Obituaries

Apr 5, 2014

William "Dave" Woods, age 72 of Pell City, AL passed away on April 5, 2014. He was a member of Pell City First Baptist Church. He was a member of the Pell City Chapter of AA, where he was proud to be recovering for the past 31 years. He loved going to car shows and he enjoyed making people...

Apr 4, 2014

James W. Brown, age 77, of Dawson, AL passed away on Friday, April 4, 2014. He was a member of Gardendale First Baptist. He was employed by Mitchell Groceries' as a Produce Merchandiser; he retired after over 30 years of service. James was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Brown; brother, Calvin Brown; one grandson, Shane McReath. He...

Apr 4, 2014

Kenneth Wesley Lett, the first born son of James Lett and Sarah Lett died suddenly Friday, April 4, 2013 at his home. Survivors include his parents, James and Sarah Lett; sister, Gina Renee Lett; brother, Jeffery Allen Lett (Patti); nephews, Scotty Lett (Allison) and Keaton Lett; a very special dear friend. He loved his family very much, playing his...

Apr 4, 2014

Cha Ya "Jenny" Anders, age 63, of Pinson, passed away April 4, 2014. She was the owner of Ebony Beauty Supply. Visitation will be from 6pm until 8pm Thursday. She is survived by her daughter Sue, son Tom (Jennifer), grandson Jackson, and close friend Mary Hutchison.

Apr 4, 2014

Bruce W. Sullivan, age 89 of Birmingham, AL, was born May 1, 1924 to Minnie and Samuel Sullivan in Echola, AL. He passed away Friday, April 4, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Flossie Gay Sullivan; brother, J. C. Sullivan; sister, Frances Duncan; and beloved great grandson, Brenden Ryan Hill. Mr. Sullivan is survived by...

Apr 3, 2014

Mary Bryant Damm, age 86, of Hoover passed away April 3, 2014. Mary is survived by husband Thomas Damm, son David (Kim) Black, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation & Service will be held at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville, AL on Monday April 7, 2014. Visitation will be from 2pm - 3pm and Service at 3pm. Burial to...

Apr 3, 2014

Carrie Dolores Wanninger, age 88, of Trussville, passed away April 3, 2014. She was a member of Harvest Center Church of God in Pell City. She was preceded in death by her son, Houlier Elias "Butch" Elliott Jr. Chapel services will be held on Saturday, April 5 at 12pm with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Reverend Paul Lett...

Apr 3, 2014

Euel Braxton McKinney

April 11, 1930-April 3, 2014

Euel Braxton McKinney, age 84 passed away on April 3rd, 2014. He was a resident of Gardendale.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marian Louise Tolleson McKinney, and his parents Lucille H. and William H. McKinney.

He is survived by his...

Apr 2, 2014

Charles Paul Goad

Nov. 10, 1926-April 2, 2014

Charles Goad age 87, of Pinson, AL passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Charles was born in Portia, Arkansas and attended Portia High School. He was a long-time member of Pinson First Baptist where he served as a deacon. He enjoyed working hard...

Apr 1, 2014

Tommie Ann "Ta-Ta" Gardner

Sept. 8, 1941-April 1, 2014

Tommie Ann "Ta-Ta" Gardner, of Odenville, Alabama was born on September 8, 1941, went to her heavenly home on April 1, 2014. Ta-Ta is survived by her brother, H. Dan Dedman (Nancy); her three sons: Bart Sheppard (Risa), Mark Sheppard (Becky) and Rett Sheppard (Patty); the...

Apr 1, 2014

Cathy S. Robbins Lankford, age 57 of Springville, AL passed away on April 1, 2014. She is survived by her father, Ray Robbins; daughter, Ashley Lankford; son, Scott Lankford; sister, Kim Black (David). Services will be on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 3:00 PM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be an hour prior to services. Burial will...

Mar 31, 2014

Mark Edward McWilliams, age 43 of Homewood, AL passed away on Monday, March 31, 2014 at his home with his wife, parents and sister at his bedside. He was a member of McElwain Baptist Church. He was an architect and employed with Birchfield Penuel & Associates. He was an avid Alabama fan, a fan of Formula 1 racing. He...

Mar 30, 2014

Elizabeth Garry "Liz" Moore, founder of the Liz Moore Low Vision Center at St. Vincent's East and co-owner of Moore Oil Co. Inc., passed away March 30, 2014, after an extended illness. Liz accepted many challenges of having low vision for the past 29 years. Unable to drive, a companion accompanied her as she assumed the leadership of many...

Mar 30, 2014

L. Helene Roberts

March 28, 1918-Mach 30, 2014

age 96, of Trussville, AL passed away peacefully on Sunday March 30, 2014. She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Trussville. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joe Lester Roberts. She is survived by her sister, Doris Blevons; her two sons,...

Mar 29, 2014

Virginia Morrow, age 87, of Birmingham, passed away March 29, 2014. She worked for over 20 years at J.T. Massey's Mercantile and was preceded in death by her husband Walter R. "Bob" Morrow. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, April 2 at 1pm with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. She...

Mar 28, 2014

Robert Steve White, age 62 of Vincent, AL, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2014. Steve built a highly successful construction firm that serviced the cellular communications industry. He recently divested his company to spend more time with the family. Steve enjoyed fishing, hunting, and golfing. He was a member of the United Methodist Church. Steve was preceded in death...

Mar 27, 2014

Brenda Dowling Rivers, age 64, of Lincoln formerly of Hueytown, passed away March 27, 2014. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 33 years, Jimmie Mason Rivers. She is survived by her daughter, Melissa (David) Dean; grandchildren, Mason James Rivers and Kaleigh Madison Dean; brother, Michael (Sandra) Dowling; a host of nieces and nephews and many...

Mar 26, 2014

Mary Jane Knight, age 95, of Birmingham, passed away March 26, 2014. She was a member of 1st Baptist Church of Roebuck Plaza, loved collecting antiques. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Knight. Graveside services will be held on Monday, March 31, at 2pm with burial in Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Pinson. Visitation will be...

Mar 26, 2014

Joseph A. Allison passed away Wednesday, March 26,2014. Visitation will be Monday, March 31 from 11-12 noon at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. The service will begin at noon in the funeral home chapel.

Mar 26, 2014

James Earl Ewing

March 16, 1926-March 26, 2014

James was born on March 16, 1926 in Lorain, Ohio and passed away on March 26, 2014 in Birmingham, AL at the age of 88. He grew up in Hanceville and Tarrant, AL finished Tarrant High School in 1944 then went into the U.S. Marine Corps and...