Obituaries

Aug 21, 2019

Faye Stanford Blaylock, age 84, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. She was born in Lamar County Alabama, the first of four daughters to Lester L. and Vernie (Clifton) Stanford. She is preceded in death by her husband of nearly 20 years, Albert “Shine” Lional Blaylock. She was an active and dedicated member of Gardendale Mt. Vernon United...

Aug 21, 2019

Mary Fay Swiney (1927-2019)

Our precious and loving Mother and MeeMee, Mary Faye Swiney, of Indian Springs Village, Alabama went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 21, 2019. Mary Faye was born January 27, 1927 in Traskwood, Arkansas to Bart and Pearl Hulsey. She is preceded in death by her husband, James C....

Aug 19, 2019

Jan Underwood of Clay, Alabama passed away peacefully on August 19, 2019 in the arms of her loving husband and surrounded by her family. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on July 25, 1951. She graduated from Erwin High School in 1969 where she was a cheerleader, and Dental Clinic Queen. In addition, She and Dusty were selected as...

Aug 18, 2019

Frances “Virginia” Underwood, age 79, of Birmingham, peacefully went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2019. A native of Hawkinsville, Georgia, Virginia attended Georgia Southwestern College before transferring and graduating from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition in 1961. After graduating, she completed a Dietetic Internship at Duke University in 1961-1962. Virginia valued continuing...

Aug 17, 2019

Tempie Evelynn Elmore, at 87 years young, danced and sang her way into Heaven on August 17th, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Levi Elmore; parents, Ina Murray and James Murphree; her brother, Ervin Murphree; her sister, Shelia Murray. She is survived by her sister, Hazel Garmon; and her 3 boys and their wives, Mike and...

Aug 17, 2019

No obituary at this time.

Aug 16, 2019

Shelia Morgan Duncan, of Trussville passed away at age 70 on August 15, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hurshel Duncan; parents, Jesse Clem Burttram, Sr. and Norma Jo Morgan; sister, Linda Burttram and brothers, Bill Burttram and Noah Ray Morgan, Jr. She is survived by her children, Charee Duncan, Steve Duncan and Freda Murphee; grandchildren,...

Aug 15, 2019

Terry Morton Averitt, 63, passed away on Thursday, August 15th, 2019. He was father to his two daughters, Whalo to his grandson, brother to his siblings, devoted son to his parents, and a witness to many luminous sunrises and clear skies on his journey. He is survived by his two loving daughters, Jessica Averitt Taylor (and significant other Alan...

Aug 15, 2019

Kathleen L. (Roper) Bullard, age 88, of Birmingham passed away on August 15. She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Bullard; her son, Rex A. Bullard; and brother, Wayne Roper. She is survived by her sons, Donald E. Bullard (Carol), Richard L. Bullard (Beverly), Kenneth A. Bullard (Kelly); her grandson, Richard L. Bullard, Jr. (Amanda); and...

Aug 12, 2019

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Aug 12, 2019

83, of Chalkville, Al returned to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, August 12, 2019. Welcoming Aaron into Heaven was his wife Nicki, mother Helen, father Ragan and brother Reuel Goodwin. Aaron is survived by his four children, Cindi Pannell, Greg (Pat) Goodwin, Randy (Laurie) Goodwin and Lundi (Richard) Alderson, all from the Trussville, Al area; Stepdaughters Pamela...

Aug 11, 2019

The woods have quieted, the creeks are calmer, the rivers stiller, and the fish will not bite the same from the Smokey Mountains to the banks of the Cahaba River. Nature has lost a true friend. Wallace Jim Cardwell, 83, died August 11, 2019 after a long battle with lung disease. He was preceded in death by his son,...

Aug 10, 2019

Betty Harper Nichols,85, of Palmerdale departed this life on Saturday August 10, 2019. She is present in heaven with her beloved husband, John, to whom she was married for 54 years. Betty was preceded in death by her parents William and Era Harper of Tallassee, Al and by 5 brothers and 4 sisters. She is survived by her brother,...

Aug 10, 2019

Matthew James Smith, age 35, of Moody, Alabama was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 10, 2019 after a courageous battle with colon cancer. Matthew was an immigrant from England and was proud to become an American. He was a devoted member to First Baptist Church of Trussville. Matthew had a passion for life....

Aug 9, 2019

Stanton Dennis Lofton, Jr., age 96, passed away on Aug. 9, 2019 in Pell City, AL. Mr. Lofton was born on Aug. 2, 1923 in Franklin County, MS. He was a WWII veteran, serving in the Navy in the South Pacific. He was a faithful member of the Grace Community Church at Deerfoot. His hobbies included painting, gardening and...

Aug 9, 2019

Mary Jo Camp Gordon, age 88, of Center Point, Alabama, died peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Mary Jo, daughter of Alice Mellie Cox Camp, was born and raised in Arab, Alabama with brothers John, Thaxton, Nelson and Max, all of whom predeceased her.  She graduated from Arab High School...

Aug 8, 2019

Felipa Gonzalez, age 77, of Chelsea, passed away August 8, 2019. Felipa loved cooking, singing, gardening, dancing and playing practical jokes. She was preceded in death by her husband Leo Gonzalez. She is survived by her children Roslia Herdt (Jim), Gladys Sigarroa (Rito), Idalia Tagle (Ignacio), Miguel Rivera Gonzalez (Lucy), grandchildren Ignacio Tagle Jr., Anna Sigarroa, Ilena Tagle, Sonya...

Aug 6, 2019

No obituary at this time.

Aug 5, 2019

John Wilson (Jack) Ferguson, age 91, passed away August 5, 2019. Mr. Ferguson was born August 15, 1927 in Birmingham, AL, where he lived all of his life. He served in World War II as a Fireman First Class in the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific Theater in the Harbor Patrol at U.S. Naval Base at Pearl...

Aug 5, 2019

Major Lee Warren age 80, of Birmingham, AL, and former resident of California passed away on August 5, 2019. She will be laid to rest in Inglewood Cemetery, in California.