Obituaries

Birdella "Skipper" Gilbert

Mar 11, 2025

Birdella Schipper “Skipper” Gilbert — born July 15, 1921, and naturally and gracefully exiting this world on March 11, 2025, at the remarkable age of 103 — has finally decided to take her well-earned rest, presumably because Heaven was offering a better view.

She was preceded in death by her husband of over sixty years, Conrad Edmund Gilbert and her sons,...

Linda Brown Brand

Mar 11, 2025

Linda Gail Brown Brand, age 77, passed peacefully at home after a courageously fought battle with cancer. Linda was born at home in Cropwell, Alabama on February 23, 1948 to Eugene Sumpter Brown and Mary Hazel Nixon Brown. Linda was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Wayne Brand and sister, Wanda Jean Martin. She is survived by her...

Leslie Kurilla

Mar 10, 2025

Lesllie Kurilla passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 after being a patient for six weeks, at the UAB St Vincent’s Hospitals in Birmingham, Alabama. Leslie was born in 1946 in Syracuse, New York to Norman and Elizabeth “Betty” Herb Colman. Leslie attended schools in Syracuse, Graduating in June 1964 from West Genesee High School in Camillus, New York. In...

John Joseph Coyne Jr.

Mar 9, 2025

John Joseph Coyne, Jr., was born December 18, 1933, to Bertha and John Coyne, Sr. in Natick, Massachusetts, and died at the age of 91 on March 9, 2025.

He enlisted in the US Air Force at the age of 17 and served a combined total of 26 years in the Air Force and the Alabama Air National Guard. He retired...

Dixie Alice Missildine

Mar 9, 2025

Dixie Alice Missildine, born April 7, 1940, passed into Eternity with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Dixie was the daughter and third child to Tobe and Lois Louise Murray Missildine. She is survived by her younger brother, Dennis Robert Missildine, and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends. She is preceded...

Joyce Cleveland

Mar 8, 2025

Joyce Cleveland, was born on June 17, 1944 in Vandiver, AL. She was the daughter of Raymond and Onzell Brasher,. She graduated from Woodlawn High School on 1962. She started working at First National Bank of Birmingham which was renamed AmSouth Bank in 1972. She worked for AmSouth for 40 years before retiring in 2006. She enjoyed being with family...

Hellon Grigsby

Mar 8, 2025

Hellon Earlene Grigsby, age 85, passed away on March 8, 2025. She was a member of Meadowbrook Baptist Church where she also belonged to the Sonshine Singers. Mrs. Grigsby loved to grow flowers and watch the birds on her many bird feeders. Hellon was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years Richard Grigsby and one brother Harlon Wilemon....

Camille Mims Thomas

Mar 6, 2025

Camille Mims Thomas, 73, went to see the Lord on March 6, 2025. She was deeply rooted in her faith and was a member of Double Oak Community Church. If you knew her, she was praying for you.

Camille is survived by Celia Bracknell - sister, Sean Shields - son, Steve Parsons - son in law, Chris Shields - son, Brad...

William E. :"Bill" Broome, Jr

Mar 6, 2025

William E. Broome, Jr., age 89, passed away on March 6, 2025. William was born in Rome, GA, and attended Phillips High School. He graduated from Howard College now Samford. Mr. Broome went to New Orleans Baptist Seminary where he followed his calling that he felt when he was 15 years old. William preached at churches throughout Alabama over the...

Darlene Hastie Green

Mar 6, 2025

Darlene Hastie Green passed peacefully from earth on March 6, 2025 at the age of 72.

She died at home surrounded by family. Darlene impacted many lives and will be missed dearly by all those who knew her. She was born in Mobile, Alabama and grew up attending Dauphin Way Baptist Church. She graduated from Murphy High School in 1970. She...

Beverly Ann Washburn

Mar 6, 2025

Beverly Ann Washburn, 64, beloved Spouse, Daughter, Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend, was called to her eternal resting place on March 6, 2025.

She was born on February 25, 1961 in Birmingham, AL, to parents Joe and Barbara Willoughby. She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Mikel Washburn; three daughters: Brandy (Trey) Valentini, Amanda (Zachary) Rushen, and...

Larry Fruge, Sr.

Mar 5, 2025

Larry Fruge', Sr., of Trussville, Alabama, was welcomed to his heavenly home by his loving Lord and Savior, Jesus, on March 5, 2025 after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer.

Larry was born on September 19, 1952 to Noe "Blackie" Frugé, Jr. and Jean Ann Latiolais Frugé in St. Martinville, Louisiana.

Larry never quit. His...

Marshall McDaniel Pittman

Mar 5, 2025

Marshall McDaniel Pittman, born Sept. 5, 1953, in Brunswick, GA, passed away on March 5, 2025 at the age of 71. Marshall was a veteran of the US. Air Force with 26 years of service. He retired as a S. Master Sgt. Mr. Pittman was married to his wife Elizabeth Gayle Pittman for 53 years. He was preceded in death...

Buddy Rejonis, Sr.

Mar 3, 2025

Buddy Allen Rejonis, Sr., 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, due to congestive heart failure. Born on September 13, 1938, in Fredericktown, Pennsylvania, Buddy moved to Birmingham, Alabama, as a young child when his father was transferred to work for the U.S. Bureau of Mines. It was in Birmingham where Buddy would put down...

Janna Carol Armstrong

Mar 2, 2025

Janna Carol Armstrong, 58, of Jacksonville, AL, beloved daughter, sister, and friend, was born October 10, 1966, and went home to be with the Lord March 02, 2025. Janna graduated from Huffman High School and later the University of Alabama in 1989 with a degree in Business. She spent her entire working career as a computer analyst with Bellsouth and...

Sanders Bishop

Mar 1, 2025

Sanders Byram Bishop, age 85, passed away on March 1, 2025. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Cullman and was a big volunteer with his church. Sanders was very active with the Lion's Club and was an Elite Donor of blood having donated over 190 times. Mr. Bishop retired from Estes Trucking. He was a member of...

Donna Shanks

Mar 1, 2025

Donna Marie (wifealicious) Shanks, age 67, passed away on March 1, 2025. She was a member of Gardendale First Baptist Church where she was a member of the Journey Class Life Group. Donna loved going to the beach, meeting people, making friends, laughing and traveling. She loved life. Mrs. Shanks was one of a kind. She was the best wife,...

Bonnie Craiger

Mar 1, 2025

Judy Sharon Rutledge Webster

Feb 28, 2025

Judy Sharon Rutledge Webster

July 7, 1943-February 28, 2025

Judy Webster, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 after an extended battle with Congestive Heart Failure. Judy was born to Claude and Vera Rutledge on July 7, 1943, in Spring Hill, TN, the oldest of 4 children. Judy...

Johnnie Deuel

Feb 28, 2025

Johnnie Lee Hurst Deuel (82) passed away on February 28, 2025 from complications following a blood clot. Born (10/18/1942 ) and raised in Talladega, AL, Johnnie married her high school sweetheart, Byron Judson Deuel. They then moved to Birmingham, where they raised three children: Bonnie Joyce Deuel (Stan) Bradley, Bruce John Deuel and Bradley Joe Deuel.

Known for loving her family,...