Obituaries

Martha Sizemore

Dec 3, 2023

 

 

Martha Virginia Sizemore, age 89, of Clay, Alabama passed away on December 3, 2023.  Martha loved to paint as a hobby and enjoyed spending time with her dogs, Charley, and later, Dallas. She enjoyed gardening, hiking, watching her favorite shows, and taking trips to Gatlinburg or the beach. She had a good sense of humor and liked to tell...

William R. Lankford Jr.

Dec 2, 2023

William Roston Lankford, Jr of Springville, Alabama passed away on December 2, 2023 at the age of 88. A faithful husband to Adrienne Ray Lankford for 54 years and a proud father of William Roston Lankford III and Renee Lankford Pitts, Bill was admired and respected by many throughout his life.



Born to William Roston (Ross) Lankford and...

Freddy Julian Gannon

Nov 30, 2023

 

Freddy Julian Gannon, age 78, of Birmingham formerly of Dawson, GA, passed away on Nov. 30, 2023. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Dawson. There will be a gathering of friends on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023 from 3:00 until 4:00 PM at the Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham.

Freddy is survived by his children...

Constance Nielsen

Nov 30, 2023

Service to be held at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville

Visitation: Sunday December 10th 1:00 - 2:00 pm

Service: 2:00 pm

In loving tribute to Constance Corrine Nielsen, born on March 24, 1938, at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, and who met our Lord and Savior on November 30, 2023, at the age of 85. Connie was preceded...

Sheila Vincent Howard

Nov 26, 2023

 

Sheila Vincent Howard, age 72, of Trussville, AL passed away on November 26, 2023.  She was a native of Maryland and loved her blue crabs!  Sheila enjoyed helping others in need and her canine companions were dear to her.  She had a successful career in credit counseling for many years.  Sheila was dedicated to her Lutheran faith, and loved...

James Price

Nov 26, 2023

 

Frank was born in Montgomery, Alabama at Maxwell Air Force Base in 1950 to James A. Price and Margaret A. Price (Hudson). Frank was partially raised by his beloved Aunt Jesse Adams and her husband Roy Adams. Frank was the oldest child of 7 siblings. Frank attended Marbury High School before studying at Alexander City Community College and would...

Arthur Gene "Bud" Shackelford

Nov 26, 2023

 

Arthur Gene (Bud) Shackelford, 79, of Margaret Alabama, passed away on November 26th, 2023.

 

Bud was born on March 12th, 1944 to A.T. and Joyce Shackelford in Birmingham, AL. During his early career, he worked as an insurance adjuster for Emmco Insurance and the Chrysler Corporation before starting and running his own claims service "Shackelford Claims Service" for 15 years....

Bobby Joe Newton

Nov 26, 2023

Bobby Joe Newton, age 89 of Trussville, AL passed away on November 26, 2023. He was a member of Trussville First Baptist Church and he graduated from Hewitt Trussville High School. He was very proud that his football team voted him Most Valuable Player. After he graduated he joined the United States Air Force and served his tour of duty...

Jan Lowery

Nov 25, 2023

 

Janet (Jan) Cook Lowery of Birmingham, AL passed away peacefully at home on November 25, 2023.  She was born in Birmingham, Al on June 7, 1943, to Evelyn and Wilburn I. Cook.  Jan was raised in East Lake and graduated from Banks High School, where she was the first Homecoming Queen.

 

Jan married the love her of life,...

Jennie Ware

Nov 21, 2023

 

In grateful and loving memory of

Jennie Mary Ware

 

On Tuesday, Nov.  21, Jennie Mary Ware joined her Lord and Savior in Heaven, after a long, well-lived life of 85 years.

Jennie loved God with her whole heart. She will be greatly missed by her husband Harvey T. Ware and her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family: Donna...

Daniel Francis Hall Jr.

Nov 17, 2023

Daniel Francis Hall Jr., age 59, of Leeds, Alabama passed away on November 17, 2023.  Daniel was employed with the Birmingham Post Office, UAB, Children's Hospital and enjoyed work in various construction jobs. He was a faithful member of Ashville Road Church of Christ in Leeds, Alabama.  

Daniel is preceded in death by his father, Daniel Francis Hall Sr....

Sylvia Alldredge

Nov 17, 2023

Sylvia Marie Alldredge of Trussville, AL passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at the age of 85. She was a loving and devoted Mother, sister, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother who was very loved and will be greatly missed. Sylvia was a member of Sulpher Springs Baptist church in Trussvile and loved serving the Lord. Sylvia is survived by her...

Margaret Wideman Bagwell Petty

Nov 17, 2023

 

Margaret Wideman Bagwell Petty

August 10, 1928 to November 17, 2023

Mrs. Petty was 95 yrs old.  

She enjoyed her roses, elephant ears, riding the lawnmower, and working in the yard each day.  She loved playing organ and piano, and way gifted as she played by ear.  Any song you wanted to hear.  She enjoyed her clown figurines.  Her...

Linda Trammell

Nov 17, 2023

Linda M. Trammell, age 77 of Cook Springs, passed away on Nov. 17, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents Ethel Allison and Gather Lee Simmons; sister, Joan Ratchford and brother William Lee Simmons.

She is survived by her husband Harold C. Trammell; three children, Melinda (Mike) Bailey, James (Bonnie) Trammell and Mike (Jean) Trammell. Mrs....

WG "Bill" Hill

Nov 16, 2023

WG"Bill" Hill, Jr., passed away on November 16,2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Jewel and W.G. Hill Sr.; grandchild Brenden Hill; aunt and uncle Jean and Jack Mithchell.

Bill is survived by his wife of 49 years Gail Hill; two sons, Brian (Amy) Hill and Brandon (Julia) Hill; grandchildren, Makenze Hill, Alyssa Hill and Colton...

Larry Murray, Jr.

Nov 15, 2023

Larry Ellis Murray, Jr. of Remlap, AL passed away on November 15, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Katrina Murray; daughters, Meghan and Catie (Tyler); sons, Austin and Chris (Casey); grandkids, Sky, Dante, Lacey and Ally; sisters, Bridgette and Kim (John ). Along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Jerri McElroy

Nov 15, 2023

Jerri McElroy of Pell City, AL passed away on November 15, 2023. She is a member of Peaceful Valley Church. She worked at St. Vincents Oncology Department.

She is survived by her husband, Tim McElroy; sons, Drake and Seth McElroy; daughter, Sarah McElroy; mother and father, Sue and Jerry Daw; sisters, Jerri Dutton (Johnny) and Paula White; nieces, Jenna, Ashton,...

Beverly Harris

Nov 15, 2023

Beverly Helm Harris of Irondale died Wednesday, November 15, 2023. She was 75

years old.

Ms. Harris was a resident of Irondale but had spent most of her life in Birmingham.

She was born on January 17, 1948, in Birmingham, AL. She married her high school

sweetheart, James Edward Harris, on August 3, 1968. They were...

Jack Goodwin

Nov 15, 2023

A celebration of life will be held Monday, November 20th, 2023, at 3:00 pm, at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home for Jack Goodwin, age 85, who passed away Wednesday, November 15th, 2023. Nathan Stockton will officiate. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens.

Jack was a Member of North Park Baptist Church. He served in the...

Norman Foster

Nov 14, 2023

Norman Foster, 63, beloved Father, Brother, Uncle, Son, went to his eternal resting place on November 14, 2023. He entered this world on January 11, 1960, born to Jerry and Sherer Foster. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens.

He is survived by Gary Foster - son, Susan Kimbrell - sister, Kimberly Perrigin - sister,...