Obituaries

Lucille Robison

Jun 11, 2023

 

ASHVILLE- Lucille Robison was a long-time resident of the Birmingham area, but passed peacefully in Ashville with family by her side after suffering a stroke. 

Graveside Service- Friday June 16th, 2023 at 2:00 pm; Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens- Trussville, AL. 

Lucille Hyde Robison is proceeded in death by her husband Otis Reeves Robison Sr., and grandchildren Lewis...

Kathryn Johnson

Jun 10, 2023

Kathryn Johnson aged 85, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 10,2023. Kathryn was born the oldest of  six children on June 11,1937, in a little town, Paris Illinois. As a child she enjoyed taking care of her siblings and working on the family farm. Soon after college Kathryn married a preacher that she just couldn’t resist....

Edward Mack "Eddie" Knight Jr.

Jun 10, 2023

Edward Mack "Eddie" Knight Jr., age 57, of Odenville, Al, passed away on June 10, 2023. He was born to Edward Mack Sr. and Helen Knight on May 6, 1966. Eddie worked as a senior offset printing press technician with National Computer Print and retired after 25 years.  He was a member of McElwain Baptist Church which is now Hope...

Robert Wanninger

Jun 8, 2023

 

Robert Wanninger, age 82 of Gadsden, AL passed away on June 8, 2023. He was a member of The Church at Bradford in Springville, AL but most recently had attended The Church of Highlands. He loved to fish, Alabama Football, golf, and dove hunting, although his main love was for his family.  He is preceded in death by his...

Carolynne Blackwell Scott

Jun 8, 2023

 

Carolynne B. Scott, a lover of the arts, left us on June 8 at Brookwood Medical Center. The daughter of Walter and Florrie Blackwell was born on 10 February 1937 in Birmingham, Alabama. Carolynne attended Crestwood Elementary and graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1955. While in high school, she was associated with one of the local department stores...

Shelia DeMedicis

Jun 6, 2023

 

Our most beloved Shelia went to Heaven on June 6th, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Juanita West. Shelia is survived by her loving husband, Doug DeMedicis; son, Keith Morris (Jennifer); sisters, Cynthia Pinson (Tal), Linda Morton, Donna Rigg; stepdaughter, Anna Wright (James); grandchildren, Emmie Morris, Addie Morris; step grandson, Riley DeMedicis and a...

Ruth Edgar

Jun 4, 2023

Gaynell Edgar, 89, passed away on June 4, 2023, in Trussville, AL.

Gaynell Edgar was born on August 23, 1933 in Gadsden, AL, to John and Bessie Varden.

Gaynell graduated from Etowah County High School in 1951, and went on to start a career with AT&T, where she was employed until 1984. She then started and ran four successful businesses...

Jim S Isom

Jun 4, 2023

 

James S. “Jim” Isom, age 82, of Birmingham, AL passed away June 4, 2023. He was a member of Ridge Crest Baptist Church. Jim was a graduate of the University of North Alabama. Jim served as the CEO of Orthopedic Specialist of Alabama from 1976-2006 until he retired. He also served as the President of Orthopedic Provider Network of...

James Larry Mize

Jun 3, 2023

James Larry Mize, age 75 of Smyrna, GA passed away on June 3, 2023.

The funeral service will be held Sunday, June 11, 202023,23 at 2 PM CDT at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens in Birmingham, AL. Viewing will be from 1-2 PM CDT and burial to follow the service.

Larry was born on February 17, 1948. Shortly after...

John Daniel Lane Sr. "DEDAH"

Jun 2, 2023

 

John Daniel Lane Sr. (DEDAH), age 87, of Fultondale, Alabama passed away on June 2, 2023.  He was born to the late George Lane Sr. and Maudie Bell Lane on February 14, 1936.  He retired after many years as a inspector and crane operator for Clow and Otool Engineering.  John loved his family and spending time on the lake....

Timothy "Tim" Young

Jun 1, 2023

Timothy “Tim” Joe Young, age 56, of Odenville, AL passed away suddenly at his home on June 1, 2023. He was a graduate of Hewitt Trussville High School, class of 1985. Tim was employed by PPG Industries where he served as the store’s manager for almost ten years. He loved doing yard work and spending time with his grandchildren.

He...

Hazel Wentzell

May 30, 2023

 

Hazel Dorothy Wentzell, 98, resident of Birmingham, AL passed away on May 30, 2023. Hazel was born on November 30, 1924, in Arnprior, Ontario, Canada.

Hazel is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Merle Wentzell and is survived by her three children: son, David Wentzell (Kathy) of Tobermory, Ontario, Canada; daughters, Chris Diuguid (Mike) of Trussville,...

Jacob Roberts

May 29, 2023

 

Jacob Paul Roberts, age 39, passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2023. Jake was a cool, laid-back easy-going person who enjoyed Auburn Football and cook outs with family and friends. He loved his two boys very much. Jake enjoyed vacationing and especially enjoyed trips to the beach and Gatlinburg.

Jake was preceded in death by his mom Paula Ann...

Mary Taylor

May 29, 2023

Mary Taylor, 88, passed away on May 29, 2023. She was born on March 17, 1935, in Ohatchee, AL, to parents Oscar and Plumer Phillips. She married Howard Taylor on July 27, 1957. The couple had 2 children, Kay Brinkley and Ken Taylor.

Mary was known for her green thumb with flowers & gardening and delicious cake-making. She loved...

Barbara Bess

May 29, 2023

Barbara Hodges Bess, 77, passed away on May 29, 2023, peacefully at her home in Birmingham, AL. A wife, mother of two, devoted Catholic, nonprofit volunteer, and Bama football fan, Barbara had a very outgoing, vibrant personality and brought enthusiasm and a charming wit to everything she did.

Born on April 5, 1946, in Greenville, MS, to Lunceford (Red)...

Jeffrey (Jeff) Scott

May 28, 2023

 

Jeff Scott, age 40, of Trussville, AL passed away on May 28, 2023.  Jeff graduated from Trussville High School in 2001, and then went on to graduate with honors from Auburn University with a Doctorate of Pharmacy degree in 2010.  After graduation he pursued a PGY1 pharmacy residency in Pediatrics and a PGY2 in Pediatrics Oncology at  St. Jude...

Linda Upchurch

May 28, 2023

 

Linda Susan Johnson Upchurch, age 70 of Moody, AL passed away on May 28, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, W H and Dorothy Johnson and aunt, Pat Singleton. She is survived by her husband, Richard Upchurch; daughters, Tamara Upchurch and Donna Sue Upchurch; niece, Patti Christman (Kenneth), cousin, Roy Singleton and uncle, RA Singleton.

William Lawson

May 26, 2023

William "Gene" Lawson, age 69, of Trussville, AL passed away on May 26, 2023. He was born on June 17, 1953 in Sendai, Japan to Leonard Eugene Lawson and Tamako Kato Lawson. He graduated from Hewitt Trussville High School in 1971. He joined the Airforce in May of 1971 and was honorably discharged in 1975 after serving in the Vietnam...

Ethel Bollen

May 26, 2023

Ethel Bollen, age 87, passed away on May 26, 2023 in Alabaster, AL. She was born on December 25, 1935 to Alvie and Eula Raney. She married Robert Bollen on May 18, 1956 and had 1 child, Ronnie Bollen.

 

Ethel was best known for speaking her mind with a sharp and sarcastic wit. She enjoyed reading mysteries, watching westerns,...

Martha Burke

May 25, 2023

 

Martha Gail (Sanford) Burke Age 84 of Birmingham passed away on May 25th, 2023.  She was born March 30, 1939, to Robert and Ruth Sanford. She was a member First Baptist Church of Oneonta.

She is proceeded in death by her husband Len Grafton Burke Sr. and son James Edward Burke.

She is survived by her sons; Len Burke...