Obituaries

Judith Ann Waters

Nov 16, 2024

Judith Ann Waters, age 82, passed away on November 16, 2024. Mrs. Waters loved to serve people. She loved to cook for large crowds. She was always willing to help her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert M. Waters; siblings, Ada Arata, Virginia Ullrich, Robert Ferry and Margie Ferry.

Judith is survived...

Waymon Ray Townsend

Nov 16, 2024

Waymon Ray Townsend of Trussville, at the age of 86, peacefully passed at home on Saturday, November 16, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Fox Townsend, Rhonda Townsend Buckner (Pat), Bill Townsend (Jennifer), Jeff Fox (Tracy), Cyndi Fox Polito (David), and many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Also survived by brother Randall Townsend and sister Pam Skinner. He was called...

Judy Brown

Nov 16, 2024

Funeral Services for Mrs. Judy Brown, age 84 of Birmingham, will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Newland officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Judy Brown (Rylant) of Birmingham AL and Sylacauga AL, passed away on November 16th 2024, at her home, with her family by her...

Nancy S. Christy

Nov 16, 2024

Funeral Services for Mrs. Nancy S. Christy, age 95 of Birmingham, will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Foster Christy officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Crest Cemetery. 

Mrs. Christy passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Columbia, Alabama. Born in Amarillo, Texas, she moved to many states with her...

Donald G. Sims

Nov 15, 2024

Graveside Services for Mr. Donald G. Sims, age 71 of Raiford, Florida, will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:00 P.M. at Forest Hill Cemetery.

Mr. Sims full obituary to follow...

Bruce "Rick" Hanby

Nov 15, 2024

Rick Hanby passed away peacefully in Birmingham, Alabama on November 15, 2024 at the age of 78. He was born on September 24, 1946 in Birmingham, Alabama to Laura Edweena Hanby and John Joseph Hanby, Sr., who preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary Lilly Hanby; his brother, John Joseph Hanby, Jr...

Joann Rookis Bishop

Nov 15, 2024

Joann was born on March 13, 1941 to her parents Annie Mae and Joseph Rookis in Birmingham, Alabama.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph J. Rookis and Annie Mae (Naro) Rookis and her siblings Nasief and Henry and Elizabeth Sudano and her son, Jeffrey Sanders Bishop.

Joann is survived by her husband of 60 years Sanders, her daughter Regina...

Robert Vernon Simpson

Nov 14, 2024

Robert Vernon Simpson, age 91, passed away on Nov. 14, 2024. Robert loved working, repairing things, hunting and fishing. Mr. Simpson attended Hope Community Church. He was a member of the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union Local #91 for over 60 years. He worked for Air Engineers from 1957 until 1963, Conditioned Air 1963 until 1998. In 1951 he enlisted...

Walter Leveille, Jr.

Nov 13, 2024

Walter Henry Leveille, Jr. passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his wife, Susanne, on November 13th at age 78, after a year-long battle with ALS. Walter was born on Christmas Eve, 1945 in Mt. Holly, New Jersey to Virginia and Walter Leveille, Sr. Early in childhood, his family moved to St. Petersburg, FL where he and his...

Shari Moore

Nov 13, 2024

Shari Moore, age 59, of Trussville passed away peacefully in the early hours of November 13, after a long battle with cancer. She leaves behind a legacy of generosity, joy, and an unwavering love for her family. 

After graduating Banks High School and obtaining a degree in Early Childhood Education from Jefferson State Community College, Shari dedicated her early years raising...

Lacy Wright, Jr.

Nov 12, 2024

Lacy Edward Wright age 79, passed away on November 12, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Lacy E. Wright, Sr. and mother, Elizabeth Gregory Wright; grandparents, Joseph (Maud) Wright, Emmitt Gregory, Grace Chappel Gregory Anderson and Howard (Skint) Anderson.

Mr. Wright is survived by his wife Gail Smith Wright; children, David A. (Christina) Wright and...

Carol Ann Nesselquiest Herold

Nov 9, 2024

Carol Ann Nesselquiest Herold Somerset KY , formerly Alabaster, AL, born in Salisbury, NC, moved to Birmingham. AL at an early age. Passed away November 9th 2024. She was a retired Federal employee with 22 years of service at IRS and FAA.

Survivors include daughter Leah Ashworth (Michael) Somerset KY, Son Leland Ashworth Jr. (Alicia)Somerset, KY and much...

John Lemaster II

Nov 8, 2024

John D. "Ham" Grissom

Nov 8, 2024

John David (Ham) Grissom, age 86 of Trussville, Alabama, peacefully passed away on November 8, 2024. He was surrounded by his beloved wife and loving family in his last moments before entering his Heavenly home. He was born on March 12, 1938, in Birmingham, Alabama to Ellen Grissom; he was raised by his loving grandmother, Laura Grissom. He was in...

Adam D. Cooner

Nov 4, 2024

Funeral Services for Mr. Adam D. Cooner, age 42 of Hollytree, will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Father John Fallon officiating.

Adam passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 at his home. Born in Birmingham, he was a lifelong resident of Alabama. Adam was a proud member of the United...

Patricia "Patti" Garner Staton

Nov 4, 2024

Patricia "Patti" Garner Staton, born on May 20, 1956, passed away peacefully on November 4 2024, at the age of 68. A beloved member of her community, Patti leaves behind a legacy defined by her dedication service and her unwavering commitment to helping others.

Patti had a longstanding career at RE/MAX Realty, where she touched the lives of many through her...

Jane Barker

Nov 2, 2024

Amma Jane Barker, age 87, passed away on November 2, 2024, after a long-term illness, at Bay Breeze Senior and Rehabilitation Center. 

Jane was born August 8, 1937 in Birmingham, AL. She was married to James Dewey Barker, Sr. on June 16, 1959. They were married for 56 years, before his death in 2015. In the late 1950s and early 1960s,...

Michael Calamusa

Nov 2, 2024

Michael Andrew Calamusa, aged seventeen, passed away tragically on November 2nd, 2024, after being hit by a car while riding his bicycle. Born on January 29th, 2007, Michael was a vibrant and compassionate young man whose warmth and kindness touched everyone around him.

Michael loved the Lord and had faith the size of a mountain. He was known for his boundless...

Bettina Milam

Oct 31, 2024

Bettina Carol Milam, 45, of Springville, AL entered in to eternal glory October 31, 2024. Bettina was from Trussville, Al. She was a loving wife, mommy, daughter, sister and aunt. She was always encouraging and leaves behind a legacy of love.  

She is preceded in death by her father, Robert “Bob” Newman and brother in law, Matthew Scott Felice.  

She...

Paul Majors

Oct 31, 2024

Paul Baker Majors, 80, was called home on Thursday, October 31, 2024, after a sudden illness. Born in Selma, Alabama on July 20, 1944 to J.P. and Marie Majors, he graduated from Orville High School in 1963 and from Auburn University in 1968 with a degree in Industrial Design. 

While devoted to his work as a plumbing contractor and homebuilder, he...