Obituaries

May 5, 2014

Mrs. Faye Linard, age 73, of Trussville died Monday, May 5, 2014 in Birmingham. Mrs. Linard was a member of Moody Freewill Baptist Church. She was a retired administrative assistant and a devoted mother. Survivors include her five sons, Ronnie Wayne Linard (Paula), Stephen Lee Linard (Deborah)

Russell Allen Linard, Jeffrey Eugene Linard (Cindy) and Byron Scott...

May 5, 2014

Betty M. Deese, age 81 passed away May 05, 2014. She was a Registered Nurse, retired from Baptist Health System, Montclair in 1996. She attended Grace United Methodist Church for 40 years, later became a member of McElwain Baptist in 2005. Survivors include her daughters, Susan Eades and Rebecca Huffstutler (David); grandchildren, Jimmy (Elizabeth), Chuck, and Michael Eades (Brandi),...

May 4, 2014

Lorraine Booth Grammer, age 90 died peacefully from a brave fight with cancer. She is formerly of Sumiton and a longtime member of Sumiton Church of God. She is preceded in death by her husband, A.J. Grammer, parents, Mr. and Mrs. JT Booth, sister, Marie, and brothers, Jack, Glenn, and Earl. She is survived by her son, Jerry Grammer...

May 4, 2014

Tessie Ree Cook passed away on May 4, 2014 at the age of 93. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother, sister and aunt. Tessie Ree loved to spread the word of Christ. She was born and raised in South Alabama and resided in Springville, Alabama in her later years. She was a friend anyone could count...

May 4, 2014

Mr. Reid S. Adams, age 86, of Trussville died Sunday, May 4, 2014 in Trussville. Reid was retired from the U.S. Postal service after 34 years of service. He was a member of Roebuck Parkway Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Sue Stark Adams; two daughters, Lynne Adams and Amy Waldrop; three sons, Steve Adams, wife Cynthia, Don...

May 2, 2014

William "Bill" Russell Cale, 82, passed away at his home in Birmingham, Al on May 2, 2014. He was a native of Docena, AL. Bill's life was notable for his military service to his county during the Korean War and his success in minor league baseball. He is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Alison Burke and survived by...

May 1, 2014

Frances "Betty" Payne, age 85 of Birmingham, AL passed away on May 1, 2014. She was active in the VFW and supported Disabled Veterans. She was retired from Stockham Valve and Fittings. She is survived by her children, Dianne P. Stokes (Wendell F.), Susan Hamer, and Ralph Lamar Payne, Jr.; sister, Dorothy S. Thompson; grandchildren, Heath, Elizabeth, and Keith;...

Apr 30, 2014

Waymon Francis Ellsberry

Feb. 10, 1930-April 30, 2014

Waymon Francis Elsberry age 84, of Springville, AL passed away on April 30, 2014. Waymon was employed by United Food and Commercial Workers Union-Local 1657. He was a former employee of the Hayes International Aircraft and worked in the American Labor Movement through UFCW-Local 1657 as organizer...

Apr 30, 2014

Sue Johnsey

Mrs. Johnsey, 84, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2014. She was a graduate of Phillips High School and worked for South Central Bell. She was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church in Birmingham. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl R. Johnsey Jr. and daughter, Ann Johnsey...

Apr 28, 2014

Martha Johnson, age 88, of Birmingham, died Monday, April 28, 2014 in Birmingham. She was a member of Plainview Baptist Church in Tarrant where she was a choir member and had served as a Sunday school teacher. Her interests was her family, reading, bird watching and her church family. Martha's hobbies was bird watching and her identification of the...

Apr 28, 2014

Joe "Tracy" McCrory, age 55 of Trussville, AL passed away on April 28, 2014. He was a member of Roebuck Elks Lodge and a 1977 graduate of Hewitt-Trussville High School. He is preceded in death by his father, Carl Joe McCrory, step-mother, Norma Jean McCrory, and his infant son, Cory Lane McCrory. He is survived by his wife, Kelly...

Apr 28, 2014

B. Garrett Erwin, age 62 of Odenville, AL passed away on April 28, 2014. He was a member of New Life Baptist Church. He proudly served his country in the U.S, Army. He is preceded in death by his parents, Geneva and Boyce Erwin. He is survived by his wife, Janice G. Erwin; daughter, Caressa McCormick; step-daughter, Patricia Ann...

Apr 28, 2014

Akins, Annie Ruth, age 78, of Trussville, Alabama, and formerly of Trenton, Tennessee and Warsaw, Indiana, passed away Monday, April 28, 2014. She was born on August 26, 1935 in Trenton, Tennessee. She was a devoted mother and loved dearly by her family. She attended the University of Tennessee at Martin and was a member of the First Baptist...

Apr 27, 2014

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Apr 26, 2014

Linda McMurray Hardin

Aug. 18, 1944-April 26, 2014

Age 69 of Birmingham, AL passed away on April 26, 2014 after her long battle with cancer. She was at home with her family by her side, she was a loving wife, mother, mimi, and sister and will be missed dearly. She is preceded in death by...

Apr 26, 2014

Dorothy Burns Holley "Granny", born June 12, 1916, passed to her Heavenly home on April 26, 2014. She was preceded in death by her Mother; her husband, William P. "Pop" Holley and her son, Jim Holley. Survivors include her daughter, Peggy Holley Bliss (Bob) of Birmingham ; her son, Tom Holley (Jan) of Apopka, FL.; her daughter-in-law Linda Holley,...

Apr 26, 2014

Harriett Snider Rogers

Feb 20, 1937-April 26, 2014

age 77 of Pinson passed away on April 26, 2014. She was preceded in death by her son, Mark E. Rogers; and parents, Edward W. and Martha Snider. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Charles E. Rogers; daughters, Charlene Echols (Lyndol), Cathy Williams (Ken),...

Apr 24, 2014

Sherry Carroll Harper, 63, of Pinson, passed away April 24, 2014. She was a loving, devoted wife and mother. Graveside services will be held on Monday, April 28, at Noon with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Visitation will be from 11am until 12pm Monday. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Mike Harper, daughter Starr Harper...

Apr 24, 2014

ROSENOW, Helen Bernstein, 82, passed away on April 24, 2014. She was born August 18, 1931 in Broadhead, WI to George and Lavina Hushka Bernstein. Graduated from Beloit Memorial High School, Beloit, WI. Married Kenneth Rosenow in Beloit on Dec 4th, 1949. Was an active member of Beloit First Baptist Church. Moved to Birmingham in 1971 and was an...

Apr 24, 2014

Mildred Elizabeth Lloyd, 91, of Birmingham passed away April 24, 2014. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, George Lloyd. She is survived by her sons, Steve Lloyd (Mary), Rick Lloyd (Kelly); four grandchildren, Gary (Jessica), Lindsay (Jesse), Jamie, David; her brother, A.D. Darby; and her sister,...