Obituaries

Mar 19, 2018

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Mar 18, 2018

Theresa Lynn "Terri" Miller, age 47 of Gardendale passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018. Terri managed the family business the Irish Deli for 20 years with her father, Hal Harris, Jr. who preceded her in death in June of 2017. Terri was a hard worker with a great personality and a tender heart. She had a beautiful smile...

Mar 16, 2018

Glenna Elizabeth Wilson, age 84, was welcomed into Heaven on March 16, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents William and Lula Jenkins; brothers Charles and James Jenkins: sisters Mildred Pickel and Betty Ketnor. She is survived by her loving husband, James Heron Wilson; daughters Deborah Faris (Dave), Kathryn Ewertz, Vivian King (Neil) and step-daughter Brenda McDowell...

Mar 15, 2018

Jonathan David Burns was a fun loving, caring, generous soul who was always creating something for someone else that he could give away. He was a nature lover, who loved hunting, Alabama football, painting, drawing, sculpting and music. He wore red and the Big A almost daily. He graduated in 2009 as a chemical engineer from the University of...

Mar 12, 2018

Raymond Gardner, age 79, of Pell City, AL passed away on March 12, 2018. Raymond served in the U.S. Army and was the proud business owner of Front Alignment Center in Birmingham, AL since 1974. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Florence Gardner and his two daughters, Kasey Gardner and Kathy Gardner. Raymond is survived...

Mar 12, 2018

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Mar 12, 2018

General James (Jim) F. Brown was born, December 5, 1937 in Birmingham, Alabama and passed this world on March 12, 2018. He graduated from Phillips High School, Birmingham, Alabama, in 1956 and attended Jacksonville State University. General Brown began his military career by enlisting in the Alabama Air National Guard in April of 1955. Upon completion of Basic Military...

Mar 11, 2018

The Lord, in His love, grace, and mercy, brought Genell Hall Esslinger, 81, of Trussville, Alabama, home on Sunday, March 11, 2018. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Jerry Frederick Esslinger, and her daughter, Katherine Ruth Esslinger. She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Esslinger...

Mar 11, 2018

Richard Thomas Justice, 78, died Monday, March 12, 2018 at UAB Medical Center. Richard was born on January 1, 1940 in Birmingham, AL . He was preceded in death by his mother, Myrtle Fortenberry , father ,William Thomas Justice, step-father, Rollins Earnest ( R.E.) Fortenberry , brother, Rollin Fortenberry , and sister, Willie Winkles. He is survived by his...

Mar 10, 2018

Malcolm B. Canon, age 87, of Birmingham, AL passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Malcolm graduated from Phillips High School. Malcolm was an Army combat veteran who served during the Korean War and was a recipient of a CIB. Malcolm was a camera repairman for years and also was a transmission mechanic, as well. Malcolm was preceded in...

Mar 9, 2018

Elizabeth Ann Duke, age 82, of Calera passed away on March 9, 2018. She was a member of Hunter Street Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Luther and Virla Lorene Hill; her daughter, Phyllis Lorraine Duke; her brothers, W. L. Hill, Jr., Clyde Hill, and Wayne Hill; her sister, Earline Hosey; niece, Renee Hosey;...

Mar 8, 2018

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Mar 8, 2018

BILLIE JO McCLENDON STRONG, age 81 , of Springville, Al, passed away March 8, 2018.

Having lived in Birmingham most of her life, she and her beloved husband, Tommy, moved to Springville in 1993. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Springville.

Jo was employed at The Birmingham News for 39 years...

Mar 7, 2018

Joyce Nobles Sumner, age 79, of Ashville, formerly of Birmingham, passed away March 7, 2018. She was retired from Ebsco Media, a member of McEntyre Baptist Church in Ashville and was preceded in death by her husband Curtis Sumner, and son Johnnie R. Nobles Sr. A private memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 14, at 1pm at the...

Mar 7, 2018

Pinson resident, Harold H. Bryant, Jr. (aka Hal) passed away on March 7, 2018 in the hospital after surgery and multiple complications. The family would like to recognize UAB Hospital and the excellent medical care and affection the medical staff gave to Hal while he was so sick. In addition, the family would like to give a special thanks...

Mar 7, 2018

Judith Hardin Stickley of Chelsea, AL passed away on March 6, 2018. She was the daughter of Edwin Milton Hardin and the late Edith Loraine Hardin of Birmingham, AL. She is survived by her devoted husband, Michael Charles Stickley and daughters Anna Katherine and Leah Marie Stickley, one sister, Jenny Renee Childers (Richard), niece Rachel and nephew Adam Childers...

Mar 7, 2018

Eleanor Turner Hardwick, age 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 7, 2018. Eleanor, and her twin sister, were born June 19, 1931 in Heflin, AL to James Roy Jefferson Turner and Catherine (Kate) Boman. Her sister did not survive; however, Eleanor left a legacy large enough for the both of them, she loved deeply and...

Mar 7, 2018

Neal Austin Boozer passed away March 7, 2018 at the age of 87 to be with his Heavenly Father while surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his father Roland Boozer and mother Emma Rebecca Boozer; three brothers, Hollis Boozer, Richard Boozer, and Benjamin Boozer. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Willodeen...

Mar 6, 2018

Mary V. Crowe, age 88 of Smoke Rise passed away on March 6, 2018. She attended Smokerise United Methodist Church. She retired from the Federal Reserve Bank. She loved her family, gardening, sewing and time at the casino. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Eugene "Gene" Ayer and Charles Crowe. She is survived by her children, Allan...

Mar 6, 2018

Donald Lew Jones, age 83 passed away on March 6, 2018. He was a longtime member of Trussville First United Methodist Church and he owned Hair in Trussville and East Lake. He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley, son, DJ and his grandson, Chad. He is survived by his son, Curtis Jones; 3 grandchildren and 4 great...