Obituaries

May 14, 2024

May 13, 2024

Memorial Service for Mr. Brandon Todd Leatherwood, age 39 of Tarrant, will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Chris Graham officiating.

Brandon passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham. Born in Birmingham, he graduated from Tarrant High school in 2003. After graduation, he attended Jefferson State...

May 13, 2024

Victoria "Vicki" Craiger, 71 years old, born November 12 1952 in Wrightsville GA went home to our Lord May 13, 2024. A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 1:00 PM, at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with funeral services immediately following at 2:00 PM in the chapel. Pastor Jeff Oates with the Palmerdale Cross Baptist Church will...

May 11, 2024

James Fagan, 95, of Ashville, Alabama, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Jim was born in Jackson Heights, NY, on July 9, 1928, to James and Lucy Fagan. He spent his youth in Woodside, NY, attending school at P.S. 151 and Bryant High School in Queens where he loved riding his bike, cars, and sports...

May 10, 2024

Mary Ann Blythe Wood, age 74, passed away on May 10, 2024 at her home in Trussville, AL.  She was born on April 11, 1950 in Birmingham, AL.  She attended Ensley High School where and later married her life-long love, David Wood in 1968.  Within a week, he was deployed to Vietnam.  After he returned, they lived a military lifestyle...

May 10, 2024

Martha Elizabeth Broome Cotney, affectionately known as Libby, passed away in Birmingham, Alabama, May 10, 2024. Born on February 15, 1930, to Hubert L. Broome Sr. and Frances Elizabeth Johnston. Libby was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband of 56 years, Donald Cotney.Libby is survived by her two children, Donna Elizabeth Cotney Tyner (Randy) and Donald...

May 9, 2024

Jennifer Norris Kyle was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She left this world on May 9, 2024 at age 68.

She was born to Bill and Jadean Norris on November 30, 1955. After graduating from high school, Jennifer welcomed two sons: Dwayne and Brent. After the boys, she started a career that eventually landed her a position...

May 5, 2024

Joe Bennett, 87, beloved husband, father, Pawpaw and Great-Pawpaw, was called to his eternal resting place on May 5, 2024. He entered this world on February 16, 1937, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, born to Elmer and Bessie Bennett. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Madelyn Bennett; his children Sharon Branton, Karen Mark, Lisa Colvert (Greg) and Alan...

May 5, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mrs. Ruby Molly Persad, age 91, of San Fernando, Trinidad WI,  on May 5, 2024. Mrs. Persad was a pillar of her community known for her generosity and unwavering devotion to her family. Her grace, wisdom and kindness touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing...

May 5, 2024

Mozelle Williams Oakes "Gugh-Gugh", 97, originally from Mississippi and a resident of Trussville, Alabama since 1965, went to be with Jesus (her Lord and Savior) on May 5, 2024, in Birmingham, Alabama. She was born on September 2, 1926. She married the love of her life, Hardy Oakes on August 28, 1948, but was widowed on January 24, 1987. She...

May 4, 2024

Benjamin Franklin Dollar (Frankie), loving husband and wonderful Father,

went to receive his heavenly rewards Saturday, May 4, 2024. Frankie was

surrounded by his family and friends and was very much aware and ready to

be relieved of his physical burdens and receive the rewards of his Heavenly

Father.

May 3, 2024

Heaven rejoiced as Evelyn Harris Scott peacefully passed from this world holding the hands of her children. There is nothing greater than to know your name is written in the Book of Life and it is without a doubt that Evelyn is now rejoicing in heaven, walking arm in arm with her beloved husband, Henry, of 54 years. Evelyn’s life...

May 2, 2024

May 1, 2024

Leon Sweet, Jr., age 86, passed away on May 1, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife Janice E. Sweet and mother Anna Mae Sweet, also granddaughter Brandi Cloud.

He is survived by his two sons, Timothy (Linda) Sweet and James (Carla) Sweet; grandchildren, Michael Taylor Sweet, Michaela Madison Sweet, Taylor Nicole Allen, Jacob Riley Allen, Bridget Melton, Adam...

Apr 30, 2024

William Forrest McClellan passed away peacefully on April 30, 2024. He was originally from Kentucky and moved to New Jersey when he joined the Navy.  Later he moved to Alabama to be near his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents William N and Irene, his sister Sylvia, her husband Raymond, his brother James.  

He is survived by his...

Apr 30, 2024

Nancy “Carol” McCay, 67, of Pinson, Alabama, passed away on April 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  Carol fought a courageous battle with Lung Cancer for the last year. She was born on March 18, 1957, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Richard Amos Taylor and Martha Ann Vernon Moreland. 

 

Carol always loved time with her family and friends. After graduating...

Apr 30, 2024

Leo Anthony Russo Sr. passed away on April 30, 2024, at the age of 92 in his hometown of Trussville, Alabama. He was born October 28, 1931 in Birmingham, Alabama to Marie and Joe Russo. Leo was known as a hard worker and for many years worked at multiple grocery stores including Liberty Supermarket, Food World, and Bruno's. He is survived...

Apr 29, 2024

Frances Sue (Lee) Sims went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, April 29, 2024. Frances was 90 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Reverend Franklin Delano Sims, the love of her life, and four precious daughters, Kathy Lu (Douglas) Rambeck, Lorelei Frances Schmid, Jo Elaine Sims, and Sue Evelyn (Michael) Fattibene. 7 Grandchildren:...

Apr 28, 2024

We are filled with both a profound sadness as well as a sense of divine peace as we announce the return of our Mother, Grandmother, and best of Friends, Mrs. Ruth H. Freeman, to our Lord Jesus. Mrs. Freeman passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 28, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family.  

Mrs....

Apr 25, 2024

Margaret Smith Slaughter was born in Hamilton, Ohio to her parents John and Mary Talbot Smith on January 11, 1925.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, John C. Smith (Katherine) and Robert L. Smith (Audrey), and her beloved husband, Claude D. Slaughter.

Her formative years were spent on her family's farm in Camp Hill, Alabama. Her debut...