Obituaries

Apr 19, 2013

HARRIS, HARRIET SKELTON

age 92, of Birmingham, AL passed away on Friday, April 19, 2013. She was a long-time member of Crestway Baptist Church. She had a passion for teaching children and served as a Sunday school teacher to four and five year olds for over 40 years. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter,...

Apr 19, 2013

C. Michael "Mike" Lovvorn

On April 19, 2013, Mike Lovvorn went home to be with the Lord at age 64. Preceding him in death was his beloved wife of 39 years 6 months and 8 days, Jean Armstrong Lovvorn. He leaves behind two devoted daughters Tanya (Robert) Sloane and Christie Lovvorn, a faithful mother Marie Lovvorn, loving...

Apr 16, 2013

Raymond James Ewing, age 77 of Blount County passed away on April 16, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Betty Ewing; children, Terry Terrell, Brenda Gustin, Robert Ewing, Tracy Layfield, and Kim Robinson; sisters, Era Pridmore "Nook", Laura Vinson, and Linda Reid; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services will be on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 12:00 PM...

Apr 16, 2013

Ivan Bragg, age 79 of Ashville, AL passed away on April 16, 2013. He was known as the "Moon Shine Man" at Homestead Hollow. He is preceded in death by his wife, Helen Bragg and his grandson, Caleb Keith. He is survived by his daughter, Jackie Keith (Randall); sons, Robert Bragg (Kristen) and Blaine Bragg; sister, Nellie Sims; grandchildren,...

Apr 15, 2013

Jane Brock Denney, age 77, of Birmingham, passed away April 15, 2013. She was born in Fayette County Al on August 6, 1935 and was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Denney. Mrs. Denney was a member of Trussville First Baptist Church, the Encouragers Sunday School class and the Diamond Debs. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday,...

Apr 14, 2013

Bonnie J. Barber, age 86 of Moody, AL passed away on April 14, 2013. She was a member of Moody United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Prime Times and the choir. She is preceded in death by her son, Chuck Barber. She is survived by her daughters, Bitsy Dorsett (Sammy) and Bekki Barber; sisters, Helene...

Apr 13, 2013

Paula Watkins Blankenship,

age 45, of Odenville, Alabama went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, April 13, 2013. She was born June 16, 1968 at Castle Rock AFB in California. She is preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn M. Braden; grandparents, Bruce and Francis Myrick. She is survived by her father, Bill Braden and...

Apr 12, 2013

Richard Daniel Dozier, age 39 of Birmingham, AL passed away on April 12, 2013. He had found God and had God in his heart and was a loving son, husband, father, brother and uncle. He loved and adored his family and they adored him. He was a beautiful man and was a very gentle man, who had a huge...

Apr 12, 2013

Robert Meade Hearn Sr., age 86, of Trussville, passed away April 12, 2013. Mr. Hearn was a longtime member of Eastside Baptist Church. He was retired from Allstate Insurance and was currently employed with Alabama Glass Crafters Inc. Chapel services will be held on Monday, April 15, at 11am with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Visitation will be...

Apr 12, 2013

BEAVERS, WILLIAM LIVINGSTON

age 85n, of Birmingham, AL passed away on April 12, 2013. He was a graduate of Ensley High School and the University Of Alabama School Of Engineering. He retired from U.S. Steel after 37 years of service. He was a member of Chalkville Baptist Church for several years and was a Mason. He was...

Apr 12, 2013

Dorothy Chapman, age 81 of Lincoln, died April 12, 2013 at her residence. A member of Lincoln Baptist Church, she enjoyed fishing, cooking, and was an excellent housewife. She is survived by her husband, Charles W. Chapman; daughters, Margaret Doriety and Jennifer Horton; sons, Charles W. Chapman Jr. and Roy L. Chapman; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation...

Apr 11, 2013

Dawn Perry Speegle, age 41, of Pell City, passed away April 11, 2013. She was a graduate of Banks High School and was preceded in death by her mother Carolee Perry. Chapel services were held on Saturday, April 13, at 2pm with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. She is survived by her daughter Emily Speegle, son Nick Speegle,...

Apr 11, 2013

Flora O'Barr Swatzell, age 97 of Birmingham, passed away April 11, 2013. She was passionate about gospel music and loved to spend much of her free time playing the piano. She was retired from UAB where she was a clerical worker in the business office. She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Dora O. Drummons, and numerous...

Apr 11, 2013

BOURLAND, GEORGE W

age 100, of Cook Springs, AL died on April 11, 2013 after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents James Alfred and Emma Tubb Thompson Bourland; brother, Elmer Thompson; grandson, Lt. Colonel Ken Bourland and one great granddaughter. He is survived by his wife of 77 years, Reedy Meek Bourland;...

Apr 9, 2013

William Herbert "Bill" Wiggins, age 76, a resident of Ragland, AL and formerly of Birmingham, passed away Tuesday, April 9. He was an avid artist and colorist in his own right. He was preceded in death by his father Harry Kenneth Wiggins and mother Mary Florence Bell "Mama Tiny", brothers Harry Kenneth Jr. and James Grady. He leaves behind...

Apr 9, 2013

Jean L. Baldus, age 86 of Birmingham, AL passed away on April 9, 2013. She attended Clearbranch Methodist Church. She loved to bowl, play golf, and play Bridge. She took frequent cruises. She loved her condo in Daytona Beach, FL. She loved her family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She loved to fly with her husband and the Brakes in...

Apr 8, 2013

Jeffrey Glen Layton, age 50 of Pelham, AL passed away on April 8, 2013. He was a loving father, son, and brother. He cherished his friendships with many and was adored by all who knew him. He was a member of Gardendale First Baptist Church. He was the co-owner of Oak Mountain Body Shop. He is survived by his...

Apr 7, 2013

William Earl Humphrey "Bill", age 77 of Pinson, AL passed away on April 7, 2013. He was a member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church. He was a member of the Local 127th Carpenters Union. He is survived by his wife, Frances Sazera Humphrey; children, Yvonne Humphrey, Dolores Raymond, Sue Ann Humphrey, Frank Earl Humphrey, Deborah Humphrey, and William Eugene...

Apr 7, 2013

Mr. Ellis Adams Fulmer, age 100 of Pinson, passed away April 7, 2013. Born in White's Chapel, AL, Mr. Fulmer graduated from St. Clair County High School. He was retired from ING, where he worked as an insurance salesperson. He served his country in the US Army in World War II, where he participated in the Normandy Invasion. He...

Apr 6, 2013

Jimmy Drayton Cherry, passed away April 6, 2013. he was born in Pinson, AL on October 27, 1935 to John Cherry and Nannie McCay Cherry. He was a member of Pinson United Methodist Church, a Past master of Mount Pinson Lodge No 495 F.&A.M. and was retired from US Pipe and Foundry after 39 1/2 years. He was a...