Obituaries

Diane Wilder

Diane Wilder

Nov 7, 2025

Diane Marie Wilder, age 80, of Clay, Alabama, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025. Born on October 14, 1945, Diane lived a life marked by grace, devotion, and unwavering love for God, her family and community. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend whose warmth and kindness touched everyone she met.

Diane is survived by her...

Stephen "Steve" Douglas Rogers

Stephen "Steve" Douglas Rogers

Nov 5, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stephen “Steve” Rogers, age 76 of Trussville. Al. Funeral services will take place on Monday, November 10, 2025 at First Baptist Church of Trussville, Al. Visitation begins at 10:30 A.M. with service at 11:30 A.M., followed by burial at Jefferson Memorial Gardens.

He was a 1967 graduate of Phillips High...

Linda A. Pullum

Linda A. Pullum

Nov 4, 2025

Mrs. Linda A. Pullum was born on December 12, 1950, to the late Maceo Cleggett and Annie Mae Cleggett in Birmingham, Alabama.

Linda was a proud product of the Birmingham City School System and a graduate of Hayes High School. After high school, she continued her education at Jefferson State Community College. She went on to build a successful career as...

Mary Ann Proctor

Mary Ann Proctor

Nov 4, 2025

Mary Ann Proctor, age 82, passed away on November 4, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Lawrence Proctor and her son, Gregory Proctor. Mary Ann was a member of Jehovah Witnesses.

She is survived by her son Andrew Cory Proctor of Birmingham, AL; brother Gilbert Magdaleno of Colorado Springs, CO; two sisters, Julie LeRoy of Yucaipa, CA...

Bess Clowdus Mulligan

Bess Clowdus Mulligan

Nov 3, 2025

Bess Clowdus Mulligan was born on May 1st, 1928 to the late Henry Long and Mamie Smith Long and passed away on November 3rd, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert W Clowdus (Bob); her son Robert H Clowdus (Bobby); and one grandson, Dain Sandlin; two sisters; and one brother. She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Sandlin(AL),...

Luther Whittle

Luther Whittle

Nov 3, 2025

Luther “Phillip” Whittle (86) was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great- grandfather. The world lost a beautiful soul on November 2, 2025. He was known for his warm and generous heart. In his younger years he would collect nascar cars and he loved watching the race on Sundays. Phil was a veteran and had served proudly in the United...

Nancy Haggard Carlisle

Nancy Haggard Carlisle

Nov 3, 2025

Nancy Haggard Carlisle, born February 28, 1935, passed away on November 3, 2025. 

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Don Carlisle; her daughter, Jeanna Speegle; and her son-in-law, Tim Speegle. 

She is survived by her grandson, Clint Speegle, his wife, Cam, and their sons, Cavander and Courtland; and by her granddaughter, Celia McCullough, her husband, Whit McCullough, and their...

Hazel Ann Christian

Hazel Ann Christian

Nov 1, 2025

Hazel A. Christian, age 85, passed away on November 1, 2025. She was retired from Rich's World of Beauty. Mrs. Christian was preceded in death by her husband Bobby Christian; son, Collier Layne; parents Ella and Winston Brake; sister, Peggy Hahn; brothers, Jim Brake, Brian Brake.

She is survived by her son Jimi (Pam) Layne; sisters, Wendy McCann, Enid Thompson and...

Idell Eades Pettry

Idell Eades Pettry

Nov 1, 2025

Idell Eades Pettry, passed away on November 1st 2025. She was born on January 9, 1932 in Birmingham, AL to her mother, Evelyn Cook Eades and her father, Zach Allman Eades. Idell graduated from South-Eastern College in Lakeland, Florida where she met her husband William Earnest Pettry. They remained happily married until his death in 2002. Idell also held advanced...

Tonja Whisenhunt

Tonja Whisenhunt

Oct 31, 2025

Tonja Whisenhunt, 58, beloved spouse, son, and step-father, was called to his eternal resting place on October 31, 2025. He was born on January 4, 1967 in Birmingham, Alabama, to William and Martha Whisenhunt. He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Whisenhunt. He is survived by his spouse, Jana Whisenhunt; father, William Whisenhunt; step-daughters, Kinsey Huber and Channing...

Linda Hudson McClendon

Linda Hudson McClendon

Oct 30, 2025

Linda Hudson McClendon, age 82, of Birmingham, passed away on October 30, 2025. Linda was a member of St. Mark's the Evangelist Catholic Church.

Linda was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1943, and graduated from Banks High School. She earned a degree, and was a radiology technologist in the mammography department at the Kirklin Clinic for many years.

Linda was preceded in...

Ann Hutto

Ann Hutto

Oct 30, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Capps Hutto, age 95, a resident of Trussville, AL, passed away on October 30th. She was born on August 28, 1930 in Tuscaloosa, AL to her mother, Mary Elizabeth Dershide Capps and her father, James Herbert Capps.

Ann grew up in Talladega, AL and graduated from Talladega High School. She subsequently graduated from the University of Alabama with a...

Louis Lee Poe

Louis Lee Poe

Oct 29, 2025

Dr. Louis Lee Poe passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, just two months after the passing of his beloved wife of 62 years, Linda. Though their time apart was brief, their love and devotion to one another will live on in the hearts of all who knew them.

Born on June 12, 1938, to Edgar and Sara Poe, Louis grew...

Helen Louise Bullock Henderson

Helen Louise Bullock Henderson

Oct 28, 2025

Helen Bullock Henderson

October 28,2025/Age104

Helen Henderson, a beloved mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on October 28,2025, at the remarkable age of 104. Born in Shelby, Alabama, Helen lived a long and beautiful life, centered on faith,family,and love. Helen was married to the love of her life, James "Jesse" Howard Henderson for 64 wonderful years until his...

James "Jim" Porter Jarrell

James "Jim" Porter Jarrell

Oct 28, 2025

James P. Jarrell, 80, of Birmingham, AL went home to be with his Lord on October 28, 2025. James is survived by his wife of 56 years, Patricia Cain Jarrell, sons Mark (Janice), David (Erin), six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. James was a graduate of the University of Alabama and was mechanical engineer and licensed Professional Engineer with Southern Company...

Linda Godwin

Linda Godwin

Oct 25, 2025

Linda (Lynn) Marie Godwin, 77, passed away October 25 at Earnest House in Gardendale, AL.

Lynn was predeceased by her parents, James and Lorna Cryar, and by her loving husband, Hurley Godwin, who passed away July 7, 2025. Hurley and Lynn were long-time residents of Trussville.

Lynn is survived by her brothers-in-law Melvin Godwin and Royce Godwin, and sister-in-law Lynn Brand.

Ilene Foust Holmes

Ilene Foust Holmes

Oct 25, 2025

Ilene Foust Holmes, age 91, died peacefully surrounded by her family on October 25, 2025. Her passing was 12 years to the day after the passing of her husband, Roy Edward (Ed) Holmes.

Ilene was born in Blount County Alabama on March 3, 1934. She was the last surviving child of Ollie Leon Foust and Era Calvert Foust. In addition to...

Benjamin "Ben" Leon Vann

Benjamin "Ben" Leon Vann

Oct 24, 2025

Funeral Services for Mr. Benjamin “Ben” Leon Vann, age 77 of Birmingham, will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Jimmy Ray officiating. Repass to immediately follow the service will be held at Nikki’s Event Center 1212 Centerpoint Parkway Birmingham, AL 35215.

Benjamin Vann was born in Birmingham, Alabama on March...

Lonnie Branaman

Lonnie Branaman

Oct 24, 2025

Ilona Hilder Branaman of Odenville, AL was born on March 5,1950 in Quakerstown, PA. She graduated from Erwin High School in 1968. She worked at Church & Stagg Office Supply for 42 years and the Printing Place for 5 and half years. She loved baking, traveling, music, shopping, helping people and taking care of her three sweet grandsons. She enjoyed...

James Nolen, III

James Nolen, III

Oct 24, 2025

James Ernest Nolen III, 67, of Trussville, AL, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025. Born on April 24th, 1958, James was an avid fisherman, and beloved tennis coach in the community. He married the love of his life, Vikki, in June of 1984. He was a devoted husband, father, son, and uncle. He is survived by his loving wife...

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