Obituaries

Chris Edgeworth

Sep 1, 2024

Christopher Brent Edgeworth, affectionately known as “Chris,” passed away peacefully at Shelby Memorial Baptist Hospital in Alabaster, Alabama, on September 1, 2024. He was 48 years old.

Chris was born in Birmingham, Alabama on May 21, 1976, to Sandra Manning Edgeworth and Dennis Cole Edgeworth. He graduated from Vestavia Hills High School in 1994 and attended Jefferson State Community College, both...

Howard Williams, Jr

Sep 1, 2024

Howard M Williams Jr passed away on Sep 1, 2024, at Northside Cherokee Hospital in Canton, Georgia. Preceded in death by Wife Melba E Dillard Williams, son Michael Williams, sister Sarah Ruth Williams, and parents Howard M Williams Sr and Audrey Mitchell Williams.



Survived by Sons Mark Williams (Carolyn), Jerry Lawley (Kay), grandchildren Amanda Holcomb, Diana Williams, Matt Lawley...

Phyllis Hamrick

Aug 31, 2024

Phyllis Hamrick, 68, passed away on August 31, 2024, in Birmingham, AL.

Phyllis is survived by Shelley Ross - daughter, of Trussville, Mitchell Hamrick - son, of Birmingham, Margie Kirkland - sister, of Birmingham, Ricky Cobbs - brother, of Cullman, Avery Ross - granddaughter, of Trussville, Charley Ross - granddaughter, of Trussville, Wyatt Ross - grandson, of Trussville, Bryan Ross -...

Sharon Terry

Aug 31, 2024

Sharon Lee Terry nee Shores passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 31, 2024 after emergency procedures. she was born November 18, 1941 in Illinois to Vernon and Vivian Shores, the eldest of 10 children. Sharon was an avid reader, especially of true crime and Old West history. She was a skilled painter and a dogged researcher of trivia and loved...

Lawrence Wayne Thomas

Aug 30, 2024

Lawrence “Wayne” Thomas, of Shalimar, Florida, formerly of Hueytown and Odenville, Alabama, passed away on August 30, 2024. He was preceded in death by his mother, Julia Sylvia Duckett Thomas; his father, Lawrence Milton Thomas; his daughter, Evelyn Renee Thomas; his sister, Judy Lawson, and his grandson, Kadam Williamson. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Carla W....

Denise Dougherty

Aug 29, 2024

Denise Dougherty, age 56, of Pinson went to be with The Lord on the afternoon of August 29, 2024. Denise went peacefully surrounded by family and friends. She was a former member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church and then a member of Northpark Baptist Church. Denise is survived by her husband, Billy “Bubba” Dougherty of 33 years; her 3 children Courtney...

Verbon T. Latta

Aug 28, 2024

Verbon T. Latta, 54, of Athens, Alabama passed away on August 28, 2024, in Athens.

Funeral service will be held at Hope Community Church on September 5 at 10:00 with Jody Baker and Pastor Keith Davis officiating. Burial will follow at the National Cemetery in Montevallo at 1:15. Visitation will be held on September 5 at 9:00.

Verbon, affectionately known by friends...

Judy Everett

Aug 25, 2024

Our Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandma and Great Grandma Judy passed away in her sleep Sunday surrounded by family. She was Married to Wayne for 34 years and they attended Gardendale First Baptist Church. She was the heart of her family and her home. She brought laughter and joy to everyone she knew. 

Judy is survived by David Wayne Everett husband; children,...

Evelyn Christine Garrett Richards

Aug 25, 2024

Evelyn Christine Garrett Richards, 91, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Aspire at Cahaba River in Birmingham. Evelyn was born in Lincoln County, Tennessee and moved to Albertville, AL shortly thereafter and later to Birmingham where she retired from Southern Research Institute with 37 years of service. After retirement, she volunteered as a "Pink Lady" at Baptist Hospital-Montclair...

Glenda Segers

Aug 23, 2024

Glenda Segers, 86, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and sister was called to her eternal resting place on August 23, 2024. She entered this world on May 14, 1938 in Ohio, born to Louis and Alvina Graham. She is survived by her son Michael Jay Segers and his children with Marcia, Chance (Alana) and Cody (Alyssa); great grandchildren...

Gloria J. Bowers

Aug 23, 2024

Gloria J. Bowers, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Friday, August 23rd, 2024. She took on the challenge of esophageal cancer the same way she approached life's obstacles; with grace, beauty, and determination. She is survived by her loving husband, Bill Bowers, in which they were happily married for 56 years. She is...

Thomas Hix, Jr.

Aug 22, 2024

Thomas Huey "Tom" Hix, Jr., age 76, passed away on August 22, 2024. Mr. Hix was born and raised in Talladega. Tom was a graduate from the University of Alabama with a degree in Business Administration and Marketing. He was an avid Alabama football fan. In addition, Mr. Hix loved all types of music from classical to rock. Tom always...

Mary Gunnin

Aug 21, 2024

Mary Juanita Bell Gunnin, age 95, of Byron, GA formerly of Birmingham passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning at her home surrounded by Family and Loved ones. She was born on January 24, 1929 in Huntsville, AL to Cecil H. Bell, Sr. and Freda Mae Stone. She was a Honorary Graduate of Huntsville High School Class of '47 and Graduate...

Charles Corns

Aug 21, 2024

Charles Wayne "Chuck" Corns, age 48, passed away on Aug. 21, 2024. He worked for Norfolk Southern for 29 years and was a member of Ruhama Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by he grandparents, John Robert Corns, Elmo T. Whiting, Attis Gore Corns, Gladys Morgan Whiting and aunt, Irene Hughes Chapman.

He is survived by his parents, John and...

Terry A. Reed

Aug 20, 2024

Funeral Services for Mr. Terry A. Reed, age 75 of Birmingham, will be held on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Matt Andrews officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery.

Mr. Reed passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Terry was a graduate of Jacksonville State University...

Donna Jean Garner Mayo

Aug 18, 2024

Mrs. Donna Jean Garner Mayo of Chelsea, AL passed away on August 18, 2024. She was born in Gadsden, AL, and graduated from Gadsden High School in 1966, one year behind her sweetheart, Lamar Mayo. Both attended the University of Alabama and were married in August 1967. She later received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from the...

Rachell Mae Ingram

Aug 18, 2024

Rachell M. Ingram, age 84 of Jefferson County, Alabama was born July 23, 1940 and passed away peacefully on August 18, 2024 at home surrounded by family. She was a member of Robinwood Baptist Church and retired from Jefferson County Board of Education, where she worked in the cafeteria of two schools. She was also the owner/ operator of Rachell’s...

Catherine Elaine Robertson

Aug 17, 2024

Catherine Elaine Fix Robertson, age 91, of Straight Mountain Alabama. She was born January 8, 1933 and passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Paul (Bill) Robertson, daughter, Catherine Elaine Robertson Campbell, infant granddaughter, Amy Gabriel Campbell.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Elizabeth(Dennis) Robertson Duggan, son, William...

Charles Self

Aug 16, 2024

Charles Norman Self, age 85, passed away on August 16, 2024. Charles was a graduate of the University of Alabama with his Bachelors of Science in Engineering. He retired from CBI (Chicago Bridge and Iron) after 35 years and continued to do consulting work for them after his retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents Norman and Ruby...

Paul F. DeFranco

Aug 15, 2024

Surrounded by his loving family, this Legend transitioned peacefully at home on Thursday, August 15, 2024 while an instrumental Amazing Grace played softly close to his ear. He was 89 years young. 

He was an exceptional and dedicated Father, Husband, Brother, Uncle and Friend. He was a great man whose life exemplified integrity, honor, respect for all, patient, loving, caring, faithful,...