Obituaries

Jan 25, 2023

Karen Jane McCay Woodley, age 68 of Locust Fork and a native of Tarrant, AL passed away on January 25, 2023. She was a graduate of Tarrant High School class of 1972.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, of 48 years, Mike Woodley; parents, Jack, and Annett McCay; her granddaughter, Aly May Woodley.

She is survived by...

Jan 25, 2023

Sandra Spivey, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on January 25, 2023, in Springville, AL.

Sandra Spivey was born on August 19, 1947 in Birmingham, AL, to James Payton and Irene Payton. Sandra married Emmett Spivey, on April 2, 1962 in Birmingham. The couple had three children, Teresa, Dewayne, and Ken.

Sandra was best known for her selflessness,...

Jan 25, 2023

Lena Jo Buttner of Springville, AL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023. She was born on December 13th, 1938 in Birmingham, AL to George and Maxine Robinson. "Memaw" as she was known to family and friends grew up in the Birmingham area and was a graduate of Woodlawn High School. There she met and later married James...

Jan 25, 2023

Sandra Spivey, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on January 25, 2023, in Springville, AL.

Sandra Spivey was born on August 19, 1947 in Birmingham, AL, to James Payton and Irene Payton. Sandra married Emmett Spivey, on April 2, 1962 in Birmingham. The couple had three children, Teresa, Dewayne, and Ken.

Sandra was...

Jan 25, 2023

Lena Jo Buttner of Springville, AL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023. She was born on December 13th, 1938 in Birmingham, AL to George and Maxine Robinson. "Memaw" as she was known to family and friends grew up in the Birmingham area and was a graduate of Woodlawn High School. There she met and later married James Buttner...

Jan 25, 2023

Karen Jane McCay Woodley, age 68 of Locust Fork and a native of Tarrant, AL passed away on January 25, 2023. She was a graduate of Tarrant High School class of 1972.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, of 48 years, Mike Woodley; parents, Jack, and Annett McCay; her granddaughter, Aly May Woodley.

Jan 24, 2023

Ms. Ruth Ellon Marrs, age 95, passed away January 24, 2023. The family will receive friends at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, January 27, 2023 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm. Funeral Services will begin at 2:00pm and Graveside Services will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham, AL.

She is survived by her son, William “Bill” Marrs (Camille); daughters, LeeAnn Mcannally...

Jan 24, 2023

Ms. Ruth Ellon Marrs, age 95, passed away January 24, 2023. The family will receive friends at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, January 27, 2023 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm. Funeral Services will begin at 2:00pm and Graveside Services will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham, AL.

She is survived by her son, William “Bill” Marrs (Camille);...

Jan 23, 2023

Maegan McCauley age 35, passed away on January 23, 2023 in Birmingham Alabama.

Maegan is survived by her mother Tanya Avila of Clarksville, TN, adopted father Tracy T. Luna of Huntsville, AL, biological father Marty Traller of Huntsville, AL, sister Ryan Marie Luna of Huntsville, AL, brothers Scott and Greg Traller, cousin Juliana Larson of Orlando FL,...

Jan 23, 2023

Maegan McCauley age 35, passed away on January 23, 2023 in Birmingham Alabama.

Maegan is survived by her mother Tanya Avila of Clarksville, TN, adopted father Tracy T. Luna of Huntsville, AL, biological father Marty Traller of Huntsville, AL, sister Ryan Marie Luna of Huntsville, AL, brothers Scott and Greg Traller, cousin Juliana Larson of Orlando FL, aunt Georgiana Larson...

Jan 22, 2023

JIMMY RAY WRIGHT, age 75, of Hanceville, Alabama went to be with the LORD, on Sunday January 22, 2023. He was born in Lauderdale, AL. to Hiram and Virgie Wright. He is preceded in death by his wife Billie Sue Wright, grandson Matt Heath, and son Charles Wright (Charlotte) along with 8 sisters Mildred, Lois, Opal, Marcel, Dean, Nell,...

Jan 22, 2023

JIMMY RAY WRIGHT, age 75, of Hanceville, Alabama went to be with the LORD, on Sunday January 22, 2023. He was born in Lauderdale, AL. to Hiram and Virgie Wright. He is preceded in death by his wife Billie Sue Wright, grandson Matt Heath, and son Charles Wright (Charlotte) along with 8 sisters Mildred, Lois, Opal, Marcel, Dean, Nell, Dolly,...

Jan 21, 2023

George “Steve” Jackson, age 80, of Trussville, Alabama passed away on January 21, 2023. Steve was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Thelma Ensey Jackson. Steve is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marcia O’Barr Jackson, a daughter Leah Erwin (James), and a son Jarrod Jackson (Natalie). He also leaves behind his grandchildren Jack and Layne...

Jan 21, 2023

George “Steve” Jackson, age 80, of Trussville, Alabama passed away on January 21, 2023. Steve was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Thelma Ensey Jackson. Steve is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marcia O’Barr Jackson, a daughter Leah Erwin (James), and a son Jarrod Jackson (Natalie). He also leaves behind his grandchildren Jack and Layne Erwin...

Jan 19, 2023

Deborah Ann Gregory was born on December 6, 1950 in Amma, West Virginia.  She was lovingly adopted by Delbert and Mildred Gregory of Charleston, West Virginia.  She graduated from Charleston High School in 1969.  Was married to Richard J Vatovec on June 23, 1973 becoming Deborah G. Vatovec.  She attended Jefferson State Junior College for about a year.  Debby...

Jan 15, 2023

Albert Lewis Haynie, age 87, of Clanton, AL passed away on January 15, 2023. He was born in Birmingham, AL. He graduated from Tarrant High School in 1953. He was a US Army veteran and was honorably discharged in 1956.

Albert was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; a daughter, Valarie Baker; parents, Lee Roy Haynie and...

Jan 15, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce our beloved son, Joseph Dylan Jacobs, passed away January 15, 2023, in Birmingham, AL at the age of 26. Dylan was born July 20, 1996 in Birmingham, AL, to Joseph Shane Jacobs and Jessica Weaver.  Dylan attended Chelsea and Locust Fork high schools and completed his education in 2015.  He worked...

Jan 14, 2023

Mrs. Pashe Irene Tidwell, age ninety-nine, entered the gates of Heaven on January 14th, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Tidwell was born December 2nd, 1923 to the late Frank and Hattie Bonner in Brilliant, Alabama. She married the love of her life, Pharis U. Tidwell in 1945 and together they resided in Pinson, Alabama for...

Jan 14, 2023

Doris Holt Dorman, age 85, a native of Bradford, AL and resident of Warrior, AL passed away on January 14, 2023. She was a graduate of Mortimer Jordan High School class of 1957 and she attended Wallace State. She was a member of Masseyline Church of God.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas, and...

Jan 14, 2023

James “Dale” Robison, age 73, entered heaven on January 14th, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on December 10th, 1949 to James Bradford Robison and Opal Elizabeth Wear Robison. He grew up in the heart of Clay, Alabama surrounded by a host of cousins and special friends that were with him throughout his entire life.