Obituaries
George Thompson
May 21, 2026
Funeral Services for Mr. George Thompson, age 79 of Moody, will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 11:30 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Ricky Bradford and Pastor Anthony Bellew officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at the Alabama National Cemetery at 2:00 P.M.
George Mikal Thompson was born in Louisville, Kentucky to John Edward Thompson...
Michael "Mike" Lonnie Darden
May 19, 2026
Michael (Mike) Lonnie Darden of Pinson passed away on May 19, 2026, at the age of 75 after a hard-fought and courageous battle with cancer.
Born on April 27, 1951, in Tarrant, Alabama, to the late Waymon and Pauline (Polly) Darden, Mike was raised in a loving, close-knit home alongside his brother and sisters – relationships he treasured and nurtured throughout...
Clara Adamson Bell
May 19, 2026
Clara Joy Adamson Bell went to Heaven peacefully on May 19, 2026 at age 95. She was born on November 2, 1930, grew up in Cleveland, Alabama and lived all her adult life in Birmingham. She was a long-time member of Lakewood Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Dianne Adamson Walters (Tom), her brother, Conrad Moorer (Delene), four grandchildren,...
Margie Elaine Melvin
May 19, 2026
Margie “Elaine” Melvin age 77, went to be with the Lord and her Wayne on May 19, 2026. She was born on June 19, 1948, in Foley, Alabama.
She graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1966. Over her life she worked many jobs to support her family which included being a co-owner of Melvin Dental Studios. She was a security guard...
Betty Sue Wates
May 18, 2026
Betty Sue Wates, age 83, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, just days before her 84th birthday. Born on May 21, 1942, she lived a life devoted to family, service, friendship, and bringing joy to others.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 36 years, Garry Wates; her daughter, LaDonna Peoples, and son-in-law, Earnie Peoples; her two cherished grandchildren,...
Ellen Lee Madison
May 17, 2026
Ellen Lee Cantley Madison, age 81, of Locust Fork, Alabama, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026. Born on December 14, 1944, in Birmingham, Alabama, Ellen was the beloved daughter of Robert “Bob” Jackson Cantley and Allyne Montez Massey Cantley. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert “Bob” Cantley and Allyne Cantley; her brother, Roland “Sonny” Cantley; her...
Julia Ann George
May 13, 2026
Julia “Judy” Ann George, age 79, passed away on May 13, 2026. She was born on January 20, 1947 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Julia Jarrett. She is survived by her adoring husband, true love and best friend of nearly 57 years, Ronald S. George, daughters Stacie Sammons (Charlie) and Jennifer Burch...
Elizabeth Jordan Creel
May 12, 2026
Elizabeth Jordan Creel, age 73, was called to be with our Lord in heaven on May 12, 2026. She passed peacefully with her husband by her side at Brookwood Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. She is survived by her husband Gerald D. (Jerry) Creel, her daughters Lauren Creel Turner (Michael) and Leigh Anne Creel Vaughan (Perry); her grandsons Dean Michael Turner...
Judith L. Roeder
May 12, 2026
Judith Lamar Roeder, 82 years of age, of Pinson, Alabama, passed away on May 12, 2026 at Cavalier Nursing Home Trussville, Alabama. Judith was born on February 7, 1944 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Conrad and Mary Wiley. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Conrad Roeder of 54 years and her brothers, James and Larry...
Bobby James Tillman
May 12, 2026
Bobby James Tillman, age 88, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 12, 2026. Bobby is finally physically well and walking with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Born on July 4, 1937, Bobby was a beloved son of the late Rev. John M. and Susie Tillman. Bobby spent his childhood in Trussville, AL, where he resided the rest...
John C. Price
May 12, 2026
John Castleman Price, age 92, of Remlap, AL went home to be with the Lord on May 12, 2026. He was born in Jefferson County, Alabama on February 27, 1934, to John & Ernesta Price. John grew up in Huffman and graduated from Hewitt Trussville High School in 1952. Soon after he married the love of his life, Marjorie (McDuffie)...
Gwynn Brewer
May 11, 2026
A graveside service for Gwynn Brewer, age 94, of Birmingham, will be held Monday, May 18th at 2:00 PM, at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, Trussville, in the Old Rugged Cross gardens, with Dr. Mark Gainey officiating.
Gwynn passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at her home, after a brief illness. Gwynn was employed with John/Fuji Photo for more than 30 years....
Dorothy Jean Moore
May 11, 2026
Dorothy Jean (Phillips) Moore, age 92, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 11, 2026.She was a woman of deep and unwavering Christian faith that guided her throughout her life. Known for her sweet disposition, gentle spirit, and kind heart, she touched the lives of many and reflected love and compassion to everyone...
Otis Wayne Herren
May 11, 2026
Otis Wayne Herren born march 25 1942 peacefully passed away on may 11 2026 at his Ashville home . He was proceeded in death by his loving wife of 64 years Sheryl Herren and parents James Herren and Earline and Frank Murray and his brother and sisters .
He is survived by his children Matt Herren ( Candy) and Gail Herren...
Carol Jefferson Franklin
May 11, 2026
CAROL FRANKLIN, 76, from Leeds AL passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was survived by her husband of 56 years, Terry Franklin, her three daughters, Robin Isbell (Barry), Wendy Summers (Mike) and Mary Wilson(Billy), two sisters, one brother, 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Carol was a devoted member of Leeds First Methodist Church...
Alfred Preston "Pete" Heard
May 10, 2026
Graveside Services for Mr. Alfred Preston “Pete” Heard, age 76 of Hoover, will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:45 A.M. at the Alabama National Cemetery with Military Honors.
Pete was a beloved husband, father, brother and Pawpaw, that passed away peacefully at home on May 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Pete was born in Cullman,...
Emilio Jose Cerice
May 10, 2026
Last night, our Pop, Emilio Jose Cerice, passed away. He was known as Papi to his 3 grandkids. Pop had struggled with COPD for years and more recently mild dementia. He was the last member of his generation in our family that fled communist Cuba. He originally fought along Fidel Castro to overtake the previous dictator of Cuba. Then later...
Joyce Linderman Knight
May 9, 2026
Joyce Linderman Knight, 98 of Birmingham, Alabama, born February 1, 1928, peacefully fell asleep in Jesus, May 9, 2026, at her home with her family. She was the fifth of seven children that grew up on Pine Mountain, Alabama and was the last surviving sibling. Her parents were Dumas E. and Fredericka Schmonsees Linderman, and her siblings were Richard Linderman,...
Martha "Joan" Duncan
May 9, 2026
Funeral Services for Ms. Martha “Joan” Duncan, age 86 of Gardendale, will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.
Ms. Joan passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at her daughters home. Born in Jefferson County, she graduated from Woodlawn High...
Gladys Porter Lagle
May 8, 2026
Gladys Porter Lagle, Age 94 of Chilton County, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026.
She was a dedicated Christian, who put God before all else. A wonderful mother and wife, a true homemaker who really defined the word. Her family was the most important thing in the world. This love and dedication extended through three generations. She was the...
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