Obituaries

Jun 20, 2025

Elaine Parkin Davis passed away on June 20, 2025. She retired from the Family Court in Birmingham. She was preceded in death by her husband Cecil Lynn Davis; son, Preston C. Davis; parents, Fred A. Parkin and Mable B. Strenth; brother, Clifford York, Jr.; sister, Connie Higginbotham.

Mrs. Davis is survived by her daughter Amanda Davis; three grandchildren, Josh (Brittnee) Tyler,...

Jun 19, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Olga Louise Hill (Wilhite), devoted wife of 65 years, a loving mother, cherished sister, and a dear friend. She was the heart of her family and the steady foundation for all who loved her. She poured herself into her husband and children with quiet strength and boundless love.

Married to...

Jun 19, 2025

Lawrence Edward Scheurich, aged 80 years, passed away peacefully at home in Odenville, Alabama on June 19, 2025. He departed this life after a long illness in which his wife Mary Jo was his unfailing caregiver. Born on May 21, 1945, the only child of Norris and Madelyn Scheurich, Larry lived most of his life in Lexington, Kentucky before retiring...

Jun 19, 2025

Mary Frances Caterinichia Dyson (Dolly) passed away peacefully on June 18th at the home of her daughter, Caryl Knight, where she had resided for the past 8 years. She was born on January 23, 1932 in Birmingham, Alabama.

She was raised in a Birmingham Italian neighborhood and attended John Carroll High School where she was a cheerleader and outstanding student. She...

Jun 17, 2025

Funeral Services for Mr. Clifford Marshall Smith, age 81 of Trussville, will be held on Monday, June 23, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Deacon Dan Long officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Mr. Smith passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and...

Jun 17, 2025

Glenda Fay (Ratliff) Lockridge, 88, of Moody, AL, passed away on June 17, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Barnell Lockridge; her parents, Erskine Edward Ratliff and Edna Marie (Terry) Ratliff; her brother, Raymond Edward Ratliff Sr.; and her nephew, Raymond Edward Ratliff II.

Survivors include her only son, Evan Edward Lockridge; his wife, Deborah Lynn (Johnson) Lockridge;...

Jun 16, 2025

Our precious loved one left for her heavenly home on June 16th, 2025. She was the beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and sister-in-law of her family. She was married to Dr Robert “Ed” Robinson of Birmingham, Alabama, and St. Petersburg, Florida for 59 years. She was predeceased by her husband Ed in 2009.

As Ed attended Auburn, she worked at the...

Jun 16, 2025

Martha was born on July 20, 1938 to Frank C. Brown, Sr. and Winnie M. Brown in Jonesboro, Georgia. She was the second youngest of six children. She married her beloved husband, William "Bill" Randall Ellis on May 21, 1960. She worked as a dental hygienist for many years including for the Army at Fort Bragg while her husband was...

Jun 16, 2025

James Lance Burleson, 72, passed away at his home on June 16th, 2025. He was born August 9th, 1952 in Birmingham, AL. He was a member of the Clay church of Christ and served as an elder. He retired from the restaurant equipment industry as a business owner of BerVel in Pinson. He served his country in the Army Reserves...

Jun 15, 2025

Jun 15, 2025

Elizabeth Harmon was born in Birmingham, AL in 1928. She experienced the great depression and grew up in many places in the United States as her Dad worked construction jobs. Many of her childhood memories were on the farm of her grandfather, Joel Newton , in South Carolina. She told stories of his love for Jesus and how he showed...

Jun 15, 2025

Mary Jane Garcia Rendon, age 68, passed away o June 15, 2025. Mary Jane was preceded in death by her parents Janie Marie Casarez and Carlos Pena II; brother, Carlos Pena III; sisters, Diana Pena and Consuelo D. Henry. She was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church and Iglesia Cristo Roca De Salvacion. She enjoyed going camping at the...

Jun 14, 2025

Evelyn J. Kimbrough Singleton, age 80, of Tarrant, Alabama, passed away on June 14, 2025. She was born in Pinson, Alabama, to the late Mr. Robert Earl Kimbrough and Mrs. Willie Mae Fields Kimbrough.

She was preceded in death by her sons, Timothy K. Singleton and Tandy C. Singleton, and her brother, Charles Kimbrough.

Evelyn is survived by her brothers, Lynn (Cathy)...

Jun 14, 2025

Mary Ann Wilson Davis went to be with her Heavenly Father on June 14, 2025.

Mary Ann loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was as a longtime member of Centercrest Baptist Church until she returned to home to her childhood church, First Baptist Church Pinson. She selflessly served as an active member in many church ministries.

Mary Ann...

Jun 12, 2025

Allen Brown, age 65, passed away on June 12, 2025. Allen was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He grew up in Trussville, Alabama and was living in Vestavia, Alabama.

He was preceded in death by his parents James Allen “Buster” Brown Sr and Mary Elizabeth Brown. Allen is survived by his sister Ginger Brown.

Allen was a member of Hunter Street Baptist Church...

Jun 12, 2025

Our Mother, Sue Patton Freeze, 92, went to be with the Lord on June 12, 2025. She was a longtime resident of Birmingham, but also lived in Cullman for the last 20 years of her life. She was a telephone operator, a devoted stay at home mom, and a catalog customer service representative for Sears. She retired from Sears in...

Jun 10, 2025

Michelle Jordan, 55, passed away on June 10, 2025, in Pensacola,FL.

The service for Michelle Jordan will be held on Monday, at 10:00 AM at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East in Birmingham, AL.

Michelle passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and close friends. Her kind spirit, unwavering love, and joyful presence will be remembered by all who knew her.

Michelle was a...

Jun 10, 2025

Robert Thurlo League, age 82, passed away on June 10, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Iva League and son Craig League; sister Elna (Richard) Hanson. Robert was born on Dec. 25, 1942, on a farm in Haleyville, AL. Mr. League was a veteran of the US Army and the Army National Guard. He...

Jun 9, 2025

Mr. John S. Lewis, age 70 of Pell City, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025 at his home.

Born in Roanoke, John was a lifelong resident of Alabama. He loved to spend time with his family and working on cars. John had many hobbies but enjoyed riding motorcycles and collecting guns the most. For most of his life, he worked...

Jun 9, 2025

Lois Jane Witt, age 86, passed away on June 9, 2025. Lois was preceded in death by her husband James Riley Witt; parents, Lois Rual and Lizzy Inglett; sister, Gwen Eddie; brother, Bobby Inglett, Jimmy Inglett. She was a member of Palmerdale Cross Baptist Church. She also loved doing crossword puzzles and painting.

Mrs. Witt is survived by her...