Obituaries

Jun 16, 2025

Martha was born on July 20, 1938 to Frank C. Brown, Sr. and Winnie M. Brown in Jonesboro, Georgia. She was the second youngest of six children. She married her beloved husband, William "Bill" Randall Ellis on May 21, 1960. She worked as a dental hygienist for many years including for the Army at Fort Bragg while her husband was...

Jun 16, 2025

James Lance Burleson, 72, passed away at his home on June 16th, 2025. He was born August 9th, 1952 in Birmingham, AL. He was a member of the Clay church of Christ and served as an elder. He retired from the restaurant equipment industry as a business owner of BerVel in Pinson. He served his country in the Army Reserves...

Jun 15, 2025

Jun 15, 2025

Elizabeth Harmon was born in Birmingham, AL in 1928. She experienced the great depression and grew up in many places in the United States as her Dad worked construction jobs. Many of her childhood memories were on the farm of her grandfather, Joel Newton , in South Carolina. She told stories of his love for Jesus and how he showed...

Jun 15, 2025

Mary Jane Garcia Rendon, age 68, passed away o June 15, 2025. Mary Jane was preceded in death by her parents Janie Marie Casarez and Carlos Pena II; brother, Carlos Pena III; sisters, Diana Pena and Consuelo D. Henry. She was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church and Iglesia Cristo Roca De Salvacion. She enjoyed going camping at the...

Jun 14, 2025

Evelyn J. Kimbrough Singleton, age 80, of Tarrant, Alabama, passed away on June 14, 2025. She was born in Pinson, Alabama, to the late Mr. Robert Earl Kimbrough and Mrs. Willie Mae Fields Kimbrough.

She was preceded in death by her sons, Timothy K. Singleton and Tandy C. Singleton, and her brother, Charles Kimbrough.

Evelyn is survived by her brothers, Lynn (Cathy)...

Jun 14, 2025

Mary Ann Wilson Davis went to be with her Heavenly Father on June 14, 2025.

Mary Ann loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was as a longtime member of Centercrest Baptist Church until she returned to home to her childhood church, First Baptist Church Pinson. She selflessly served as an active member in many church ministries.

Mary Ann...

Jun 12, 2025

Allen Brown, age 65, passed away on June 12, 2025. Allen was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He grew up in Trussville, Alabama and was living in Vestavia, Alabama.

He was preceded in death by his parents James Allen “Buster” Brown Sr and Mary Elizabeth Brown. Allen is survived by his sister Ginger Brown.

Allen was a member of Hunter Street Baptist Church...

Jun 12, 2025

Our Mother, Sue Patton Freeze, 92, went to be with the Lord on June 12, 2025. She was a longtime resident of Birmingham, but also lived in Cullman for the last 20 years of her life. She was a telephone operator, a devoted stay at home mom, and a catalog customer service representative for Sears. She retired from Sears in...

Jun 10, 2025

Michelle Jordan, 55, passed away on June 10, 2025, in Pensacola,FL.

The service for Michelle Jordan will be held on Monday, at 10:00 AM at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East in Birmingham, AL.

Michelle passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and close friends. Her kind spirit, unwavering love, and joyful presence will be remembered by all who knew her.

Michelle was a...

Jun 10, 2025

Robert Thurlo League, age 82, passed away on June 10, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Iva League and son Craig League; sister Elna (Richard) Hanson. Robert was born on Dec. 25, 1942, on a farm in Haleyville, AL. Mr. League was a veteran of the US Army and the Army National Guard. He...

Jun 9, 2025

Mr. John S. Lewis, age 70 of Pell City, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025 at his home.

Born in Roanoke, John was a lifelong resident of Alabama. He loved to spend time with his family and working on cars. John had many hobbies but enjoyed riding motorcycles and collecting guns the most. For most of his life, he worked...

Jun 9, 2025

Lois Jane Witt, age 86, passed away on June 9, 2025. Lois was preceded in death by her husband James Riley Witt; parents, Lois Rual and Lizzy Inglett; sister, Gwen Eddie; brother, Bobby Inglett, Jimmy Inglett. She was a member of Palmerdale Cross Baptist Church. She also loved doing crossword puzzles and painting.

Mrs. Witt is survived by her...

Jun 9, 2025

Erma Doreen Williams, age 63, passed away on June 9, 2025. Erma was preceded in death by her parents Derek Leslie and Mary Helen George. She worked at Magnolia Ridge Nursing Home for over 24 years. She really loved shopping.

Erma is survived by her two sons Brad Williams, Jorge (Amber) Williams; three grandchildren, Carter Williams, Mason Williams, Maddie Williams; two...

Jun 8, 2025

Leonard Cooper passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2025, just two days short of reaching the age of 101. Leonard married his childhood sweetheart, Mary Moore, in 1943 one day before he left for the army. They were married 68 years before her passing. Leonard was a decorated war veteran including receiving the Bronze Star. He served as a...

Jun 7, 2025

Mr. Stephen Campbell Henson, age 74 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at his home.

Stephen was born in Denver, Colorado. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Montevallo where he was on the tennis team, met his future wife and made lifelong friends. Stephen had a love for Alabama football, playing golf and taking...

Jun 7, 2025

Funeral Services for Mr. Larry Vise, age 87of Birmingham, will be held on Monday, June 16, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Larry passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 12:00 AM. Born in Websters Chapel, Alabama, Larry lived a full and generous life defined by hard work, deep...

Jun 7, 2025

James Edward “Eddie” Seal, age 74 of Trussville, AL passed away on June 7, 2025. 

Eddie was a longtime owner of Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens and was a pillar of the Trussville Community. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Polly Seal, his cousin and best friend, Tim Massey. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Barbara...

Jun 7, 2025

Graveside Services for Mr. Jeff Wade, age 65 of Alabaster, will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville with Minster Bryan Moody officiating.

Jeff Wade passed peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Jeff was known for his kind, loving and good nature. His life was filled with laughter, joy...

Jun 5, 2025

Jerry William Booth, Sr (Papa) passed away on June 5th , 2025, at 81 years old in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born in Birmingham, AL on May 24th, 1944. He married (and was spoiled by) his wife, Wanda Louise Driver on July 17th, 1964. They shared almost 62 years together. Papa loved long walks, and he would pull his grandchildren...