Obituaries

Earl King

Jan 30, 2025

Funeral Services for Mr. Earl King, age 78 of Trussville, will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church of Trussville with Pastor Buddy Champion officiating. Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens.

Mr. King passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at his home....

Hazel Whittle

Jan 30, 2025

Hazel “Marie” Whittle (83) was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was everyone’s “Mawmaw.” But, that wasn’t just who she was. She was a homemaker, she loved to cook and come up with recipes. Marie was always in the kitchen making something new to share with her beloved husband. She crafted many incredible things, everything she made...

Joe Estes

Jan 29, 2025

Joe Lee Estes, born on March 18, 1937, in Fayette County, Alabama, passed away peacefully in the morning hours of January 29, 2025. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Sarah Johnson, for 69 years. Joe was a man of deep Christian faith for 58 years of his life, serving as a devoted Elder of the Perry Hill Road...

Judy Perkins Coker

Jan 27, 2025

Judy Perkins Coker (Nana), devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother was born on June 1,1941 and went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 27, 2025. 

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Raymond Coker, daughter, Susan Mann (Ken), grandchildren, Katie Foshee (Nathan) and Austin Mann (Tessa) , great grandchildren, Lilah Grace and Noah Foshee, brother,...

Janis Elaine Cranford

Jan 27, 2025

Janis Elaine Cranford was born in Hillsboro, Texas, on July 30th, 1928. She moved to Birmingham, Alabama, and attended Phillips High School. Janis graduated from The University of Alabama. She majored in Radio Broadcasting and minored in theater. For a short time she worked for a radio station in Mississippi. Then she was hired with the Red Cross as a...

Carolyn Brown Berryhill

Jan 26, 2025

Carolyn Brown Berryhill, 84, of Trussville, AL. passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025. She was born to Jewell and Glenn Brown on November 14, 1940, in Boaz, Alabama. She graduated from Douglas High School.

Carolyn married Kenneth Berryhill on June 8, 1962. Together, they made their home where she was a loving mother to their daughter Kim. She retired from...

Emil Crowe

Jan 26, 2025

Emil Larry Crowe of Trussville Alabama, born May 17, 1942, went to see the Lord on January 26, 2025. Emil attended Hewitt Trussville High School, served in the Army National Guard, worked at St. Regis Paper Co., retired from Hoe Saw Co, opened Discount Auto Sales, and retired in 1994. He had a passion for classic cars, working in the...

Hoyt Anthony "Tony" Taylor

Jan 26, 2025

Funeral Services for Mr. Hoyt Anthony "Tony" Taylor, age 68 of Birmingham, will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Evans officiating. Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at the adjoining gardens.

Tony passed away on Friday, January 26, 2025 at his home....

Maeriol Mulkin

Jan 26, 2025

Maeriol Ann Mulkin, age 76, of Calera, Al, passed away at home on Sunday January 26, 2025. Ann was born on March 4, 1948 and lived a wonderful life, Ann was loved dearly by her family and her wonderful friends made over the years, She enjoyed working in her yard, cooking and baking and spending time with her family, especially...

Carl Wesley Callahan

Jan 25, 2025

Graveside Services for Mr. Carl Wesley Callahan, age 91 of Pinson, will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens with Bro. Larry Smith officiating.

Mr. Callahan passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at UAB St. Vincent's East Hospital. He was originally from Tarrant City, Alabama. He served in the United States Navy and...

Robert David Clemens, Sr

Jan 24, 2025

Robert David Clemens, Sr., age 72, of Pinson passed away on January 24, 2025. Robert retired from Milo's Restaurant after 25 years of service. He enjoyed playing golf with friends. He was preceded in death by his father Charles Edward Clemens, Jr.

Mr. Clemens is survived by his wife of 43 years Nancy Clemens; two sons, David Clemens,...

Nancy Russell

Jan 23, 2025

Nancy Clark Russell, age 81, of Trussville, passed away at home on Thursday, January 23, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Donald "Don" Russell and her son, Donald Jr. "Donnie". 

 Nancy was born and grew up in Birmingham, where she graduated from West End High School. She married Don Russell on June 18, 1965 and...

Shyrie Jo Mauldin Holladay

Jan 22, 2025

Shyrie Jo Mauldin Holladay, 84, of Bessemer, Alabama passed away January 22 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. She was born on December 24, 1940 to Avaline and Alvra Mauldin in Gadsden, Alabama.

She was a 1958 graduate of Gadsden High School. She attended the University of Montevallo, Gadsden Junior College, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree...

Wallace "Wally" Riggins, Jr.

Jan 22, 2025

Wallace "Wally" Bascom Riggins Jr.

December 14, 1942 - January 22, 2025

Wallace "Wally" Bascom Riggins Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully on the morning of January 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Wally was born on December 14, 1942, to Wallace and Geneva Riggins of Trussville, Alabama.

Wally was a believer of Jesus Christ. His...

Robert D. Brannum

Jan 21, 2025

Robert D. Brannum, age 70 of Birmingham, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at his home. Born and raised in Alabama, he obtained his master’s degree and was a Risk Management Director in Software. Robert was an avid golfer, lifelong Alabama fan and enjoyed spending time with his family. A loving and supportive father, he was a devout Chrisian...

J. Nelson Deaver Sr.

Jan 20, 2025

John Nelson Deaver, Sr., age 78, of Pinson, AL, passed away on January 20, 2025. He was born on November 3, 1946, in Birmingham, Alabama, to John Alexander Deaver and Mary Ella Deaver (Nelson).

 Nelson worked as a Xerox technician, servicing Xerox machines in and around the Birmingham area during the height of the copier era in the 80s and 90s....

Eric Scott McKay

Jan 19, 2025

Eric Scott McKay, age 62, of Pelham, AL went to Heaven on January 19, 2025.Scott was loved dearly by so many. He was a big man with an even bigger heart. Scott had the sweetest soul and best personality that made anyone he met feel like an instant best friend. The party did not start until he walked in –...

Linda D. Williams

Jan 19, 2025

Linda Diane Williams, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away on January 19, 2025, in Trussville, Alabama, at the age of 76. She was a resident of Riverside, AL, at the time of her passing. Born on December 4, 1948, in Cahaba Heights, Alabama, Linda led a life defined by her dedication to family, community, and...

Walter Larry Sykes

Jan 19, 2025

Walter Larry Sykes, age 87, passed away on January 19, 2025. The joy of his life was playing ball and in tournaments with his lifelong friends. He was inducted in the Central Alabama Hall Of Fame in 2004. Larry also loved spending time and playing golf with his friends at the Roebuck Golf Course. He retired from Local #78 after...

Susie Carruba Vincent

Jan 18, 2025

Susie Carruba Vincent

Susie Carruba Vincent passed away at her home in Magnolia Springs, Alabama on January 18, 2025

Born on October 24, 1938 to Mallie and Angelen Carruba, Susie grew up in Trussville Alabama where she attended Hewitt Trussville High School and graduated in 1957. Susie had one sister Jeanette Reddick (Bill) and was preceded by her brother Sam Carruba (Joan).

Susie...