Obituaries

Nov 21, 2012

Randall W. Kelley of Odenville, has gone home to be with the Lord after a brief battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Alicia Kelley and his mother Anna P. Kelley. He is also survived by numerous family members and friends whose lives he touched with his sense of humor and generous heart. Visitation will be on...

Nov 21, 2012

Martha Jo Hayes, age 82, of Tarrant, passed away November 21, 2012. She was retired from Tarrant High School Lunch Room after 32 years, a member of Decatur Highway Church of Christ, and a charter member of the Christian Crochet Club. She was preceded in death by her grandson Steven Moore. Chapel services will be held on Monday Nov...

Nov 20, 2012

James Edward Trull, Sr., age 75 of Birmingham, AL. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who cherished his family. He was a very active member of Huffman Presbyterian Church which is now Grace Presbyterian Church for 35 years, where he served as a Treasurer and Elder. He worked for years at Barron Industries as a mechanical engineer....

Nov 19, 2012

Sena Anita Rylant Evans Livingston, age 87, of Birmingham, passed away November 19, 2012. She was a member of Cahaba Heights United Methodist Church, owned and operated Carlile's Barbeque and was a member of the Birmingham Restaurant Association for many years. She is preceded in death by her husbands Z.D. "Zack" Evans, Max Livingston, daughter Judith Carol Carter, and...

Nov 19, 2012

LOPEZ-VARGAS, JAVIER

age, 29 of Birmingham AL passed away November 19, 2012. He was an operator for Wright Brother's Construction. He was an active member of the community. He was a worship leader and member at St. Joseph Parish in Ensley. Javier loved his job and was a very detailed worker, but above all he was a...

Nov 15, 2012

age, 92, of Birmingham, AL passed away November 15, 2012. Cary retired from Hayes Air Craft after 30 years of employment. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Mary D. Garner. He survived by his daughters, Linda Geronimo and Judy Calma; granddaughter, Wendy Calma Dicostanzo, and Ginger Geronimo, and great grandson, Hayden Christopher Dicostanzo....

Nov 15, 2012

Mr. David R. Bessiere, Sr., age 69 of Birmingham, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2012. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and was retired from EWTN. Mr. Bessiere was preceded in death by his parents, Henry P. and Catherine Bessiere. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jo Bessiere; son, David Bessiere, Jr. (Stacey);...

Nov 15, 2012

Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Bell, age 85 of Center Point, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2012. She was a member of Hilldale Baptist Church, where she belonged to the Helping Hands Sunday School class. Mrs. Bell was a great cook, loved to sew, and loved to travel. She is survived by her husband, Joseph M. Bell; her sons, Robert Baumeister...

Nov 14, 2012

Edward Hunt, age 80 of Odenville, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Mr. Hunt was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the Korean War, and was a retired mechanic. He was a faithful member of Good Samaritan Baptist Church. Mr. Hunt was preceded in death by his wife, Nelia Hunt; sisters, Tinny and Garnie; brother, Less;...

Nov 13, 2012

Robert C. "GG" Gafford, age 93 of Birmingham, AL passed away on November 13, 2012. He was of the Baptist faith. Bob, as he was known by his friends, was a Mason and a past Master of the North Birmingham Masonic Lodge 591. He was a Staff Sergeant in the Air Force and a Veteran of World War II...

Nov 13, 2012

CHARLES ALTON BRAMLETT, passed away November 13, 2012. Alton was born in Marietta GA, March 26, 1935 and died at his home in Odenville, AL at the age of 77. He grew up on the family farm, served in the Air Nat'l Guard for 8 years, and graduated from the University of GA in 1958. Al made a career...

Nov 12, 2012

Alan Saxer, age 83 of Moody, AL passed away on November 12, 2012. He was a member of the Allemand Square Dance and the Kurly Q's Club. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Saxer; daughter, Terry Milholland; sisters, Janet McLeod and Marcia Petruzzi; granddaughter, Adana Nicole Hill; great grandchildren, Stephen Peterson, Samuel Hallaway, and Charles Joshua Houts; numerous...

Nov 12, 2012

J.C Rogers, age 87, of Birmingham, passed away November 12, 2012. He was retired from Birmingham Fire Department Station #22. He then worked for Covington Flooring for over 10 years and was a veteran of World War II in the Navy. He was preceded in death by his wife Annie Sue Rogers. Chapel services will be on Thursday Nov...

Nov 11, 2012

Kinney O'Neil "KO" Slaughter, age 89, of Birmingham AL, joined our Lord Jesus Christ Sunday, November 11, 2012. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, Pell City, AL. Mr. Slaughter was preceded in death by his parents, Herschel and Ulma Slaughter and his brother Kinney Earl Slaughter. He is survived by his wife Helen Hughins Slaughter, sons...

Nov 11, 2012

John Franzis Powrzanas, age 85, of Birmingham, passed away at home on November 11, 2012. He was born on January 6, 1927 in Ensley AL to Harry and Lovie Powrzanas. A veteran of 31 years, he retired as Master Sergeant in 1973. After retiring from the service he was employed at the Veteran's Hospital in Birmingham, AL for 14...

Nov 10, 2012

BROWN, JERRY D. Age 70, of Southside, died November 10, 2012. He was retired from self employment with Specialty Installations. He served his country for 25 years in the Army Reserves. He was a member of Hampden Sidney Lodge Number 67 of the Masonic Order of Millbrook for 50 years and a lifetime member of the American Legion 171....

Nov 9, 2012

Mr. David Alvin Portwood of Birmingham passed away November 9, 2012 after a valiant fight with cancer. He was 79 years old. A native of Knoxville, TN, Mr. Portwood was owner of BESCO, a member of Huffman United Methodist Church, and was a Mason. During the Korean Conflict, he served his country in the Navy on the island of...

Nov 7, 2012

Rubye Frances Dees Goolsby ("Baba" to many who knew her) was born on December 13, 1939 in Greenville, AL to Fred and Frances Dees and was raised in Birmingham, AL. With complete confidence in God's sovereign comfort, Frances briefly and bravely endured small-cell lung cancer until the Lord called her home on November 7, 2012. Frances "Baba" attended Graymont...

Nov 7, 2012

SAFFLES, THOMAS JEFFERSON Age 88, resident of Springville AL passed away November 7, 2012. Tom was a US Navy veteran during WWII where he served on a PT boat. He retired as an electrician from Norfolk Southern Railway. Tom was a devoted member of Central Baptist Church and was a previous member of both Crestway Baptist and 66th Street...

Nov 7, 2012

Elizabeth Woodard Haney Age 81, of Argo, AL went to meet her Lord and Savior on November 7, 2012. She was retired from Bruno's Corporation where she worked for 35 years. Her faith in God was immeasurable. She was a Christ-like example to everyone who knew her and will be truly missed by family and friends. She and her...