Obituaries
Robert Alan Motley
Jul 2, 2025
Mr. Robert Alan Motley, age 72 of Birmingham, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Fairhaven Nursing Home.
Born in Alabama, after graduating High school, he went to trade school to become a Machinist and worked most of his life doing “Tool & Die” work. Mr. Motley was an avid Alabama and Green Bay Packers Football fan and loved being...
Louis Mataya
Jul 2, 2025
Mr. Louis Mataya, age 65 of Empire, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Fayette Medical Center. A private family graveside was held with Father Gerald Holloway officiating.
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Louis lived most of his life in Alabama and graduated from Wood Lawn High school. He worked for Regions Bank for over 15 years as a Bank...
Wayne Henley
Jul 2, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Wayne Douglas Henley on July 2, 2025, at the age of 78.
Wayne was a devoted husband to Carolyn Henley, father to Kristen Moore (Paul) and Melissa Smith (Parker), and a proud grandfather to Charlotte Ann and Crawford. He is also survived by his brother Tim Henley, nephews Chase Henley...
Carl Armstrong
Jul 1, 2025
Carl Dan Armstrong, 96, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025.Born on May 20, 1929, Carl graduated from Tarrant High School and began his career at Moore-Handley, where he met the love of his life, Dorothy ("Dot"). They shared 73 beautiful years of marriage. A faithful reader of the Bible, Carl lived his life with deep devotion...
Patricia Ann Williamson
Jun 30, 2025
Patricia Ann Croft Williamson
Born October 30, 1941
Died June 30, 2025
Patricia Ann Williamson, age 83 of Irondale, Alabama, passed away peacefully on June 30th of 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Ann was the beloved wife of Rod Williamson for 58 wonderful years. Together they built a life and family rooted in love and faith. She was...
J. DeWayne Wilson
Jun 28, 2025
Funeral Services for Mr. J. DeWayne Wilson, age 84 of Birmingham, will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor J.R. Finney officiating. Entombment will follow in the adjoining gardens.
Wayne passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at UAB St. Vincent’s Hospital. Born in Clanton, Wayne lived most of his life...
Lynda Dianna (May) McAlpin
Jun 28, 2025
Lynda McAlpin, age 77 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on June 28, 2025. She was born in Fayette County, Alabama. She grew up in East Birmingham, attending Dupuy Elementary and graduating from Woodlawn High School in 1966. She was a homemaker who loved her family and was especially proud of her four grandchildren. She loved the beach and went down...
Sarah Alice Lett
Jun 27, 2025
Sarah Alice Lett, age 84, passed away on June 27, 2025. She was a member of Irondale Baptist Church and Rufner Valley Baptist Church. She loved to cook especially for her family and friends. She battled dementia for the last eight years. Mrs. Lett was preceded in death by her husband James Wesley Lett; daughter, Gina Lett; son, Kenny Lett.
Sarah...
Janice Clements
Jun 26, 2025
Janice Celia Rylant Clements (78), of Birmingham, Alabama passed away after a hard fight on June 26, 2025, surrounded by loving family. She was a VERY special, giving and loving mother to Laurie Boyd, grandmother to Alex Hammond and Skylar Boyd, sister to Jacque Carlisle, aunt to Geoff Carlisle and Jenny Carlisle Carrington, and cousin and friend to so many...
Vivian Lucille (McCrory) Yates
Jun 26, 2025
Vivian Lucille (McCrory) Yates, 81, passed peacefully at home on June 26, 2025. She was born in Gulfport, Mississippi on July 24, 1943, to Durward and Hilda McCrory. She graduated in 1961 from Shades Valley High School and then went on to attend Samford University where she studied Early Childhood Education and Music.
Vivian had been a member of Huffman United...
James D. "Jimmy" Stewart
Jun 25, 2025
James D. “Jimmy” Stewart passed away peacefully in his home on June 25, 2025 at the age of 86. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 66 years, Norma C. Stewart.
Born in Birmingham, Alabama on March 17, 1939, he graduated from Shades Valley High School and attended the University of Alabama. Beginning as a draftsman, he...
Joe Horace Needham
Jun 24, 2025
In Memorium
Joe Horace Needham, born July 5, 1952, of Trussville, AL passed away June 24, 2025 at the age of 72. He was a good man who cared deeply for his family and friends. He was described best as a kind and loving soul who never met a stranger. He would often regale his family and friends with tall tales...
Edwin Maurice Cooper
Jun 24, 2025
Edwin Maurice Cooper passed away on June 24, 2025. He was born in Atlanta, GA on November 6, 1933, to Matthew Harvey Cooper Jr. and Myrtice Jackson Cooper. He attended Bass High School and graduated from Southern Technical Institute in Chamblee, GA.
He entered the U.S. Air Force Pilot Training program in September 1953. He married June Adrianlene Reid in Greenville,...
Brad Keim
Jun 24, 2025
Michael Bradley Keim "Brad", 59, passed away on June 24, 2025, in Odenville, AL
Brad was born on October 30, 1965 to William "Bill" Keim and Karan Keim.Brad graduated from Hewitt-Trussville High School in 1983 and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in fine arts from Auburn University in 1987. He started his career in the business world, but eventually...
Kenneth Fred O'Barr
Jun 24, 2025
Kenneth Frederick (Fred) O’Barr, born Feb. 5, 1942, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, after an extended fight with cancer. He was predeceased by his wife Betty Jean (Ellis) O’Barr. Fred grew up in Birmingham, AL and attended multiple universities, graduating from VCU before pursuing his master’s at the University of Georgia. He served in the Navy for three...
Patricia Hawkins
Jun 24, 2025
Patricia “Dot” Hawkins, age 83, of Center Point, AL passed away on June 24, 2025. She lived in Center Point for over 50 years. She worked in retail and management over 20 years at multiple Shop-A-Snack locations and later spent 17 years in retail at Sam’s Club in Trussville. She attended Palmerdale Cross First Baptist Church and was a member...
Jeffery "J.T." Lyndon Thomas
Jun 23, 2025
Memorial Services for Jeffery Lyndon Thomas, 63, of Cleveland, Alabama formerly from McCalla, Alabama, will be held on Tuesday, July 1st, at 2:00 PM, at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Jeremy Beck officiating.
Jeff went to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, June 23, 2025. He passed away peacefully at his Cleveland home. Born on August 5, 1961, in...
Billy Kleiber Sr.
Jun 21, 2025
Billy Fred (Bill) Kleiber, Sr., born 10-12-32 of Birmingham, Alabama went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on 6-21-25.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Frances Kleiber and his sister, Dorothy K. Hopkins.
He was a cherished and devoted husband, father, grand-father, great-grandfather, and great-great grandfather. The grandchildren called him Pawpaw.
After high school, he attended Howard College...
Thomas Joe "Tommy" Jennings
Jun 21, 2025
Thomas Joe "Tommy" Jennings passed away on June 21, 2025. Tommy retired from Vulcan Industry after many years of service. He attended Gateway Baptist Church in Fultondale. Mr. Jennings was preceded in death by his son Kenny Jennings and his parents Albert and Jessie Jennings.
Tommy is survived by his wife of many years Barbara Jennings; several grandchildren and...
Lloyd Ray Ingram
Jun 20, 2025
Lloyd Ray Ingram, 84, dedicated husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, June 20th, 2025. He was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and we rejoice knowing that he has seen his Savior face to face!
Son of Dollie Spencer Ingram and Lonnie Ingram, he was born November 1, 1940 in Sandusky, Alabama. He graduated...
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