Obituaries

Jun 8, 2013

COURINGTON, JUSTIN MAX age 80, of Irondale, passed away on June 8, 2013. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Robbin Courington Eubanks and granddaughter Jessica Graves. Max is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rose Marie Courington; sons, Jimmy and Cathy Courington, John and Lisa Courington; Five grandchildren and Nine great-grandchildren; Sisters, Mildred Cash and Jeanette...

Jun 7, 2013

age 84, of Birmingham, AL passed away June 7, 2013. She retired from Baptist Medical. She was a long-time member of Huffman First Baptist. She enjoyed playing the piano and spending time with her grandchildren, but she was most passionate about being a Christian and sharing Christ's love. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years,...

Jun 7, 2013

Springville, June 7, 2013, Vivian L. Burtram, 85, died peacefully at home after a long illness. Vivian was born in Alpena, South Dakota on October 14, 1927. She was a vivacious lady who lived life to the fullest. She leaves behind to mourn her passing, her husband of 55 years, CDR Roderick Burtram, US Navy, retired, and two daughters,...

Jun 6, 2013

Elizabeth Wainwright Gurley, age 87 of Birmingham, AL passed away on June 6, 2013. She was a member of Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church where she was a member of the United Methodist Women's Organization. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lena and George Wainwright, her sister, Louise Wells, and her husband, Ralph T. Gurley. She is...

Jun 5, 2013

James O'Neal Goff of Millbrook, AL, was born October 25, 1915 in Cordele, GA to James Arthur and Mary Emily Timmons Goff, and died June 5, 2013 in Montgomery. He served in the Navy in the Pacific during WWII, from October 30, 1943 until December 1, 1945. Mr. Goff served on George Wallace's presidential campaign, on the Building Trades...

Jun 3, 2013

Travis, Vada Louise, 90, a former resident of Kimberly and Birmingham went home to be with The Lord on June 3, 2013. She was born in 1922, lived through the depression and WW II, worked in the shipyards as a clerk and as a parachute inspector during the war. She was a member of Enon Baptist Church. She was...

Jun 3, 2013

Debbie Baird Buie, age 60 of Birmingham, AL passed away on June 3, 2013. She was a member of Deerfoot Baptist Church and was employed with the Alabama Baptist Children's Home and Family Ministries. "Mama Buie" loved her family and never met a stranger. Her interests were in loving and serving others, sewing and doing her part to find...

Jun 2, 2013

James "Breen" Inzer, age 41 of Odenville, AL passed away on June 2, 2013, with his loving finance, Tracy Phillips as they joined for Eternity with their Lord and Savior. He was a member of the Harley Davidson Club. He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Inzer; sons, Zachary Inzer, Zachary Ooten and Jake Ooten; mother, Rebecca Hartsfield; father,...

Jun 2, 2013

Lester H. Balentine, Jr., age 72, of Moody, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, who loved his family,friends and loved college football, especially Alabama. Mr. Balentine had worked in the plastic industry and retired as plant manager after more than 40 years of service. After retirement he enjoyed working at the...

Jun 1, 2013

AVNER MARTIN HORTON age 87 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on June 1, 2013. He was born and raised in Sheffield, Alabama. He was a member of Sun Valley Church of Christ. He served in the Army during World War II and the Korean War. He retired from the City of Birmingham after 33 years and also worked for...

May 30, 2013

Charles Edward Morse, age 85 of Birmingham, passed away May 30, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Boone Morse and Rosie Bell Powell and his wife, Thelma M. Morse. He is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth M. Blackwood, Flora M. Knotts, Becky M. (Gary) Daugherty, and Judy M. Johnson; sons, Donald E. Morse, Larry L....

May 30, 2013

Jane "Coco" Cochran, age 67, went to be with the Lord after a brief battle with cancer, on May 30, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Virginia (Hartnett) Connors and her sister, Sue Connors Flynn. Jane is survived by her husband of 44 years, Simeon Louis Cochran. She was also a devoted mother to...

May 29, 2013

Deborah Elizabeth Kiley, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7. Deborah Elizabeth Kiley, age 67 of Calera, AL graduated to her eternal home on May 29, 2013. She was a member of Master's House Ministries in Pelham, AL. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, dedicated friend...

May 29, 2013

Peter Anthony Anella, Sr. passed away May 28, 2013. He was a loving father and grandfather. He is survived by his son Peter Anella, Jr., wife Alessia and 2 sons Peter, Vincent and daughter Angelina; son Frank Anella, wife Monique, sons Garrett and Frank; sisters Josephine and Mary Cecilia and brother Johnny. A public viewing will be from 9am...

May 29, 2013

Eugene Stanley Buckner, age 87 of Birmingham, AL, died Wednesday, May 29th, 2013 after an extensive illness. He worked for Birmingham police and fire departments and served in the United States Navy for 10 years. Mr. Buckner is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jean Buckner; children, Alison Buckner of Birmingham, Deborah Oglesby of Birmingham, Bobby Cureton (Donna)...

May 27, 2013

Thomas E. Melvin, age 70, of Trussville, passed away May 27, 3013. He was a member of Dolcito Masonic Lodge #596 and was a loving father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas Marvin and Vivian Sullivan Melvin, siblings Clifford E. Melvin, Robert F. Melvin, and Jimmi Lou Cosby. Chapel services will be Friday, May...

May 27, 2013

Mildred LaRue Howard McWhorter, age 95 of Springville, Alabama, passed away on May 27, 2013 with her family and her four legged children Lexie and Roxie by her side. She was a member of South Roebuck Baptist Church before moving her membership to Trussville 1st Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her loving husband William Ward (Bill)...

May 26, 2013

William Herbert Parker, age 81 of Trussville, Alabama, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 26. Herbert was born on June 19, 1931 to George and Inez Parker, the eldest of four children. Herbert attended Shades Cahaba High School where he played on the football team. Herbert was an exceptional football player, and he developed a lifelong love...

May 26, 2013

DELMO, LINDA

Linda Delmo age 76, of Birmingham, AL passed away at her home Sunday morning on May 26, 2013. She was a devoted member to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Birmingham; it was known as her second home. She loved cooking and traveling but most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren....

May 26, 2013

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