Obituaries

Aaron Reed Evans

Feb 2, 2024

The celebration of life service for Aaron Reed Evans, 35, of Birmingham, Alabama will be Friday, February 9, 2024 at Seasick Records. Aaron's choice of finger foods, dessert, coffee and icy cold Miller Lites will be served in his honor starting at 6 p.m. The service follows at 7 p.m.

Aaron was born in Omaha, Nebraska to Raye Lynn Hendricks Evans....

Wanda Binney

Jan 31, 2024

Wanda Borden Binney, 74, of Trussville, formerly of Jasper, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.

 

Wanda was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Estill Borden; father, Mack Borden Jr.; mother-in-law, Audrey Binney; brother, Tim Borden; and son-in-law, Edward Skinner.

 

She is survived by her husband, Edwin Binney of Trussville; siblings Joe Borden of Jasper and Cindy Borden...

William Glass

Jan 31, 2024

William “Bill” Read Glass, 85, of Trussville, AL passed away on January 31st, 2024 at home with family by his side.

Bill was born on December 26th, 1938 to Marvin and Kossie Glass of Anniston. Bill graduated from Anniston High School in 1957 and was active in the Civil Air Patrol. Bill went on to study electrical engineering at Auburn University....

Manley Norman Branham

Jan 30, 2024

In loving memory of Manley Norman Branham

September 7, 1942-January 30, 2024

It’s with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Manley Norman Branham, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, cousin and friend.

Bill went to be with his Heavenly Father at his home in Clay, Alabama on January 30, 2024.

Bill was born in Birmingham, Alabama at Hillman Hospital. He was...

Patricia Burson

Jan 28, 2024

Patricia Annette (Williams) Burson was born June 18, 1943 and passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 28, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents AJ Williams and Edna (Walker) Williams Kent of Birmingham AL, and her husband Alvin John Burson of Gadsden, AL. She leaves behind sisters Edna (Williams) Caudle [David] of Smokerise, AL and Kathy...

John Trammell

Jan 28, 2024

John Stanley Trammell, age 70, of Moody, passed away on January 28, 2024. John was a graduate of Auburn University and a pro golfer. He was an avid football fan and he loved his Auburn Tigers. John was also known for having the fastest car or driving the fastest ball off the tee. He was a Mason and member of...

Ernest Beattie

Jan 28, 2024

Ernest S. Beattie Jr., age 84, of Trussville, AL, passed away on January 28, 2024. Ernest was preceded in death by his sister, Ann Beattie Deemer; and his parents, Ernest Sloss Beattie, Sr., and Christine White Beattie. Mr. Beattie was an avid Auburn football fan.

Ernest is survived by his wife, Gerry Veazey Beattie; stepdaughter Jane Sulser (Keith); sister Alice Tiller...

Leon Flynn

Jan 27, 2024

Leon Thomas Flynn passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the age of 97 in Birmingham, AL.

He was born on August 27, 1926, in Lamar County Alabama. He is the son of the late Albert Austin Flynn and Mary Ada McDonald of Guin, Alabama. He lived in Birmingham, Alabama all his life.

Mr. Flynn was a World War II Veteran...

Ruby Durie

Jan 26, 2024

Ruby Faucett Durie, age 93, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, William E. "Bill" Durie, Sr., her son, William "Bud" Durie, Jr., brother, Gene Faucett and sister Gladys Brady.

She is survived by her children Kathy (Ed) Henderson and John (Donna) Durie, daughter-in-law Kelly Durie and her 5...

Janice D. Miller

Jan 25, 2024

A lady always knows when to leave, and Janice Davis Miller, being a lady, entered fully into the presence of the Lord on Thursday January 25th, 2024. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Luke and Isabelle Davis, Burt Reach and Emily Reach Smith, parents, Therman and Camilla Davis, brother Therman D “Bubba” Davis and granddaughter, Hannah Grace McCay.

 

Born,...

Clifton Thompson

Jan 25, 2024

Clifton G. Thompson, age 75, of Trussville passed away on Jan. 25, 2024. Clifton was a very proud U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Kathryn Thompson, brother Vernon Thompson and his parents Vernon and Bernadette Thompson. Mr. Thompson was an avid sports fan of baseball, basketball and football. He also loved to...

Gary Bowers

Jan 25, 2024

Gary Allen Bowers, age 78, of Springville, Al, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2024.  Gary was the Director of Pharmacy at St. Vincent’s East having 38 years of dedicated service before retiring. He was an avid Alabama fan and never missed a chance to cheer on the Crimson Tide.  Gary had a love for life and was a true...

Jerry Britt

Jan 24, 2024

Jerry Boyd Britt, age 88 of Moody, AL, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 24, 2024.

He is predeceased by his wife, Betty Sue Tucker Britt, his parents, Samuel J. and Zelma Britt, and his sister, Linda Britt Barnes.

Jerry is survived by his daughter, Hayley Britt Harper, his grandson, Taylor Britt Harper, his brother, Jimmie (Betty) Britt, sisters,...

Daniel Peer

Jan 24, 2024

Daniel Ray Peer, age 62, was born on December 23, 1961 and passed away on January 24, 2024. He was born in Moline, IL and attended Geneseo High School. He was preceded in death by his parents Donald Ray Peer and Sharon Jean Schnepf Peer. Daniel was a member of AGAPE Church in Pinson, AL.

Mr. Peer was a...

Sammie Joe "Joey" Bryant Jr.

Jan 21, 2024

Sammie Joe “Joey” Bryant, Jr., of Birmingham, Alabama, peacefully departed this world on January 21, 2024 surrounded by a host of beloved family members. He was 66 years old.

 

Joey is survived by Karen (Nix) Bryant, his wife of 44 years, his daughter Rachel Burks and her husband Zachary, his son Micah Bryant and his wife Breanna, grandchildren Cole, Cannon, Nash,...

Dakota "Cody" Holmes Denard-Brown

Jan 17, 2024

Dakota "Cody" Holmes Denard Brown, 30, passed away on January 17, 2024, in Knoxville, TN. Dakota was born on June 16, 1993, in Birmingham, AL, to Jennifer Christine Denard Brown. 

Dakota is survived by his parents T. Lynn Brown, Jr. and Jennifer Christine Denard Brown; his grandparents Lane L. and S. Christine Denard and Tony L. Brown, Sr.; his uncles and...

Karen Bagwell

Jan 17, 2024

Karen Bagwell, 62, passed away on January 17, 2024, in Birmingham, AL.

Karen is survived by her husband Clifford Bagwell; son Jeremy Bagwell (Kelsey Velo), daughter Rebecca Robinson (Scott), grandchildren Annabelle, Jared, Ada, and Naomi; brother Dan Jones (Mary Jo), along with many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Karen is preceded in death by her father Bill Jones, and...

Clay W. Pitts

Jan 17, 2024

On Wednesday January 17th, Clay Woodson Pitts, 92, passed away peacefully with family at his side. 

Born on January 7, 1932, in Chalkville, Alabama, Clay was our beloved family patriarch. He was our inspiration for hard work and eternal dedication to family. He found mischievous joy in a good practical joke and appreciated that attribute in others. For all the years...

Charles Carpri

Jan 17, 2024

Charles Ross Carpri age 79 of Pinson passed away on Jan. 17, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents Rosalie and Vincent Carpri. He was a member of Holy Infant of Prague Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Carpri loved being on the water whether boating or fishing. When he was on land he liked to...

David "Brian" Thames

Jan 16, 2024

David "Brian" Thames, age 52, transitioned from this life on January 16, 2024.  He is survived by his father David Thames; Mother, Donna Thames; brother, Zachary Thames (Tatiana son James); aunts Renee Cashman, Michelle Gaughran (Jim), Theresa Grand, and Tonya Warren, cousins, Jason Griffin, Addie Griffin, Jospeh Griffin, Mack Gaughran, and Graham Gaughran (Molly). He is preceded in death by...