Obituaries
James Brand
Jul 30, 2012
James Andrew "Drew" Brand, age 29, of Margaret, passed away on July 30, 2012. Drew attended the University of Alabama, before starting his professional career. He was an avid outdoorsman, and especially loved kayaking, fishing, and camping. Drew also enjoyed Braves baseball and Alabama football, but preferred Auburn tailgating. Drew was preceded in death by his grandfather, Roy Adkins....

Leland Parkins
Jul 30, 2012
Leland Elward Parkins, age 85, of Gardendale, AL passed away on July 30, 2012. Leland was a loving husband and father. He was a member of Huffman Baptist Church and retired as a Structural Steel Draftsman. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Parkins. Leland is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Myra G. Parkins;...

Jewell Gravelle
Jul 29, 2012
Jewell Tatum Gravelle, age 77, of Birmingham, died July 29, 2012 at home surrounded by family. Originally from Valliant, Oklahoma, she was retired from AmSouth Bank. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Robert Sherman Gravelle, Sons and Daughter-in-laws Bradford Lee and Rexie Gravelle, Ralph Allen and Sue Gravelle; Daughters Lynette Montgomery and Deborah Gaudin, all of...
Rodric Brinton
Jul 28, 2012
Rodric E. Brinton "Rock", age 87 of Birmingham, AL passed away on July 28, 2012. He was a member of Mountain Brook Independent Church. He retired from Bell-South after 30 years of service. He was a veteran with the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II. He is survived by his wife Pat Brinton; sons, Mark Brinton (Rhonda)...
Michael Sides
Jul 27, 2012
Michael Allen Sides, age 43, died July 15, 2012. He is predeceased by his father, Terry Sides. He is survived by his mother, Reba Sides; daughters, Courtney and Heather Sides; ex-wife, Gina Sides; brother Randall Bryant; and one sister, Kelly Alvis. Services will be held on Friday July 27, 2012 at 2:00pm with visitation from 12pm-2pm at Jefferson Memorial...
Jessie Mckee
Jul 27, 2012
Mrs. Jessie Lou McKee, age 100 of Pinson, died Friday, July 27, 2012 at Hanceville Nursing Home. A retired LPN, Mrs. McKee was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pinson. She loved life, nature, and the Lord, and was a saved Christian. Mrs. McKee was preceded in death by her husband, Onas McKee Sr., as well as...
Murlean Glass
Jul 27, 2012
Murlean Mildred Glass, age 87 of Moody, passed away July 27, 2012 at her residence. A devoted homemaker, beloved mother, sister, and grandmother, Mrs. Glass was a member of Cedar Springs Church in Leeds. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dolphus S. Mason; son, Jimmie Glass; and brothers Thurman and David Mason. Remaining to...

Leslie Wilson
Jul 25, 2012
Leslie Wilson, age 79, of Birmingham, AL passed away on July 25, 2012. He was a member of Parkway Christian Church. Leslie served as a Mason, Shriner and with the Scottish Rites. He was an Army veteran serving in the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his wife, June B. Wilson. Leslie is survived by his daughter,...
Charles Neel
Jul 25, 2012
Charles Philip Neel, born October 12, 1927, passed away July 25, 2012 at 84 years old, 5 days shy of his 63rd wedding anniversary. Phil and his wife Lou moved to Birmingham from Sumter County, AL the day they got married and have lived here ever since. Phil served 2 years in the US Navy during World War II....

Norma Johnson
Jul 24, 2012
Norma Faye Lovvorn Johnson, of Birmingham, AL passed away on July 24, 2012. She most recently resided at Cook Springs Retirement Home. she was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Lovvorn and Bessie Lovvorn Hess; sister, Jackie Blackwood; and daughter, Pamela Johnson Nelson. Faye is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Herman L. Johnson; son, Kenneth...

Marion Allen
Jul 24, 2012
Marion Elledge Allen passed away on July 24, 2012. Whether you called him ME, Elledge, Ed, dad, or grandpa, he was always there if you needed him. He didn't say a lot, but his loving actions spoke loud and clear. He loved doing anything outside and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved gospel quartet music and we...

Eddie Bradshaw
Jul 24, 2012
Eddie Boyd Bradshaw, Jr., age 55, of Birmingham, passed away July 24, 2012. He was a member of Farmstead Baptist Church, a mason, and Shriner. Mr. Bradshaw was an Eagle Scout, and a volunteer for the Civil Defense. Graveside services will be held on Saturday July 28 at 1pm with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Visitation will be...
Frederick Foster
Jul 23, 2012
Fred P. Foster, age 67, of Alabaster, passed away July 23, 2012. He was retired from Donovan Coffee Company with 35 years of service and was preceded in death by his parents and sister Sylvia Vaughn Hardin. Services will be held on Thursday July 26 at 2pm in the Chapel with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be...

Carl Short
Jul 23, 2012
Carl B. Short, age 94 of Birmingham, AL passed away on July 23, 2012. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Cahaba Heights. He is preceded in death by his wife, Madge Short. He is survived by his sons, Tommy Short (Gail) and Wayne Short (Kathyrn); sister, Alice Miller; brother, Ford Short; grandchildren, Brad Short, Jared Short, and...
Aileen Wood
Jul 22, 2012
Aileen E. Wood, age 90, of Clay, AL passed away on July 22, 2012. She was a member of Sun Valley Church of Christ. She was a long time nurse in the Birmingham and Cullman area. Aileen was preceded in death by her husband, Neal B. Wood; parents, Archie Earwood & Nancy Cleland Earwood; and 2 brothers. She is...

Mozelle Mcpherson
Jul 22, 2012
Mozelle Gause McPherson, born on December 10, 1917 in Bullock County AL to J.W. and Ethel Gause died on July 22, 2012. She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, John C. McPherson, infant daughter Nadine, two brothers and one sister. She was the beloved mother of Penny McPherson of Odenville, Tammy Powell (Jeff) and grandmother of William...
Orvil Bullock
Jul 21, 2012
Orvil L. Bullock, age 76, of Cropwell, passed away July 21, 2012. Mr. Bullock served 3 years in the United States Army, and was employed at Pemco Airoplex Inc for 42 years. He attended Jefferson State Jr. College and received degrees in Management and Psychology. He was a member of the Center Point Masonic Lodge #872 for many years...
Melinda Keenum
Jul 20, 2012
Melinda Kennum Jones, born July 4, 1984- died July 19, 2012. After a long 6 year journey Lindy went to be with her Savior and Lord. Lindy was an incredible presence on this earth. She lit up the lives of anyone who she came in contact with. She is survived by the light of her life, her son Matthew...
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