Obituaries

Aug 4, 2025

Mary Katherine “Kathy” Jolley age 73. Peacefully left for her heavenly home on Aug 4, 2025. Kathy was a longtime resident of Birmingham . She retired from the Birmingham Board of Education. Following her retirement, she went to work for St Vincent’s East where she found her calling, she really loved helping others.Kathy’s sense of humor would brighten anyone’s day.Kathy...

Aug 4, 2025

Helen Dooley Bryant (Nana), age 81, passed away peacefully in her home on August 4,2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Helen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She lived her life as a reflection of strength, grace and deep faith in God. Born on October 27, 1943, Helen spent her life caring for others-...

Aug 3, 2025

Vanessa Louise Hallmark of Pell City, age 64 passed away on August 3, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents, Norris Hallmark and Bette Hallmark Florence. She is survived by her siblings, Daniel Hallmark (Linda) and Mike Hallmark (Clara); niece, Jessica Hallmark Veazey; nephews, Chris Hallmark (Leslie Ann) and Nick Hallmark (Tanaporn); 9 Great Nieces and Nephews and...

Aug 2, 2025

Roy Franklin Miller, age 82, a resident of Trussville, AL, was born on October 3, 1942, and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

Visitation will be held at East Lake United Methodist Church, 7753 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL on Monday, August 11, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., with the service beginning at 2:00...

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Aug 1, 2025

William "Cordell" Thomas, born October 5, 1947, of Trussville, Alabama passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 1, 2025. He grew up in Gate City, attending Woodlawn High School, and he went on to work for the City of Birmingham for 32 years. Once he retired from the City of Birmingham, he furthered his career, and retired from Jefferson County as...

Jul 31, 2025

Graveside Services for Mrs. Lyndall H. McKay, age 87 of Alexander City, will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens with her family and friends officiating.

Mrs. McKay passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at East Alabama Medical Center. Born in Birmingham, she graduated from Wood Lawn High school and was a lifelong...

Jul 31, 2025

Emily Sue Walton, Age 95 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family,

She grew up in Eldridge, Alabama where she graduated from Eldridge High School and then went on to attend Jefferson State Community College. She was a devoted Member of the First Baptist Church of CenterPoint. She Retired from AT&T after 35 years where she was...

Jul 31, 2025

Mrs. Joice Jannice Hester Henson, age 87, of Birmingham, peacefully passed away from this life on July 31, 2025, at her home.

Born on October 14, 1937, she was the youngest of five children of Amos and Leary Hester. Joice grew up on a farm and graduated from Cherokee Vocational High School in Colbert County, Alabama. She was a devoted Christian,...

Jul 31, 2025

Mrs. Cindy Runyan Tucker, age 62 of Springville, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

Born in Birmingham on August 15, 1962, she was a lifelong resident of Alabama. She graduated from Banks High school in 1980. Cindy worked for the St. Clair County Correctional Facility for many years on the accounting side.

She married Dana on August 6, 1983 and welcomed...

Jul 31, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Paul Alan Harbin of Trussville, Alabama announces he passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025 at the age of 67.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Paul V. and Elsie Marie Harbin along with his sisters, Wanda, Shirley and nephew, Chris along with his mother and father-in-law, Billy P. and Norma...

Jul 30, 2025

A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Glenda Lackey, age 89 of Birmingham, will be held on Monday, August 4, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. at Cynthia’s home in Homewood for family and close friends. A private family graveside was held at Jefferson Memorial Gardens.

Glenda Lackey passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at UAB St. Vincents Hospital.

She was preceded in death...

Jul 29, 2025

Whitney Brooke Sandefer, age 25, passed away on July 29, 2025. Born on June 21, 2000, in Mountain Brook, Alabama, she was the beloved daughter of David Sandefer and Julie Sandefer.

Whitney had a tender, vibrant spirit and a heart full of compassion. She loved animals deeply and dreamed of a life filled with meaning, love, and joy. She also loved...

Jul 29, 2025

Mary LaVerne Aders Pruet passed away on July 29, 2025, she was 85. LaVerne was a member of Central Baptist Church in Argo. She was preceded in death by her parents Ford and Helen Aders and Daughter Tracy Pruet. LaVerne retired from UAB after many years of service. 

She is survived by her daughter Roxanne Loupe; granddaughter, Morgan Loupe and grandson...

Jul 29, 2025

James “Clyde” Bell, age 90, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 29, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty, his mother Sarah Inez, his father Richard M., his brother Donald, his brother Raybrn, his sister Frannie, his son Robert Bell, and his daughter Jenny Bell Pope. Clyde is survived by...

Jul 28, 2025

John Michael Alan RiccioMay 13, 1962 - July 28, 2025

John Michael Alan Riccio, 63, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on July 28, 2025, at MD Anderson Cancer Center with his family by his side.

Born in Birmingham on May 13, 1962, John graduated from E.B. Erwin High School in 1980. He worked at UAB for 25 years before retiring...

Jul 28, 2025

Cherie Conn McGriff, 76, of Pinson, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2025. Born on April 27, 1949, in Fort Benning, Georgia, Cherie lived a life marked by compassion, dedication, and unwavering faith.

Cherie devoted over three decades of her professional life as an X-ray Technician at Southview Medical Group. Her career reflected her deep commitment to helping others and...

Jul 27, 2025

Karen "Cookie" Deanne Meeks, age 58, passed away on July 27, 2025.



Karen devoted more than 30 years to Shelby Medical Center, where her warmth, compassion, and kindness left a lasting impact on those who knew her. Creative at heart and generous in spirit, she was always ready to lend a helping hand or brighten someone's day with a...

Jul 27, 2025

Michelle D. Wilson, age 60 of Birmingham, AL passed away on Saturday night, July 26, 2025. Michelle was a very devoted Mother and cared for others and her family more than she did for herself. She is preceded in death by her Father, Ernest Potts and sister, Vickie Caton. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Dale Wilson; daughters, Misty...