Obituaries

Helon Shrader

Mar 23, 2014

Mrs. Helon Elizabeth Shrader, age 81 of the Friendship Community died Sunday, March 23, 2014 with her family at her bedside. Helon loved working in her flower garden with her capabilities of getting anything to grow, she loved bowling, The Atlanta Braves and Auburn Football. She loved being with her family as she celebrated her birthday on the 4th...

La Latham

Mar 23, 2014

La Rue Ramey Latham

December 26, 1931-March 23, 2014

La Rue Ramey Latham of Birmingham passed away Sunday, March 23 at home surrounded by her family. She was 82 years of age.

La Rue was born on December 26, 1931, to Emma Robbins Ramey and R.D. Ramey in Brilliant, Alabama. She is preceded...

Doris Klevar

Mar 23, 2014

Doris Kathleen Dean Klevar was born on August 23, 1926 to parents, Jack M. Dean and Inez Sivley Dean, who were deceased in 1991 and 1992. She grew up in the Woodlawn and East Lake area and has lived in the North Shelby (Brook Highland) area. Doris attended Woodlawn High School "Class of 1944" and attended their Luncheon Meetings...

Margaret Rewis

Mar 22, 2014

Margaret Rewis

April 30, 1939-March 22, 2014

age 74, went home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ. She was a resident of Bon Secour, native of Birmingham. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.E. McGee Sr.; and 2 of her children,...

Jimmy Smith

Mar 21, 2014

Jimmy Lelton Smith, 69, of Trussville, AL passed away Friday, March 21, 2014. He was a graduate of Woodlawn High School and attended Birmingham Southern College. He served in the United States Army Reserves for eight years and was retired from BellSouth Telecommunications with 32 years of service. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Trussville. He...

Harry Evans

Mar 21, 2014

Harry Bruce Evans, age 73 of Birmingham, AL, passed away Friday, March21, 2014. Bruce was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to all. He attended St. Joseph's Prep Seminary at Holy Trinity, Alabama and received his associate's degree through the Holy Trinity Mission Seminary and his BA degree from UAB. Bruce had a passion for sharing his...

Katherine Jackson

Mar 20, 2014

Katherine H. Jackson (102) of Hayden, Alabama passed away on March 20, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arlie A. Jackson; her parents; her sisters, Sara Hill, Edna Smith, and Pauline Hill; and her brother, D. Stanley Hill. She is survived by her sons, Jerry Jackson (Carolyn) and Larry Jackson (Mary); 7 grandchildren, Matthew Jackson (Alice),...

Joseph Martin

Mar 20, 2014

Joseph C. Martin

Sept. 1, 1926-March 20, 2014

Joseph C. Martin, age 87, born on September 1, 1926 was called to be with his Lord on March 20, 2014. He was a member of Brewster Road Baptist Church. He worked as an iron worker for Steel City Erection. He was preceded in death by his...

Kenneth Bryant

Mar 19, 2014

Kenneth Lee Bryant, Sr.

Jan. 29, 1950-March 19, 2014

age 64, of Birmingham, AL passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Mr. Bryant attended Gardendale High School. He was a hardworking man who always provided well for his family. He was the proud owner of Bryant's Used Cars for over 22 years. He enjoyed cooking...

Todd Walker

Mar 19, 2014

Todd Eugene Walker, age 41 of Pinson died Wednesday March 19, 2014. Todd was a member of Crosspoint Baptist Church in Argo where he enjoyed working with the children's ministry. He attended Auburn University for two years and graduated from UAB with his Civil Engineering degree. He was very proud of his projects as an architect in designs for...

Theresa Burton

Mar 18, 2014

Theresa Burton, age 52 of Birmingham, AL, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014. She was a member of Huffman Baptist Church. Mrs. Burton has been the director of the Springville Senior Citizens Center for the past six years and was a former employee at UAB as an epidemiologist for 17 years. She was preceded in death by her father,...

Sara Murphy

Mar 18, 2014

Sara McKelvy Murphy passed away peacefully March 18th at St Martins in the Pines. Born January 1, 1926, she was preceded in death by husbands Arthur M Bishop and James A Murphy Jr., her parents Dwight & Annie Mae McKelvy, brother Jack, sisters Sue Bill, Dorothy Slaten, and Frances Folse. She is survived by two sisters Evelyn Owen &...

William Bullock

Mar 16, 2014

Our beloved son, William Matthew Bullock, age 32, joined our Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 16, 2014. Matt was born in Birmingham, Alabama on August 24, 1981. He attended Pinson Valley and Vestavia High Schools. Matt was preceded in death by his PawPaw and MeeMaw Brock, grandfather Stanley Bullock, grandmother MeeMaw Theresa (Ruth Cook) and grandfather J.B. Kirkland. He...

Brenda Wise

Mar 16, 2014

No obituary at this time

Frank Hopton-Jones

Mar 16, 2014

Frank E. Hopton-Jones "Eddie"

March 6, 1949-March 18, 2014

Eddie Hopton-Jones, age 65, of Trussville, AL passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Hopton-Jones, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Paula P. Hopton-Jones; son, Payne Edward Hopton-Jones; mother, Charlotte...

Iris Waldrop

Mar 16, 2014

Iris Crumbley Waldrop

July 6, 1929-March 16, 2014

Iris Crumbley Waldrop, age 84 of Calera, AL, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2014. She was a former resident of Woodstock, GA. She graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1947. Mrs. Waldrop served as a tax clerk for Jefferson County for 30 years. She was a member...

John Segers Jr

Mar 15, 2014

John Lee ("Jack") Segers, Jr. died peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2014. Jack was born on November 24, 1934 and attended Hewitt High School, graduating in 1955. He lived almost his entire life in Trussville and began his career as a bricklayer at the young age of 16. Jack volunteered at Hewitt High School on Friday nights as a...

Carol Shurbet

Mar 15, 2014

Carol Horn Shurbet made her journey to her heavenly home on March 15, 2014. Carol's faith was strengthened throughout her battle with cancer. While she did not want to leave her beloved family and friends, she looked forward with great anticipation to be reunited with all her loved ones who have gone on before. Carol continues on her spiritual...

Chase Reeves

Mar 15, 2014

Chase Reeves, age 25 of Moody, AL passed away on March 15. He is survived by his daughters, Skyla and Raelyn; mother, Gena Letitia DeBardelaben; father, David Mitchum Reeves; sister, Erin Black; brother, Cody Reeves; grandparents, Betty Teague, William C. DeBardelaben, Charlotte and Jim Bland. Services will be held on Thurs., March 20, at 12pm at Jefferson Memorial Chapel....

Wallace Dowling

Mar 14, 2014

Wallace R. "Fats" Dowling, age 84, of Pinson, passed away March 14, 2014. Mr. Dowling was retired with 45 years of service with Anderson Electric and served in the US Navy during Korea. He was preceded in death by his wife Ola Faye Dowling, daughter Donna Dowling, sister Evelyn Thompson, brothers Max Dowling, Charles Jones and Walter Dowling. Graveside...