Obituaries

Joyce Neely Hendry

Feb 4, 2019

Joyce N. Hendry, age 76, of Odenville, passed away February 4, 2019. She was a member of Victory Christian Church in Pell City and was preceded in death by her husband Dozier, and mother Maurine Neely. Chapel services will be on Thursday at 2pm with visitation from 1pm until service time. She is survived by her sister Dorothy Blocker, many...

J.C. Brewer

Feb 3, 2019

No obituary at this time.

Sally Hobbs

Feb 3, 2019

Sally Hobbs, the loving wife of Richard Hobbs for the past 66 years, passed away on February 3, 2019. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a friend to all. She was preceded in death by her children, Karen Hobbs, Rick Hobbs, and Diane Kersey. She is survived by her husband, Richard Hobbs; her children, Janet Meredith (Dexter), Sandy...

Alpha Parker

Feb 2, 2019

Alpha C. Parker, age 91, of Trussville, passed away February 2, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband J.D. Parker, son Joe Dennis Parker, parents Dennis and Bertha Collins, brother Calvin Collins, and sister Mildred Kirkland. Chapel services will be Wednesday, at 2pm with visitation from 1pm until service time. She is survived by her grandchildren: Jay...

James Morrow

Feb 2, 2019

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

Billy Sanderson

Jan 30, 2019

Billy E. Sanderson, age 85, AL passed away on January 30, 2019. Billy was a native of Hamilton, AL. He enjoyed going to the lake fishing and hunting. His favorite past times include, watching old westerns and sitting outside on his front porch. Billy was true outdoorsman. He loved children, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded...

Michael R Tucker

Jan 30, 2019

Michael Rodney Tucker, Sr., age 61, of Pinson, passed away on January 30, 2019. His nickname was Bama and he was employed at Don's Carpet One for 31years. He is preceded in death by his brother, John Tucker, and his mother, Faye Bullock. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Norred Tucker; his son, Michael Tucker, Jr. (Diana Arleen); his...

Robert Hood

Jan 29, 2019

Robert Charles Hood, age 79, of Odenville (and previously of Birmingham), passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 29, 2019, after a long battle with congestive heart failure. Mr. Hood was born on May 23, 1939 to the late J. Harold Hood and Marie M. Hood, and was educated in the Birmingham City Schools. He graduated from...

Peggy Reynolds

Jan 28, 2019

Peggy Ann Reynolds, age 60, of Birmingham, AL passed away on January 28, 2019. She was a graduated of Banks High School and attended the University of Montevallo. She was a member of the Church of the Highlands. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 31st at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville from 5PM until 7PM. Her funeral service will be...

June Battles

Jan 27, 2019

June Glaze Battles, age 89, of Birmingham passed away on January 27, 2019. She was a member of Hilldale Baptist Church, now Palmerdale Cross. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lesley Stanford Battles; and her second husband, Judge Milton King. She is survived by her children, L. Craig Battles (Pam), Pam Battles Lee (Ed), Kenneth W. Battles,...

Miranda Wiley

Jan 27, 2019

A beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend, Miranda Lynn Wiley left this world unexpectedly, at 24, on Jan. 27, 2019. Born in Monroe, Michigan, on Nov. 5, 1994 to Corey and Jennifer (Ellison) Wiley, Miranda grew up in Monroe, just south of metro Detroit, where she attended Christiancy Elementary School and Jefferson High School before relocating to...

Lula Belle Lockhart

Jan 25, 2019

No obituary at this time

Florence Strickland

Jan 25, 2019

Florence Altman Strickland, age 97, died peacefully January 25, 2019, at Forest Manor Nursing Home, Tuscaloosa, AL. Services will be Thursday, January 31, at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, Trussville, AL. Visitation will be at 12 in the Chapel followed by the service in the Mausoleum at 1 PM. She was preceded in death by husband, John C. Strickland, grandson Jeffrey C....

William Graham

Jan 24, 2019

Mr. William Graham, 72, of Clay passed away on January 24, 2019. He is a retired truck driver with Gardner Asphalt and an avid Auburn football fan. Most importantly, he adored his children and grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Anna Margaret Graham; and sister, Ginny Graham. He is survived by his wife of...

Jerry Bowen

Jan 24, 2019

No obituary at this time.

Susie Ronilo

Jan 24, 2019

Susie Ann Nix Ronilo

October 17, 1928 – January 24, 2019

Susie Ann Nix Ronilo of Trussville passed away peacefully at home after recently celebrating her 90th birthday. She was born and raised in Wylam and graduated from Ensley High School in 1946 at the age of 17.  She went on to attend the University of Alabama with plans to...

Willie Ruth Horsley

Jan 19, 2019

Willie Ruth Horsley, age 96, of Birmingham went home to be with her Lord on January 19, 2019. Born August 8, 1922, to John and Letha Deloach, she was preceded in death by her parents, her brother John Deloach, her husband of 72 years Rev. Ethridge D. Horsley, and daughter-in-law Elaine Horsley. She is survived by her sons, Rick Horsley,...

Merle Ballenger

Jan 19, 2019

Mr. Merle Ballenger, 94, of Birmingham passed away on January 19, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Lorene Polly Ray Ballenger; children, Curtis Ballenger and Diane Hardman; grandchild, Darren Hardman and Dawn Hardman; and great-grandchild, Drew Hardman. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2019 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville. The...

James Jacobson

Jan 19, 2019

James E. Jacobson, 84, of Birmingham, passed away Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. He was born in Mobile and was a graduate of Murphy High School. He married the former Diana Tremer, also of Mobile, in 1956. He joined The Birmingham News in 1959 after earning bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from The University of Alabama. During his career...

William Fred Douglas

Jan 19, 2019

No obit at this time