Obituaries

Johnnie Ruth Echols

Jan 13, 2024

Johnnie Ruth Echols, 92, passed away on January 13, 2024, in Birmingham, AL.

Johnnie Ruth is survived by her four children, Sheila (Tracy) Smith, Johnnie D. (Sandy) Echols, Danny (Bonnie) Echols, Mike (Robin)Echols, eight grandchildren, Josh Echols, Philip (Michelle) Echols, Benji Echols, Mark (Brittany) Smith, Heather (Brian) Hinton, Julia (Jeff) Pelton, Laurie (Thomas) Johnson, Kerri (Hugh) Stewart, fifteen great grandchildren,...

Machelle L. McMurray

Jan 12, 2024

Chelle McMurray, 54, of Pinson, Alabama, passed away on January 12, 2024, in her hometown. Born on September 6, 1969, in Pinson, Chelle was known for her warm heart, vibrant personality, and love for her family and pets. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

 

Chelle is survived by her son, Bradley Hand, and his family Shelby, Kyla,...

Charles Awtrey

Jan 12, 2024

 

Charles E. Awtrey (“Popeye” to his grandkids and great-grandkids) was born on August 28, 1931 to Hubert and Irene Awtrey in Birmingham, Alabama. He went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 12, 2024 at the age of 92. He leaves behind a loving and devoted wife of 67 years, Barbara Pendley Awtrey and two sons, David (Lynne)...

James "Jim" Kelley

Jan 12, 2024

 

We are sad to announce the passing of James "Jim" Kelley of Crane Hill, Alabama. He died at age 84, peacefully in his home. 

Jim is survived by his wife of 66 years, Syble Kelley, his children Rod Kelley, Keith (Karen) Kelley, Shawn (Becky) Kelley, Kristen Kennedy and Carol Kelley. His Grandchildren, Jonathan (Anna) Kelley, Laura (Ryan) Elm, Vedder...

Doyle Chaney

Jan 12, 2024

Doyle Farrell Chaney was born in West Point, Alabama on November 14, 1933. He always considered West Point in Cullman County his home, and was called "Pie" Chaney by those who knew him in those years. He was proud of his upbringing on the farm and had a lifelong love of nature and gardening. As a young man, he served...

James Clay Herring

Jan 10, 2024

Clay Herring passed away at his home January 10, 2024. He leaves behind a legacy of friendship, family and a love for life. He spent his carer in the HVAC world as a master HVAC technician and loved what he did. His passion for cars, motorcycles and drag racing is what kept him feeling alive and you could find him...

Sue Ann Resha Knight

Jan 10, 2024

Sue Ann Resha Knight, age 88, of Birmingham, Al passed away on January 10, 2024.  She is preceded in death by her parents Mathew and Fannie Resha; son Michael F. Knight.  She leaves behind her son Bobby Knight (Bonnie); daughter, Linda Knight; daughter in law, Fran Knight grandchildren, Bobby Jr., Brandon, Brittany, and Brooke Knight.  

Patsy Payton

Jan 8, 2024

Patsy Ann Payton, age 80, of Chilton County, AL passed January 8, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Archie and Lucile Baker on May 12, 1943.  Patsy could often be found gardening or crafting, and she was known for her ability to tell a funny story. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother,...

Madeline "Pete" Reynolds

Jan 7, 2024

 

On Sunday, January 7 th, 2024, Madeline “Pete” Reynolds, our Family Icon, passed due to natural causes. She was our inspiration, our example, our teacher, the artist, the gardener, the comandante, a collector of anything, and our mother.  Her knowledge of the Bankruptcy Court, quick wit, and her ability to accomplish lent to a reputation known by so many...

Constance Patterson Gilmer

Jan 6, 2024

 

Constance "Connie" Patterson Gilmer passed away on January 6, 2024, at the age of 76, in Gulf Shores, Alabama. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama. Connie was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. 

Connie had a vibrant personality and was well known for her fun-loving and witty sense of humor. She had an authentic love for her family....

Rhett C. Len

Jan 6, 2024

Rhett Christopher Len, age 52, of Birmingham, Al passed away on January 6, 2024.  Rhett was a self employed musician that enjoyed spending his time hiking through beautiful scenery.  He is preceded in death by his grandparents; Ethel and John Chadbourne and William and Eva Len.  Rhett leaves behind his parents, Jim and Virginia Len, and lots of aunts, uncles,...

Helen Stanford

Jan 6, 2024

Helen Stanford, 94, of Trussville, AL passed from this earth and into the loving arms of her Savior on January 6, 2024.

She was born on May 30, 1929 in Pinson, AL to Willie and Alta Mae Fields.

After graduating from high school, Helen started her career as a phone operator and went on to work for South Central Bell...

James King

Jan 5, 2024

 

James Edward King, age 86 of Ohatchee, AL passed away peacefully on Friday, January 5, 2024. He was born July 5, 1937 in Arab, Alabama to Grady and Flossie King. He graduated from Arab High School in 1955. He served in the US Army from 1955 to 1958. 

 He worked for Gerber Baby Food Company for 33 years before...

Raymond Perry Mooneyhan

Jan 3, 2024

Raymond Perry Mooneyhan age 75 of Helena, Al went unexpectedly to his eternal home in Heaven on January 3, 2024.  He was a devoted family man and loved his family unconditionally.  His five grandchildren were the joys of his life.  He is survived by his wife Faye, his son Robbie(Martha) Mooneyhan, his daughter Amy Dorsey, his grandsons Will Mooneyhan, Bryson...

Daniel Barker

Jan 3, 2024

Daniel Ray Barker, or Dan as he was known to friends and family, was born on April 30, 1946 in Alton, Illinois and spent his formative years growing up in Owensboro, Ky, where he became an outstanding basketball player. He graduated from Daviess county High school, where he met the love of his life , Gaynelle Cox. They married,...

Larry William Daniels

Jan 3, 2024

Larry William Daniels, age 83, passed away on Janurary 3, 2024.  Larry is preceded in death by his parents Issiac and Maxine Daniels, brother Ted Daniels, sister, Ruby Workman and son, Brian Daniels.  He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Sondra, son Craig (Kelley), grandchildren Erica Touchstone (Green), Matthew, Caroline, Conner and Brandon as well as three great-grand...

Thomas Rayfield

Jan 2, 2024

Thomas Eugene " Gene" Rayfield

On January 2, 2024, in his home surrounded by loved ones, heaven gained a precious angel. Thomas Eugene Rayfield, 79, of Moody, Alabama, also known as Gene Rayfield, was born on November 23, 1944, in Birmingham, Alabama. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, known affectionately as...

William Tate, Jr.

Jan 1, 2024

 

William Merriman Tate, Jr. of Birmingham, Alabama died on January 1, 2024. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1944 to Beatrice S. Tate and William M. Tate, Sr.

As a child in Atlanta he began a lifelong love affair with airplanes, riding his bike to NAS Atlanta to watch planes take off and land. This led him to...

Gloria Smith

Dec 28, 2023

Gloria Pauline Bell Smith, 89, of Trussville, Ala., died December 28, 2023.

 

Gloria was born on September 28, 1934 to Thomas and Clara Lee (Johnson) Bell. She split her time between her mother in Birmingham, Ala. and father and stepmother Reno, Nev. After graduating secretarial college, she worked as a bookkeeper for the local government.

 

In January 1955, Gloria married Joe Belton...

Nancy McCugh

Dec 28, 2023

Nancy Vivian McCugh, age 84, of Warrior, passed away on Dec. 28, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents Margaret and Bennie Fortner, son, Gregory Parker, brother Ben Fortner, Jr., granddaughter, Nancy Michelle Parker.

She loved to paint and doing floral arrangements.Nancy also played the piano. She dearly loved her dog Brutus. Nancy was retired from...