Obituaries

Apr 23, 2021

Wanda Swain Palmer, age 77, of Birmingham, AL passed away on April 23, 2021. Wanda grew up in Jefferson County, AL and attended Woodlawn High School. Wanda was a strong and independent woman who enjoyed gardening and playing board games with friends and family. Wanda is survived by her children, Juanita Foster (Richard) and David Dunion (Janie Dill); six...

Apr 22, 2021

Christian Velasquez Tamariz went to be with His Lord and Savior Thursday, April 22, 2021. He loved Alabama football, soccer, wrestling, and video games. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Christian's funeral services will be held Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens in Trussville, Alabama with a Visitation 1-2 PM...

Apr 20, 2021

Betty Ann Rowell, 89, passed away on April 20, 2021 in McKinney, Texas.  She was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on June 9, 1931 to parents Willard and Eva Lochridge. Betty spent over 4 decades working tirelessly as a bookkeeper and accountant. She was also an incredible seamstress. Her second love, to that of her family, was golfing. Her Christian...

Apr 18, 2021

James “Jim” Evatt, 66, of Irondale passed away on April 18, 2021. He attended Leeds High School and worked with GE for several years. He retired from MIS. Jim married the love of his life Debora in May of 1974. He was a devoted and loving husband and father. He loved spending time with family, especially his grandkids. He...

Apr 17, 2021

Phillip A. Gambrell, March 29, 1985-April 17, 2021 (Age 36), passed away unexpectedly on April 17 leaving behind, a multitude of, family and friends that will miss his contagious smile, his generous hugs, and his ability to make people laugh, even when they felt there was nothing to laugh about.  He is survived by his parents, Bob and Priscilla...

Apr 17, 2021

Phillip Andrew Gambrell, 36, passed away unexpectedly on April 17, leaving an indescribable void in the hearts of so many. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Karen Osburn Gambrell; his parents, Bob and Priscilla Gambrell; brothers, Robert Gambrell (Erica) and Jeff DeShazo (Heidi); grandmother, Dorris Drummond; mother and father-in-law, Patricia and Donald Osburn; grandmother-in-law, Joanna Reed;...

Apr 17, 2021

Nancy L. Bell passed peacefully in her home in Alabaster, AL on April 17, 2021 surrounded by her long time devoted companion Gregg Alley, and her two daughters after a long fought battle with ovarian cancer. She was the beloved mother of Laura Greenberg (Mark, dec.), Sharon Strickland (Todd), and Christine Everett (dec.). Cherished Mimi to Jacob (Maura), Karri...

Apr 16, 2021

Diane Black Martin, age 66, of Tuscaloosa, passed away Friday, April 16th, at her residence.

She was born on May 9th, 1954, in Birmingham, the daughter of the late Pete and Polly Black. Diane graduated from Huffman High School in 1972. She received her undergraduate degree in Education from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa in 1976....

Apr 15, 2021

Myra Jean Nichols, 90, of Birmingham, passed away on April 13, 2021.  Her family was blessed to be able to be with her during her last days.   She was a member of Valley East Baptist Church.   Myra was a devoted housewife and mother.  Her husband Walton Newton Nichols previously passed. Myra and Walton had 3 children, 9 grandchildren and...

Apr 15, 2021

Carolyn A. Fix passed away on April 15, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, George Fix; children, Randall Fix (Cindy), Kenneth Fix (Wendy) and Lecia Holmes (Rodney). She was a proud grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; brother, Michael Aldridge. Visitation will be on Monday, April...

Apr 14, 2021

Mrs. Marquerite Lorene Ballenger, age 93 passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in Birmingham, AL. Lorene was born, April 15, 1927 in Birmingham, AL to Jimmie Ray and R.B. Ray. She is survived by her beloved children, a daughter, Diane B. Hardman and a son, Curtis Ballenger, a loving grandson, Darren Hardman and his wife, Dawn and a cherished...

Apr 14, 2021

Neysa Gayle Lucas, 74, passed away on April 14, 2021. Before retiring, Neysa spent time as an Elderfriend Coordinator for SonRise Health Ministries. In retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her best friend and companion, Gerald Stricklin, traveling, playing golf, listening to audio books, and sitting on the porch listening to the birds sing.

Mrs. Lucas is...

Apr 14, 2021

Lorene Ballenger of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on Apr 14, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Apr 13, 2021

Marguerite Handley Chappell, age 98 of Birmingham, AL passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. She was preceded by her husband, John E. Chappell, Jr. and her sister, Jeanne Scott. She is survived by her daughter, Jane Vining and her son, Lawrence E. Chappell (Janet); grandchildren, Destry Vining (Cristie) and Lisa Smith (Brad); many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a...

Apr 11, 2021

Bobbe R. Searcy went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, April 11, 2021. She is survived by her daughter Tammy Searcy, son Claud Searcy (Merry), sister Mimi Hollis (Johnny), grandchild Allison Searcy and great-grandson Tucker Cobb. Bobbe is also survived by her wonderful family friends. Bobbe enjoyed knitting, bowling, sitting on the back porch, taking trips to...

Apr 11, 2021

Debbrah Kay “Debbie” Herren, age 62, of Trussville, AL passed away on April 11, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Debbie was born on January 25, 1959 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Herren.  She was a graduate of Hewitt-Trussville High School. Debbie had a passion for others and devoted her life to caring for others....

Apr 10, 2021

Dale Allen Fulmer, 68, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Birmingham, AL. Dale is survived by his sister, Tamara Fulmer; nieces, April Reneman (Preston) and Lorenn Plunkett (Jarred); his great nephews and nieces, Chasyn Reneman, Paisley Reneman, Aubriana Plunkett, Trevor Plunkett and Tanner Plunkett; Friend, Joe Willis, Step-father, Robert Thompson. Dale is preceded in death by father,...

Apr 10, 2021

George Walter Latham of Birmingham passed away Saturday, April 10 at home surrounded by his family. He was 92 years of age. George was born on December 23, 1928, to Georgia Mae Houlditch Latham and Chester Arlie Latham in Kansas, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his wife, La Rue Ramey Latham; his parents; and his brothers, Gerald...

Apr 7, 2021

Mattie Ruth Kendall, age 95, of Birmingham passed away on April 7, 2021. She was a life-long resident of Birmingham, AL. She was a member of Center Point Senior Citizen Center. Ruth enjoyed traveling and spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ruth never met a stranger and had a welcoming and caring...

Apr 5, 2021

George O. “Shorty” White, 90, died on April 5th, 2021, after a short period in a Homewood Nursing home. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama February 4, 1931 to Ruth Limbaugh White and George O. White Sr. He parents divorced after a few years and his mother remarried Lewis Payton Sidle in 1940. He soon became the older step-brother...