Obituaries

Jul 15, 2025

Jul 14, 2025

Funeral Services for Mr. Robert C. “Chuck” Smith, age 90 of Leeds, will be held on Monday, July 28, 2025 at 11:45 A.M. at Cahaba Springs Presbyterian Church with Pastor deNay Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at the Alabama National Cemetery at 2:00 P.M.

Robert Charles (Chuck) Smith passed away peacefully in Birmingham on July 14, 2025. He...

Jul 12, 2025

Jul 12, 2025

William Houston McGehee (Billy, Bill) passed away Saturday morning, July 12, 2025 at the age of 82. He served in the U. S. Air Force and was an active member of the American Legion. He retired from the City of Birmingham and the City of Pleasant Grove where he worked as a fireman/paramedic. He was honored to be a graduate...

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

John P. Graves, age 57, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at St. Vincent's East in Huffman. He was born on February 1, 1968, in Tuscaloosa and graduated from Parkview High School in 1986. John went on to pursue a career in law, where he met his wife, Irene Michelle (Neikirk) Graves. They were married in September 1997....

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...