Obituaries

Jul 10, 2025

Lester Robinson, a longtime pastor in northeast Jefferson County, passed away on July 10th at the age of 87. A devoted servant of God, Lester lived a life marked by humility, humor, and unwavering faith.

Lester grew up in the Woodlawn neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama, and attended Toccoa Falls and Howard College. He spent ten years as a Birmingham police officer...

Jul 10, 2025

Jul 9, 2025

Rebekah Ann Odeneal, “Becky”, 69, of Clay, Alabama passed away on Wednesday July 9, 2025 peacefully in her home with her loving husband of nearly 48 years by her side. Becky was preceded in death by her Grandparents, Charles and Edith Maudell Williams, her Mother, Audrey Williams Downey, and her father Roland Turrentine. Becky is survived by her husband, Tim,...

Jul 8, 2025

Jul 8, 2025

Shirley Lavonne Borg of Birmingham passed away peacefully in the care of hospice at Brookdale Assisted Living Facility on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. She was 85 years of age.

Shirley is survived by her 4 sons; Regan Borg (Sheryl), Rad Borg (Kathy), Darrell Borg, Russell Borg Jr. (Kayo), daughter, Janelle Albano (PJ); 6 grandchildren, Stephanie Jennings (Drew), Ryan Borg (Monica), Courtney...

Jul 7, 2025

John Thomas Mueller, Sr.Engineer, Mentor, Artist1944 - 2025

John Thomas Mueller, 80, of Jasper, Alabama, passed away peacefully today, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, brilliance, and quiet strength.

Born in Mississippi in 1945, J.T. was a lifelong learner and achiever. He graduated as valedictorian of his class at Bay Springs High School before attending Mississippi State and the University...

Jul 6, 2025

Marjorie (Marjie) Marie Collins passed July 6, 2025. She was preceded in death by husband Donald Curtis Collins, daughter Cindy Lee Collins, son Donald Ron Collins, parents Fred and Isabella Kluck Schlosser, brother Donald Schlosser and sister Rose Benson.

Survivors include her daughter Tina Jo Collins McKelvey (Dunn), grandsons Paul Donald McKelvey (Elise), Kevin Collins McKelvey (Lucy) and granddaughter Marjie Lee...

Jul 6, 2025

Funeral Services for Mr. Carlton Edward Hope, age 77, of Springville, Alabama, will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Gary Eudy and Mike Glasgow officiating. Entombment with Military Honors will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Carl passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at his home. Carl was a devoted husband...

Jul 3, 2025

Hendry, Robert Christopher, age 53 of Birmingham, died Thursday July 3, 2025. He worked as an electrician in the greater Birmingham area. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert Gene and Alice Jeffcoat Hendry. He is survived by his daughter, Natalie Hendry(Kaeden Pennington),sister, Elizabeth Milan(Leon), niece, Emily Adams(Chase), grand niece, Sadie Adams, nephew, John Milan, life partner, Tammy...

Jul 2, 2025

Jul 2, 2025

Mr. Robert Alan Motley, age 72 of Birmingham, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Fairhaven Nursing Home.

Born in Alabama, after graduating High school, he went to trade school to become a Machinist and worked most of his life doing “Tool & Die” work. Mr. Motley was an avid Alabama and Green Bay Packers Football fan and loved being...

Jul 2, 2025

Mr. Louis Mataya, age 65 of Empire, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Fayette Medical Center. A private family graveside was held with Father Gerald Holloway officiating.

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Louis lived most of his life in Alabama and graduated from Wood Lawn High school. He worked for Regions Bank for over 15 years as a Bank...

Jul 2, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Wayne Douglas Henley on July 2, 2025, at the age of 78.

Wayne was a devoted husband to Carolyn Henley, father to Kristen Moore (Paul) and Melissa Smith (Parker), and a proud grandfather to Charlotte Ann and Crawford. He is also survived by his brother Tim Henley, nephews Chase Henley...

Jul 1, 2025

Carl Dan Armstrong, 96, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025.Born on May 20, 1929, Carl graduated from Tarrant High School and began his career at Moore-Handley, where he met the love of his life, Dorothy ("Dot"). They shared 73 beautiful years of marriage. A faithful reader of the Bible, Carl lived his life with deep devotion...

Jun 30, 2025

Patricia Ann Croft Williamson

Born October 30, 1941

Died June 30, 2025



Patricia Ann Williamson, age 83 of Irondale, Alabama, passed away peacefully on June 30th of 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Ann was the beloved wife of Rod Williamson for 58 wonderful years. Together they built a life and family rooted in love and faith. She was...

Jun 28, 2025

Funeral Services for Mr. J. DeWayne Wilson, age 84 of Birmingham, will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor J.R. Finney officiating. Entombment will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Wayne passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at UAB St. Vincent’s Hospital. Born in Clanton, Wayne lived most of his life...

Jun 28, 2025

Lynda McAlpin, age 77 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on June 28, 2025. She was born in Fayette County, Alabama. She grew up in East Birmingham, attending Dupuy Elementary and graduating from Woodlawn High School in 1966. She was a homemaker who loved her family and was especially proud of her four grandchildren. She loved the beach and went down...

Jun 27, 2025

Sarah Alice Lett, age 84, passed away on June 27, 2025. She was a member of Irondale Baptist Church and Rufner Valley Baptist Church. She loved to cook especially for her family and friends. She battled dementia for the last eight years. Mrs. Lett was preceded in death by her husband James Wesley Lett; daughter, Gina Lett; son, Kenny Lett.

Sarah...

Jun 26, 2025

Janice Celia Rylant Clements (78), of Birmingham, Alabama passed away after a hard fight on June 26, 2025, surrounded by loving family. She was a VERY special, giving and loving mother to Laurie Boyd, grandmother to Alex Hammond and Skylar Boyd, sister to Jacque Carlisle, aunt to Geoff Carlisle and Jenny Carlisle Carrington, and cousin and friend to so many...

Jun 26, 2025

Vivian Lucille (McCrory) Yates, 81, passed peacefully at home on June 26, 2025. She was born in Gulfport, Mississippi on July 24, 1943, to Durward and Hilda McCrory. She graduated in 1961 from Shades Valley High School and then went on to attend Samford University where she studied Early Childhood Education and Music.

Vivian had been a member of Huffman United...