Obituaries
Linda Upchurch
May 28, 2023
Linda Susan Johnson Upchurch, age 70 of Moody, AL passed away on May 28, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, W H and Dorothy Johnson and aunt, Pat Singleton. She is survived by her husband, Richard Upchurch; daughters, Tamara Upchurch and Donna Sue Upchurch; niece, Patti Christman (Kenneth), cousin, Roy Singleton and uncle, RA Singleton.
William Lawson
May 26, 2023
William "Gene" Lawson, age 69, of Trussville, AL passed away on May 26, 2023. He was born on June 17, 1953 in Sendai, Japan to Leonard Eugene Lawson and Tamako Kato Lawson. He graduated from Hewitt Trussville High School in 1971. He joined the Airforce in May of 1971 and was honorably discharged in 1975 after serving in the Vietnam...
Ethel Bollen
May 26, 2023
Ethel Bollen, age 87, passed away on May 26, 2023 in Alabaster, AL. She was born on December 25, 1935 to Alvie and Eula Raney. She married Robert Bollen on May 18, 1956 and had 1 child, Ronnie Bollen.
Ethel was best known for speaking her mind with a sharp and sarcastic wit. She enjoyed reading mysteries, watching westerns,...
Martha Burke
May 25, 2023
Martha Gail (Sanford) Burke Age 84 of Birmingham passed away on May 25th, 2023. She was born March 30, 1939, to Robert and Ruth Sanford. She was a member First Baptist Church of Oneonta.
She is proceeded in death by her husband Len Grafton Burke Sr. and son James Edward Burke.
She is survived by her sons; Len Burke...
Edward Andre Monteith
May 24, 2023
Edward Andre’ Monteith, 85, of Trussville, AL., passed away on May 24, 2023. He is survived by Sarah Mullins Monteith, his wife of 66 years.
He is preceded in death by Samuel Edward and Emma Fikes Monteith, parents; Barbara Monteith Townsend, sister; and Lisa Luquire, niece.
He was born May 6,1938 in Birmingham and graduated from Phillips...
Norman Cummings
May 22, 2023
Norman (Gary) Cummings, age 84, of Pinson, Alabama passed away on May 22, 2023. He was born to Claude and Beulah Cummings on April 11, 1939. Gary retired after 35 years of service as a machinist at Acipco. He was a member of Fultondale First Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Beulah Cummings; daughter,...
Kenneth Wayne Hartsfield
May 22, 2023
Kenneth Wayne Hartsfield, age 79, of Birmingham, AL, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023.
He was born on September 21, 1943 in Birmingham, Alabama as the middle son of Mary Kiedinger Hartsfield and Erskin Hartsfield.
As a 1961 graduate of Shades Valley High School, he enrolled in the Cooperative Education Program at Auburn University. He then worked and...
Jimmie "Jay" Barton
May 21, 2023
Jimmie (Jay) Don Barton Jr., age 56, of Trussville, Alabama passed away on May 21, 2023. Jay graduated from Jackson University. He was passionate about his work at Byers Engineering. His work ethic was impeccable and all that worked with him knew this. The love and care he had for his employees was incredible. He spent countless hours helping...
Mary E. Wright Seals
May 21, 2023
Mary Eloise Wright Seals went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 21, 2023, at 94 years of age. She enjoyed spending time with her family and serving her Lord. She was born to the late Arthur Alton and Ethel Mae Wright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...
Jennifer Salvadori
May 19, 2023
Jennifer Lee Salvadori’s life was unexpectedly taken too soon on May 19, 2023. Her family and friends are deeply saddened by her sudden and senseless death.
Jennifer was born on March 6, 1971. She was 52 years old.
Jennifer is survived by her Sons, Andrew Bunt and Joshua Bunt; Sister, Amy Gore (Jerry); Nephews, Garrett Gore and Mason Gore;...
Daniel Friday
May 19, 2023
Daniel Friday, 72, beloved Spouse, Son, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Father-in-Law was called to his eternal resting place May 19, 2023. He entered this world on February 9, 1951, in Birmingham, AL born to Harold & Jimmie Friday. He graduated from the University of Montevallo on May 9, 1981. He was employed as a Firefighter/ EMT by the...
Juanita Clem
May 19, 2023
Clem, Juanita Lee Corliss, age 79, wife of Robert C. Clem, of Moody, Alabama passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023. Juanita was preceded in death by her daughter Melissa Lee Clem, her mother Mildred M. Heath, her father, John S. Corliss, her in-laws Burnam and Lucile Clem, her brothers Richard Corliss and Mike Corliss, and her sisters-in-law Anita Corliss...
Thomas Perkins
May 17, 2023
Dr. Rev. Thomas Hill Perkins, Sr. born on January 27, 1933, left his earthly home on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 to join his heavenly Father.
In his 72 years of ministry, he pastored numerous churches in Mississippi and Alabama. His latest church was Faith Baptist Church in Bessemer, Alabama.
He leaves behind his very best friend, the love of...
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...
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