Obituaries

Carrie Bruce

Oct 31, 2024

Gretchen Youngdahl

Oct 29, 2024

Maj. Gretchen Youngdahl (Ret.), age 66 passed on October 29, 2024 Jesus carried Gretchen to her home in heaven. Gretchen Loved her country and retired from the US Army after 25 years. She excelled at everything she did. She loved to play the guitar, ride motorcycles, cooking, fishing, bee keeping, raising her 4 chickens, and Kayaking. She also got certified...

Donna Sue Conner

Oct 29, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved sister, Donna Sue Conner, of Palmerdale AL, who left us on October 29,2024 at the age of 65.Donna was preceded in death by her parents, James Winston Conner and Geraldine Barnes Conner, and her brother-in-law Louie Ragsdale.She is survived by her siblings; Anita Ragsdale, David Conner, Durell...

Leroy Anthony Fields

Oct 26, 2024

Leroy Fields was born on November 20, 1949, in Uniontown, Alabama to the late Archie Fields Sr. and Rebecca Ward Fields.

He confessed Christ as his savior at a young age and loved God with all his heart.

Leroy attended Carver High School, where he laid the foundation for a life marked by hard work and determination. As...

Mary Brown

Oct 26, 2024

With sadness, we announce the death of, Mary Brown, who passed away peacefully in her Whitney Junction home on October 26, 2024, at the age of 79. Mary was born in Dunlap, Alabama on December 25, 1944, to Elbert and Eula Golden Crowe. Mary wed Joseph Brown, Sr. on May 26 1967. Mary was preceded in death by her parents,...

Gay B. Trice

Oct 26, 2024

Graveside Services for Mrs. Gay B. Trice, age 82 of Calera, will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens with Bro. Larry Smith officiating. 

Gay B. Trice, age 82, passed away peacefully at home on October 26th 2024, surrounded by her family. Born on May 13th 1942, Gay lived a life shaped by her...

Patty Marlin Gannaway

Oct 25, 2024

Graveside Services for Mrs. Patty Lynn Marlin Gannaway, age 75 of Trussville, will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Forest Hill Cemetery with Rev. Gary White officiating

Mrs. Gannaway passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at her home. Born and raised in Alabama, she was a graduate of Erwin High School. She then attended the...

Doug Whatley

Oct 25, 2024

Graveside Services for Mr. Doug Whatley, age 83 of Clay, will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens with Bro. Dexter Taylor officiating.

Doug Whatley, age 83, went home to his lord and Savior October 25, 2024, at his home in Clay, Alabama. He was born in Birmingham, AL on June 14, 1941, to...

Thelma Johnson

Oct 25, 2024

THELMA DAVIS JOHNSON, age 95, went to be with the Lord on October 25, 2024. Thelma is a graduate of Parker High School Class of 1947. She retired from a long career at Bellsouth-AT&T. She was preceded in death by her sons Michael Johnson and Chester Walton Johnson. She is survived by her daughters Antoinette Johnson Beasley, Joanne Johnson Washington,...

Teddy Gilmer Jr.

Oct 25, 2024

Teddy Wade Gilmer, Jr. (Ted) passed away peacefully at home after a long but valiant battle with brain cancer. Ted was preceded in death by his father, Teddy Wade Gilmer, Sr. He is survived by his wife Holly Atkisson Gilmer, his daughter Julia, his sons James and Joshua, his mother Imelda Walrond Gilmer, his sisters Danna Coffey (Chip) and Joy...

Barbara Salemi

Oct 20, 2024

Barbara Salemi, 93, passed away on October 20, 2024, in Birmingham, AL.

Barbara Salemi was born on April 10, 1931 in Birmingham, AL, to Curtis Hooten and Gertrude Hooten.

Barbara graduated from Tuscaloosa High School in 1949 and went on to earn a RN degree from Carraway School of Nursing in 1952. 

Barbara married Henry Salemi on June 30, 1952 in Birmimgham ....

Carolyn Ruth Osborne Reeder

Oct 19, 2024

Carolyn Ruth Osborne Reeder, 83, of Trussville, Alabama passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent's East Hospital in Trussville. She was born May 18, 1941 to William Jennings Bryan and Ruth (O'Bryan) Osborne. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Jennings Osborne of Little Rock, Arkansas.

Carolyn was raised in Fort Smith, Arkansas and...

Luther Thomas Tatum, Jr.

Oct 19, 2024

Funeral Services for Mr. Luther Thomas Tatum, Jr., age 84 of Springville, will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Richard Harp officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Thomas passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Colonel Robert L. Howard State Veterans Home. Thomas was born on February...

Michael Wayne Wideman

Oct 19, 2024

Michael Wayne Wideman, age 67, passed away on October 19, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Jessie Lee Wideman. He was a member of Palmerdale Cross Baptist Church for over 25 years. He was the owner of Wideman Family Lawn Service for many years. Michael was a huge University of Alabama fan and loved spending...

Patricia "Pat" Rozell Dorough

Oct 18, 2024

Memorial Services for Pat Dorough, age 89 of Cleveland Alabama, will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Jeremy Beck officiating.

Pat went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, October 18, 2024. She passed away peacefully at home in Cleveland Alabama. Pat was born in Bessemer Alabama and graduated...

David Bridges

Oct 17, 2024

David Richard Bridges, age 73, of Pinson, went to his heavenly home on October 17, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, Pop, and friend who touched the lives of many with his kindness and gentle heart. He was always ready to lend a helping hand.

David attended Banks High School and was a devoted employee for Fuller Supply...

Samuel Dennis Motley II

Oct 15, 2024

A Celebration of Life for Sam will be held on Friday, November 29, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Evergreen Church in Ashville, Alabama. Visitation will be held from 10:30 A.M. until service time at 11:00 A.M.

Samuel Dennis Motley II (Sam) passed away, peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at St. Vincent’s Ascension Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.

He was born in Holt,...

DeWitt Talmadge York, Jr

Oct 15, 2024

DeWitt Talmadge York, Jr., age 95 passed away on October 15, 2024. Mr. York was a member of Glen Iris Baptist Church where he loved to attend. He was a Sunday School teacher at the church for over 18 years and volunteered at the church with construction projects. DeWitt loved to go fishing and gardening. He also loved spending time...

Herbert "Herb" Mansell Jameson

Oct 14, 2024

Herbert Mansell Jameson (Herb), 82 of Clay passed away peacefully on Monday October 14th surrounded by family after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

 

He graduated from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s in business administration and loved cheering on his Ole Miss Rebels. He was a marine, serving in the reserves during the Vietnam war. His career was successful...

Luan Atkins

Oct 14, 2024

Luan Atkins, age 73, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away at her home on Monday, October 14, 2024.

Luan Atkins was born on June 19, 1951, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Robert and Macey Atkins. A bright student, she graduated early from Phillips High School in 1967 at the age of 15. After graduation, Luan began her career at...