Obituaries

Aug 10, 2020

Paul passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 from complications of Covid-19. He was a native of Birmingham, Alabama, born February 18, 1947. Attending L. Frazer Banks High School in the 1960’s and University of Alabama at Birmingham. Paul worked for ACIPCO for several years before establishing his own business.

Paul was not your traditional guy, and...

Aug 8, 2020

Bobbie Higginbotham of Birmingham passed away August 8, 2020. She was a member of Pinson United Methodist Church, retired from AandP Grocery and Belks. Bobbie was preceded in death by: Husband- James E. Higginbotham, son- James M. Higginbotham, sisters- Virginia Trull, Sue Hope, Lois Etheridge, Charlotte Elgin, and brother Ed Elgin. She is survived by her daughter- Judy Griffith, granddaughter-...

Aug 7, 2020

No obituary at this time.

Aug 6, 2020

JoAnn Smith, age 76 formerly of Thomasville, AL passed away peacefully August 6, 2020 in Birmingham.  She is survived by her two sons Victor Gregg (Jennifer) and Michael Gregg (Susan) as well as her five grandchildren, Raven, Eric, Alexandra, Benjamin, and Dakota, all whom she loved deeply.  She was preceded in death by her husband Roger Smith of Thomasville. ...

Aug 5, 2020

FRANCES EVELYN COCHRAN PATTY of Trussville, AL passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020.  A graveside service will be held at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville at 11:00 on Saturday, August 8, 2020. The Reverend Ted Leach will be officiating.

Frances was born on January 10, 1933 to Albert Conley Cochran and Lillian Juanita Davis Cochran of Bakersfield,...

Aug 5, 2020

Charles “Charlie” Houston Richards, Age 91, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on August 5, 2020 from COVID 19. Coach Charlie and/or Dr. Richards as he was known to many was an award-winning High School Football Coach in the 1950s and 1960s winning several State Championships at Tarrant High School where he went on to become Principal in the 1980s and retired as Interim...

Aug 3, 2020

Lois Jean Clark, age 84, of Trussville, passed away on August 3, 2020. She attended First Baptist Church in Pinson and was retired from Bell South. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Joseph Clark; her parents and her siblings. She is survived by her children, William David Clark (Kathy), Janice Marie Hernig (Jock), Robert Joseph Clark...

Aug 1, 2020

Saturday, August 1, 2020, beloved mother and grandmother, Teresa Ann (Busby) Tyler, age 58, of Deer Park, Alabama passed away peacefully at The Glenwood Center in Florence, Alabama. Born February 21, 1962 to Johnny and Margie Busby, she was the second of four children. Teresa grew up in Fruitdale, Alabama and remained close to be near her family. She...

Jul 31, 2020

Amorette Dykes Reece, 98, formerly of Brewton, passed away on July 31, 2020 at her residence in Hoover, Alabama where she has lived since 2013.  Born July 3, 1922, she was the sixth of nine children born to Wilson H. and Annie Murphy Dykes.  A native of Andalusia, she was preceded in death by her parents, her son Tommy...

Jul 31, 2020

Alvin “Al” Orman Pearman, age 77, of Birmingham, was born on June 29, 1943 in Blount County, AL and passed away on July 31, 2020 in Birmingham, AL. Mr. Pearman was a lifelong resident of Jefferson County. He had attended Tarrant High School. He was a master craftsman and worked most of his life as a carpenter in the...

Jul 31, 2020

No obituary at this time.

Jul 30, 2020

On Thursday July 30th Judy Cosper, loving mother, daughter, sister and aunt passed away at the age of 73. Judy was born in Grundy, Virginia to Doris and Lillian Stiltner in 1947. Judy had one son, Robert Cosper III. Judy was preceded in death by her father Doris Stiltner, Stepfather Russell Williams and Brother Sid Stiltner. She is survived by...

Jul 30, 2020

Raymond Earl Cash, age 86, of Coldspring, TX, formerly of Birmingham, passed away July 28, 2020. Mr. Cash was preceded in death by Cheri Annette Cash. Chapel services will be held on Wednesday at 11am with visitation from 10 am until service time. He is survived by his daughters Rhonda Martin and Robin Cash, son Raymond E. Cash Jr.,...

Jul 30, 2020

Jack Winston Williams, 86, of Birmingham, Alabama entered into God's Heavenly Kingdom on Thursday July 30, 2020. Born in Alpine, Alabama to Joe Marion and Alma Jane, he was the oldest of four children, Class of 1952 graduate of Winterboro High School. He served in the United States Army in the Signal Corp. as an Instructor. He was a...

Jul 25, 2020

Wesley Steven Clark, age 67, died on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 12:53p.m. Steve was born in Birmingham, AL on August 23, 1952, to parents Ransom and Sally Clark who preceded him in death. Steve is survived by his wife of 20 years, Edna Clark, his brother Billy Clark and his nephew Jesse Clark. Steve is also survived by...

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,...