Obituaries

James "Butch" Cleveland Chandler

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...

Olene Parker

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...

Veda Justice

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)...

Nanette Horsley

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...

Douglas Rush

Mar 8, 2022

Douglas Rush, 57, beloved son and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on March 8, 2022. He entered this world on April 21, 1964 in Birmingham, AL, born to Douglas and Carol Rush. He is preceded in death by his father, Douglas M. Rush. He is survived by his cousin Chana Hunt; mother, Carol Rush; sons, Tyler...

Lou Morris

Mar 7, 2022

Louis (Lou) L. Morris, 86, died recently March 7, 2022, at St. Vincent's East hospital. He was born January 15, 1936 in Los Angeles, California, the son of Leonard Jack and Florence Love (Jennings) Morris.

Lou graduated from Franklin High School. Following graduation, he served as a sergeant in Japan. After his service, he became a Ventura...

John Reynolds Iii

Mar 6, 2022

John Elmer Reynolds III, aged 74, of Irondale, AL, passed away on 6 March, 2022 at his residence.  He was born, raised and spent most of his life in Alabama, principally in Birmingham and Montgomery.  Attending both Auburn and Alabama Universities earning a degree in journalism.  He spent his early work years as a reporter in Boca Raton, FL...

Jerry Conway

Mar 5, 2022

Jerry Lane Conway, 85, passed away on March 5, 2022 at his home in Trussville, Alabama, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 18, 1936, in Chilton County, Alabama, the youngest of nine children. He is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Dorothy Robinson Conway, his parents, Edwy and Maude Conway, and his...

Neal Cole Ii

Mar 5, 2022

Mr. Neal Wayne Cole 2nd of Madison, Alabama passed away on March 5, 2022 at Huntsville Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on September 9, 1959. He lived a full life in many places. He lived in Texas, Florida, Russia, and finally Alabama. He did many jobs in S. T. E. M....

Brant Bice

Mar 5, 2022

After a two-year courageous battle with brain cancer, Brant was called home to be with our almighty Father.  Brant loved life and Jesus Christ.  He was known for his tireless efforts throughout his life, and always a joy to be around.

A graduate of Huffman High School, he also earned an Associate Degree from Lawson State Community...

David Shiver

Mar 4, 2022

David Hart Shiver passed away suddenly while doing what he loved, playing tennis, at age 68 on March 4th, 2022 in Trussville, AL. David was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Moore Shiver Jr. and mother, Hart Wylie Smith Shiver, of Athens, GA, his son, David Christopher Shiver, and son, Ehren Hart Shiver, of Birmingham, AL. David is...

Wanda Guthrie

Mar 3, 2022

Wanda Guthrie age 77 went to be with the Lord on March 3, 2022. She is survived by her husband Edwin, her daughter Doni, her two sons Alex and Eric. Then came her six grandchildren, Trent (age 25), Emma (age 16), Brody (age 16), Bethany (age 15) and Jackson (age 7). Wanda lived life to the fullest everyday. Her...

Hoyt Sweatt

Mar 3, 2022

Hoyt Kyle Sweatt, 89, of Pinson, AL passed away on March 3, 2022. He was born to the late Laney & Vivian Sweatt on May 20, 1932. He was a devoted Husband, father and grandfather. He was known to many as the best tomato farmer or machinist, an avid hunter, loved music and singing in his Lil’ Opry House....

Mildred Hyde

Mar 2, 2022

Mildred A Hyde, age 85, was born on September 2, 1926 and passed away on March 2, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Hyde. Family and friends will gather at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 8 2022 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. with a graveside service following at Jefferson Memorial's adjoining cemetery...

Wayne Kelley

Mar 1, 2022

Wayne Kelley of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on Mar 1, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Allie Quick

Feb 28, 2022

Allie Marie Quick was born February 27, 2022 and passed peacefully in the arms of her loving parents on February 28. During her short time here on Earth she touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends.  Her life was a brief gift to us that will live on as she spends eternity in Heaven. She...

Cathryn Baker

Feb 28, 2022

Cathryn Fuller Baker, born August 23, 1954, passed away to be with the Lord on February 28, 2022.  She will be remembered by many as a loyal and loving spouse, sister, cousin and friend.  Cathryn had an infectious laugh, a fine-tuned sense of humor, and lived life focused on supporting her family, friends, her church, and a variety of...

Janet Gipson

Feb 26, 2022

Janet Lee Gipson, age 89 of Trussville, AL. She passed away on February 26, 2022. She was a member of Holy Infant of Prague Catholic Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother.  She is preceded in death by her husband, James E. Gipson, sister, Marie Wilson and her brother, Frank Rubino. She is survived by her children, David Gipson...

Evelyn Adams

Feb 22, 2022

Evelyn Morgan Adams, 85, of Trussville, Alabama, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, after a brief illness. Born on November 25, 1936 in Cullman, Alabama, she grew up under – at times - challenging conditions, yet surrounded by loving relatives, an experience that would shape her. Evelyn met the love of her...

Martha Hill

Feb 21, 2022

Martha Gladden Hill, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away Monday, February 21, 2022 at her home. Martha was born July 17, 1936 in Athens, Alabama to Roston Elmer Gladden and Reba (Newby) Gladden.  She graduated from Hewitt-Trussville High School in 1954 and Samford University.  On May 19, 1956, she married Lowell G. Hill of Wedowee, at her home in Center...