Obituaries

Dec 15, 2022

Lang Lana Le of St. Paul, Minnesota passed away peacefully on December 15, 2022 at the age of 86. She was born on April 5, 1936 in Long Xuyen, Vietnam. Lang along with her husband came to the United States in 1975 with their four children to escape the Vietnam war for a better life.

She is...

Dec 15, 2022

Jack Kiefer, 97, passed away on December 15, 2022.He is preceded in death by his wives, Myrtle Bolin Kiefer and Paula King Kiefer. He is survived by his nephew, Chuck Kiefer and nieces, Carol Wells, Kate Kiefer and Connie Collins. Jack was born on February 14, 1925, in Bradenton, FL, to Albert and Mayme Kiefer. After graduating from Lanier...

Dec 15, 2022

Alice Varner Price McGIll Wright, age 87 of Rome, Georgia, formerly of Birmingham, Alabama, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 15, 2022 after a long illness. This date was also the birthday of her late husband, Albert McGill, and their wedding anniversary.

Alice was born in the Huffman Community of Birmingham Alabama in...

Dec 13, 2022

James Brightwell, age 93, of Birmingham passed away on December 13, 2022. He was born on January 27, 1929 to Rufus and Alberta Brightwell and grew up in West End. He was a Korean War veteran. James married the love of his life, Betty Rhea Gay in 1954. James retired from South Central Bell after 40 years of service...

Dec 13, 2022

Jennifer Lois Hand, age, 45 passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. The family will receive friends and family at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, December 17, 2022 from 1:00PM-2:00PM. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 2:00PM at the funeral home. Graveside services will follow.

Jennifer is preceded in death by Jessie Mae...

Dec 10, 2022

The Lord took Mrs. Shirley Ann Heard home on Saturday, December 10, 2022. A Graveside Service will be held at Jefferson Memorial Gardens Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 12:00PM.

She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Robert T Heard; aunt, Gale Turk; cousins, Terry Turk, Tim Turk, and Mark Turk.

She is...

Dec 10, 2022

Sue McGuier, age 90, passed away on December 10, 2022, in Birmingham, AL. Sue McGuier was born on August 7, 1932 in Tarrant, AL, to Isaac Wilson and Fannie Wilson. Sue married William Dallace McGuier on July 21, 1949 in Birmingham. The couple had 2 children, Charles McGuier (Kay) and Wanda Wood (Jimbo) both of Birmingham AL. Sue was...

Dec 9, 2022

Coach Robert Marion Helms III, 76, passed away on December 9th, 2022, in his home, surrounded by his closest friends and family members, after a hard fought battle against pancreatic cancer. He was born on July 30, 1946 in Birmingham, Alabama to Robert Helms Jr and Pauline Helms. Robert graduated from Phillips High School in 1964 and went on to...

Dec 8, 2022

Edward Dennis Mewbourn passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at the age of 75. He was born in Acmar, AL to the late Lendsey Morrell Mewbourn and Lorene Weens Mewbourn. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Linda Horsely Mewbourn, his 2 daughters, Susan M. Acton (with husband, Brandon Acton) and Courtney D. Mewbourn; his brother,...

Dec 8, 2022

Roger Dale Johns, 76, of Birmingham passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022. Roger was preceded in death by his father, Henry Ellis Johns, his mother, Clennie Mae Loyed Johns, his son, Terrell Dale Johns, his brother, J.W. "Dub" Johns, and his sister, Grace Robertson. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Sutton Johns, daughter, Sharon Whaley, son, Darrell...

Dec 8, 2022

Billie Jean Mize, 93, of Irondale, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 8, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born May 29, 1929, the eldest child of William M. and Jewell E. Williams.

Ms. Mize was a devoted member of Overton Road United Methodist Church for over 50 years, where she...

Dec 8, 2022

Jimmy “Jim” Earl Courington, 92 of, Trussville, AL passed away on December 8, 2022. He was born August 28, 1930, in Oakman, AL.

Jim was a Korean War Army veteran and also served in Germany. In 1956, he went to work for Hayes International which later became Pemco Aeroplex after a 45 year distinguished career as Vice...

Dec 7, 2022

Mrs. Jan Maria Holmes Holley passed away on the Lord's day, Sunday, December 4, 2022. The family will receive friends at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens Friday, December 9, 2022 from 11am to 12 pm at the Funeral Home. Graveside services will begin at 12pm.

She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Tom Holley,...

Dec 7, 2022

Laura Wilson Coker passed away on December 7, 2022 at the age of 34 after a long and difficult battle against depression. She was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, aunt, niece, cousin and friend. We remember her fondly for all our wonderful times together, for her amazing piano talent, her love of nature, her beautiful smile and her laugh....

Dec 7, 2022

William Franklin Britt Jr. was born and raised in Alabama and Served his country in the Korean War. A self employed engineer, he did work for the space and rocket center and worked until his passing. Frank was an amazing man who loved his family. He was a Godly man that loved telling anyone he met about Jesus. He will...

Dec 6, 2022

Kameron “Kami” Elizabeth Wise passed peacefully in her home on December 6, 2022. Kami was a strong wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, full of life and laughter. She will be missed but never forgotten and will live forever in our hearts. She was 55 years old, born on November 15, 1967, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Ray and Kathy Blevins....

Dec 5, 2022

Funeral services for Charles S. Ayers will be held on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville, Alabama with Reverend Gary Ward officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Charles was born on August 1, 1944 in Chulafinnee, Alabama. Charles grew up on a farm on the Tallapoosa River...

Dec 4, 2022

Sylvia Posey, age 95 of Center Point, AL passed away on December 4, 2022 in Athens, AL surrounded by her loved ones. Sylvia was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul Calvin Posey and her daughter-in-law, Nadine Posey. She is survived by her three sons, Larry Posey (Robin), Alan Posey (Theresa) and Donald Posey; grandchildren, Michael Posey (Charlotte)...

Dec 2, 2022

Doris White Shelton, age 90 of Margaret, AL passed away on December 2, 2022. She was a member of Moody First Baptist Church. She worked for the FBI and received a letter of accommodation from J. Edgar Hoover.

She was a bookkeeper for several businesses in the Birmingham area.   She was also an amazing cook, loved to read,...

Nov 30, 2022

Ashton Jared Davis was a caring heartfelt kid. Words cannot explain how loved he was by so many. He was very stubborn, but when it came down to it he would be there for anybody and anything. He loved to work out and write music which is his passion. He believed and just kept dreaming and trying to push...