Obituaries

Jun 13, 2014

Leon B. Lumpkin, age 86 of Birmingham, AL passed away on June 13, 2014. He was a Mason and a retired member of the Teamster Union. He worked with Roadway Express Trucking Co. He loved being around people. He is preceded in death by his wife, Silvey Lumpkin. He is survived by his son, Michael Lumpkin; sisters, Jo Muskett...

Jun 13, 2014

John M. Bailey, Sr.

Jan. 28, 1932-June 12, 2014

John M. Bailey, Sr., of Pinson Alabama passed away at Saint Vincent's East Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, June 12, 2014. He served in the Air Force from January 13, 1951 until October 31, 1953. John worked for Hayes Aircraft as a supervisor for several...

Jun 11, 2014

Sylvia Stokes Jett age 79 of Chelsea, AL passed away to be with our Lord on Wednesday June 11, 2014.

She was born on February 2, 1935 in Birmingham, AL by her proud parents Eula (Brooks) and Glady Raymond Stokes. She grew up in Birmingham, AL went to school at Ensley High School and met the love...

Jun 11, 2014

No obituary placed at this time.

Jun 10, 2014

Lawrence Melvin Self, age 60 of Tarrant, AL passed away on June 10, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Ann Self; sons, Danny Self and Terry Self; siblings, Linda Cockran, James Self, Jr., Wayne Self, and Lisa Files; grandchildren, Leigh Ann Self, Steven Daniel Self, and Tyler Scott Self. Visitation will be on Friday, June 13, 2014...

Jun 10, 2014

Barry Sheffield

April 4, 1920-June 10, 2014

Age 94, of Birmingham passed away on June 10, 2014. Prior to his college career Mr. Sheffield served with the United States Marine Corp.He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee and he loved watching "The Vols" play football. Mr. Sheffield also loved Atlanta Braves baseball. He...

Jun 8, 2014

No obituary posted at this time.

Jun 8, 2014

Margaret P. Browning, age 82, of Center Point, AL passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2014. She was a long-time member of North Clay Baptist Church. Margaret was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, John W. Browning. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Madison (Buster); three sons, Larry Browning (Pam), Wesley Browning (Amy), and...

Jun 8, 2014

Matthew Slovensky Jr., of Birmingham, AL, passed away peacefully at home on June 8, 2014 after years of declining health following a stroke. He is preceded in death by his daughter Debra Kay Slovensky Chambers, his sister Vicki Slovensky Martin and his parents Rosa Lee Slovensky and Matthew Slovensky Sr. Chapel services will be held on Thursday, June 12,...

Jun 7, 2014

Natalie Hoffman, age 85 of Trussville, AL passed away on June 7, 2014. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughters, Jenny Ellison (David) of Trussville, AL and Marcia Tuley (Terry) of Watkinsville, GA; son, Jeff Hoffman; 8 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Visitation will be on Monday, June 9, 2014 from 10:00...

Jun 5, 2014

No obituary posted at this time

Jun 5, 2014

Kathie Shirah, went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2014. She was a member of Huffman Baptist Church. She has left behind her husband, O.B. Shirah; her son, Wesley Shirah; mother, Patsy Hughins; brothers, Kerry Hughins and Kevin Hughins (Jackie); her loving dogs, Gracie, Charley, Daisy, Freeway, Raven and Ginger. She was dearly loved by all her...

Jun 3, 2014

Gloria M. Yeager, age 84 of Cullman, AL passed away on June 3, 2014. She was a member of 85th Street Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Winham "Pete" Yeager and her daughters, Joyce Lynn Williams and Gloria Louise Yeager. She is survived by her children, Yvonne Bray (Ronnie), Philip Yeager (Janet), Kim Cutcliffe and...

Jun 3, 2014

James Christian "Chris" Long Jr., age 28, of Pinson, passed away June 3, 2014. He was employed with BNC Electronics in Springville and a member and deacon of The Gathering Place. Chapel services will be held on Saturday, June 7 at 2pm with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Visitation will be from 12pm until 2pm Saturday. He is...

Jun 2, 2014

Frances Fay Aston Marlin, age 89, passed away peacefully and into the Loving arms of the Lord on June 2, 2014. Fay was born on July 2, 1924 to Henry Clay Aston and Ruth S. Ward Aston. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 59 years, Hardy Douglas Marlin; one brother, Henry Ward Aston and...

Jun 1, 2014

Louis Albert Thacker Jr was born June 21, 1928. He joined the Merchant Marines in 1944 and sailed around the world from New Orleans to Melbourne Australia, Calcutta India, Suez Canal, Gibralter, to New Orleans. He served in the United States Army from 1945 to 1969, primarily in the military intellegence. He was posted to American Embassies in France,Jordan,...

Jun 1, 2014

Ralph F. Clark, Sr., age 80 of Ashland, AL passed away on June 1, 2014. He was a retired Birmingham Police Officer. After leaving Birmingham Police Department, he went to college where he earned is Engineering Degree. He enjoyed woodworking and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Amelia A. Clark; daughter, Lori A. Cohen; sons,...

Jun 1, 2014

Wayne Riggins, age 69, of Trussville, AL was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday Morning June 1, 2014, after a hard fought battle against lung cancer. He was a long time member and served as head usher for First Baptist Church of Trussville for over 40 years. Wayne graduated from Hewitt Trussville High School in 1963...

May 30, 2014

Clifford W. Markley passed away May 30th at Golden LivingCenter - Trussville at age 84. Mr. Markley grew up in Augusta, Kansas and graduated from Kansas State University. After serving in the military, he worked in management for K-mart Corporation for over 35 years. He opened and managed many stores in different states, leading him to Birmingham where he...

May 29, 2014

No obituary is posted at this time.