Obituaries

Lula Delle (Lou) Fancher Smith

Apr 19, 2025

Lula Delle (Lou) Fancher Smith, 94 years young, passed away on Saturday, April 19th. She was born in Holcomb, Mississippi to Ruth Brewer Fancher and John Myrick Fancher. She grew up in Coffeeville, Mississippi where she was the Salutatorian of her Coffeeville High School graduating class.

Lou then went to Mississippi Southern College where she was very active...

Donald Glen Carter

Apr 19, 2025

Donald Glen Carter passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the age of 91. He was born in Marengo County, AL on December 2, 1933. Don graduated from Sweetwater High School and The University of Alabama in Civil Engineering (Structural). He was a faithful member of Lakeside Baptist Church for 35 years and formally Huffman Baptist for 24 years.

He is...

Branda Oneal Benefield

Apr 18, 2025

Branda Oneal Benefield, age 80, of Pinson, AL, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025 after a brief illness. He was born in Joppa, AL on June 8, 1944. Oneal was a life partner to Christina L. Gross. He loved the water (Ocean) and spending hours sailing, fishing, bicycling, or just enjoying the outdoors with Christina. Never meeting a stranger,...

Iris M. Kight

Apr 18, 2025

Graveside Services for Mrs. Iris Glenn Mosley Kight, age 92 of Birmingham, will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens – Last Supper Mausoleum with Pastor Billy Abrams officiating.

Mrs. Kight passed away on April 18, 2025, in Birmingham, Alabama. She was Born on October 14, 1932, in Creal Springs, Illinois. Iris was the...

Janet Sue Evans

Apr 18, 2025

Janet Sue Evans, aged 84, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, in Birmingham, Alabama. Born on February 5, 1941, Janet devoted her life to nurturing and educating young minds, spending 25 fruitful years teaching pre-kindergarten and kindergarten at Tarrant Elementary School. Her unwavering commitment to education was recognized when she was honored as Teacher of the Year, a testament...

Barbara Jackson

Apr 17, 2025

Barbara Imogene Jackson, age 75, passed away on April 17, 2025. Mrs. Jackson was a Critical Care RN with Carraway Methodist Hospital for many years and a devout Christian. She made a home for many troubled children in Alabama as a foster parent, and she was also a big animal lover over the years. Barbara was very fond of fishing...

Beverly Dorsey

Apr 16, 2025

Beverly Carla Thomas Dorsey, 63, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, in Birmingham, Alabama. Born on February 2, 1963, in Gadsden, Alabama, Beverly lived a life defined by compassion and an unwavering love for her family.

Beverly was a devoted wife to David Russell Dorsey 42 years. Together they raised three children, to whom Beverly passed down her...

Christopher Alan Sansing

Apr 16, 2025

Christopher Alan Sansing, age 43, passed away on April 16, 2025. Christopher enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He was known to be so generous and would give you the shirt off his back. He loved working on his car and cars in general, fishing was a favorite of his also. He was fearless and loved animals including...

Harvey Douglas Payne

Apr 13, 2025

Memorial Services for Mr. Harvey Douglas Payne, age 85 of Birmingham, will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Church of the Holy Cross Episcopal Church with Pastor Stan Prewett officiating. A lunch to follow in the fellowship hall.

Mr. Payne passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at his home. A lifelong resident of Alabama, he...

Robert "Bobby" Childs

Apr 12, 2025

Robert “Bobby” Childs, age 44, of Trussville, AL went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 12, 2025.

Bobby was born on September 8, 1980 in Birmingham, AL. He was a graduate of Hewitt Trussville High School, class of 1998, and later from Highlands College. Bobby specialized in many careers ranging from the door and hardware industry to...

Carole May Chapman

Apr 12, 2025

Carole May Chapman passed away Saturday April 12th, 2025, in the presence of her family. She was 81 years old. Mrs. Chapman was born January 21st, 1944, in Mobile, Alabama.

After graduating from Shades Valley High School, she married and gave birth to a son and daughter. After nurturing her children, she began a 36-year career at Jefferson County School System...

Virginia "Jenny" Blankenship

Apr 11, 2025

Mrs. Virginia “Jenny” Blankenship, age 79 of Morris, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025 at UAB St. Vincent’s Hospital.

Mrs. Blankenship enjoyed gardening, visiting the beach and spending time with her family. In her younger years, she would make the best German chocolate and red velvet cakes, along with homemade biscuits. She loved spending time with her family and was...

Judith Diane Clyburn

Apr 11, 2025

Funeral Services for Ms. Judith Diane Clyburn, age 84 of Birmingham, will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at First United Methodist Church of Centerpoint with Pastor Donna Godwin and Pastor Mark Clyburn officiating. Burial will follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens.

Judith Diane Clyburn passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025 at the age of 84 at...

Larry Leonard

Apr 9, 2025

Larry Eugene Leonard, age 72 of Birmingham, AL passed away on April 9, 2025. He served in the U.S, Army and had a rank of SP4 and he was also a disabled veteran. My dad will be remembered for his strength, kindness, diligence, and extreme love for his children. He was a strong, nurturing presence, with wise guidance, and unconditional...

Jeffrey Askew, Sr.

Apr 9, 2025

Jeffrey Drew Askew, Sr., age 71, passed away on April 9, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents James E. and Inez Askew, Sr.; father-in-law, Jim Mayhan; sister-in-law, Cheryl Mayhan.

Jeff is survived by his wife Dana Mayhan; children, Lauren (Andrew) Gidley, Drew (Carla) Askew; three grandchildren, Calleigh, Katelyn, Oliver; three brothers, Jimmy (Varina) Askew, Mo...

Donna Dempsey Dubuisson

Apr 9, 2025

Donna Dempsey Dubuisson, age 77, passed away on April 9, 2025. Donna retired after 33 years of service from Bellsouth. She enjoyed bowling and golf. Mrs. Dubuisson was a member of First Baptist Church of Moody where she enjoyed singing in the choir. Donna also enjoyed attending her grandchildren's activities and was an Alabama Crimson Tide fan. She was preceded...

Joel H. Etheredge, IV

Apr 9, 2025

Graveside Services for Mr. Joel H. Etheredge, IV, age 72 of Springville, will be held on Monday, April 14, 2025 at 12:30 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens with Jim Etheredge officiating.

Joel H. Etheredge, IV left this world on April 9, 2025, after a yearlong battle with B-cell Lymphoma. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sharon; his dad, Joel...

Robert Stanley Washer, Jr

Apr 9, 2025

Robert Stanley "Stan" Washer, Jr., age 84, passed away on April 9, 2025. Mr. Washer was born in Louisville, KY on January 8, 1941. Stan retired from Bellsouth Phone Company after many years of service. He also worked for Positive Maturity after his retirement. Mr. Washer coached sports and was a High School Football Official. He was a Boy Scout...

Gloria Franklin

Apr 8, 2025

Gloria Melendez Franklin, age 74, passed away peacefully on April 8th at UAB St. Vincent’s East. Born to Felix and Josephine Melendez, Gloria grew up in Roebuck Garden. She is survived by her siblings Felix Melendez Jr. and Bonnie Arnold, her devoted husband Tim Franklin, and her sons Jondavid and Zachary Franklin. She was a proud grandmother, known as “Grammy”—to...

Betty Faye Hosmer Dickerson

Apr 8, 2025

Betty Faye Hosmer Dickerson, a cherished Mother and Grammy, entered her eternal home in Heaven on April 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of her daughters. Born on August 31, 1934, in Brownville, AL to Thomas B. Hosmer and Clara Sexton Hosmer. Betty was predeceased by her husband, Edwin M. Dickerson, her parents, her older sister Evelyn Hosmer, brother Thomas...