynn Smith; parents, William Rueben Smith Sr. and Jessie Viola...

Carlos Files

Aug 17, 2013

FILES, CARLOS "CARL" E.,

age 96, of the Huffman area passed away on August 17, 2013. He is a member of Huffman Baptist Church and a former member of Ruhama Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He spent most of his working career as a salesman and manager with the BF Goodrich Company in Talladega,...

Barbara Johnson

Aug 17, 2013

Barbara Woodall Johnson, a lifelong resident of Jefferson County, Roebuck area, passed away on August 17, 2013 of a heart attack. Barbara was a vivacious wife, mother, daughter, sister, and loved life. She enjoyed dancing, socializing with many friends and travel. She started dancing with Mickey Mouse Club on Saturdays at the Alabama Theatre. She was an active charter...