Obituaries

Dec 17, 2022

Obituary of Robert "Bobby" Norman Bloomston

November 11, 1939 - December 17, 2022

The world is a little darker place today, although Bobby Bloomston's light shines on through those that he leaves behind.

Bobby was the most positive, happy, funny, sweet, and charming man you have ever met. He loved his family big...

Dec 17, 2022

Bobbie Lou Cummings Wells was greeted by so many family members and friends at the young age of 90 as she made her way home Saturday evening the 17th of December, 2022. She was the beloved wife of Clint and devoted mother to her three sons Kyle, Kreg (d. 1980) and Kameron.

Born on the 2nd of...

Dec 17, 2022

Joseph "Joe" Vincent Summers, II (83) of Trussville, Alabama, beloved husband of Faye Burdette Summers of 62 years, went home peacefully to be with the Lord in his home on December 17, 2022. He was the proud father of Cindy Joiner (Chip), Christy Johnson (Don), and Chad Summers (Monique), and the adoring grandfather of Shelby Joiner, Trent Joiner, Austin...

Dec 16, 2022

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given…Isaiah 9:6

Colin Joshua Glover was born September 23, 2001, in Homewood, AL to Charlie and Melanie Glover. A natural peacemaker and gentle spirit, he was the second born of a set of twins.

At the age of 10, he was baptized and...

Dec 16, 2022

Joseph Anthony DiChiara, age 84, of Trussville, Alabama, was born on December 10, 1938, and passed on Friday December 16, 2022.

Joe was a member of Trussville First Baptist Church and a long-standing resident of Birmingham and Trussville, AL. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rose Cicio DiChiara and father, Frank Joe DiChiara, and his...

Dec 16, 2022

Fred Bruce Hill "Fred B', 91, passed away on December 16, 2022, peacefully at home in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Fred B attended Woodlawn High School, Kentucky Military Institute, Howard College (Samford) and Waran Air Force veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean, brother,

John Robert, son Glenn Hill, granddaughter Shannon Watson. Survivors include his...

Dec 15, 2022

Lang Lana Le of St. Paul, Minnesota passed away peacefully on December 15, 2022 at the age of 86. She was born on April 5, 1936 in Long Xuyen, Vietnam. Lang along with her husband came to the United States in 1975 with their four children to escape the Vietnam war for a better life.

She is...

Dec 15, 2022

Jack Kiefer, 97, passed away on December 15, 2022.He is preceded in death by his wives, Myrtle Bolin Kiefer and Paula King Kiefer. He is survived by his nephew, Chuck Kiefer and nieces, Carol Wells, Kate Kiefer and Connie Collins. Jack was born on February 14, 1925, in Bradenton, FL, to Albert and Mayme Kiefer. After graduating from Lanier...

Dec 15, 2022

Alice Varner Price McGIll Wright, age 87 of Rome, Georgia, formerly of Birmingham, Alabama, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 15, 2022 after a long illness. This date was also the birthday of her late husband, Albert McGill, and their wedding anniversary.

Alice was born in the Huffman Community of Birmingham Alabama in...

Dec 13, 2022

James Brightwell, age 93, of Birmingham passed away on December 13, 2022. He was born on January 27, 1929 to Rufus and Alberta Brightwell and grew up in West End. He was a Korean War veteran. James married the love of his life, Betty Rhea Gay in 1954. James retired from South Central Bell after 40 years of service...

Dec 13, 2022

Jennifer Lois Hand, age, 45 passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. The family will receive friends and family at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, December 17, 2022 from 1:00PM-2:00PM. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 2:00PM at the funeral home. Graveside services will follow.

Jennifer is preceded in death by Jessie Mae...

Dec 10, 2022

The Lord took Mrs. Shirley Ann Heard home on Saturday, December 10, 2022. A Graveside Service will be held at Jefferson Memorial Gardens Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 12:00PM.

She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Robert T Heard; aunt, Gale Turk; cousins, Terry Turk, Tim Turk, and Mark Turk.

She is...

Dec 10, 2022

Sue McGuier, age 90, passed away on December 10, 2022, in Birmingham, AL. Sue McGuier was born on August 7, 1932 in Tarrant, AL, to Isaac Wilson and Fannie Wilson. Sue married William Dallace McGuier on July 21, 1949 in Birmingham. The couple had 2 children, Charles McGuier (Kay) and Wanda Wood (Jimbo) both of Birmingham AL. Sue was...

Dec 9, 2022

Coach Robert Marion Helms III, 76, passed away on December 9th, 2022, in his home, surrounded by his closest friends and family members, after a hard fought battle against pancreatic cancer. He was born on July 30, 1946 in Birmingham, Alabama to Robert Helms Jr and Pauline Helms. Robert graduated from Phillips High School in 1964 and went on to...

Dec 8, 2022

Edward Dennis Mewbourn passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at the age of 75. He was born in Acmar, AL to the late Lendsey Morrell Mewbourn and Lorene Weens Mewbourn. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Linda Horsely Mewbourn, his 2 daughters, Susan M. Acton (with husband, Brandon Acton) and Courtney D. Mewbourn; his brother,...

Dec 8, 2022

Roger Dale Johns, 76, of Birmingham passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022. Roger was preceded in death by his father, Henry Ellis Johns, his mother, Clennie Mae Loyed Johns, his son, Terrell Dale Johns, his brother, J.W. "Dub" Johns, and his sister, Grace Robertson. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Sutton Johns, daughter, Sharon Whaley, son, Darrell...

Dec 8, 2022

Billie Jean Mize, 93, of Irondale, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 8, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born May 29, 1929, the eldest child of William M. and Jewell E. Williams.

Ms. Mize was a devoted member of Overton Road United Methodist Church for over 50 years, where she...

Dec 8, 2022

Jimmy “Jim” Earl Courington, 92 of, Trussville, AL passed away on December 8, 2022. He was born August 28, 1930, in Oakman, AL.

Jim was a Korean War Army veteran and also served in Germany. In 1956, he went to work for Hayes International which later became Pemco Aeroplex after a 45 year distinguished career as Vice...

Dec 7, 2022

Mrs. Jan Maria Holmes Holley passed away on the Lord's day, Sunday, December 4, 2022. The family will receive friends at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens Friday, December 9, 2022 from 11am to 12 pm at the Funeral Home. Graveside services will begin at 12pm.

She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Tom Holley,...

Dec 7, 2022

Laura Wilson Coker passed away on December 7, 2022 at the age of 34 after a long and difficult battle against depression. She was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, aunt, niece, cousin and friend. We remember her fondly for all our wonderful times together, for her amazing piano talent, her love of nature, her beautiful smile and her laugh....