Obituaries

Donald Strong

Mar 8, 2024

Donald Keith Strong, age 64, of Springville passed away on March 8, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents Billie Jo and Thomas D. Strong. Mr. Strong is survived by his brother, Mike (Vickie) Strong; niece, Annie (Nic Hancock) Strong and several other loving cousins and family members.

Mr. Strong enjoyed playing golf with his father...

Martin Alexander Campbell

Mar 7, 2024

Martín Alexander Campbell (29) passed away on March 7, 2024 in Trussville Alabama.

Born May 2, 1994 to Laura Andrea Campbell Nuñez and Mendell Charles Campbell, he was the second of eight boys. As a child he was baptized as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He graduated from Clay Chalkville High School in 2012

As...

Kenneth Johnson

Mar 7, 2024

Kenneth Leonard Johnson, Jr., age 95, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on March 7, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Leonard Johnson, and Thelma Norris Johnson, his beloved daughter, Diane Johnson Taylor, his first wife, Juanita Johnson, his brother, Ernest Johnson, and his sister, Virginia Johnson. Kenneth was a proud U.S. Navy veteran.

He is...

Ruby Gwendolyn Burton

Mar 5, 2024

Ruby Gwendolyn “Gwen” Burton, 92, of Clay, passed away on March 5, 2024.Gwen was born on April 19, 1931, to Lacy Bob and Grace Wood in Jefferson County, AL. Shemet Ted Burton at Woodlawn High School in Birmingham and they married on January 28,1950, during their senior year. They remained lovingly married 74 years until her death.Gwen dedicated her life...

Jon Lott

Mar 4, 2024

Jon E. "Pete" Lott, age 80, joined his wife, Cheryl Lott (Arnold) in restful peace on March 4th, 2024. Pete was born on February 21st, 1944 and graduated from Shades Valley High School in 1964. He married Cheryl Lott on May 9th, 1970 and together they celebrated 50 years of marriage. Pete retired from Harris Data Communications. He was an...

Evelyn G. Johnson

Mar 4, 2024

Evelyn G. Johnson (Jerri) was born to Horace and Jonnie Crenshaw in Birmingham Alabama. She was the youngest of seven children. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James C. Johnson. She was lovingly known as “Granny”. She is survived by children James C. Johnson, (Abbie), Jennifer Smith (Ken), Joel A.Johnson (Elizabeth), grandchildren Brandon Johnson (Brittany), Brett Johnson,...

C. William Cox, Jr.

Mar 1, 2024

Clarence William “Bill” Cox, Jr. 95, of Birmingham passed away March 1, 2024 surrounded by his family after a two year battle with lung cancer. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, Trussville. He graduated from Woodlawn High School, then served in Korean War. He was a member of the Masonic...

Dorothy White Virciglio

Feb 29, 2024

Dorothy White Virciglio, age 93 of Madison, Alabama went to be with her Lord February 29, 2024 after a lengthy hospital stay.  She is survived by daughters Paula Virciglio Roberson (Duane) and Norma J. Jacobs (Kip); son Frank C. Virciglio (Pam); nephew Matt A. Landers (Cathy); nieces Sharon Simmons (Alan), Dianne Sasser, and Martha Misko (Curt).  She was preceded in...

James Perry Lee

Feb 29, 2024

James Perry Lee of Trussville, AL, entered heaven on February 29, 2024. Perry, or J.P. as many people knew him, was born in Jefferson County, Alabama on November 25, 1934, as the youngest of 10 children. He lived part of his early childhood in Kentucky with his older brother, Roy Lee. At the age of 12, he came back to...

Christine Martina

Feb 29, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of our mother, Christine Tortorigi Martina, lovingly known as "Ganny". She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Emil J. Martina, "Marty". Christine is survived by her three daughters; Maria Knowles and husband James, Suzanne McFerrin and husband Jim, and Natalie Martina; grandchildren Melissa Gilmore and husband David, Michelle Dailey and husband...

Roy White

Feb 27, 2024

Roy White, age 86 of Pinson, AL passed away on February 27, 2024. He was a member of Palmerdale Methodist Church. Roy served the Lord for the better part of 70 years as a Pastor before retiring. He was currently the prayer Pastor at Palmerdale Methodist Church. He is preceded in death by his wife of almost 60 years, Joy...

Albert Manoske

Feb 26, 2024

Albert Manoske, age 86, of Trussville, passed away on Feb. 26, 2024. He was a member of The Church at Ross Bridge. Albert was preceded in death by his wife Grace Manoske; 3 brothers, Mike Manoske, Matt Manoske, Johnny Manoske; 4 sisters, Mary Livery, Pauline Moore, Kathryn Nelson, Betty Warren.

Mr. Manoske is survived by his son, Brian...

Jessica Suzanne Arroyo

Feb 22, 2024

Sue was born at Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan to Mariana and Evelio Arroyo. 

 Sue’s love for reading began as a child. Her favorite book as a child was a red fabric bound book King Arthur that she read so often she could recite whole phrases to her family. 

 Growing up she attended school in both New York and New Jersey where she...

Mattie Harrison

Feb 22, 2024

Mattie Lou Reeves Harrison, 94, of Birmingham, Alabama, peacefully passed away Thursday evening, February 22, 2024. She was born March 3, 1929, in Birmingham, AL, to Mary Frances and Shelley Vester Reeves.

Mattie Lou, affectionately known by her grandchildren and many others as Momma Lou, was preceded in death by her parents, her in-laws Mr. & Mrs. Hubert O....

Robert Larry LeMaster

Feb 22, 2024

Robert Larry LeMaster, born October 5th 1948, passed peacefully on February 22, 2024.

A life-long member of Pinson Methodist Church and a devoted family man, he is survived by his loving wife Janice LeMaster (nee Hagood), sons JL (Becky) Brian

(Danielle) and Robby (Montrice) and grandchildren Nicolas, Sam, Robert, Jeffrey and Olivia. Known for his incredible generosity and sense of humor, Bob...

Donald West

Feb 22, 2024

Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 27th, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home & Gardens in Trussville for Donald "Don" West, age 85, of Daphne, AL, who passed away peacefully to his heavenly home on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024, surrounded by his family. The Rev. Shane Latta will officiate. Visitation will be Monday, February 26th, 2024 from...

Wanda Pennington

Feb 22, 2024

Wanda Jean Pennington, age 78, of Birmingham passed away on Feb. 22, 2024. Mrs. Pennington was a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents Nell and Louis Iacullo and her son Jonny Pennington. She is survived by her husband Joey Pennington, son, Keith Pennington, granddaughter, Ashton Pennington.

The family will have a...

Patricia Blakley

Feb 21, 2024

Patricia (Patsy) Blakley, 72, passed away on February 21, 2024, in Birmingham, Alabama.

Patricia Blakley was born on February 8, 1952 in Birmingham, AL, to Tommy Joe Blakley Sr. and Lois Hurst Blakley.

Patsy graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1970 and attended The University of Montevallo. She started her career in Insurance Services and went on to work for Continental Insurance...

Gerald Porche

Feb 21, 2024

Gerald Erick (Jerry) Porche, 91, lately of Birmingham, Alabama, died on February 21, 2024.

He was born in Houma, LA on July 17, 1932 to Annie E. Giroir and Roland J. Porche. He attended St. Francis de Sales School before beginning his collegiate career at Nichols Jr. College before transferring to Southwest Louisiana Institute to pursue a degree in...

Vanarah Sue Parker

Feb 20, 2024

PARKER, Vanarah Sue (Dasinger), age 78, of Alabaster, Alabama passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 20, 2024, after her battle with liver cancer. She was surrounded by her loved ones as she entered her heavenly home. Sue was born in Louisville, Alabama and raised on a farm in the Texasville community, near Clayton, Alabama. She was a graduate of Louisville High...