Obituaries

Richard Custer Jr

May 9, 2013

Custer Jr., Richard P.

Richard P. Custer Jr. passed away in his sleep Thursday morning, May 9th. He is survived by his daughter and son in law, Robin and Arley Cloer, and his son and daughter in law, Mark and Debbie Custer. Graveside service will be Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Jeffersona Memorial Gardens in Trussville at...

Jason Hiltbruner

May 9, 2013

Jason David Hiltbruner of Alabaster passed away May 9, 2013 at the age of 41. He owned All South Mechanical Services, LLC in Pelham and was a licensed mechanical contractor for the state of Alabama. He was a member of Evangel Presbyterian Church, and loved to fish and hunt. He dearly loved his wife and boys. Jason was preceded...

Jeffrey Harris

May 7, 2013

HARRIS, JEFFREY TYLER

age 23, of Trussville, AL passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013. He was a member of North Park Baptist Church in Trussville. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Brenda Harris and Mattie Ledbetter; grandfather, Louis Ledbetter; great grandmother Lois Barnes. He is survived by his mother, Sandi Harris; father, Jeff Harris; sister,...

Guy Ryan

May 7, 2013

Guy T. Ryan, age 81 of Locust Fork. He was born on March 13, 1932 and passed away peacefully on May 7, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Oneita Ryan and his beloved pet, PeeWee; sons, Eddie Ryan (Kelly), Darrell Ryan (Margaret), Steve Ryan (Hoa), and Layton Ryan; 6 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Visitation will be on...

Edna Journey

May 5, 2013

Ms. Edna Joyce Journey, age 68 of Trussville passed away at East Glen N.H. Sunday, May 5, 2013 after an extended illness. She was owner of Joyce's Kitchen on the Warrior River.

Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Jefferson Memorial Gardens with Rev. Rus Goodwin officiating. The family will receive friends at...

Gilbert Abernathy

May 5, 2013

Gilbert Fulton Abernathy, 90 of Gardendale went home to Jesus on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Mr. Abernathy was a lifelong resident of Birmingham. He was the only child of M. Futon Abernathy of Giles County Tennessee and Donna (Legg) Abernathy of Limestone, Alabama. He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Birmingham but regularly attended the Gardendale...

Johnathan Mclaughlin

May 4, 2013

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Joseph Collins

May 4, 2013

COLLINS, JOSEPH THOMAS June 2, 1924 May 4, 2013 Joe was born in Pittsburg, PA, the youngest of seven children, to Irish immigrants Thomas and Julia Collins. He is survived by his wife Phyllis, son Mark Collins (Nita Collins), Daughter Teresa Collins Dorn (John Dorn), son Mike Collins and grandchildren Kiefer Collins and Ashley Dorn. Joe spent his twentieth...

Dorothy Case

May 3, 2013

CASE, DOROTHY "DOT" VIOLA

age 79 of Trussville, AL passed away at 7:50 AM on May 3, 2013. Dorothy passed away peacefully at her home with her family and friends by her side. She was born January 24, 1934 in Kimball, TN as the daughter of Katherine Morrison. Dorothy worked for Jefferson County's School system for 34...

Wanda Johns

May 3, 2013

Wanda Harris Johns, age 74 of Trussville, AL, passed away May 3, 2013. She was a member of Huffman Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Johns. She is survived by her husband, Orvis Johns; daughter, Cindy Robertson (Billy); grandchildren, Katie Hinds (Matt) and Mike Robertson; and great grandchildren, Slaten and Cullen Hinds. Graveside...

James Stills

May 3, 2013

James Douglas Stills, age 45, of Pinson, passed away May 5, 2013. He enjoyed quilting, fishing, movies, beaches, food and family. He is survived by his mother Norma Black, father James Linton Stills (Paulette), sister Sheila Stills, niece Alexandria Nicole Martin, nephew Anthony James Martin, and aunt Linda Johnston. Jefferson Memorial Trussville directing.

Bettie Sim

May 2, 2013

Sim, Bettie Marie Stanley, age 91, of Hoover passed away May 2, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecile and Walter F. Stanley, and her husband of 61 years, William C. Sim. She is survived by her son, William A. Sim and her daughter-in-law Diane E. Sim. She was born and raised in Taylorville, IL. During...

Donald Wright

May 2, 2013

Donald B. "Don" Wright, age 69 of Birmingham, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013 at his residence. Don was a wonderful husband, father, and friend to all. He taught the senior Sunday school class at COTC for many years. He was a Royal Ranger Commander at GFC and really enjoyed working with the young men and senior adults. One...

William Peek

May 1, 2013

William Vadus Peek, Jr., age 85 of Highland Lake, AL, passed away May 1, 2013. He was retired from US Steel and was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church. Mr. Peek was past mayor of Highland Lake and also was a former councilman. He loved trains, square dancing and riding motorcycles.

He was preceded in death by...

Martha Norris

May 1, 2013

Martha Kate Trammell Norris: May 22, 1926-May 1, 2013. Martha Kate was born in Trafford, AL. She was the youngest of nine children of Dr. Virgil and Kate Middleton Trammell. She was a wonderful mother, and her life revolved around her three children. Serving others with a generous spirit made everyone around her feel special and loved. She was...

Larry Reed

Apr 30, 2013

Larry W. Reed, age 65 of Argo, AL passed away on April 30, 2013. He was a Shriner. He retired from Edward Chevrolet and he was a Vietnam Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Lowery Reed; daughters, Stephanie McWilliams (Chris), Kim Reed, P.J. Ballew (Chris), and Kathleen Krueger (Matt); sister, Pam Hyde; grandchildren, Taylor and Sydney Frederick...

Minnie Hildebrand

Apr 30, 2013

Minnie B. Hildebrand, age 88 of Birmingham, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother that attended Brewster Road Baptist Church. Minnie was preceded in death by her husband, Dorsey Hildebrand; daughter- in- law, Judy Hildebrand; and grandchild, Jordan Jones. Survivors include her children, Dorsey Hildebrand Jr., Patricia H. Jones (James), Wanda Nichols (Thomas),...

Shirley Williams

Apr 29, 2013

WILLIAMS, SHIRLEY JEAN LOVE, FREE SPIRITED, ADVENTUROUS, ALWAYS ON THE MOVE.... SHIRLEY L. WILLIAMS HAS TAKEN HER FINAL JOURNEY TO HER HEAVENLY HOME TO BE WITH HER LORD AND SAVIOR. SHE PASSED AWAT AT HER HOME IN CLAY APRIL 29,2013 AT THE AGE OF 77. SHE WAS BORN ON 11/1/35 IN IRONDALE AL TO JOSEPH BERNARD LOVE AND LOISE...

Arranelle Meisner

Apr 28, 2013

Arranelle R. Meisner, age 94, of Birmingham, passed away April 28, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward W. Meisner, sister Varina Corbin, brother Ewart L. Rogers, and grandchild Chelsea M. Rowe. Chapel services will be held on Wednesday, May 1, at 2pm with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Visitation will be from 12pm until...

Elizabeth Mcguyer

Apr 28, 2013

Elizabeth Mason McGuyer, age 72 of Malvern, AR passed away on April 28, 2013. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Malvern, AR. She is preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Lucile Mason. She is survived by her sons, Robert McGuyer (Monica) and Eric McGuyer (Erin); brother, Norman Mason (Jeanie); grandchildren, Mason and Ashley McGuyer...