Obituaries

Joe Bennett

May 5, 2024

Joe Bennett, 87, beloved husband, father, Pawpaw and Great-Pawpaw, was called to his eternal resting place on May 5, 2024. He entered this world on February 16, 1937, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, born to Elmer and Bessie Bennett. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Madelyn Bennett; his children Sharon Branton, Karen Mark, Lisa Colvert (Greg) and Alan...

Ruby Persad

May 5, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mrs. Ruby Molly Persad, age 91, of San Fernando, Trinidad WI,  on May 5, 2024. Mrs. Persad was a pillar of her community known for her generosity and unwavering devotion to her family. Her grace, wisdom and kindness touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing...

Mozelle Oakes

May 5, 2024

Mozelle Williams Oakes "Gugh-Gugh", 97, originally from Mississippi and a resident of Trussville, Alabama since 1965, went to be with Jesus (her Lord and Savior) on May 5, 2024, in Birmingham, Alabama. She was born on September 2, 1926. She married the love of her life, Hardy Oakes on August 28, 1948, but was widowed on January 24, 1987. She...

Benjamin Dollar

May 4, 2024

Benjamin Franklin Dollar (Frankie), loving husband and wonderful Father,

went to receive his heavenly rewards Saturday, May 4, 2024. Frankie was

surrounded by his family and friends and was very much aware and ready to

be relieved of his physical burdens and receive the rewards of his Heavenly

Father.

Preceded in death by his...

Evelyn Harris Scott

May 3, 2024

Heaven rejoiced as Evelyn Harris Scott peacefully passed from this world holding the hands of her children. There is nothing greater than to know your name is written in the Book of Life and it is without a doubt that Evelyn is now rejoicing in heaven, walking arm in arm with her beloved husband, Henry, of 54 years. Evelyn’s life...

Robert Mullins

May 2, 2024

Leon Sweet, Jr.

May 1, 2024

Leon Sweet, Jr., age 86, passed away on May 1, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife Janice E. Sweet and mother Anna Mae Sweet, also granddaughter Brandi Cloud.

He is survived by his two sons, Timothy (Linda) Sweet and James (Carla) Sweet; grandchildren, Michael Taylor Sweet, Michaela Madison Sweet, Taylor Nicole Allen, Jacob Riley Allen, Bridget Melton, Adam...

William Forrest McClellan

Apr 30, 2024

William Forrest McClellan passed away peacefully on April 30, 2024. He was originally from Kentucky and moved to New Jersey when he joined the Navy.  Later he moved to Alabama to be near his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents William N and Irene, his sister Sylvia, her husband Raymond, his brother James.  

He is survived by his...

Nancy Carol McCay

Apr 30, 2024

Nancy “Carol” McCay, 67, of Pinson, Alabama, passed away on April 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  Carol fought a courageous battle with Lung Cancer for the last year. She was born on March 18, 1957, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Richard Amos Taylor and Martha Ann Vernon Moreland. 

 

Carol always loved time with her family and friends. After graduating...

Leo Russo Sr.

Apr 30, 2024

Leo Anthony Russo Sr. passed away on April 30, 2024, at the age of 92 in his hometown of Trussville, Alabama. He was born October 28, 1931 in Birmingham, Alabama to Marie and Joe Russo. Leo was known as a hard worker and for many years worked at multiple grocery stores including Liberty Supermarket, Food World, and Bruno's. He is survived...

Frances Sims

Apr 29, 2024

Frances Sue (Lee) Sims went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, April 29, 2024. Frances was 90 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Reverend Franklin Delano Sims, the love of her life, and four precious daughters, Kathy Lu (Douglas) Rambeck, Lorelei Frances Schmid, Jo Elaine Sims, and Sue Evelyn (Michael) Fattibene. 7 Grandchildren:...

Ruth H. Freeman

Apr 28, 2024

We are filled with both a profound sadness as well as a sense of divine peace as we announce the return of our Mother, Grandmother, and best of Friends, Mrs. Ruth H. Freeman, to our Lord Jesus. Mrs. Freeman passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 28, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family.  

Mrs....

Margaret Slaughter

Apr 25, 2024

Margaret Smith Slaughter was born in Hamilton, Ohio to her parents John and Mary Talbot Smith on January 11, 1925.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, John C. Smith (Katherine) and Robert L. Smith (Audrey), and her beloved husband, Claude D. Slaughter.

Her formative years were spent on her family's farm in Camp Hill, Alabama. Her debut...

Bonnie Sue Pope

Apr 25, 2024

Graveside Services for Mrs. Bonnie Sue Pope, age 84 of Trussville, will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Pope passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at her home.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Howard Pope, her daughters, Ronda Pope Lee and Tammy Pope Britt (Danny), her grandchildren, Melissa...

Martha Ann Morton Martin

Apr 24, 2024

Martha was born in Birmingham on February 17, 1936. She passed away at Ascension St. Vincent’s East on April 24, 2024, following a brief but hard-fought battle to recover from successive surgeries. As Martha’s eternal soul departed this life, she was surrounded by the loving presence of her son, her pastors, and other family and friends. She was preceded in...

Margaret Kay Biddle

Apr 24, 2024

Margaret Kay Biddle, age 81, arrived on November 14, 1942 and arrived in Heaven  , April 24, 2024She was preceded in death by parents Vollie Woodrow Biddle and Nina Lousie B BiddleMs. Biddle taught many wonderful children at Madison Junior High and Boyles Elementary and Tarrant Elementary for total of 34 years.She was loved and touched many lives with her...

Daniel Nichols

Apr 24, 2024

Daniel David Nichols, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on April 24th, 2024 in Springville, Alabama. Born on November 16th, 1943 in Mobile, Alabama to William Archie Nichols and Nannie Mae Nichols. He was the loving husband of Jane Nichols for an incredible 62 years. Daniel's life was filled with love and dedication to his family. He is...

Lorain Ellen DeVito

Apr 23, 2024

Lorain Ellen DeVito passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband Tony DeVito and Son David Baker. She is survived by her children Patricia Tate (Michael), Richard Baker (Charlotte), Robert Baker (Anne), Lisa Manly Moats (Mike), Lynda Vest (Buddy) and Laura Bawcum (Bill). Her quiver was full with 12 grandchildren and 11 great...

Pamela Kontzen

Apr 22, 2024

Pamela Clare Lord Kontzen passed away peacefully on April 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 24, 1943, in Birmingham, Alabama, daughter of Audrie Walker Lord and Herman Griffith Lord, Jr.

Pam attended Robinson Elementary School and was in the first graduating class of Banks high school. She was vice president of the student body, secretary of...

Melissa Jackson

Apr 21, 2024

Melissa Berry Jackson, age 51, of Trussville passed away on April 21st, 2024. Melissa was a graduate of Trussville High School and Wallace State of Nursing. She worked for DCH Hospital in Tuscaloosa and retired from UAB to be a stay-at-home mom.

She was a neonatal nurse which was her calling and passion. She also enjoyed watching Auburn football and the...