Obituaries

Aug 1, 2014

SCOTT, Robert A. Sr., on this day August 1, 2014, Robert went to be with our Lord. He is survived by his daughter, Cheryl Ann Scott; son, Robert "Tony" Scott, Jr. and wife, Carol Scott; grandsons, Jamie Wiggins and wife, Tracy, Chris Scott and wife Casey, Nick Scott and wife, Corey, and Adam Vineyard; granddaughters, Brooklynne Scott, Kylie Goslyn...

Jul 31, 2014

Elvin "Ray" Clower, age 55, of Birmingham, passed away July 31, 2014. He was employed with Sterne Agee and was a huge Alabama Football fan. He was preceded in death by his father, Cyrus Elvin "Son" Clower. He is survived by his mother Kay Clower, wife Nora Clower, sons Che` Swindle and Lee Swindle, sister Jan Humphries (Peter), numerous...

Jul 29, 2014

Jewel Noles, age 84, of Leeds, AL passed away on July 29, 2014 at Trinity Hospital. She was a member of Crestway Baptist Church.

Mrs. Noles was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Buck" Noles; her parents, William and Verla Ryland; her sister, Doris Maxwell; and her brother, Gene Ryland.

She is survived by...

Jul 27, 2014

Dorothy Catherine Johnson Jan 11, 1930- July 27, 2014

Dorothy Catherine Johnson, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on July 27, 2014 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Dottie (as she was known) grew up in New Orleans and had 11 brothers and sisters. She was swept off her feet after meeting her future husband...

Jul 27, 2014

Paul N. Tillman, Jr., 81, of Trussville, AL passed away on July 27, 2014. He was a charter member of Deerfoot Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Anne; children, Tony (Pat) Tillman, Joe Tillman, Paul (Renea) Tillman, Frank (Valerie) Tillman, Steve (Gay) Tillman, and Brenda Reid, Don (Deb) Chamblee, David (Sherry) Chamblee, Gloria McChesney, and Sharon...

Jul 25, 2014

William B. "Bill" Smith, age 93, of Remlap, died on July 25, 2014 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Torum, OK. After serving almost six years during and after WWII he relocated to Birmingham area where he was a barber all of his working career. He is survived by his wife of 60years, Lorene H. Smith, two...

Jul 24, 2014

Bobbie T. Carr

July 8, 1931-July 24, 2014

Bobbie T. Carr, age 83, of Wilsonville, AL and former resident, of Center Point, AL passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2014 in Columbiana, AL. She was a devoted member of Mountain View Baptist Church for over 25 years. Mrs. Carr enjoyed many hobbies, such as, sewing...

Jul 21, 2014

Chris Reeve, age 82 of Vestavia Hills, AL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 21, 2014. She was preceded in death by her mother Nora McClure, father Walter McClure, sister Verna Martin, brothers Elgin, Sherrill, Marvin, Sam and Woodie McClure. She is survived by sons Ken (Lona) and Robert (Pam), brother Kyle...

Jul 19, 2014

Joseph "Herb" Jackson, age 89, of Birmingham, passed away July 19, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Jackson, brother Earl, and sister Bernice. Mr. Jackson was retired from Bell South with 39 years of service and was a Scout Master with Troop 218. He was a member and worked in the administration of 1st United...

Jul 18, 2014

Laurene Braden, age 84, passed away peacefully around her family at her home at 5:55 on Friday, July 18, 2014. Laurene is predeceased by her parents, Oliver Holmes, Jr. and Margaret Marie Holmes; and her siblings Oliver Holmes III, Gwendolyn Dawson, Alan Holmes. Laurene is survived by her loving husband, John Braden of 64 years. They were married in...

Jul 15, 2014

Bobby G. Parr, age 74 of Birmingham, AL passed away on July 15, 2014. He was a member of Springdale Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Rayford and Mattie Parr. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Parr; son, Glenn Parr (Kristy); grandchildren, Brooke Greenwood (Ryan), Brian Parr (Kirstan), and Katie Parr; aunt, Wanda...

Jul 14, 2014

Thomas, Marjorie Marie (Margie) passed away on Monday July 14, 2014 at approximately 7:35 am at Hanover Health and Rehabilitation center, Birmingham, AL. Margie was born in Memphis, TN, to Fred T. Murry and Agnes Marie Chambers Murry on August 22, 1926. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Birmingham, and was an active member of...

Jul 13, 2014

Lucy McDaniel Gafford, age 89 of Birmingham, AL passed away on July 13, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, John G. Gafford. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Spencer (Frank) and Carol Rung (Glenn); grandchildren, Elizabeth O'Donnell and Camila Killeen; several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services will be on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at...

Jul 13, 2014

Margaret Velleda Heifner , age 80, of Irondale, AL., went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2014. She is a member of First Baptist Church of Roebuck Plaza. Margaret enjoyed flower arranging, sewing and gardening. She is preceded in death by her son Charles Heifner; parents MC and Mary Velleda Moore; her sister Edna Mae Hamby; and...

Jul 13, 2014

Ellon Ione McAuley, age 89, of Trussville, passed away July 13, 2014. Mrs. McAuley was the first female Vice President of City Federal Savings and Loan and was a member of Huffman Methodist Church for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Alvin McAuley, son Bill McAuley, grandson Christopher Johnson, 2 brothers and 3 sisters....

Jul 12, 2014

Edwin J. Allen, age 54 of Birmingham, AL passed away on July 12. 2014. He is survived by his daughters, Samantha Guy (Clifford), Brianna Allen, and Cortney Allen; brothers, Robert Allen, Gene Allen, and Ben Allen; grandchildren, Kara, Wyatt, Austin, and Ian Guy, Tony Fox, and one grandchild on the way; mother of his daughters, Ginger Allen Wolf. Visitation...

Jul 12, 2014

Lillian Wingo

Nov. 25, 1923-July 12, 2014

Lillian Wingo, age 90, of Forestdale, AL passed away on July 12, 2014. She was an active and faithful member of Forestdale Baptist Church for over 55 years; a nurse at Children's Hospital for 36 years; member of Rose's Dixie Chicks Red Hat Society and Attended the Adamsville...

Jul 12, 2014

Mrs. Grace Bauer, age 86 of Pelham, formerly of Oneonta, died Saturday, July 12, 2014 in Pelham. Mrs. Bauer was born in Illinois. Mrs. Bauer was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, John R. Bauer and her loving son, Steve Bauer . Survivors include her daughter, Aleda Kleckner (Dave Nichols) of Huntersville, NC; three sons,...

Jul 11, 2014

Kinsley Diane Hayes of Pinson, AL passed away on July 11, 2014. She is survived by her parents, Stephen and Nicole Hayes; sister, Kallie Hayes; grandparents, Mark and Becky Langner, Rodney Glass and Mark and Denise Hayes; great grandparents, Rev. O.E. and Melba Langner, Russell and Donna Hand, and Don and Becky Blackwood; great-great grandfather, Donald Porter; host of...

Jul 11, 2014

Jewel Earline Perkins, age 81, of Birmingham, AL. passed away on July 11, 2014. She is a member of St. Clair Springs Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years James Milford Perkins, four sisters and one brother. She is survived by her children, Wayne Perkins, Dale Perkins, Nadine Sims (Steve), Karen Calvin(Eddie), Deborah...