Obituaries

John "Rusty" Watkins, Jr

May 1, 2025

John H. "Rusty" Watkins Jr.

June 10, 1956 - May 1, 2025

John H. "Rusty" Watkins Jr., age 68, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Born June 10, 1956, Rusty lived a life defined by kindness, wisdom, and selfless generosity.

Rusty dedicated his professional life to the field of computer software. As a part-owner at McLeod...

Thomas Edward Attaway

May 1, 2025

THOMAS EDWARD ATTAWAY

01/29/1958 - 05/01/2025

Thomas E. Attaway, 67, entered into eternal rest with our Heavenly Father on May 1, 2025. He was born on January 29, 1958, in Birmingham, Alabama. Thomas was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary C. Attaway, as well as his parents, James Fowler and Mary Ann Attaway, and his brother-in-law, Thomas...

Sonja "Slick" Davis

May 1, 2025

Sonja "Slick" Rene Davis, age 65, of Pinson, formerly of Birmingham, passed away Thursday, May 1st, 2025.  

Sonja grew up in Birmingham AL. and attended Huffman High School. She was married to Gil Davis for almost 50 years and had two daughters and two grandsons whom she loved with all of her heart. She loved to be at the beach...

Glennis McDonald Tidwell

May 1, 2025

Glennis McDonald Tidwell, age 82, passed away on May 1, 2025. She enjoyed spending time with family and at holidays, gospel music, birds, nature and gardening. Glennis was preceded in death by her husband William Eugene Tidwell, and her parents Robert and Sarah McDonald.

Mrs. Tidwell is survived by her children Robert (Amber) Tidwell, Susan (Steven) Weber and...

Debra Elliott Broome

Apr 29, 2025

Funeral Services for Mrs. Debra Elliott Broome, age 61 of Bremen, will be held on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery.

Debbie passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Cullman Regional Hospital. Born and raised in Birmingham, AL, she was a God-loving...

Jeff Glenn

Apr 29, 2025

Jeffrey David Glenn, a cherished father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a lifelong resident of Birmingham, a hard worker, and a man of God who peacefully passed away on April 29th at the age of 55. He was born on December 2, 1969 in Birmingham Alabama. He will be remembered for his unwavering love for his children and...

Beverley "Bev" D. Key

Apr 28, 2025

Beverley Gail Dollar Key, 75, of Trussville passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and entered her eternal rest on Monday, April 28, 2025 after a sixteen-year battle with Lymphoma.

Bev was preceded in death by her parents Velt and Jimmie Dollar. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Gerald Key; sons Ryan (Kelly) Key, Chad (Christi)...

John Hollis Howell

Apr 28, 2025

John Hollis Howell, age 95, of Pinson, AL, passed into the arms of the Heavenly Father on Monday, April 28, 2025. Family and friends knew him as Johnny.

Johnny was born on September 12, 1929, in Birmingham Al. He was preceded in death by his wife and love of his life, Bettye Burson Howell. He was also preceded in death by...

Beverlee Bailey Stines

Apr 26, 2025

On April 26, 2025, Beverlee Bailey Stines went to be with the Lord in Heaven. She was preceded in death by her father, Leonard (Buddy) Bailey and her mother, June Amerine Bailey. She is survived by her husband, Louis (Lou) Stines, 2 brothers Leslie Bailey and Randy Bailey, 2 step sons, Michael Stines and Matthew Stines, and 8 grandchildren, William...

Clara F. Mize

Apr 26, 2025

Clara Margaret Fairley Mize, aka Bebe, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, and friend died on Saturday, April 26th, 2025.

She loved throwing parties, especially parties with a theme. She cared for her friends. She loved her family beyond measure. She loved Jesus. She was a fun loving, pickleball playing, game loving momma! She had many gifts and talents that she...

Willie Edwards

Apr 26, 2025

Ron Sanford

Apr 25, 2025

Graveside Services for Mr. John Ronald “Ron” Sanford, age 73 of Pelham, will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens - Last Supper Mausoleum with Bro. Jimmy Ray officiating.

Ron passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at his home. Born in Tarrant, Alabama, he was a graduate of Tarrant High school’s Class of...

Barbara Ann Rutter

Apr 24, 2025

Barbara Ann Rutter, of Trussville, Alabama, formally of Newcomerstown, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at UAB-St. Vincent’s East Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama after a long fight against rheumatoid arthritis and kidney disease.

Barbara was born in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, February 22,1964, to George and Margaret Rutter and later moved to Newcomerstown, Ohio. Barbara graduated from Newcomerstown High...

Steven Edward Campbell

Apr 23, 2025

Steven Campbell, age 66, passed away on April 23, 2025, in Huntsville, AL. He was preceded in death by his Wife Dana Campbell; parents, Joel "Max" Campbell and Katherine "Kay" Campbell; also, one brother John Campbell.

Mr. Campbell is survived by his son Jeremy (Misty) Campbell and grandson Elliott Campbell.

There will be a private burial for Mr....

Cynthia Lynn "Cindy" Davis Owens

Apr 21, 2025

Graveside Services for Mrs. Cynthia “Cindy” Lynn Davis Owens, age 66 of Pinson, will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens – Abbey Mausoleum with Bro. Chris Owens officiating.

Cindy passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025 at her home. Cindy was a devoted wife, mother and Nana. She loved spending time with all...

Vickie Lin Coleman

Apr 21, 2025

Vickie Lin Coleman, 69, a native and longtime resident of Birmingham, Alabama area, passed away on Monday April 21st, 2025 in her home.

Vickie earned her Bachelor Degree from The Southern Institute School of Interior Design in Birmingham, Alabama. Vickie's career spanned several years in the Education and Interior Design fields.

She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Coleman; her...

Dr. Clarence Warren Mills

Apr 20, 2025

Dr. Clarence Warren Mills, age 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, neighbor and friend. He graduated from Woodlawn High School, University of Alabama, Howard College (Samford) and University of Alabama School of Dentistry. During his college years, he worked as a...

Thelma S. Corbin

Apr 20, 2025

Thelma S. Corbin

Thelma S. Corbin, 98, of Hoover, Alabama passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Funeral service will be held at Jefferson Memorial Chapel in Trussville, Alabama at 2:00 pm on Saturday April 26, with graveside service following. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm.

Thelma retired from South Central Bell Telephone in 1982, after 38 years of dedicated service....

John Wayne Caldwell

Apr 20, 2025

Graveside Services for Mr. John Wayne Caldwell, age 67 of Columbiana, will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Forest Crest Cemetery with Bro. Larry Smith officiating.

Mr. Caldwell passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at his home. A lifelong resident of Alabama, he was a retired warehouse supervisor and past owner of J & W...

Robbie Underwood

Apr 19, 2025