Obituaries

May 13, 2020

Sylvia Carol Batson, age 80, of Pell City passed away on May 13, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, Johnie Belvin; her mother, Irene Kelly Belvin; and her step-mother, Ruby Dell Belvin. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Larry L. Batson; her sons, James Hickerson and Michael Hickerson (Cindy); her grandchildren, Holly Hickerson,...

May 12, 2020

Johnny Lee Beck, 67, of Pinson, AL, entered his heavenly home on May 12, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father E.B. Beck and is survived by his mother, Melba Sue Beck; his devoted, loving wife of 39 years, Martha Beck; three brothers: Ken Beck, Randy Beck and Danny Beck; his devoted daughter, Dr. Kimberly French, son-in-law...

May 11, 2020

Sheila Phillips Marsh, age 63, of Birmingham, passed away May 11, 2020. She was a member of Huffman Baptist Church, loved Alabama football and her Pomeranians. Graveside services will be on Thursday at 1pm with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. She is survived by her son Frederick Clint Marsh, brother Mike Phillips, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

May 10, 2020

Karen W Amberson passed away on Sunday, May 10th at the age of 58.

Karen Wilson Amberson was born in Birmingham, Alabama.  She graduated from Tarrant High School where she was a cheerleader and went on to attend Jefferson State Community College. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Trussville and an avid Auburn...

May 10, 2020

John R. Owen, age 74, of Remlap, passed away May 10, 2020. He was born in Illinois, retired from US Pipe with 30 years of service in 2008 and was an avid Alabama fan “Roll Tide”. John enjoyed fishing, was a good family man and was preceded in death by his brother George Owen. A memorial service will be...

May 9, 2020

Helen C. Louzis- On Saturday, May 9, 2020, Helen C. Louzis passed away at the age of 78 after a long and courageous battle with ALS. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Birmingham and a graduate of Phillips High School and a member of the National Honors Society.  She was retired from Parisian. She was...

May 8, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Pamela Sanders. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 6, 2020

Joyce M. Henderson, age 76, passed away on May 6, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents Fred Bynum and Virginia Eades Bynum; husband, Jimmy Henderson; brother, Michael H. Bynum; and step-daughter, Vicky Poe. She is survived by her sister, Gail Higginbotham; sons, Cliff Poe and Tim Poe; granddaughter, Brooke Poe. Joyce loved flowers, animals, and arguments....

May 6, 2020

Obituary will appear in the Birmingham News obituaries and on al.com.

May 4, 2020

Ann Louise Prinz, age 73, of Birmingham, passed away May 4, 2020. She was retired from the Jefferson County Health Department with over 20 years of service. She was a lifetime member of Lakewood Baptist Church, a graduate of Woodlawn High School and UAB. She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Elizabeth Prinz. A private service...

May 3, 2020

No obituary at this time.

May 2, 2020

Phyllis Pipkins Thomas went to be with the Lord on May 2nd 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Sarah Pipkins. She is survived by one son: Shane McEntyre of Troy AL; one daughter: Stephanie Glass of Birmingham, AL. Two sisters: Ronnie Pipkins Chancellor of Chancellor AL and Deborah Pipkins Hataway of Vincent AL. Two...

May 2, 2020

Mary Lee (Morrow) Hall, born June 28th, 1927, walked through the curtain to be with her Lord and Creator on May 2nd, 2020.  She was born to Homer and Della May Morrow of Allen's Cross Roads, Union Grove, AL.  Mary married John K. Hall, Jr. on March 25th, 1947, and they had five children:  David (Teresa), Della, Stephen (Lisa),...

May 1, 2020

A public Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

May 1, 2020

Was born on November 25, 1945 and went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 01, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her father, Eddie Landrum, step-father Connie Franklin and mother Irene Franklin, brothers Edward Landrum, Wayne Landrum and Harold Landrum.

She was surrounded by her family, that loved her dearly.  She...

May 1, 2020

Troy Justice Ellis "T-Man" Troy was born on 08/27/2008 Troy passed away on 05/01/2020 Troy is survived by His: Parents, Obed & Jennifer Ellis Brothers, Winston Hunt & Searcy Ellis Sister, Harper Lea Ellis Grandparents, Gwen "Mo" Ellis, Gerald & Joy Bittle, Ellis & Ellen Jones, Jr. Aunt, Honeybrooke Adams Aunt & Uncle, Patrick & Amanda J. Thornton Uncle,...

May 1, 2020

Dorothy Beatrice Hammett Hite Crawford Holmes, age 99, of Birmingham, passed away May 1, 2020. She graduated from Ragland High School, and South Highland School of Nursing. Dorothy worked for approximately 42 years most as a surgical nurse. Last and longest employer was East End Hospital, Medical Center East and now St. Vincent’s East. She organized the move of...

Apr 30, 2020

Our precious husband, father and grandfather went home to the lord April 30, 2020 at the age of 89. James was born June 29, 1930 to Ova and Frank Sr Wampol in Birmingham Al. James was a deacon at First Baptist Church Center Point Alabama where he taught Sunday school for many years. James loved the lord and was an...

Apr 30, 2020

Remadie  Ruby Frederick went to be with the lord on April 30, 2020. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Roebuck Plaza. Ruby was a beautiful, loving  mother and grandmother.  She was a great cook, loved gardening and spending time with family and friends.  She was an avid fan of the Auburn Tigers. She was preceded in...

Apr 28, 2020

Billie Odom, of Cleveland Alabama, passed away April 28, 2020. She was of the Presbyterian faith, a master gardener, and enjoyed cooking. Billie had a serving heart, loved collecting cooking utensils and was an avid reader. She was preceded in death by her husband John Odom, son John H. Odom, granddaughter Emily Catherine Odom, great grandchild Tatum Rain Weaver,...