Obituaries
Jack Smith
May 16, 2023
Jack Allan Smith, a beloved family member, retired Navy Veteran, and successful business owner, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023. Born on March 13, 1942, in Birmingham, AL. Jack Allan Smith led a remarkable life filled with courage, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to his country and community.
After proudly serving in the United States Navy for...
Maxie Bullard Giles
May 15, 2023
Maxie Bullard Giles, 91, passed away on May 15, 2023, at her home, surround by loved ones as they spoke a prayer over her.
Maxie was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a dependable sister, a fierce friend, and - most of all - a faithful follower of Jesus Christ.
Maxie is survived by Kathleen Giles, daughter-in-law; Richard Giles, grandson...
Chester Harris
May 15, 2023
Chester Allen Harris, age 80, of Springville, Al. went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 15, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father and grandpa to his family. He was also a good friend to all who knew him. He was retired from O'Toole Engineering where he practiced civil engineering for 28 years and from his...
Beverly Lewis
May 15, 2023
LEWIS, BEVERLY DONALSON was born November 26th, 1927, in Birmingham, AL, to Cora Blanche (née Morris) and Edward Earl Wheeler. Later, Major General John Munnerlyn Donalson adopted Beverly. Beverly died on May 15th, 2023, in Birmingham, AL, of natural causes.
Beverly attended Ramsey High School in Birmingham before graduating from Woodlawn High School, Birmingham, AL, in 1944. After War...
Donald Allen Vinson
May 14, 2023
Donald Allen Vinson, age 75, of Vincent, AL passed away on May 14, 2023. He was born to Joseph Henry Vinson and Rachel Mandy Wilson Vinson on April 18, 1948 in Birmingham, AL. Donald had Bachelor of Science and served as a computer programmer for several years before retiring.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Betty...
Carolyn Mark
May 13, 2023
Carolyn Jean Mark, age 90, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on May 13, 2023. She was a graduate of Woodlawn High School. Jean, as she went by, worked for the CIT Group in Birmingham for many years while working her last 10 years at the Birmingham News until she was 75 years old.
She was a wonderful, caring, and loving...
Scott Patterson
May 11, 2023
Scott Keith Patterson, age 54, passed away on May 11, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Scott was born on June 5, 1968, to Erskine Ramsay Patterson and Gladys Hite Patterson and grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. He was a cherished member of his community and touched the lives of everyone who knew him.
He was a cherished brother...
Arthur Daniel Higdon, Jr.
May 11, 2023
Arthur Daniel Higdon Jr., joined the Lord in eternal peace and glory on May 11, 2023. Dan, the man, the myth, the legend was born on November 11, 1971 and grew up in Springville, AL. He was an extraordinarily hard worker and a talented HVAC specialist. Dan’s work was also his ministry and after working long hours he was...
Helen Newhouse Knight
May 10, 2023
Helen Newhouse Knight, age 77, of Odenville, Alabama passed away surrounded by her family on May 10, 2023. She was born to Ralph and Salome Newhouse on December 18, 1945. Helen worked as a supervisor for NCCI then retired after 18 years. She was a longtime member of McElwain Baptist Church which is now Hope Community Church.
She is preceded...
Mary Lynn Jones
May 9, 2023
Mary “Lynn” Anderson Jones, age 88, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2023. She was born on September 3, 1934, in Anniston, Alabama to Eunice Viola and Noah James Anderson. She attended Alexandria and Glencoe Elementary before graduating from Glencoe High School in 1952. On February 27th, 1953, she married Ray Jones in Gadsden, Alabama. Ray and Lynn made their...
William Posey
May 8, 2023
William “Billy” Farrell Posey, 72, of Rainbow City passed away on Monday, May 8th, 2023. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle who cherished his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother, Betty Posey and brother, Mark Posey. Billy is survived by his wife of 54 years, Phyllis, brothers Ernie (Dee) and...
Janet Nichols
May 7, 2023
Janet Bruns Nichols, 71 of Trussville passed away May 7, 2023, at home peacefully.
Janet was born in Birmingham, AL March 2, 1952. She attended Banks High School in Birmingham and graduated in 1970. Janet worked many years at Vision First where she retired August 31, 2013.
Janet loved to spend time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren....
Dwaine S. Peoples
May 7, 2023
Dwaine Sherman Peoples, 84, passed from this life to his Heavenly home on Sunday, May 7, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Rowe Peoples, daughters Pamela Kyle Story, Jill Peoples Fleck (Bill), and Amy Peoples Smith (Chase); sister Sandra G. Smith (Walt), two nephews, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren (#4 due in August), many relatives and friends.
Together...
Denise Hughes Cockrell
May 4, 2023
Denise Hughes Cockrell, age 69, passed away on May 4, 2023. She was a retired officer from the Birmingham Police Department's South Precinct. She is preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Cockrell, her parents Cecil and Louise Hughes, and brother Mike Hughes. She is survived by her sister, Cheryl Hughes Jones, niece April Hughes Collins, and nephew CJ...
Debra Simmons
May 4, 2023
Debra "Debbie" Ann Simmons, of Birmingham, AL passed away in her sleep on May 4, 2023 at the age of 67.
Debbie, as she liked to be called, was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Ruth Simmons, her father, Charles Haskel Simmons and most recently her aunt, Elizabeth Joan Moore, whom Debbie adored.
Debbie is survived by her two...
Peggy Jo Thompson
May 4, 2023
Peggy Jo Thompson, of Tarrant City, passed away on May 4, 2023, in her loving husband's arms. Peggy had a passion for traveling, cats, and never passed up a chance to solve a crossword puzzle.
She is preceded by her two previous husbands Jimmy Lawson and Wallace Woods. Peggy leaves behind her loving husband of 17 years Roy Lee...
Judy G. Harmon
May 1, 2023
Judy G. Harmon, age 83, of Birmingham, AL passed away on May 1, 2023. She was born in Alabama to Marvin and Margaret Giles on March, 6, 1940. She retired from what was Compass Bank after 25 years in the banking business. Judy was a member of Cross Point Church in Trussville, where she was known for her gifted writing...
Gregory Barranco
May 1, 2023
Gregory (Greg) Stephen Barranco, age 68, a resident of Pinson, AL went to his Heavenly Home on May 1, 2023. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who cherished his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his loving Wife, Cathy Barranco, parents: Alex Barranco and Lois Barranco. Greg is survived by his son, Nic Barranco...
Richard and Dorothy Whitehead
Apr 30, 2023
Richard Curtis Whitehead, age 91, of Odenville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 30, 2023.
Dorothy Ann Whitehead, age 85, of Odenville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 1, 2023.
Their love for each other was reflected by their 67 years of marriage.
They were an inspiration to all who knew them...
Emily Uritsky
Apr 30, 2023
Emily Jane Fowler Uritsky, of Spanish Fort Alabama passed away on April 30, 2023, at the age of 80.
Emily was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed reading and spending time with family.
Emily is preceded in death by her father Leldon Billy Fowler SR, her mother Delene Stephens Fowler Rawson, her brother Leldon Billy Fowler JR and her...
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