Obituaries

May 7, 2023

 

Janet Bruns Nichols, 71 of Trussville passed away May 7, 2023, at home peacefully.

Janet was born in Birmingham, AL March 2, 1952. She attended Banks High School in Birmingham and graduated in 1970. Janet worked many years at Vision First where she retired August 31, 2013.

Janet loved to spend time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren....

May 7, 2023

 

Dwaine Sherman Peoples, 84, passed from this life to his Heavenly home on Sunday, May 7, 2023.  He is survived by his wife, Debbie Rowe Peoples, daughters Pamela Kyle Story, Jill Peoples Fleck (Bill), and Amy Peoples Smith (Chase); sister Sandra G. Smith (Walt), two nephews, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren (#4 due in August), many relatives and friends.

Together...

May 4, 2023

 

Denise Hughes Cockrell, age 69, passed away on May 4, 2023.  She was a retired officer from the Birmingham Police Department's South Precinct.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Cockrell, her parents Cecil and Louise Hughes, and brother Mike Hughes.  She is survived by her sister, Cheryl Hughes Jones, niece April Hughes Collins, and nephew CJ...

May 4, 2023

Debra "Debbie" Ann Simmons, of Birmingham, AL passed away in her sleep on May 4, 2023 at the age of 67.

Debbie, as she liked to be called, was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Ruth Simmons, her father, Charles Haskel Simmons and most recently her aunt, Elizabeth Joan Moore, whom Debbie adored.

Debbie is survived by her two...

May 4, 2023

Peggy Jo Thompson, of Tarrant City, passed away on May 4, 2023, in her loving husband's arms.  Peggy had a passion for traveling, cats, and never passed up a chance to solve a crossword puzzle.  

She is preceded by her two previous husbands Jimmy Lawson and Wallace Woods.  Peggy leaves behind her loving husband of 17 years Roy Lee...

May 1, 2023

Judy G. Harmon, age 83, of Birmingham, AL passed away on May 1, 2023.  She was born in Alabama to Marvin and Margaret Giles on March, 6, 1940.  She retired from what was Compass Bank after 25 years in the banking business.  Judy was a member of Cross Point Church in Trussville, where she was known for her gifted writing...

May 1, 2023

 

Gregory (Greg) Stephen Barranco, age 68, a resident of Pinson, AL went to his Heavenly Home on May 1, 2023.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who cherished his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his loving Wife, Cathy Barranco, parents: Alex Barranco and Lois Barranco. Greg is survived by his son, Nic Barranco...

Apr 30, 2023

Richard Curtis Whitehead, age 91, of Odenville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 30, 2023.

Dorothy Ann Whitehead, age 85, of Odenville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 1, 2023.

 

Their love for each other was reflected by their 67 years of marriage.

 

They were an inspiration to all who knew them...

Apr 30, 2023

Emily Jane Fowler Uritsky, of Spanish Fort Alabama passed away on April 30, 2023, at the age of 80.

Emily was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed reading and spending time with family.

Emily is preceded in death by her father Leldon Billy Fowler SR, her mother Delene Stephens Fowler Rawson, her brother Leldon Billy Fowler JR and her...

Apr 29, 2023

 

Billy Garret, 83, passed away on April 29, 2023. Billy is survived by sister, Susie Klimczyk; brother, Robert Everette; daughters, Tina Solski and Deneen Hipwell and a host of nieces and nephews. Billy is preceded in death by his father, John Garrett, mother, Louise Shirley and sister, Mary Lou Nelson. The service for Mr. Billy Garrett will be held...

Apr 29, 2023

Beloved wife and mother, Janet Susan (Johnson) Yeager, passed away surrounded by loved ones on April 29, 2023. Janet was one of the strongest, most fierce and loving women to ever walk this earth and a rock to her family.

Janet graduated from Banks high school in 1979. She then worked as an office manager in the family business, J...

Apr 28, 2023

 

Dorothy W. Montanye, age 93, of Birmingham, AL passed away on April 28, 2023.  She was born on September 29, 1929 to Vanda and Annie McGinty.  Dorothy was raised in Tallassee where she graduated from  Reeltown High School.  She went on to have a successful career in Real Estate working for several different companies.  Dorothy was awarded the Million...

Apr 28, 2023

 

Matthew (Sonny) J. Scoggins, Jr., born April 18, 1928, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the age of 95. Born and raised in Tarrant, he and wife became residents of Mount Olive, Alabama in 1996.

Sonny was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. who cherished his family and friends. As an active member of...

Apr 28, 2023

 

Margaret D. Lane, age 95 of Birmingham, AL passed away on April 28, 2023. She was member of Fultondale United Methodist Church for over 60 years. She retired from Bell South Telephone Company. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack H. Lane. She is survived by her sister, Lois Pici of Florida; brother and sister-in-law, John and...

Apr 27, 2023

Apr 27, 2023

 

Connie Sue Vann Langham, age 73, of Mt. Olive, AL, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 27, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her father Roy M Vann, her mother Maxine Forester Vann, and her brother Eddie Vann.  Survivors include:  son John Langham, daughter Kelley Dean (James), and grandchildren Gavin, Bryson, Gracie, Baylee, Brylee, and...

Apr 26, 2023

 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tracey Lynn Laxson on April 26, 2023.  Her family finds great comfort in the fact that Lynn is resting in heaven and that we will get to see her again.  Lynn was born in Birmingham, Alabama but spent most of her adult life in Orlando, Florida.   Lynn was...

Apr 25, 2023

 

Dyrel Dwayne Barnett, age 74 of Springville, Alabama passed away on April 25, 2023. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  His family and God was very important in his life and he loved and cherished both very much, He was a member of NorthPark Baptist Church. He retired from American General Insurance. He is preceded in death...

Apr 23, 2023

Robert Franklin Ferry,78, of Birmingham went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2023. Robert grew up in Birmingham where he attended St. Paul's Grammar School and John Carroll High School class of 1963. He then went to Brevard College in North Carolina for two years. In October of 1966 he made the decision to join the US Navy...

Apr 22, 2023

 

Martha Sue Rooker, age 88 of Tarrant, AL passed away on April 22, 2023. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Leo Hadley and Dena Gladys Hadley, her son, Joe Mark Rooker and several siblings. She is survived by her son, David and his wife, Cindy Rooker; sister, Bonnie...