Obituaries

Nov 10, 2022

Sara Montez Wilkinson Earley, 92, of Sylacauga, passed away on November 10, 2022. Montez lived most of her life in Birmingham and Tarrant.

Montez or Tump, as she was affectionately known by her close friends and family, was born on October 18, 1930 to Marion and Mattie Lou Wilkinson. She graduated from Jefferson County High School (later...

Nov 8, 2022

Stanley Lowell Mims, age 96, passed away at home on Nov. 8, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, David Samuel Mims, his mother, Etta Watts Mims Wagoner and his son, David Lowell Mims. Stan is survived by his wife of 68 years, Suttle Gildrer Mims, one daughter, Martha Kelly Creech of Freeport, Florida, grandson, Jese David...

Nov 5, 2022

It is with deep sorrow we report the passing of Marcia G (Marc) Wright on November 5, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer. Marc, as she was known to family, friends and former students, taught for 30 years in the Jefferson and Shelby County schools (Erwin, McAdory, Oak Mountain) as a choral director and high school counselor. She...

Nov 5, 2022

Peggy Carolyn Sipes Lee, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother, surrounded by her loving family, went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2022.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Milford and Opal Sipes and her infant twins, Jason and Cinda.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years,...

Nov 3, 2022

Gail White Chadwell, 82, of Springville, Alabama passed away November 3, 2022 at her home. Gail was born on December 6, 1939 in Gadsden, Alabama.

Gail is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy Chadwell Roll and Michael, Candice Chadwell Smith and Kraig; grandchildren, Chris Roll (Brandi), April Roll Andrews, Jacob Roll (Karen), Laura Smith Keller (Matthew),...

Nov 3, 2022

John Morrison, Jr., 80, of Pinson, Alabama, passed on November 03, 2022. John was born on June 04, 1942.  John was a loving and devoted husband and father. He served in the United States Air Force from 1965 to 1971 and retired from Bellsouth after 33 years of service. John was preceded in death by his father, John Morrison,...

Nov 2, 2022

On Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022, J.W. (Jay) Mitchell went home to be with the Lord. He was an avid gardener who loved to share his harvest with his neighbors and community. Jay is survived by his wife Vivian, his son Robert, his daughter Bethany, his brother Donald Mitchell, and his sister Mavis Freeman. Jay was preceded in death by...

Nov 1, 2022

Thomas (Tom) Farley, 93, of Birmingham, passed away on November 1, 2022. Tom was born on February 10, 1929, to the late John Edgar and Grace Farley. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joan Nelson Farley, and sisters Bonnie Stanley and Colleen Noah.

He attended Jones Valley High School and graduated from Paul Hayne Vocational...

Nov 1, 2022

She was born in Stringtown, MS on December 25, 1933, to Boland and Lois Reid. She passed away on November 1, 2022. She was an only child. She grew up in Greenville, MS. Graduated from E. E. Bass High School. Attended Southwest Junior College in McComb, MS where she was the Drum Majorette in the school marching band. She...

Oct 30, 2022

Joseph Steve Marshall of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on October 30, 2022, at the age of seventy-four. He was born on November 19, 1947, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Joseph Lee and Mary Lucille Marshall. Steve graduated high school and attended college in Tuscaloosa. Steve served a tour of duty with the Army in Vietnam, where he was an expert with the...

Oct 30, 2022

Sue Manning, 88, beloved Mother and Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on October 30, 2022. She entered this world on February 14, 1934 in Birmingham, AL, born to Edgar and Lila Edwards. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Manning and her son, Brad Manning. She is survived by her daughter Linda Irwin; son...

Oct 29, 2022

Wynell Parson, 95, passed away on October 29, 2022, in Vestavia, AL.  Wynell Parson was born on June 30, 1927 in Cullman, Alabama to Andrew Virgil Watson and Ethel Hendricks Watson.  Wynell married Fred Parson on May 29th, 1943 in Birmingham, Alabama. The couple had two children, Joyce Marilyn Ingle and Jo Anne Hull.  Wynell was best known for...

Oct 28, 2022

Annette Garris, age 72, of Pinson, AL was born on October 28, 1950, in Tuscaloosa to her parents, Arthur George and Claudia George Williams. Annette’s birthday wish was to see her late husband, “Dick”. On October 28, 2022, after an extended illness, her birthday wish came true.

Annette was a devoted wife to her loving husband of...

Oct 26, 2022

Our beloved Ruth Ann Cranford, aka "Nana" passed away peacefully on Wednesday, the 26th of October 2022 at the age of 78. Ruth Ann is preceded in death by her parents Helen and James Wahl, sister-in-law, Mary Ann Cranford and her husband of 31 years, Paul (Sandy) Cranford Jr. who passed away in 1991.

Ruth Ann was...

Oct 26, 2022

Robert Hugh Linder, Feb 12, 1948, went to his heavenly home on Tues. Oct 25, 2022, due to complications from Lung Cancer. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Holt Linder and a daughter, Tina Melvin. He loved taking pictures of birds, especially eagles, osprey, and hawks. He loved camping and especially his TN VOLS friend... He was a member...

Oct 25, 2022

Edwin Dee Newman Trussville AL

Edwin passed away peacefully Tuesday Oct. 25, 2022, at the age of ninety-two. Survived by his loving wife Elizabeth T. Newman - they were married for 66 years as of October 20th. No one could have ever asked for a sweeter, kinder, more gracious father. He loved us unconditionally no matter what....

Oct 24, 2022

On October 24, 2022, John L. Gilham (Johnny)

passed away in his home in Pinson, AL at age 79

surrounded by his family and prayer. A beloved husband,

father, and grandfather, he is preceded in death by his

parents, James & Clara Gilham, 8 brothers and 3 sisters.

He is...

Oct 24, 2022

With broken hearts, we are sharing the passing of the most precious Carolyn L. Collett. Carolyn went to be with Jesus Monday, October 24, 2022. God saw her pain and said, “Come Home, Child of Mine.” She has her perfect heavenly body now and is rejoicing with The Lord. Carolyn was truly beloved by her family, and everyone she...

Oct 23, 2022

Pamela Joan Terry Maddox, 70, of Birmingham, Alabama, took her last earthly breath and her first breath in Heaven on October 23, 2022, with her family by her side.  Pam fought a very courageous battle with pancreatic cancer over the last six months.

Pam was born in Decatur, Alabama on February 14, 1952. She graduated from Athens High School in 1970 and graduated from Auburn University where she...

Oct 22, 2022

Thomas “Tommy” H Light, age 86, passed on October 22,2022 to be with our lord. A member of Northpark Baptist Church for many years and a deep believer in the Christian faith. Born in Birmingham, Alabama on March 26,1936. Attended high school at McGill Institute in Mobile. A graduate of Birmingham Southern College and Marine Corps Veteran. Tom spent...