Obituaries

Mar 26, 2022

Billy Clyde Howard, age 90, of Birmingham passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 26, 2022. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty Faye Howard; his daughter, Debra Louise Foehser, granddaughter, Deena Lynn Shaw and his parents, Lonnie Tilman and Julia Wallis Howard; brothers, Joe, Charles, and...

Mar 25, 2022

Geraldine “Gerry” K. Crooks passed away Friday, March 25, 2022, at the age of 93. She was born in Haleyville, Ala., on July 6, 1928, before settling in Birmingham, Ala. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Kimbrough; her mother, Exie Jernigan (Curtis); and husband, Jesse M. Crooks. She spent her career working at the Birmingham Police...

Mar 24, 2022

William B. Harris, age 87 of Leeds, AL passed away on March 24, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry and Willie Dunn Harris, brother, Joe Harris and sister, Peggy Pilkington. He is survived by his wife, Janice Harris; children, Kathy Harris, Pam Alverson (Jeff), and Marty Harris (Kim); grandchildren, Katie Lucas (Josh), Abi Harris,...

Mar 24, 2022

Robert (Bob) S Liner, 84. Passed away on March 24, 2022. He was born on August 21, 1937. Bob was a graduate of Ramsay High School in Birmingham. He also attended Howard College. He served in the Marine Corp Reserve from 1958-1964. He was long time member of Ruhama Baptist Church in East Lake, andwas also a Mason. Bob is survived by his wife Nancy of almost 60 years. Son Shawn Prestridge (Donna), daughter...

Mar 20, 2022

Mrs. Dorothy Jean Perry, age 93, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Dot was born on April 20, 1928 to Jeff William Jones and Edna Mae Yessick Jones. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 55 years, Irvin Wayne Perry, Sr. and her sister, Edna Earle Brewer.

She is...

Mar 20, 2022

Vickey Lynn Cornelius, age 67 of Remlap, AL passed away peacefully at her home on March 20, 2022. She graduated from Huffman High School. Vickey retired from BellSouth after 30 years of service. After retirement she spent most of her time with her grandsons. Vickey loved to shop for the grandkids. Vickey would rather do something for someone else...

Mar 19, 2022

Marvin Loy Mann of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and Cary, North Carolina died at his home in Cary on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the age of 88 from Alzheimer’s disease.  His death was accelerated by a fall.

Marvin Loy Mann was born Saturday, April 22, 1933 to Nanny Leola Thomason Mann and Jesse Marvin Mann in...

Mar 18, 2022

Sandra Ann McCarter DeGrado, age 75, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family Friday evening March 18th after battling chronic health conditions.

Sandra was born and raised in the greater Birmingham, Alabama area with her two sisters and brother. She graduated from West End high school in 1964 and had a productive career in a local...

Mar 17, 2022

Janie Killough 91, passed peacefully at home last Thursday March 17th, surrounded by her beloved family after a year long illness. Some of her very last words included professions of her faith in God, Hope for our future and Love for her family. She will be sorely missed!

Janie was preceded in death by her parents Leon...

Mar 16, 2022

Donna M. Carr, 82, of Warrior, AL passed away on March 16, 2022. She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Warrior, AL, and previously Plainview Baptist Church in Tarrant, AL. Donna was a 1957 graduate of Hewitt-Trussville High School. She had a 35-year career as an elementary teacher, serving the majority of her career in kindergarten at Tarrant...

Mar 15, 2022

Michaele Barrow Travis, 66, born on September 12, 1955, went to be with her Lord suddenly on March 18, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Gerry Travis; her two children, Hunter Barrow and Reed Barrow; her three step-children, Leigh Travis, Jonathan (Dana) Travis, Joy Travis; she was a proud "Emmie" to seven grandchildren, Hope Travis,...

Mar 14, 2022

Elmira Collins Stamps went to Heaven and joined her Savior and the rest of her family on March 14, 2022. She was a member of Clearbranch Methodist Church. She was predeceased in death by her husband, Howard Stamps; her sisters, Evelyn and Margaret. She is survived by her children, Betty Stamps Reeves, William Howard Stamps (Janet), Charles Edward Stamps;...

Mar 13, 2022

Daniel Patrick Mitchell, Sr. was born January 10, 1973, and passed away March 13, 2022.

Daniel was born in Dallas, TX and raised in Birmingham, AL. He recently resided in Myrtle Beach, SC. Daniel was a good man. He believed in and loved God. He always did his best to work hard. If you knew Daniel, then...

Mar 13, 2022

Sharon W. Lamon, 78, passed away on March 13, 2022, in Center Point, Alabama.

Sharon Lamon was born on August 29, 1943 in Birmingham, AL, to Virgil and Elizabeth Wadsworth. Sharon was a graduate of Hueytown High School in 1961 and went on to enjoy her time in the publishing world as an administrative assistant for Oxmoor...

Mar 13, 2022

Preston Charles Davis, age 52 of Birmingham, AL passed away on March 13, 2022. A devoted son, who help take care of his Dad during his long illness. He retired from H-Vac industry after 30 years of service. He loved to camp and fish with his Dad. He is preceded in death by his Dad, Cecil Lynn Davis, aunt,...

Mar 12, 2022

Jeff Graves passed away on March 12, 2022. He grew up in Birmingham and attended Banks High School. He spent his career in plumbing and construction and had many dedicated customers over the years. He was a skilled craftsman and his ability to build or fix anything served him well not only in his career but throughout life. Jeff...

Mar 11, 2022

James “Butch” Cleveland Chandler age 72 gained his wings on March 11, 2022.  Butch was an Army Vietnam veteran, while serving he received The Army Commendation Medal.  He was preceded in death by his parents JW & Frances Chandler, wife Sheila Chandler and sister Grace Wehby.  He is survived by his son, Bradley Chandler (Allison); grandsons, Gus, Bennett and...

Mar 10, 2022

Olene Parker, 78, passed away on March 10, 2022, in Columbus, Ga. Olene Parker was born on September 25, 1943 in Cullman, AL, to Alex and Lizzie Speegle. Olene graduated from Woodlawn in 1961 and went on to earn an Associates Degree from business school in 1963. She started her career as a Bookkeeper and went on to work...

Mar 9, 2022

Veda Justice, 80, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at UAB Medical Center. Veda was born on December 18, 1941 in Birmingham, AL. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Richard Justice; mother, Hazel Henson Butler and father, Claudie Butler; brothers, Roger Wayne Butler, and Jimmy Butler. She is survived by her son, Richard (Mandy)...

Mar 8, 2022

NANETTE VIGER HORSLEY of Birmingham, AL passed away on March 8, 2022. Services will be held at Jefferson Memorial Trussville with viewing Sunday, March 13, 2022 from 2pm to 4pm. Funeral service will be Monday, March 14, 2022, at 12pm. Nanette was born on October 25, 1972, the youngest of eight, and is preceded in death by her father...