Obituaries

Jun 3, 2017

John Leonard Howell was born on August 31, 1931 and passed away June 3, 2017. John grew up in Irondale, Alabama and graduated Woodlawn High School. John married his high school sweetheart, Sue Runyans, and enjoyed life with Sue until her passing in 1996. John is survived by his current wife of nine years, Johnnie Howell. John also leaves...

Jun 2, 2017

Mrs. Lorene Morris, 96, of Gardendale passed away on June 2, 2017. Lorene worked in the Tarrant City School System for 20 years, was a member of Plainview Baptist Church of Tarrant, and enjoyed gardening and cooking. Most importantly, Lorene was a kind and caring woman who served her Lord Jesus by serving others all her life. She was...

Jun 2, 2017

No obituary at this time.

Jun 1, 2017

Christine B. Ledwon, age 69, of Birmingham, passed away June 1, 2017. She was born in New York and enjoyed gardening and the outdoors. She is survived by her sons Craig and Phillip Ledwon. No services to be held at this time.

May 30, 2017

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May 30, 2017

Jennifer Ashley Glenn Abrams, age 32 of Sylacauga, AL passed away on May 30, 2017. She was very loving and devoted to her kids. She was loved by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her brother, Jason Blackman; step-dad, Jerry D. Jones, grandparents, Joe and Dixie Glenn and uncle, Rusty Glenn. She is survived by...

May 30, 2017

Peggy Lynette Taylor Hide passed away peacefully in the presence of family and God on May 30th, 2017 in Birmingham, AL at the age of 82. Peggy is survived by her husband Allen Newman Hide, brother Don Taylor (Pam), daughter Karen Buttler (John) and grandchildren Matthew (Molly) and Rebecca; her son David Hide (Beth) and grandchildren Taylor and his...

May 29, 2017

On January 18, 1931 James Paul Stewart was born to Agnus Elizabeth Lentz and John Calvin Stewart. He was the second of 6 children. His siblings that have preceded him in death are Jay D. Stewart, Louise Tolbert Hildebrand, Christine Stewart Lahti, and Clyde "Buddy" Stewart. One sister, Bobbie Ann Stewart Hofer, survives Mr. Stewart. Jim was a member...

May 28, 2017

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May 25, 2017

Jay (Jane Marie) Griffin, a student at Hewitt Trussville Middle School, took his own life on Thursday morning, May 25th 2017.

Jay is survived by his parents, Matt and Erin Georgia; his sisters, Julia and Anna Georgia; his maternal grandmother, Jane Griffin; his paternal grandparents, Greg and Cathy Georgia; and predeceased by his maternal grandfather Monty Griffin....

May 25, 2017

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May 25, 2017

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May 25, 2017

Florence Wallace Keith, age 91, of Birmingham, AL, passed away on May 25, 2017. Florence worked at SSA for 25 years, volunteered at the JET Literacy Program at BMC Montclair for many years, & worked in WMU, GA's, & as a Sunday School teacher for 70 years of her life. Florence was preceded in death by her husband, James...

May 24, 2017

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May 24, 2017

Logan Lambert Baird "Yogi", age 19 of Trussville, AL passed away on May 24, 2017. He was a member of Faith Community Fellowship Church. He is survived by his mother, Dionne Baird; father, Jim Baird; sister, Brittany Tarwater (Joe); brother, Tanner Baird (Carlie); grandparents, Jeannie King, Russ and Ruth Anne Baird and Phyllis Burge; nephew, George Tarwater. Visitation will...

May 22, 2017

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May 22, 2017

Mr. George Harwell, 91, of Birmingham passed away on May 22, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Harwell, and parents, George and Alice Harwell. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2017 from 9:00am to 10:00am at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. The funeral service will...

May 22, 2017

No obit at this time.

May 22, 2017

Obituary will appear on al.com and in the Birmingham news.

May 21, 2017

Edward J Powell, Jr, passed away at 89 years old on May 21, 2017. He was born in Majestic, AL and lived in Birmingham, AL. He served as a Marine during the Korean War. He retired from Connors Steel and Security Engineers. He was a wonderful, loving husband and father. He is predeceased by his parents-Edward J Powell and...