Obituaries

Patsy Ruth Hallmark

Feb 27, 2025

Patsy Ruth Hallmark, 82, of Hayden Alabama passed away in her home on February 27, 2025. She is survived by her sons Stephen Jay Hallmark (Cindy), Gregory Lee Hallmark (Lindy) and Christopher Lynn Hallmark (Michelle); five grandchildren Jonathan Jay Hallmark (Sarah), Kalyn Denise Barnett (Daniel), Christopher Ethan Hallmark (Sydney), Gabriel Neal Hallmark, Jessica Michelle Hallmark; and two great grandchildren Addison...

Clarence "Buddy" Glasgow

Feb 27, 2025

Clarence "Buddy" William Glasgow, age 77 peacefully left this earth on Feb. 27, 2025 at his home in Morris, AL. Buddy leaves behind his wife, Debbie of 54 years and a daughter, Angel (Lynn) Dickey of Morris, AL and son, Marc (Joanne) Glasgow of Cullman, AL. He had 3 grandchildren, Justin (Lauryn) Dickey, Austin (Brittany) Glasgow and Abby Glasgow. He...

W. L. "Buddy" Butts, Jr.

Feb 26, 2025

Graveside Services for Mr. W. L. "Buddy" Butts, Jr., age 92 of Kimberly, will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens with Bro. Larry Smith officiating and Military Honors to follow.

Buddy went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at his home. Waiting for him was his recently...

JoAnn Martin

Feb 25, 2025

Joann Martin, 89, passed away on February 25, 2025, in Covington, Georgia.

Joann is survived by George L. Martin Jr., husband; Sheryl Martin, daughter-in-law; Ann Floyd, daughter; Robin Floyd, Son-in-law. Her grandchildren, Marie Martin, Adam Martin, Chad Floyd and Dustin Floyd. Her great grandchildren, Samuel Martin, David Martin, Levi Martin, William Martin, Hailey Floyd, Linley Floyd, Jackson Floyd, Cooper Floyd and...

Melba Monday

Feb 25, 2025

Melba F. Monday, age 85 of Cullman County passed away on February 25, 2025. Melba was a member of Clearview Baptist Church in Pinson, AL. She was previously a member of Roebuck Plaza Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL. Melba's work background included approximately 20 years of service with Snap-On-Tools and then she worked until she retired for Terry's Uniforms in...

James Taunton

Feb 25, 2025

James Ily Taunton, age 81, passed away on February 25, 2025. James worked for AT&T for close to 40 years. He was an avid deer hunter and loved going to his farm. Mr. Taunton enjoyed being outside and working outside all his life. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Trussville. He loved spending time with his three...

David "Pop" Blackerby

Feb 24, 2025

Graveside Services for Mr. David "Pop" Blackerby, age 93 of Pell City, will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens with Pastor Pat Worsham officiating.

Surrounded by his loving family, David “Pop” Blackerby, 2 days from turning 94, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 24, 2025. He was a devoted Father,...

Joy Lucille (Tatum) Burleson

Feb 24, 2025

Joy Lucille (Tatum) Burleson passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025 at the age of 83 a resident of Center Point, Alabama. Joy met the love of her life Bobby Gene Burleson and married in June 19, 1959.

Joy attended Alton Church of God of Prophecy where she was a compassionate childcare worker and Nana to so many young lives. Joy...

JoAnn Davis

Feb 24, 2025

Funeral Services for Mrs. JoAnn Davis, age 81 of Pinson, will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Brasher officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens. 

JoAnn passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025 at UAB St. Vincent’s East. Jo Ann was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, wife,...

Peggy Franklin

Feb 24, 2025

Peggy Jean (Brown) Franklin age 85 passed away peacefully at home Feburary 24, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 28, 1939 in Clanton, Alabama to William Arthur and Freddie Brown.

For many years Peggy worked as an underwriter for insurance agencies, such as, INA and Chubb. In the early years she did secretarial work for large companies...

Kathie Mahaffey

Feb 21, 2025

Kathie Mahaffey, age 83, passed away on February 21, 2025. She was originally from Memphis, TN. She has lived in Birmingham for 65 years. She graduated from Birmingham Southern College and was an elementary school teacher for 36 years. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Homewood. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill and her...

Paul Skaggs

Feb 19, 2025

Paul Vernon Skaggs, age 67 of Trussville, Alabama, passed away on February 19, 2025. Paul was a graduate of the FBI National Academy at Quantico, VA. He retired from Trussville Police Department with more than 30 years of service. He also worked as an agent for the DEA Task Force. After retirement, Paul worked part time for the Girl Scouts...

Dian Paul

Feb 19, 2025

Shelia Dian Paul, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Dian was preceded in death by her parents, Wade and Annie Mae Rotton and brother, Wayne Rotton. Dian is survived by her husband, Joe Paul, her sister, Gail Ellis, brother, Lynn Rotton, son, Jason Paul, daughter, Kai Ingram and grandchildren, Hunter Paul, Mackenzie Paul, Lillian Paul, Tinsleigh Paul,...

William "Bill" Blackman Sr.

Feb 18, 2025

William “Bill” Blackman Sr. passed away February 18th at the age of 83. His loving wife, Ethel, was by his side. 

Bill was a graduate of Woodlawn High School. He became a master electrician and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 136 for 57 years. Bill was an avid reader and had multiple shelves of books...

Alma Wade Terry

Feb 18, 2025

Alma Wade Terry, at age 92, went to be with our Lord and Savior on February 18, 2025. Born in Tarrant, Alabama, she was the youngest of five children born to James and Effie Wade.

Alma lived a life defined by her faith in Jesus Christ and unwavering devotion to her family and community. She was known for her kindness, strength,...

Donna Crews

Feb 17, 2025

Lance "Rocky" Pennington

Feb 16, 2025

Lance Rockne (Rocky) Pennington, age 76, passed away February 16, 2025. Lance was preceded in death by his parents James and Mildred Pennington, Sister Kim Harrison and beloved Step-Father Harold Harrison.

Lance is survived by his wife Pamela Pennington, Daughter Melissa Wollitz, Son Christopher Falkner (Amy), special fur baby Max, Granddaughter Addison Wollitz, Grandson Jackson Wollitz, Sister Mita Frazier, Brother Gene...

Ann Malone

Feb 15, 2025

Ann was born on July 22nd, 1945 and passed away on February 15th, 2025, at the age of 79. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens. 

Martha Dale Nichols

Feb 15, 2025

Martha Dale Nichols, age 79, passed away on February 15, 2025. She was a member of North Park Baptist Church. Martha was preceded in death by her parents Edward W. and Estin Mozelle Jones Harris; two brothers, Doug Harris and Allen Harris; sister, Vivian McClendon.

Mrs. Nichols is survived by her husband Charles R. Nichols, Sr.; three children,...

Eunice N. Wright

Feb 14, 2025

Mrs. Eunice N. Wright, age 79 of Springville, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025 at her home. Born in Lynchburg, Virginia to William and Mildred Niemeyer, she lived most of her life in Alabama. She graduated from Kensington High school and was a proud resident of Springville. Mrs. Wright worked for many years at Bellsouth Telecommunications doing clerical...