Obituaries

Robert Lenning

Jan 8, 2012

Robert Joe Lenning, 84, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on January 8, 2012a�"meeting his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, face to face. Born in Gadsden Alabama to Joseph Gordon and Lillian Trafenstedt Lenning, Robert made his career in the food industry. Before retiring, he held an upper level management position at Associated Grocers, in charge of the produce and...

Travis Warlick

Jan 7, 2012

Travis Warlick was born in Lamar County on January 4, 1925, and on January 7, 2012, he was reunited with his beautiful bride Marilyn in heaven. It was certainly a glorious day for the two of them to be together again. Travis served in World War II in Germany and received a Purple Heart. Upon his return, he attended...

James Smith

Jan 6, 2012

Kyle "Uncle Snuffy" Smith, age 86, of Birmingham passed away January 6, 2012. He served in the US Navy during World War II, worked for the US Post Office and was a proud lifetime member of the B.W. Howell Post 171 American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents Bertha Mae and G. C. Smith, and brother...

Elizabeth Persall

Jan 6, 2012

PERSALL, ELIZABETH FAYE Age 68, passed away on January 6, 2012. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses -Center Point congregation. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ray Persall. She is survived by her sisters, Wilda "Billie" Carver and Sonya Thrasher (Henley); many nieces and nephews as well as a lot of...

Reba Nichols

Jan 5, 2012

Reba Delene Nichols, age 91, of Tarrant, passed away January 5, 2012. She was a loving wife and mother and was preceded in death by her husband Milis L. Nichols and daughter Ruby Jean Shaw. Services will be on Monday January 9 at 2pm in the Chapel with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Visitation will be from 1pm...

Michael Tran

Jan 4, 2012

Michael Tran, age 79 of Birmingham passed away on January 4, 2012. He was a devoted and loving father, grandfather and friend to all he encountered. He taught all about the importance of family and making the most out of opportunities that God placed in our lives. He was a dedicated member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. He...

Maria Matlock

Jan 4, 2012

MATLOCK, MARIA JOAN MARTIN Born August 12, 1947, Joan was a long time resident of Clay, AL. She grew up in Tarrant, AL where she attended Tarrant High School until her senior year where she graduated from Woodlawn High School. Joan's life was built upon her strong faith in Jesus Christ. She lived her life according to His Word...

Sudie Thomas

Jan 3, 2012

THOMAS, SUDIE RUTH ARMSTRONG passed away peacefully at her home in Pinson on January 3, 2012 at the age of 81. A devoted and loving wife and mother, she is survived by her husband of 64 years, Lon L. Thomas; four children, Pamela Rachal (Kenny), Becke Stripling (Dale), Vycki Hinely and Lonnie Thomas; four grandchildren, Johnny Hinely (Jillian), Beau...

James Skipper

Jan 3, 2012

James E. Skipper, age 69, of Birmingham, passed away January 3, 2012. He was a native of Birmingham and served in the US Marine Corps Reserves for 11 years. Graveside services will be on Saturday Jan 7, at 11am with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. He is survived by his...

Johnny Milstead

Jan 3, 2012

Johnny Milstead, age 57, of Nauvoo, AL, passed away on January 3, 2012. He was employed at Mayer Electric and was a member of Abundant Life Church. He is survived by his wife, Wynelle Milstead; sons, Andrew Milstead and Brandon Shore; sister, Juanita Smith; nephews, Justin & David Smith. Funeral services for Mr. Milstead will be held on Saturday,...

Frederick Monteabaro

Jan 2, 2012

Fred A. Monteabaro, Sr. (Corky) age 83 of Birmingham, passed away January 2, 2012. He was a member of Brewster Road Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his wife Nell Monteabaro and son David Monteabaro and sister Mable Dean Stone. Services will be on Friday Jan 6 at 12pm in the Chapel with burial in Jefferson Memorial...

M. Airhart

Jan 2, 2012

M. Irene Airhart, age 92, passed peacefully on January 2, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas A. Airhart, sons Gary T. and Gerald W. Airhart. Graveside services will be on Friday Jan 6, at 11am with burial in Jefferson Memorial East. Visitation is one hour prior to services. She is survived by her daughter Suzanne...

Mary Ray

Dec 30, 2011

Mary Elizabeth Webb Ray of Gulf Shores, Alabama went to be with her Lord early on the morning of December 30th, 2011 at the wonderful age of 100 years and 11 months. She was born on January 28th, 1911 in Humbolt, Tennessee. Mrs. Ray and her husband, F.P. Ray were married in Decatur, Alabama and later moved to Birmingham....

Florence Noe

Dec 30, 2011

Florence Stidham Noe, 74, of Argo, Alabama passed away December 30, 2011.She was born in Hackleburg,AL and graduated from Hackleburg High School in 1955.She was an original member of Huffman Presbyterian Church, now known as Grace Presbyterian Church in Trussville,AL. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Louie Noe; Two daughters and one son; Terri McPherson, Mike...

Mary Segars

Dec 30, 2011

Mary Lou Trimm Smith Segars, Mary Lou passed away on December 30, 2011 of complications following a brief illness. She was a native of Winfield, Alabama, born on May 15, 1927. She was preceded in death by her father, Joel Bankhead Trimm, her mother, Missouri Ethel Estes Trimm, and by her brothers and sisters, Flora Estelle Bostick, Homer Lee...

Louis Stovall

Dec 29, 2011

Edgar Stovall, age 92 of Birmingham, AL passed away on December 29, 2011. He was a member of Orange Beach Baptist Church. He was a Mason. He retired from Frisco Railroad. He served in U.S. Army during World War II. He also enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his children, Eddie Stovall (Betty) and Deborah Endres (Michael); sister, LoRayne...

Christine Tyner

Dec 28, 2011

Christine Handley Tyner, age 74 of Trussville, passed away on December 28, 2011. She was retired from Woodlawn High School where she worked in the library. She was a member of the First Baptist Church Trussville. Christ and her family were at the center of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Dale Tyner, son...

James Phillips

Dec 28, 2011

A memorial service for Mr. Phillips will be held on Saturday December 31 at 11am at New Heights Independent Church in Trussville.

William Hester

Dec 27, 2011

William Samuel (Sambo) Hester, age 87, of Argo. Al. passed away on December 27, 2011. He

was a co-owner of Hester Plumbing Co and was a plumber for 61 years. He was a member of

Central Baptist Church in Argo. He was well-known for his sense of humor and story telling--amusing everyone he met with...

Sara Nanney

Dec 27, 2011

Sara Nell Nanney, age 84, of Center Point, passed away December 27, 2011. She was a member of 1st Baptist Church of Center Point and was preceded in death by her parents David and Dulcie Johnson. Graveside services will be on Friday, Dec 30 at 3pm with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Brother Bobby Earls will be officiating. Visitation...