Obituaries

Nov 21, 2022

Marianne Katherine Pair Prince, age 92, of Springville, AL was born December 5, 1929 and died November 21, 2022. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 2:00PM, the family will receive friends from 1:00PM-2:00PM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. The will be no Graveside Services held.

She was preceded in death by her husband of...

Nov 20, 2022

Mina Jean Jordan, 80, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on November 20, 2022. She entered this world on November 2, 1942, in Leeds, Alabama, born to Gerald and Audell Mize.

She is survived by her husband, James R. Jordan; brother, Jerry Wayne Mize (Pricilla); son, Steven Lee Jordan (Cathie);...

Nov 20, 2022

Sybil McGowin of Suwanee, Georgia passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on November 20, 2022. She graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1960. She met the love of her life, Carson McGowin, and they married in 1961. She retired as an administrative assistant at SouthTrust Bank. She is survived by children Jeannie McGowin (Kim) of Southwick, MA, Janice...

Nov 20, 2022

Rebecca Card, age 68 of Irondale, AL passed away on November 20, 2022. Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Imagene Nalley and one brother, Mark Parlow.  She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Kenneth Card.  She is also survived by her brothers Tim Nalley (Belinda), Gerald Nalley (Wanda), Dee Nalley, Dale Nalley, and...

Nov 19, 2022

Longtime Sylacauga resident and businessman George Fix, age 87, passed away on November 19, 2022. Mr. Fix moved to Sylacauga in 1975, where he opened the accounting firm, Goolsby, Walkley and Fix. Mr. Fix was well known and respected in the business community. After more than 40 years, he retired when his health began to decline.  Mr. Fix was...

Nov 19, 2022

Rhoda Wills of Fultondale, Alabama passed away on Nov 19, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Nov 18, 2022

Betty Gay Brightwell, age 86, of Birmingham passed away on November 18, 2022. She was a native of Moultrie, GA and born on April 11, 1936 to Willie and Lois Gay. She was a graduate of Moultrie High School. Betty married the love of her life, James H. Brightwell in 1954.  Betty is survived by her loving husband; her...

Nov 16, 2022

On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, our beloved Dolly Deanna Green Northcutt left us and this world to be with her Savior Jesus in the beauty and joy of heaven.  As we honor Dolly and her life in the days ahead, we also give thanks that she is now healed and set free from pain and suffering.

Dolly...

Nov 16, 2022

Doris was born in Birmingham and lived a full life of kids, hobbies and activities.  She loved bridge, bunco and trips to the beach, including the “Goof Off”, with lifetime friends from St. Barnabas and East Side Swim Club.  Doris was the biscuit side of Sunday morning breakfast with her family, making gravy and biscuits with Nardy most every...

Nov 15, 2022

Charlotte Howell, 70, passed away on November 15, 2022, in Birmingham, AL.

Charlotte is survived by her son Stephen Howell (DeAnn) of Anniston, Alabama, Sarah Howell - granddaughter, Garrett Howell - grandson.

Charlotte is preceded in death by her father, Charles Smith, mother, Elsie Little, step father, Michael Little, sister, Linda Vreeland and Martha Smith....

Nov 13, 2022

Clarence E. Tompkins, a long time resident of Trussville and a highly decorated WW2 Veteran who was awarded 2 Purple Hearts, Bronze Star with Cluster, Silver Star, and 2 French Government Medals passed away on November 12th,2022 at his daughter’s house in Surfside Beach SC. Graveside Services will be on December 16th 2:00pm at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville....

Nov 10, 2022

Sara Montez Wilkinson Earley, 92, of Sylacauga, passed away on November 10, 2022. Montez lived most of her life in Birmingham and Tarrant.

Montez or Tump, as she was affectionately known by her close friends and family, was born on October 18, 1930 to Marion and Mattie Lou Wilkinson. She graduated from Jefferson County High School (later...

Nov 8, 2022

Stanley Lowell Mims, age 96, passed away at home on Nov. 8, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, David Samuel Mims, his mother, Etta Watts Mims Wagoner and his son, David Lowell Mims. Stan is survived by his wife of 68 years, Suttle Gildrer Mims, one daughter, Martha Kelly Creech of Freeport, Florida, grandson, Jese David...

Nov 5, 2022

It is with deep sorrow we report the passing of Marcia G (Marc) Wright on November 5, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer. Marc, as she was known to family, friends and former students, taught for 30 years in the Jefferson and Shelby County schools (Erwin, McAdory, Oak Mountain) as a choral director and high school counselor. She...

Nov 5, 2022

Peggy Carolyn Sipes Lee, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother, surrounded by her loving family, went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2022.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Milford and Opal Sipes and her infant twins, Jason and Cinda.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years,...

Nov 3, 2022

Gail White Chadwell, 82, of Springville, Alabama passed away November 3, 2022 at her home. Gail was born on December 6, 1939 in Gadsden, Alabama.

Gail is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy Chadwell Roll and Michael, Candice Chadwell Smith and Kraig; grandchildren, Chris Roll (Brandi), April Roll Andrews, Jacob Roll (Karen), Laura Smith Keller (Matthew),...

Nov 3, 2022

John Morrison, Jr., 80, of Pinson, Alabama, passed on November 03, 2022. John was born on June 04, 1942.  John was a loving and devoted husband and father. He served in the United States Air Force from 1965 to 1971 and retired from Bellsouth after 33 years of service. John was preceded in death by his father, John Morrison,...

Nov 2, 2022

On Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022, J.W. (Jay) Mitchell went home to be with the Lord. He was an avid gardener who loved to share his harvest with his neighbors and community. Jay is survived by his wife Vivian, his son Robert, his daughter Bethany, his brother Donald Mitchell, and his sister Mavis Freeman. Jay was preceded in death by...

Nov 1, 2022

Thomas (Tom) Farley, 93, of Birmingham, passed away on November 1, 2022. Tom was born on February 10, 1929, to the late John Edgar and Grace Farley. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joan Nelson Farley, and sisters Bonnie Stanley and Colleen Noah.

He attended Jones Valley High School and graduated from Paul Hayne Vocational...

Nov 1, 2022

She was born in Stringtown, MS on December 25, 1933, to Boland and Lois Reid. She passed away on November 1, 2022. She was an only child. She grew up in Greenville, MS. Graduated from E. E. Bass High School. Attended Southwest Junior College in McComb, MS where she was the Drum Majorette in the school marching band. She...