Obituaries

Martha Ann Morton Martin

Apr 24, 2024

Martha was born in Birmingham on February 17, 1936. She passed away at Ascension St. Vincent’s East on April 24, 2024, following a brief but hard-fought battle to recover from successive surgeries. As Martha’s eternal soul departed this life, she was surrounded by the loving presence of her son, her pastors, and other family and friends. She was preceded in...

Margaret Kay Biddle

Apr 24, 2024

Margaret Kay Biddle, age 81, arrived on November 14, 1942 and arrived in Heaven  , April 24, 2024She was preceded in death by parents Vollie Woodrow Biddle and Nina Lousie B BiddleMs. Biddle taught many wonderful children at Madison Junior High and Boyles Elementary and Tarrant Elementary for total of 34 years.She was loved and touched many lives with her...

Daniel Nichols

Apr 24, 2024

Daniel David Nichols, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on April 24th, 2024 in Springville, Alabama. Born on November 16th, 1943 in Mobile, Alabama to William Archie Nichols and Nannie Mae Nichols. He was the loving husband of Jane Nichols for an incredible 62 years. Daniel's life was filled with love and dedication to his family. He is...

Lorain Ellen DeVito

Apr 23, 2024

Lorain Ellen DeVito passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband Tony DeVito and Son David Baker. She is survived by her children Patricia Tate (Michael), Richard Baker (Charlotte), Robert Baker (Anne), Lisa Manly Moats (Mike), Lynda Vest (Buddy) and Laura Bawcum (Bill). Her quiver was full with 12 grandchildren and 11 great...

Pamela Kontzen

Apr 22, 2024

Pamela Clare Lord Kontzen passed away peacefully on April 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 24, 1943, in Birmingham, Alabama, daughter of Audrie Walker Lord and Herman Griffith Lord, Jr.

Pam attended Robinson Elementary School and was in the first graduating class of Banks high school. She was vice president of the student body, secretary of...

Melissa Jackson

Apr 21, 2024

Melissa Berry Jackson, age 51, of Trussville passed away on April 21st, 2024. Melissa was a graduate of Trussville High School and Wallace State of Nursing. She worked for DCH Hospital in Tuscaloosa and retired from UAB to be a stay-at-home mom.

She was a neonatal nurse which was her calling and passion. She also enjoyed watching Auburn football and the...

Anthony Deming

Apr 20, 2024

Funeral Services for Mr. Anthony “Tony” Monroe Deming, age 73, will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 12:30 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Gaylon Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens. 

Mr. Deming passed away Saturday April 20, 2024 after a short but brave battle with pancreatic cancer.   He is preceded in death by his parents...

Richard W. Layton

Apr 20, 2024

Funeral services will be Thursday, April 25th, 2024, at 10:00 AM, at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home for Richard W. Layton, age 78, of Birmingham, who passed away Saturday, April 20th, 2024. Steve Layton will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM for visitation. Arrangements under the direction...

Susan Garner

Apr 20, 2024

Susan Garner

May 14, 1952-April 20, 2024

Susan Paula Garner, a resident of Birmingham, Alabama, was born on May 14, 1952 and she passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024, at the age of 72.

Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Clara Garner; and sister Helen Garner Tilley.

Susan is survived by her...

Pamela Thomas

Apr 19, 2024

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 30th, 2024, at 1:00 PM, at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home for Pamela Thomas, age 64, of Pinson, AL, who passed away Friday, April 19th, 2024. The Rev. Patrick Buckner will officiate. Interment in the adjoining gardens will immediately follow services. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens. Survivors...

Deborah Ann Black

Apr 18, 2024

Deborah Ann Tucker Black, known to family and friends as "Debbie," passed away at her home in Leeds, Alabama on April 18, 2024, at the age of 67. Debbie went to be with the Lord while surrounded by her loving family, friends, and beloved pup Rosie. Debbie was a loving mother and grandmother, also a devoted member of Cedar Grove Baptist...

Kay Mitchell Golsan

Apr 18, 2024

Kay Mitchell Golsan, born August 12, 1946, passed away April 18, 2024 at the age of 77.  Kay is preceeded in death by her father, Coach O.P. (Piggy) Mitchell, her mother, Agnes Mitchell and her beloved son, Mitchell Bradly Golsan.

In 1962, Kay married the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Allen Brent Golsan.  Kay and Allen spent the...

Andrea Barnes

Apr 18, 2024

Andrea Lee Barnes, age 66, of Birmingham passed away on April 18, 2024. She was a floral designer for Shirley's Florist for over 11 years. Andrea's favorite thing was looking forward to being a mother and loving her four children she raised. Her biggest job was trying to keep Jon in line.

She was preceded in death by her...

Fay Keene

Apr 18, 2024

Fay Mauldin Keene, age 89, of Birmingham passed away on April 18, 2024. She was a huge Auburn Fan and loved her cats. She loved doing scrapbooking for family and aldo loved doing different crafts. Mrs. Keene liked to have different sets of collectibles. Fay was preceded in death by her husband James A. Keene, Jr.; daughter, Debra Steber.

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Glenda Cleckler

Apr 17, 2024

Glenda Gail Cleckler, 87, passed peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus April 17, 2024. Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, she attended West End High School where she met her high school sweetheart Carroll Cleckler. The two were married and raised a family for 61 years. She worked for South trust and Health South where she retired. She was...

Donna Brown

Apr 16, 2024

Donna Leah Brown, wife to Nauvelle Ward Brown, Jr., entered the gates of Heaven on April 16th, 2024 after courageously battling cancer for two years. At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by her loved ones who will continue to honour her sweet memory. Born on September 17th, 1953, a birthday shared by her cherished husband, “Nonna” was...

Robert McCrory

Apr 15, 2024

Robert L. McCrory, 92 of Trussville, went home to be with our Lord on April 15, 2024.  He is survived by his wife of almost 70 years, E. Jane McCrory, his daughter Julia McCrory Thurman, and her husband David; his son R. Scott McCrory, and his wife Courtney; granddaughters, Kelcey Flynn (Daniel) and Mary Kate McCrory and grandsons Derek Thurman...

Arley Dunn

Apr 13, 2024

John Arley Dunn, age 80, passed away on April 13, 2024. Arley was an avid University of Alabama football fan. He owned Dunn Building and Remodeling. He was always known to be a cut up. He loved to pick on his children and grandchildren. Mr. Dunn loved singing and was known all over Birmingham for his singing. He loved to...

Sharon Burton

Apr 12, 2024

Sharon W. Burton, 75, of Adger, AL entered into eternal life in heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 12, 2024.    On November 2, 1948, Sharon was born in Anniston, AL on to Cooper and Betty(Nettie)Wingo. Sharon and William T. Burton, her surviving husband, were united in marriage on May 11, 1997, and would have celebrated 27...

W.R. Mann

Apr 12, 2024

William Richard Mann (W.R; Dub; Dubba) of Trussville passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024,  He was born October 30, 1936 and was 87 years old.   He was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist in Tarrant, Alabama.  He was a Birmingham firefighter from 1969 until 1989, retired and then became a firefighter for the City of Tarrant for 10...