Obituaries
Juanita Collett Shackelford
Feb 16, 2023
Summa Juanita “Nita” Collett Shackelford, 91, passed away on Thursday February 16, 2023. It was discovered on the morning of January 4th, 2023, that she had suffered a major trans ischemic stroke, the effects of which set her on a path of decreasing health which resulted in her loss of life.
Juanita grew up in Whitney Junction, Alabama and...
Coy Howell
Feb 15, 2023
On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, James Coy Howell, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away at the age of 90.
Coy was born on August 27, 1932 in Birmingham, AL, to James and Annie (Morrow) Howell. He graduated from Tarrant High School in 1950. After graduation he married his high school sweetheart, Jackie on September 9, 1950. They...
Peggy White
Feb 13, 2023
Peggy White, 92, flew into the arms of her Savior on February 13, 2023, in Birmingham, AL. Peggy was born on September 17, 1930 in Birmingham, AL, to Harvey and Gertrude Willoughby.
Peggy married Davie (Gene) White on January 21, 1949 in Birmingham. The couple had 3 children, Karen Beaver, Pamela White, Davie White Jr.. Peggy was best...
Patsy Means
Feb 12, 2023
Patsy Lou Smith Means, 90, a resident of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023. She was born at Coalgate, Oklahoma on January 24, 1933 to Richard Collins Smith and Odney Mary Kent Smith. Patsy attended schools in Coal County, Oklahoma and graduated from Coalgate High School in 1950. After graduation, she worked in bookkeeping and insurance...
Ernie Stump
Feb 12, 2023
Ernie Stump of Birmingham, Alabama, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 12, 2023, following complications from lingering health issues. He faithfully served the Lord as a minister for nearly 55 years. He was born in Kentucky where he resided until 1978. He then moved with his family to Birmingham, Alabama where he served as...
William "Bill" Emfinger
Feb 11, 2023
William “Bill” Emfinger, age 70 of Trussville, AL passed away on February 11, 2023. He was born on March 4, 1952 in Jefferson County, AL to Edmond Emfinger and Jacqueline Davis Emfinger Lane. He retired as a public safety dispatcher for the City of Homewood and member of First Baptist Church of Trussville.
Bill was preceded in...
Evelyn Tarrant
Feb 11, 2023
Evelyn Creech Rhodes Tarrant, age 100, passed away on February 11, 2023. She was a great example of how to age gracefully. Her children celebrate her life. When asked her secret to a long life, she answered “Love the Lord with all my heart, love my family and friends.”
Evelyn was born on May...
Wayne Thomas
Feb 11, 2023
Wayne Thomas, age 82, of Springville, AL went to be with the Lord and his beloved mother "Mama Nell", father "Papa Roy", and sister Mary on February 11th 2023. Wayne worked as a Firefighter, Paramedic, and Registered Nurse. He retired as Captain at the Birmingham Fire Department.
Wayne was a long time member of Cahaba Springs Presbyterian...
Ronald Wells
Feb 10, 2023
Ronald "Buck" Wells, 86, longtime resident of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, February 10, 2022. He bravely battled a series of health issues, but is now whole & in the presence of God. He is preceeded in death by his parents Lila & Charles Wells, his brother Mike & sister...
Deborah "Debo" Malenfant
Feb 9, 2023
Our sister, Debbie Malenfant, gained her wings Thursday, February 9th, 2023. She leaves behind her life partner, Lynn Wilson, three sisters, Lori Malenfant, Michele Rhines, Amy Malenfant, and nieces and nephews, Mallory Rinaldi, Bailey Coats, Evan Malenfant, Fred Burney, Tina Malenfant, Michael Huizar, Aaron Huizar, Stephanie Huizar-Beckett, and Evan Huizar. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mike...
Maurice Craft
Feb 9, 2023
Maurice Eugene Craft, age 95, of Center Point, AL and native of Leeds, AL passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023. He graduated from Leeds High School and served in the US Airforce. Maurice was of Baptist faith; he was a loving husband and father and loved being a grandfather.
He is survived by his loving wife,...
James "Jimmy" Long
Feb 7, 2023
Jimmy Long, May 18, 1938 - Feb. 7, 2023, age 84, of Springville, AL went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Feb. 7, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Weldon Jones Long and Lena Mae Long; sister, Betty Garner; and grandson, James C Long, Jr.
Jimmy is survived by...
Dale Felton Vickers
Feb 6, 2023
Deceased February 6th, 2023 Dale F. Vickers was born in Birmingham, Alabama on June 17, 1950. He passed away at home after a short illness with a very aggressive neurological disease, He was predeceased by his parents Rubye M. Vickers and John C. Vickers of Birmingham. His son Drew Vickers and his granddaughter Madilyn R. Vickers, his brother, Dane...
Paul Kirkpatrick
Feb 5, 2023
Paul Evans Kirkpatrick, 98, died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, February 5, 2023. He was born on July 20, 1924 in Winston County, Alabama, but had lived with his daughter and son-in-law in Trussville, Alabama for the past few years.
Paul learned about hard work from an early age....
Helen Alexander
Feb 4, 2023
Helen Irene Alexander, age 85 of Birmingham, AL passed away on February 4, 2023. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Grady Alexander and son-in-law, Donald J. Carter. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Carter; son, Johnny M. Alexander; grandchildren, Dianna Rizzo and Dena Carter; great...
Mable Deale
Feb 4, 2023
Mable Deale, 95, passed away on February 4, 2023. Mable was a member of 25th Avenue Baptist Church in Center Point for 65 years where she served as the Sunday School Secretary for many years. Mable worked as a bookkeeper for F.W. Woolworth Company, Woolco, and later Walmart.
Mable is survived by her sons, Thomas C Deale...
Bertha Neal
Feb 3, 2023
Bertha Ann Neal, 89, beloved Mother, Daughter, Spouse, Grandmother, and Great-grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on February 3, 2023. She entered this world on August 21, 1933, born to Arthur and Bertha Melancon. She is survived by her daughter Pam Neal; step-son Howard Neal; grandsons Caln Stewart, Adam Blackmon, Andrew Blackmon and Alex...
Yvonne Gwin
Feb 3, 2023
Yvonne S. Gwin, 64 passed away February 3, 2023 in Cordova, AL. She was our beloved Spouse, mother, daughter, grandmother, mother-in-law, and sister. She was preceded in death by her mother and father and two brother. She is survived by her husband, Charles; her daughter, Rhonda (Brent); her son, Charles Gwin, Jr.; three grandchildren, Sidney “Clayton”, Charles “Charlie”, Emily;...
Jennifer Black
Feb 1, 2023
Jennifer Lynn Black, 42, of Gardendale, Alabama passed away on February 1, 2023. She was born September 6, 1980, to Mickey and Debbie Black. Jennifer grew up between the Pell City and Birmingham area. She went to Pell City High School. Jennifer had different jobs and roles throughout her short life but the most important to her, was being...
Mavis Cameron
Feb 1, 2023
Mavis Ann Cameron, 79, of Birmingham, passed away on February 1, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband Don Cameron, father and mother Walter & Christine Burgess, and sisters Sue burgess & Faye Kesner. She is survived by her son Chad Cameron, his wife Molly and two granddaughters Blair and Halle Kate. She is...
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