Obituaries

Margaret Smith
Sep 19, 2015
Margaret M. Smith, formerly of Hanceville, AL age 87 of Pinson, AL passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2015. Margaret was a member of Clearview Baptist in Pinson and former member of Lakewood Baptist in Birmingham. Margaret was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles L. Smith; mother, Gracie Johnston and her father, Elbert Johnston. She is survived...
Catherine Virgona
Sep 19, 2015
Catherine Anne Virgona, age 23, of Trussville, passed away September 19, 2015. She was a student at the University of Alabama, loved everyone and was full of life. Services will be held at Holy Infant of Prague Catholic Church on Friday, Sept 25, visitation from 9am until 11am with a Mass following at 11am. Father Bill Lucas will officiate....
Larry Shirley
Sep 15, 2015
Joey Shirley, age 42 of Daphne, AL went home to be with the Lord on September 15, 2015. His life will carry on through the love of his life, Teryn; daughters, Nikki and Sierra; sons, Jacob and Taylor; parents, Tim and Elaine Barnwell; sister/mom, Denise Shirley Hays; brothers, John "Monkey" Shirley, Richard "Lil Man" Shirley, Bryan Keeton and Tim...

William Slade
Sep 15, 2015
William Euell Slade died on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at the age of 87. Mr. Slade was a resident of Cook Springs Nursing Home in Pell City, AL. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Reynolds; his brother, Gene Wambecke; his first wife, Louise Slade, and his second wife Catherine Conway Slade. Mr. Slade is survived by...
Jesse Robbins
Sep 14, 2015
Jesse Nolan "Buddy" Robbins, 85, of Trussville, AL passed away Monday, September 14, 2015. He was the son of Eual and Maggie Robbins of Warrior. Mr. Robbins served in the Korean War. He was a hard working life time member of the Shriners worked and supported the VFW and 40th and 8th. Mr. Robbins was also Pas Master of...
Robert Butts
Sep 13, 2015
Robert Tyler Butts, age 22 of Birmingham, AL passed on September 13, 2015. He was a member of Palmerdale United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his granddaddy, Robert E. Butts. He is survived by his father, David Butts (Kristina); mother, Tracy Staggs; siblings, John David Butts, Danielle Butts, Ashlee Tate, Nikki Shirley, and Kelsey Bice; grandparents,...
Harold Mayo
Sep 11, 2015
Harold Travis Mayo had three great priorities in life: God, family and work. At 85 years of age he finally quit working, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, having loved his family so well. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Janet Fladebo Mayo, who was the love of his life. Harold...

Gene Taylor
Sep 9, 2015
Gene Paul Taylor, of Birmingham, passed away at the age of 77 on September 9, 2015. He was born in Clanton, Alabama, on June 18, 1938. Gene grew up in Sylacauga, graduated from Sylacauga High School in 1956, and went on to graduate from Howard College (Now Samford University) in 1960. Gene commissioned into the United States Marine Corps...

Marjorie Dill
Sep 5, 2015
Marjorie "Mama Dill" Ilo Dill passed away on September 5, 2015. She was the wife of the late Johnny C. Dill, Sr. She is survived by 6 children and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 12:00pm at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville. A visitation will be held one hour prior...
Virginia Unkle
Sep 4, 2015
Virginia Hutchins Unkle, age 91 of Moody, AL passed away on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. Virginia retired from Justice Printing where she served as a proof reader for several years. She was a member of the Eastern Star and volunteered for the Shepherds Center in East Lake. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Unkle and her...

David Wood
Sep 3, 2015
David E. Wood, age 67 of Trussville, AL passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015. David retired from the U.S. Military after 24 years of service. He retired from Jefferson County Schools after 25 years of service as an electrician. David was preceded in death by his father, Jack D. Wood; mother, Annie Jean Sherer, step-father, Hollis Sherer; brother,...
Bruce Herold
Sep 3, 2015
Born in Butler Pennsylvania, Bruce moved to the Birmingham area in 1975. He retired from B.F. Goodrich-Michelin and Books-a-Million. He is preceded in death by his parents: Oliver and Freda Herold and brother Roger Herold. Survived by his wife: Carol Herold Daughters: Elizabeth Kaya ( Garry) Cocoa Beach, FL; Bonnie Short (Michael) Auburn, Al. Step-daughter: Leah Ashworth, Alabaster, AL,...

Mathilda Cooper
Aug 30, 2015
Milly Cooper, age 83 of Odenville, AL passed away on August 29, 2015. Milly was a member of Girl Scouts and Wayfarers Alumni. She enjoyed bowling, watching Atlanta Braves Baseball, traveling and visiting her sisters. Milly was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, James W. Cooper, Jr. She is survived by her children: Susan Cooper...
Martha Franklin
Aug 30, 2015
Martha Brand Franklin, 67, of Blount County, Ala., died on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015.Funeral services will be held at Twenty-Fifth Avenue Baptist Church of Center Point, Ala. on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, at at 11 a.m. The visitation will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015 at Twenty-Fifth Avenue Baptist Church of Center Point, Ala. Martha Joyce...

James Baxter
Aug 30, 2015
Rev. James N. Baxter, of Birmingham, AL, went to his eternal rest on 8/30/2015, in Albuquerque, NM. Born in Lakewood, Ohio, and having graduated from High School in Detroit, MI, James served during the Korean conflict in Germany, a member of the US Army Quartermaster Corps. Following the war, James married Shirley Kimbell, of Northville, MI, and went to...
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