Obituaries

Aug 18, 2013

Paul Ray Lents, age 83, died on August 18, 2013. He is preceded in death by his mother, Lerlie McKeand and sister, Dorothy Henson. He is survived by his niece, Patsy Cannon, and her two children and her three grandchildren. Graveside services will be on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Jefferson Memorial Trussville directing.

Aug 17, 2013

Robert Elton Smith was born August 18, 1921 in Calcis, AL and went home to be with the lord August 17, 2013. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Addie Ruth Smith; son, Richard Earl Smith; granddaughter, Jenny Lynn Smith; parents, William Rueben Smith Sr. and Jessie Viola...

Aug 17, 2013

FILES, CARLOS "CARL" E.,

age 96, of the Huffman area passed away on August 17, 2013. He is a member of Huffman Baptist Church and a former member of Ruhama Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He spent most of his working career as a salesman and manager with the BF Goodrich Company in Talladega,...

Aug 17, 2013

Barbara Woodall Johnson, a lifelong resident of Jefferson County, Roebuck area, passed away on August 17, 2013 of a heart attack. Barbara was a vivacious wife, mother, daughter, sister, and loved life. She enjoyed dancing, socializing with many friends and travel. She started dancing with Mickey Mouse Club on Saturdays at the Alabama Theatre. She was an active charter...

Aug 15, 2013

Betty Louise Cooke, age 96 passed away on August 15, 2013 in Woodstock, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Bernard Cooke; parents, Flora Bell and Thomas Goodwin; brothers, Jesse Thomas Stephens and Luther Arnold Stephens; sister, Mary Elizabeth Crenshaw; and granddaughter, Beverly Lane Michaud.

Louise lost the love of her life in 1963....

Aug 13, 2013

John Max Hardin, age 79 passed away on August 13, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Sylvia Alexander Hardin. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Doris Hardin; sons, Jimmy Hardin (Kay) and Mark Hardin (Debbie); grandchildren, Delayne Hardin League (Steven), Kristi Hardin Mullins (Eric), J. Hardin (Erin), Anthony Hardin, Rebecca Hardin...

Aug 13, 2013

Paul David Meadows Sr., Age 91, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 13th 2013. He was born on August 16th 1921 in Hackneyville, Alabama. He is preceded in death by: James Zebedee Meadows, father; Mary Ophelia Holley Meadows Henderson, mother; Preston Meadows (Mahalia), brother; Dan Meadows (Mary Sue), brother; Herschel Meadows (Ro), brother; Edna Forbus, sister;...

Aug 12, 2013

Jewell Ann Fowler Watkins, age 75 of Glencoe, AL passed away on August 12, 2013. She was a member of Meadowbrook Baptist Church. She hosted a bible study in her home with her husband. She was a member of Silver Lakes Golf Community, where she loved to golf. She loved to play Bunko with the Ladies of the Lake....

Aug 10, 2013

NAIL, ROYCE "DWAYNE"

Royce "Dwayne" Nail, age 52, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013 into glory and into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Dwayne was born 10/28/60 to Mary and Royce Nail of Kimberly. A graduate of Mortimer Jordan High School in 1979, Dwayne worked in the furniture and mattress businesses for almost...

Aug 8, 2013

RINGPFEIL, GENEVA "NEENIE"

age 78, of Talladega, AL passed away Thursday, August 8, 2013. She was formerly, of Tarrant, AL and was a graduate of Tarrant High School. She was employed by the state of Alabama where she worked as an administrator for 13 years. She is survived by her daughter, Geletta "Gigi" Sapp Pospisil (Thomas J.);...

Aug 8, 2013

Ronald K. Holmes, age 59 of Birmingham, AL passed away on August 8, 2013. He was employed with All-South Sub Contractors and Troy Foundries. He is preceded in death by his father, G.L. "Bill" Holmes. He is survived by his wife, Sandy Holmes; daughter, Michelle Pruitt (Robby) and their daughter, Charity; son, Richard Holmes; mother, Kathleen Holmes; sister, Sandra...

Aug 8, 2013

Julia Johnson, age 94 of Moody, AL, passed away August 7, 2013. She was a member of Moody Church of Christ. Julia was preceded in death by her husband, Howard K. Johnson. Survivors include her sister, Tommie West; brothers, George Owens (Cretia), Abe Owens (Bessie); and several other nieces, nephews, and family members. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:00-2:00...

Aug 6, 2013

George Milton Carter, age 92, of Birmingham went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. He was born on October 19, 1920. Milton served his country in the Navy during WWII and Korean War. He was a Member of Lakewood Baptist Church where he enjoyed serving the Lord as an usher. He retired from Liberty National...

Aug 3, 2013

Charles H. Murdock, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on August 3. He was retired from Homewood Fire Department. Mr. Murdock was preceded in death by his wife Anna Lee Murdock. He is survived by his children, Peggy Kolen, Bonnie Talley (Roy), Chuck Murdock (Paige); brothers, James Murdock, Edward Murdock; 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren....

Aug 3, 2013

Shirley Williams Godwin passed away August 2, 2013. She was born on March 31, 1939. She lived in Pinson and was a member of Cedar Mountain Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her youngest son Michael Kevin Godwin and daughter Karen Godwin Davis. She is survived by her husband, James Kerry Godwin, son, James Kenneth Godwin; sister...

Aug 2, 2013

Donald R. Russell, age 73, of Trussville, passed away August 2, 2013. Mr. Russell was a Deputy District Attorney for 30 years and served 4 years in the US Air Force and was in the JAG for 4 years in the US Naval Reserve. He was a member of Trussville First United Methodist and was baptized in 2010. Mr....

Jul 31, 2013

Virginia D. Acker, age 82, of Pinson, passed away July 31, 2013. She was a member of Clay United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband Tom W. Acker. Graveside services will be held on Friday, Aug 2, at 3pm with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Reverend David Awtrey will officiate. Visitation will be from...

Jul 31, 2013

Robert Cleveland Ledbetter, age 72 of Birmingham, AL passed away on July 31, 2013. He attended Brook Hills Baptist Church. He was a member of the State of Alabama Bar Association. He graduated from Jacksonville State University in 1974. He attended Cumberland Law School and graduated in 1985. He practiced law here in Birmingham. He served in the U.S....

Jul 31, 2013

William Vasco Gray, age 81 of Birmingham, AL, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013. Mr. Gray was a member of Primitive United Methodist Church in Fayetteville Tennessee. He was very active and exuberant man that was a member of the Huntsville's Jaycees where he helped found the Huntsville fair and served as the Alabama State District President of the...

Jul 30, 2013

John Wintter,age 88, of Birmingham, AL died 7-30-13. He was a member of McElwain Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his parents, Lona C. Wintter and Charles A. Wintter; wife Mildred Hogue Wintter. Funeral service will be held on 08-02-13 at 2:00 PM, Jefferson Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be 08-01-13 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Survivors:...