Obituaries

Jul 24, 2020

Ronald Leland Champion, age 69, of Skyball, passed away on July 24, 2020. He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Virginia Champion; his wife Tina Champion; and his sister, Angeline Starr. He is survived by his siblings, Sonny Champion, Jr., Curtis Champion (Vickie), Eddie Champion, David Champion (Linda),...

Jul 22, 2020

James Edward Duran, 76, of Trussville, passed away at his home

Wednesday, July 22, 2020. He was born December 17, 1943 to O.D. and

Janice Duran in Pell City, Alabama. He received his Bachelor of Science in

Commerce and Business Administration from the University of Alabama

and went on to have...

Jul 22, 2020

Dr. Doris D. Wood, LPC, LMFT, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep the morning of Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Doris is survived by her husband David, daughter Susan, son Wayne (Jan), sister Nancy Damiani (Frank), grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and countless dear friends. Doris was a well-respected marriage and family counselor, as well as an author and artist. She graduated...

Jul 22, 2020

Ada Marguerite Cates, age 89, of Huntsville, passed away July 22, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Robert Cates and son Johnny Cates. Graveside services will be on Monday at 1pm at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. She is survived by her daughters Donna Miller, Debbie Cates, sister Mary Kemp, brother Deloy Johnson, 3...

Jul 20, 2020

Virgie L. Freeze Hughes, age 96, passed away on July 20, 2020. She was born in Prospect, AL and was the daughter of Charlie and Beatrice Smith. Virgie L Freeze Hughes was a member of Hilldale Baptist Church.  She enjoyed gardening, travel and life in general. Virgie will forever be remembered as a loving and generous mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother,...

Jul 19, 2020

Peggy Cost Andrews Bierley passed peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones. Her departure from this world was marked with deep sadness and infinite gratitude that peace found this soul who deserved nothing more.

Peggy was born in Birmingham on June 2nd, 1938, to the loving embrace of a mother, father and brother she would adore...

Jul 19, 2020

No obituary at this time.

Jul 18, 2020

Kenneth O’Neil Hawkins, 82, passed away on July 18, 2020. He was the husband of Margaret F. Hawkins. They shared 35 years of marriage together. He was born in Birmingham, AL and was the son of Florence and John Hawkins. In 1955, at the age of 17, he served in the U.S. Navy for four years. During his service...

Jul 18, 2020

Martha Price, age 77, of Pell City, passed away July 18, 2020. Martha was a member of 2nd Baptist Church and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Doug, son Richard, grandson Adam, and sister Sue Adams. Chapel services will be on Thursday at 10am with visitation from 9am until 10am. She...

Jul 18, 2020

On July 18, 2020, Carleace Nunnally was released from her years’ long, cruel battle with Alzheimers to join her loved ones in heaven.   Those include her beloved husband, Glen Nunnally, her parents, Fannie Mae and Shannon Watson, and brother Kenny Watson.   Left to honor her memory are her children, Allyson Nunnally and Shannon Nunnally (Melissa); grandchildren Karlee Nunnally (Shay...

Jul 18, 2020

Trystan Kay Cooley, age 25, of Odenville, passed away July 18, 2020. She loved, art, painting, music and hula-hooping . Trystan enjoyed making wire wrapping jewelry and hemp bracelets. Chapel services will be on Thursday at 2pm with visitation from 1pm until 2pm. Trystan is survived by her parents Kristi Cooley and Christopher Downing, sister Kaitlyn Deserea Sasport, brother...

Jul 17, 2020

James (Jim) Wilfred LaMarsh, 90, formerly of Center Point, Alabama died on July 17, 2020 at Floyd E. (Tut) Fann State Veterans Home. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, and the Army Reserves for a total of 11 years military service. Mr. LaMarsh was born on December 7, 1929 in Geneva, Ohio to Byrnina Frisbie...

Jul 16, 2020

Richard J. Beschi, age 97, of Gardendale, AL peacefully passed away on July 16, 2020. Richard was born to Vittorina Floretti and Gionvanni Beschi on August 22, 1922 in Trevisto­, Italy. Richard was a Chemist and Director of Nuclear Science at UAB. He was a member of Union Grove Methodist Church of Mount Olive. He is preceded in death...

Jul 15, 2020

Ronald Cary Crutchfield, April 24, 1950 – July 15, 2020. Born in Sulligent, AL, Ronny Crutchfield lived most of his life in Birmingham, where he graduated from Woodlawn High School. He served in the U.S. Army for two years, stationed in Germany, and achieved the rank of SP4. After completing his service, Ronny attended Jefferson State Junior College, and...

Jul 14, 2020

Ann Elizabeth Rodriguez, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on July 14, 2020 after battling cancer. She was born January 10, 1933 in Birmingham, Alabama to Antonio and Lena Scozzaro. She married her love, Armando Rodriguez on May 12, 1966. First and foremost, Ann was a dedicated wife and mother. She treasured her children and embraced every moment...

Jul 13, 2020

Obituary for Robert E. Wailes Jr.

October 6, 1938 - July 13, 2020

Robert E. Wailes Jr., 81, of Odenville died July 13, 2020.   He is survived by his daughter, Wendy Ten Eyck (Tom); his son, Wally Wailes; stepson, Dean Isdell; stepson, Casey Isdell; grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and other family and friends.  He is predeceased by...

Jul 13, 2020

Phyllis M Smith-Kirk, age 88, of Pinson, passed away July 13, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Clyde Middleton Kirk, parents William and Viola Smith. She is survived by her sister Helen Bearden, 11 nieces and nephews, numerous great nieces and nephews. Due to the Covid epidemic a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date....

Jul 12, 2020

Wright, Billie (Knowles) of Center Point, passed away on Sunday, July 12,2020.  A successful businesswoman, fierce mother, loyal friend and doting Mimi, Billie loved reading as many newspapers as she could get her hands on, watching Braves baseball, cheering on the Crimson Tide, sunbathing with family and friends at the beach, and being with her grandchildren.  A homecoming queen,...

Jul 12, 2020

Complete obituary to follow.

Jul 10, 2020

Our Queen’s Journey

Our Caribbean Queen, Kathleen E. Joseph Guirand Regales, beloved niece, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend was born on January 9, 1936 on the island of Curacao to Stanley and Ursula Joseph.

Affectionately known as OG, Pearl, Ms. G, and YaYa; Kathleen lived in over 5 countries and several states....