Obituaries

Dec 8, 2017

John Frank Howell, age 99 of Clay, AL passed away on December 7, 2017. He was a member of Clay United Methodist Church. He was active with the Boy Scouts for many years and a member of Clay Senior Citizen Group. He was a World War II veteran. He is survived by his wife, Martha Howell; children, Mardis Howell...

Dec 8, 2017

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Dec 8, 2017

Rachel went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Dec 8, 2017. It was a glorious, rare, snowy morning. She is predeceased by her parents, George and Nancy Skelton and her beloved husband of over 53 years, James D. Bolin. She leaves behind two children, Lynn Bolin and Randy Bolin as well as her precious Grandson,...

Dec 8, 2017

John Edward Clenney passed away on December 8, 2017 in Birmingham, Al at the age of 93. Clenney was born in Abbeville, Al on December 18, 1924. When he was a boy a tornado hit their house and he was thrown 300 feet away from his home into an open field. The family then moved to Birmingham, Al in...

Dec 8, 2017

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Dec 7, 2017

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Dec 6, 2017

Jane Shoop, Lovingly known as, "Nana" was born September 17, 1936 and went home to be with the Lord December 6, 2017. She was a life-long member of Irondale First Baptist Church. She retired from Irondale Community School after several years of service. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy C. Shoop; two sons, Greg Shoop (Tara) and Ken...

Dec 5, 2017

Isabel Cameron Robertson Siddle passed away peacefully on December 5, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Kenneth R. Siddle; her sons, Derek and David, and her granddaughter, Ashley Wilder. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Elkins (Tim); her son, Glenn Siddle (Lucy); granddaughters, Michelle McDaniel, Stephanie Siddle, Melissa Siddle, Melanie Siddle, Carlie...

Dec 5, 2017

Allen Ray Phillips, Sr. age 87, of New Castle, passed away December 5, 2017. He was a member of New Castle UMC, retired from US Steel after 34 years and enjoyed walking especially at Black Creek Park. Chapel services will be held on Thursday, Dec 7 at 12pm with visitation from 11am until 12pm. He is survived by his...

Dec 4, 2017

No obituary at this time.

Dec 1, 2017

Lawrence Hollister Chapman, age 90 of Trussville, AL passed away on December 1, 2017. He was the founder of Business Electronics Corp. He was a member of St. Joseph's Anglican Church and a long time member of the Cathedral of St. Paul Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lewis Vorhees Chapman, Sr. and Dorothy Hollister...

Dec 1, 2017

Marie Bryson, age 95, of Birmingham died December 1, 2017. A memorial service will be held in California at a later date.

Nov 29, 2017

Manford "Andy" R. Phillips, 77, of Leeds, passed away on November 28, 2017. Mr. Phillips was a member of Parkway Christian Fellowship. He was employed in the transportation industry for over 50 years with Deaton Truck Lines and Buddy Moore Trucking. He was a member of the Birmingham Traffic and Transportation Club, the Motor Trucking Club, and the Alabama...

Nov 28, 2017

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Nov 28, 2017

The Lord, in His love and sovereignty, brought Jerry Frederick Esslinger, 82, of Trussville, AL, home on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife, Genell Esslinger, his two surviving children, Cindy Esslinger Nix (Mark), Fred Esslinger (Ann), and daughter Kathy Esslinger who proceeded him in death. Jerry was greatly loved by his four grandchildren who...

Nov 28, 2017

Pat Rigsby, age 79 of Trussville, AL passed away on November 28, 2017. She was a member of Trussville First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon Abbott and her granddaughter, Danielle. She is survived by her husband, Ned Rigsby; children, Mike Rigsby (Rhonda), Donna Fulmer (Barry) and Sandy Bryant (Michael); son-in-law, Steve Abbott; sister,...

Nov 28, 2017

No obituary at this time.

Nov 27, 2017

Lula Mae Outlaw Carter (Lula), 78, returned to her heavenly home on Monday, November 27, 2017 after a valiant battle with cancer. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.

Lula was born to the late Rev. John Herald Outlaw and Ola Sargent Outlaw,...

Nov 27, 2017

Mildred Harris, age 94, of Montevallo, died Nov 27, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband Earle Harris. Graveside services are on Thursday, Nov 30, at 1pm at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. She is survived by her daughter Jeanne Blankenship.

Nov 26, 2017

Harriett Joyce (nee Jones) Saxer died on Nov. 26, 2017 in Odenville, AL. She is preceded in death by her husband Alan E. Saxer, brothers Charles L. Jones and V. Maxwell Jones, sister Shirley (nee Jones) Maluff, sons Henry (Buddy) Berman III and Alan L. Saxer. She is survived by her sister-in-law Betty (nee Brewer) Jones; daughter Terry (nee...