Obituaries

Jun 1, 2020

Wayne Leon Davidson, age 71, of Foley, passed away June 1, 2020. He was a member of Anchor Point Church in Foley, loved NASCAR, his corvette club, boating, and music. He was a great father figure to his family. Wayne was preceded in death by his father Leon Edward and stepmother Frances Davidson and his mother Dorothy Davidson. Graveside...

May 31, 2020

Jerry Elbert Brown III, age 64, passed away on May 31, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Lillian Brown; brother, Mark Brown; sons, Jerry Brown IV and Cody Brown. He is survived by his best friend, Pam Hazelwood (Dudley), sisters, Liz Bynum, Nancy Frankenberger, and Sandy Brown; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

May 31, 2020

Jacqueline H. Pierce, age 76, passed away on May 31, 2020. She is preceded in death by her father, Alvin Hodge; mother, Marie Darden; son, Allen Pierce. She is survived by her husband, Doug Pierce; daughters, Denise Bailey (Todd) and Christi Tindle; sons, Scott Pierce (Jenny) and Derek Pierce (Johnnie); sisters, Pat Hartley and Jerri Hamm (Rick); brother, Bruce...

May 31, 2020

Jacqueline H. Pierce, age 76, passed away on May 31, 2020. She is preceded in death by her father, Alvin Hodge; mother, Marie Darden; son, Allen Pierce. She is survived by her husband, Doug Pierce; daughters, Denise Bailey (Todd) and Christi Tindle; sons, Scott Pierce (Jenny) and Derek Pierce (Johnnie); sisters, Pat Hartley and Jerri Hamm (Rick); brother, Bruce Hodge...

May 30, 2020

EVELYN CLARK MARLIN ROTTON PATTILLO peacefully passed away at home May 30, 2020, at the young age of 101.  Evelyn was born January 22, 1919, to Florence Clark and Carroll Knox Marlin.  She was fourth of 12 children, reared in Fairmont.

At 17, after graduating from Jefferson County High School, Evelyn eloped with Connor Rotten to whom...

May 27, 2020

William Donald Towles (Don) went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 after a brief illness.  Don was born in Ensley, AL on December 6, 1934 and resided his entire adult life in Center Point, AL.  Don was preceded in death by his Father: Lee Andrew Towles, Mother: Gladys McCreary Towles, Brothers: L.A. Towles and Amos Towles. Don retired...

May 27, 2020

Glenda Kay Wright, age 67, of Pinson, passed away May 27, 2020. She was a faithful and loving Mom, Grandmom and Great Grandmom.  A private service will be held at a later date. She is survived by her sons Timothy Campbell (Cindy), Rufus Campbell (Andrea), mother Melba Poff Shavers, siblings Larry, Linda, Pat, Sheila, Karol, Sherry, Jamie, Keri, Jim,...

May 27, 2020

Jean White, age 94, of Berry, passed away May 27, 2020. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church and loved sewing. She was preceded in death by her husband Ross White, daughter Angela Bigham, mother Cleo Freeman, 2 great grandchildren Tyler Bigham and Ana-Jill Zaner, brothers Morris and Randall Freeman. Chapel services will be on Friday at 2:30pm with...

May 27, 2020

Florence Ruth Gooch, age 85, of Birmingham, passed away on May 27, 2020. She worked at the American Legion Post 171 for 55 years, she worked at Mills Restaurant in Woodlawn for over 20 years, and she was an active volunteer at the VA Hospital and in various Veteran’s charities. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harrison...

May 26, 2020

Helen Inez Gilliland Spurlock, age 90, of Birmingham, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.

Mrs. Spurlock was born on June 18, 1929, in the Branchville community of St. Clair County Alabama, to the late Hazel S. and Vernon H. Gilliland. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, David M. Spurlock; her son David W....

May 25, 2020

Augusta E. Drinkard, age 94, of Trussville, Alabama passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020.  Born October 17, 1925 in Charlottesville, Virginia.  She was a graduate of Uniontown High School and attended Alabama Poly Tech (now Auburn University).  Augusta was a member of Trussville United Methodist Church.  She was a member of the UMW, the Characters Builders Sunday School...

May 23, 2020

Christopher Mark Tucker (Chris/Cree) of Trussville, AL passed away on May 23, 2020 at the age of 28. Chris is preceded in death by his grandparents: Malcolm Massey Runyan Jr., Linda Faye Runyan, and Grady Charles Tucker (all of Springville). Chris is survived by his parents Dana and Cindy Tucker, his love of 4 years Emily Lowery, his beloved...

May 22, 2020

Wayne Lowery , age 78, passed away on May 22, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Louise Lowery; sister, Sherrill Lowery; daughter, Nicole Harrell; great-granddaughter, Nicole Rose Harrell. He is survived by his wife Chere' Lowery; son, Matthew Lowery; daughter, Traci Edwards (Richard); son-in-law, Stephen Harrell (Brittany); grandchildren, Dylan Edwards (Kelsie), Mattison Castleberry (Mason),...

May 22, 2020

Edith Maxine Scott Wright walked into the light of God's presence on Friday, May 22, 2020 at 95 years of age. Maxine was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Paul Wright. She was also preceded in death by her father, Ellis Scott, her mother, Florence Scott, her sisters Josephine Robbins and Nell Krivcher and her brother...

May 21, 2020

Anton, Virginia Elizabeth Banks, age 93 of Trussville, Alabama and Arvada, Colorado reunited with her husband, Jim Anton, on May 21, 2020 just a day short of their 67th wedding anniversary. She leaves behind two sons, Wayne (Judy) Anton of Birmingham and John Anton of Alexandria, Virginia; two daughters, Shirley (David) Hamilton of Arvada, Colorado and Julia Anton of...

May 21, 2020

Avery C. Cobbs, age 79, of Trussville, passed away on May 21, 2020. He was employed in the welding industry for many years and was an avid fan of antique cars. He is survived by his wife, Runetta Cobbs; his children, Margie Kirkland (Ron), Phyllis Hamrick, Ricky Cobbs, Connie Rackstraw (Scott), and Jeremy Cobbs (Rebecca); 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren;...

May 17, 2020

Dorothy Helena Emma Kleinschmidt Body passed gently from this world late Sunday night, May, 17, 2020, just shy of her 101st birthday. What a tremendous gift to have had her with us for so long. Dorothy was born on a farm in Hamburg, Wisconsin, on May 23, 1919, to Lena and Otto Kleinschmidt. She had one sister and four...

May 16, 2020

Mary Sue Taylor, age 82, of Birmingham, passed away May 16, 2020. She was born in Sumiton and helped raise 3 siblings. She was an amazing cook, loved sewing, and won state ribbons for her quilts. She was preceded in death by her husband David William Taylor and granddaughter Jacquelyn Taylor. Chapel services will be on Friday, May 22,...

May 15, 2020

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May 15, 2020

Robert Lewis "Bobby" Meadows, age 57, of Margaret, AL passed away on May 15, 2020. Bobby was a native of East Lake, AL. He was a wonderful husband, father and Pappy. Bobby was a hardworking man. He was a tube mill operator for 37 years at Atlas Tube. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his family....