Obituaries

Jun 23, 2013

Mary Elizabeth Fulmer, age 93 of Clay, AL passed on June 23, 2013. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. She loved to travel, dance, play cards, dominoes, working in her flower garden, reading romance novels, and listening to Southern Gospel music. She was an avid Alabama Fan and enjoyed going on cruises. She served on several committees...

Jun 22, 2013

Charles "Charlie" Neil Sanders, Sr., age 71, of Birmingham, AL, passed away on June 22, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Susan Lawler Sanders, a son Charles Neil Sanders, Jr. (Jane), two daughters Ginger Sanders Reid (Chris), Jill Sanders Colgate (David), six grandchildren Kari Sanders, Cassy Flowers, Trey Sanders, Haley Butler (Kevin), Lexie Colgate, Lizzi...

Jun 22, 2013

George W. Saunders, age 86, of Birmingham, passed away June 22, 2013. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Jefferson Memorial Trussville directing.

Jun 21, 2013

Hospicio N. Guillen, age 76, passed away peacefully June 21, 2013 surrounded by his family at his bedside. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mauro and Olympia Naval of the Philippines. Hospicio is survived by his wife of 46 years, Lydia; children, Norman and Katherine, Alvin, Roderick and Jessica; grandchildren, Patton, Katie, Griffin; four brothers, and a...

Jun 21, 2013

Porter G. Cowden, Jr., age 88, of Birmingham, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 21, 2013. He was a third-generation dairy farmer, a Master Dairyman, and was named by the Alabama Cattleman's Association's "Father of the Year". He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion McCurry Cowden and Porter Cowden, Sr.; wife, Lena Bryan...

Jun 21, 2013

Caples, Douglas Ferris of Crane Hill, Alabama, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2013, at the age of 76 after an extended illness. He was a very successful entrepreneur in the Birmingham area. He and his wife, Judith moved to Crane Hill on Smith Lake where they built their dream home in 1992 and enjoyed "lake living" for many...

Jun 20, 2013

Billy Gene Reeves, age 86, of Trussville, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2013. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Army Air Corps. Following his military service, Mr. Reeves obtained his pilot's license, and began a love of flying that spanned over 50 years. Mr. Reeves was preceded in death by his parents, Nora...

Jun 20, 2013

Virginia Daniel Tant, age 77, of Birmingham, passed away June 20, 2013. She was preceded in death by her daughter Carole Tant. Chapel services will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 2:00 pm with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm on Saturday. She is survived by her son...

Jun 19, 2013

Juanita G. Cosby, age 80 of Pinson, AL, passed away at her residence June 19, 2013. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Juanita is survived by her husband, Bobby Cosby; children, Rodney Cosby (Lynn), Donna Brown (Nauvelle), Wanda Edwards (Don), Bill Cosby; 12 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; sister, ReneI� Bartling, and numerous other nieces and...

Jun 17, 2013

Claude Jerry Poe, age 72, of Birmingham, passed away June 17, 2013. He was an excellent photographer and artist who loved to travel the world with his relatives including nieces Holly and Cheryl. Jerry worked several years for Southern Services and was in the Wholesale Automotive Business. Chapel services will be held on Thursday, June 20, at 2pm with...

Jun 14, 2013

Joyce Parker, age 73, of Clay, Alabama passed away Friday June 14, 2013. Joyce was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many. She is preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Ophelia Smith, and a brother Leon Bannister. She is survived by her husband Jimmy Parker; children, Paul (Tina) Parker, Paula Reid, Suzi Berryhill (Joseph),...

Jun 13, 2013

Betty T. McGinnis, age 83 of Birmingham, AL passed away on June 13, 2013. She attended The Trussville Senior Citizen Group. She was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fon C. McGinnis. She is survived by her sons, Mark McGinnis (Denise), Lance McGinnis (Cindy), and Fon McGinnis (Paula); sister,...

Jun 13, 2013

Genova Mae Rider Brown, age 89, of Birmingham went home to be with the Lord on June 13, 2013. She was a member of Hilldale Baptist Church in Center Point. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Rev. W. Byce Brown. She is survived by three children Gwendolyn Brown Massey, Darlene Brown Glanton, and Christopher...

Jun 13, 2013

Rev. Ethridge David Horsley, 94, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, mentor and pastor to many, passed away June 13, 2013. He was born June 24th, 1918 in Cullman Alabama the son of Oscar David Horsley and Susie Brown. He was the 4th of 16 siblings and survived by sisters Brenda Scott and Mary Thomas. He is also...

Jun 12, 2013

Laura Mae Fowler, age 89, of Vestavia, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013. She was born in Montgomery in 1924 to Ocie and Dallie Moore. Mrs. Fowler was a member of South Roebuck Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Morris E. Murphree and her second husband, Carl Fowler. She is survived by her daughters,...

Jun 12, 2013

Beulah Whitley Holmes, age 85, died June 12, 2013. She was a member of Centercrest Baptist Church and more recently attended First Baptist Church of Center Point. Beulah was an avid reader and she enjoyed sports. She was preceded in death by her husband, Laster T. Holmes; brother, Allen Whitley; sisters, Hilda Godwin and Virginia Whitley. Survivors include her...

Jun 11, 2013

Mr. Charles Dale Randall, age 81, of Trussville, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Funeral services will be 2 pm Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Jefferson Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 pm prior to services. Entombment services will follow at Abbey Mausoleum Chapel. Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Mildred Gordon "Mickie"...

Jun 11, 2013

Mike Moore, age 55 of Pinson, AL entered Heaven on June 11, 2013. He was a member of ChristWay Church of God in Gardendale, AL. He was employed with ACIPCO for 35 years. He is preceded in death by his father, James Moore and his grandfather, Hilton Reid. He is survived by his wife, Sue Moore; children, Kris Franklin...

Jun 8, 2013

Mildred Hogue Wintter, age 87,of Birmingham, Al. Died 6-8-13. She was a member of McElwain Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by her parents Ruby Carson Hogue and Jacob A. Hogue, brother Rev. Billy E. Hogue. Funeral services will be Tuesday, 6-11-13 at 2:00 PM, Jefferson Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be Monday, 6-10-13 from 5:00 PM to 7:00...

Jun 8, 2013

Claude Bardon Burrow

Mr. Claude Bardon Burrow, age 92 of Birmingham died Saturday, June 8, 2013 at home. Memorial services will be 11:45 am, Sunday June 23, 2013 at First Baptist Church of Chalkville with Rev. Joel Farrow officiating.

Mr. Burrow was retired from Norfolk Southern Railway after more than forty years of service, he...