Obituaries

Edward Andre Monteith

Edward Andre Monteith

May 24, 2023

 

Edward Andre’ Monteith, 85, of Trussville, AL., passed away on May 24, 2023. He is survived by Sarah Mullins Monteith, his wife of 66 years.

He is preceded in death by Samuel Edward and Emma Fikes Monteith, parents; Barbara Monteith Townsend, sister; and Lisa Luquire, niece.

He was born May 6,1938 in Birmingham and graduated from Phillips...

Norman Cummings

Norman Cummings

May 22, 2023

Norman (Gary) Cummings, age 84, of Pinson, Alabama passed away on May 22, 2023.  He was born to Claude and Beulah Cummings on April 11, 1939. Gary retired after 35 years of service as a machinist at Acipco.  He was a member of Fultondale First Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Beulah Cummings; daughter,...

Kenneth Wayne Hartsfield

Kenneth Wayne Hartsfield

May 22, 2023

 

Kenneth Wayne Hartsfield, age 79, of Birmingham, AL, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023.

He was born on September 21, 1943 in Birmingham, Alabama as the middle son of Mary Kiedinger Hartsfield and Erskin Hartsfield.

As a 1961 graduate of Shades Valley High School, he enrolled in the Cooperative Education Program at Auburn University. He then worked and...

Jimmie "Jay" Barton

Jimmie "Jay" Barton

May 21, 2023

 

Jimmie (Jay) Don Barton Jr., age 56, of Trussville, Alabama passed away on May 21, 2023.  Jay graduated from Jackson University.  He was passionate about his work at Byers Engineering.  His work ethic was impeccable and all that worked with him knew this.  The love and care he had for his employees was incredible.  He spent countless hours helping...

Mary E. Wright Seals

Mary E. Wright Seals

May 21, 2023

 

Mary Eloise Wright Seals went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 21, 2023, at 94 years of age.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and serving her Lord.  She was born to the late Arthur Alton and Ethel Mae Wright.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...

Jennifer Salvadori

Jennifer Salvadori

May 19, 2023

 

Jennifer Lee Salvadori’s life was unexpectedly taken too soon on May 19, 2023. Her family and friends are deeply saddened by her sudden and senseless death.

Jennifer was born on March 6, 1971. She was 52 years old.

Jennifer is survived by her Sons, Andrew Bunt and Joshua Bunt; Sister, Amy Gore (Jerry); Nephews, Garrett Gore and Mason Gore;...

Daniel Friday

Daniel Friday

May 19, 2023

 

Daniel Friday, 72, beloved Spouse, Son, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Father-in-Law was called to his eternal resting place May 19, 2023. He entered this world on February 9, 1951, in Birmingham, AL born to Harold & Jimmie Friday. He graduated from the University of Montevallo on May 9, 1981. He was employed as a Firefighter/ EMT by the...

Juanita Clem

Juanita Clem

May 19, 2023

Clem, Juanita Lee Corliss, age 79, wife of Robert C. Clem, of Moody, Alabama passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023. Juanita was preceded in death by her daughter Melissa Lee Clem, her mother Mildred M. Heath, her father, John S. Corliss, her in-laws Burnam and Lucile Clem, her brothers Richard Corliss and Mike Corliss, and her sisters-in-law Anita Corliss...

Thomas Perkins

Thomas Perkins

May 17, 2023

 

Dr. Rev. Thomas Hill Perkins, Sr. born on January 27, 1933, left his earthly home on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 to join his heavenly Father.

In his 72 years of ministry, he pastored numerous churches in Mississippi and Alabama. His latest church was Faith Baptist Church in Bessemer, Alabama.

He leaves behind his very best friend, the love of...

Jack Smith

Jack Smith

May 16, 2023

 

Jack Allan Smith, a beloved family member, retired Navy Veteran, and successful business owner, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023. Born on March 13, 1942, in Birmingham, AL. Jack Allan Smith led a remarkable life filled with courage, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to his country and community.

 

After proudly serving in the United States Navy for...

Maxie Bullard Giles

Maxie Bullard Giles

May 15, 2023

Maxie Bullard Giles, 91, passed away on May 15, 2023, at her home, surround by loved ones as they spoke a prayer over her.

Maxie was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a dependable sister, a fierce friend, and - most of all - a faithful follower of Jesus Christ.

Maxie is survived by Kathleen Giles, daughter-in-law; Richard Giles, grandson...

Chester Harris

Chester Harris

May 15, 2023

 

Chester Allen Harris, age 80, of Springville, Al. went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 15, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father and grandpa to his family. He was also a good friend to all who knew him. He was retired from O'Toole Engineering where he practiced civil engineering for 28 years and from his...

Beverly Lewis

Beverly Lewis

May 15, 2023

 

LEWIS, BEVERLY DONALSON was born November 26th, 1927, in Birmingham, AL, to Cora Blanche (née Morris) and Edward Earl Wheeler. Later, Major General John Munnerlyn Donalson adopted Beverly. Beverly died on May 15th, 2023, in Birmingham, AL, of natural causes.

Beverly attended Ramsey High School in Birmingham before graduating from Woodlawn High School, Birmingham, AL, in 1944. After War...

Donald Allen Vinson

Donald Allen Vinson

May 14, 2023

Donald Allen Vinson, age 75, of Vincent, AL passed away on May 14, 2023. He was born to Joseph Henry Vinson and Rachel Mandy Wilson Vinson on April 18, 1948 in Birmingham, AL. Donald had Bachelor of Science and served as a computer programmer for several years before retiring.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Betty...

Carolyn Mark

Carolyn Mark

May 13, 2023

Carolyn Jean Mark, age 90, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on May 13, 2023. She was a graduate of Woodlawn High School. Jean, as she went by, worked for the CIT Group in Birmingham for many years while working her last 10 years at the Birmingham News until she was 75 years old.

She was a wonderful, caring, and loving...

Scott Patterson

Scott Patterson

May 11, 2023

 

 Scott Keith Patterson, age 54, passed away on May 11, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Scott was born on June 5, 1968, to Erskine Ramsay Patterson and Gladys Hite Patterson and grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. He was a cherished member of his community and touched the lives of everyone who knew him.

He was a cherished brother...

Arthur Daniel Higdon, Jr.

Arthur Daniel Higdon, Jr.

May 11, 2023

 

Arthur Daniel Higdon Jr., joined the Lord in eternal peace and glory on May 11, 2023. Dan, the man, the myth, the legend was born on November 11, 1971 and grew up in Springville, AL. He was an extraordinarily hard worker and a talented HVAC specialist. Dan’s work was also his ministry and after working long hours he was...

Helen Newhouse Knight

Helen Newhouse Knight

May 10, 2023

Helen Newhouse Knight, age 77, of Odenville, Alabama passed away surrounded by her family on May 10, 2023.  She was born to Ralph and Salome Newhouse on December 18, 1945.  Helen worked as a supervisor for NCCI then retired after 18 years.  She was a longtime member of McElwain Baptist Church which is now Hope Community Church.

She is preceded...

Mary Lynn Jones

Mary Lynn Jones

May 9, 2023

Mary “Lynn” Anderson Jones, age 88, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2023. She was born on September 3, 1934, in Anniston, Alabama to Eunice Viola and Noah James Anderson. She attended Alexandria and Glencoe Elementary before graduating from Glencoe High School in 1952. On February 27th, 1953, she married Ray Jones in Gadsden, Alabama. Ray and Lynn made their...

William Posey

William Posey

May 8, 2023

 

William “Billy” Farrell Posey, 72, of Rainbow City passed away on Monday, May 8th, 2023. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle who cherished his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother, Betty Posey and brother, Mark Posey. Billy is survived by his wife of 54 years, Phyllis, brothers Ernie (Dee) and...

About Us

Proudly serving Trussville, Alabama and the surrounding Communities since 1950.

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts when new obituaries are posted