Obituaries

Jan 4, 2016

Shirley Robbins Sawyer, age 72 of Chelsea, AL passed away on January 4, 2016. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and she retired from Alabama Power Company. She is survived by her husband, Charles Joseph Sawyer, Jr.; son, Joseph Ronald Sawyer (Leslie); brother, Thomas Eugene Robbins (Mary Lynne); grandchildren, Anna Grace Sawyer, William Joseph Sawyer and Andrew...

Jan 4, 2016

William Glenn Lavier, age 85, of Trussville passed away on January 4, 2016. William was a graduate of J.B. Pennington High school of Blountsville, AL. He was a long-time member of Roebuck Park Baptist Church. He was a sales associate for the food and retail industry for several years before retiring. William is survived by his loving wife of...

Jan 2, 2016

Laura "Jean" Vaughn Miller, age 86, of Birmingham, AL passed away on January 2, 2016. Jean was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with family and watching Alabama football. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 34 years, Columbus Floyd Miller, Jr.; parents, Guy and Gladys Vaughn; sister, Geraldine Goolsby;...

Jan 2, 2016

Datha Dean Cain, age 80, of Clay, passed away on January 2, 2016. She was a member of Clay Christian Fellowship Church and a member of the Red Hat Society. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and will be dearly missed. Mrs. Cain was preceded in death by her husband, Pat Cain; and her parents, Elmer...

Jan 2, 2016

Marie Perdue Burleson, age 93 of Blount County, AL passed away on January 2, 2016. Marie was a long-term member of Selfville Church of Christ for over 25 years. She is survived by her son, Bob Perdue (Peggy); daughter, Gail Sisson (Lester); six grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Her funeral service will be held at Jefferson Memorial Chapel in...

Jan 2, 2016

Nellie Turner Kollefrath, age 88, of Moody, passed away on Jan. 2, 2016. She was retired from Hayes International. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Kollefrath; her sister, Frances McNabb; and her brother, Robert Turner. She is survived by her daughter, Brittany Satter (Josh); her brother, Charles Turner (Sue); and many nieces, nephews, and other family...

Jan 1, 2016

Helen Mabel Guy Fulmer, of Birmingham, passed away January 1, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents Bud and Pearl Guy, brothers, Roy Guy, James Guy, Herman Guy and Roscoe Guy, sisters Ester Myrick and Katherine Woods. Chapel services will be on Monday, Jan 4 at 2pm with burial at Forest Crest Cemetery. Visitation will be from...

Jan 1, 2016

Tanayia Davis Huschka, age 70, of Trussville, AL passed away on January 1, 2016. She retired from the IRS after a long career where she worked as a Revenue Agent. Her memorial service will be at 2pm on Saturday, January 16th at Jefferson Memorial Chapel in Trussville. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Tanayia...

Dec 31, 2015

Mary Margaret Nelson

Aug. 14, 1950-Dec. 31, 2015

Mary Margaret Nelson was not only a high school and college English teacher, but also an inspiration, role model, and shoulder to lean on for all those who knew her. Her love of the Lord was evident in her daily actions and love for all those with...

Dec 30, 2015

Virginia Rose Day Blackwell, age 89, of Birmingham, AL passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Rose was a long-time member of Lake Highland Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Hewitt Trussville High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ersler and Isaac Day, her sister, Pearl...

Dec 30, 2015

Annie Jean Perryman Ford, age 91 of Ft. Lauderdale, FL formerly of Cahaba Heights passed away on December 30, 2015. She is survived by her niece, Roberta Marlin (Richard) of Mount Olive, AL; nephew, John Franklin (Linda) of Watson, AL; great nieces, Tracy Dyer (Jerry), Tammy Williams (Jeff), Whitney Williams and Chrissy Howard; great nephews, John Wayne Franklin, Alex...

Dec 29, 2015

Beatrice Elizabeth Carwile Waide, age 102, passed away December 29, 2015. Beatrice was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Inglenook Chapter of the Eastern Star and the Center Point Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her husband John E. Waide. Chapel services will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at...

Dec 28, 2015

Marjorie Duncan went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 28, 2015. Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Hilldale Baptist Church in Center Point, AL on Thursday, December 31, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlton and Katie Goodwin, husband Billy Ray Duncan; two sisters, Katherine Morales and Mary Francis...

Dec 28, 2015

Wanda Gail Cartwright, age 54, of Ashville, passed away on December 27, 2015. She was a member of Pine Forest Baptist Church and employed with Amerex Corporation. She loved her family and was a lover of all animals. She was loved by many and will be missed by all. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Lois and...

Dec 28, 2015

Donald I. Brannon, age 92, of Birmingham, passed away December 28, 2015. He worked for Allied Chemical, Thompson Heyward Chemical Co., was a World War II veteran of the Army, participated in the Honor Flights, and the Birmingham Veterans Parade. He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Homewood, Little League Coach and an avid Bridge player. Graveside...

Dec 27, 2015

Bettie Silor Blankenship, age 79 of Pinson passed away at her home on December 27, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, George Blankenship; her sons, Alan, Steve and Scott Blankenship; daughter-in-law, Karen, grandsons, Brandon, Peter, Luke and Collin Blankenship; granddaughter, Ellie Blankenship; great grandson, Aiden Blankenship; brother, Harold Silor; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will...

Dec 25, 2015

Robert L (Bobby) Ragsdale Sr., age 90 of Moody AL passed away December 25, 2015.

visitation will be held at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East Trussville AL on December 28, 2015 at 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Grave side service will be held December 29 at 2pm with Reverend Joe Joiner of Moody Baptist Church officiating. He was a...

Dec 25, 2015

John R. Zell, native of Pasadena, CA and former resident, of Bellflower, CA, and Mohave Valley, AZ and current resident of Clay, AL passed away on December 25, 2015 at the age of 76. He was retired from Honeywell Garret Aero Space where he served as a manager for several years. John was preceded in death by his son,...

Dec 25, 2015

Sherry Lincoln, age 75 of Birmingham, AL passed away on December 25, 2015. She was a member of Parkway Christian Fellowship. She is survived by her husband, Jim Lincoln; daughter, Kelly Simpkins (Eddie); son, Alan Lincoln (Margaret); grandchildren, Heath, Adam, Natalie, Shelby and Ben; great grandchildren, Brooklyn and Faith. Services will be on Monday, December 28, 2015 at 1...

Dec 24, 2015

Jessie Austin Clenney, age 78 of Birmingham, AL passed away on December 24, 2015. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and he was an avid Bass Fisherman where he has won a lot of tournaments. He is survived by his wife, Ann Clenney; children, Eric Clenney, Teresa Williams (Phillip), John Clenney (Teri) and Donna Roehrig...