Obituaries

May 25, 2013

RUCKS, RICHARD STANLEY Age 80 passed away unexpectedly on May 25, 2013 in Alabaster, AL. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Edna Rucks. He is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Teruko, his sister Jeanette Hobbs, and his children, Teresa (Barry) Brooks, Harry (Tracey) Rucks, and Robin Chambers. Richard was beloved by his eight...

May 25, 2013

Mildred Wright Mitchell "Mammaw" passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 25, 2013, at the age of 88. She was born on May 14, 1925, in Holt, Alabama to Henry H. Wright and Blanche Vinson Wright. Mildred was a life-long resident of Birmingham, Alabama. Mildred was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Key Mitchell. She is survived by...

May 22, 2013

Kristin Sutter Anderson, age 47 of Birmingham, AL passed away on May 22, 2013. She is preceded in death by her father, Don Sutter. She is survived by her mother, Judy Sutter; brother, Chip Sutter (Robin); niece, Jamie Sutter; nephews, Brennen and Peyton Sutter. Services will be on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 12:00 PM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral...

May 22, 2013

Ruth Agnes Thomas Franks, age 98, joined the heavenly celebration with her Lord Jesus Christ and her cherished family and friends that awaited her arrival, on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. She was born in Blow Horn, Lamar County, Alabama on December 23, 1914 to James Anderson and Grace Agnes Smith Thomas, who preceded her in death. She moved to...

May 22, 2013

REDD, JOYCE E.

September 24, 1928 to May 22, 2013.

"Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her,... She will do him good... all the days of her life." Prov.31:10-12. This is a wonderful description of our precious Mammaw. She...

May 21, 2013

No obituary at this time.

May 21, 2013

JONES, HOWARD "GOOBER" BRUCE

age 71, of Hueytown, AL passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2013. Bruce was raised in Wylam, AL. He graduated from Ensley High School in 1961 and attended Southern Mississippi prior to enlisting in the U.S. Navy. He served on the USS Kearsarge in Vietnam; he was honorably discharged in May of 1969....

May 20, 2013

Bruce LaDon Amerson, age 45, of Birmingham, passed away May 20, 2013. Bruce was born September 1, 1967 in Andalusia AL. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and was a devoted father and grandfather who loved his family. He was preceded in death by his wife Karen Amerson and father Grady Amerson. Chapel services will be held on Wednesday, May 22,...

May 19, 2013

Joseph Kelly Tolbert, age 72 of Trussville, AL passed away on May 19, 2013. He attended The Living Word Church in Clay. He retired from USF Holland Freight Way. He is survived by his wife Mary Jane Tolbert; sisters, Wynell Boggan and Mavis Wood; brother, Billy J. Tolbert; numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces. Services will be on Thursday,...

May 19, 2013

Jackie V. Waters, age 79, died Sunday, May 19, 2013. She was a great and loving wife, mother, and maw maw. She is preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Eugene "Gene" Waters; son, James Leon "Lee" Waters (Kay); and parents, James J. Jackson Cowan and Virginia Cowan. Jackie is survived by her sons, Christopher Eugene Waters, Garry Allen...

May 19, 2013

Clara Ilene Keeton, age 88 of Pinson went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 19, 2013. She was a retired computer operator from Bell South, taught in Birmingham City Schools, and was a member of Springville Road Community Church. Clara was an accomplished choir member and pianist. She gave piano lessons from home and was very passionate...

May 18, 2013

CRANE, SUE FRANKLIN

Sue was born on June 12, 1943 as the daughter of Bube and Madeline Franklin of Forestdale, AL. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister. Sue graduated from Ensley High School in 1962. She was a member of The Healing Place Church in Trussville, AL. Mrs. Crane is survived by...

May 18, 2013

WATSON, PEGGY E.

Age 57, of Trussville, AL went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, May 18, 2013. She was a member of Faith Community Fellowship Church of Trussville. Peggy was preceded by her son, Chad B. Watson; father, John Moore; mother, Elaine Mumm; sister, Nell Spires; father-in-law, Johnnie Watson and mother-in-law, Jean B. Watson. She...

May 17, 2013

Macee Jo Magnolia Armstrong, age 11 months, of Springville, AL, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013. Macee was born on June 20, 2012. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Jack Speer. She is survived by her parents, Allen and Ashley Armstrong; sisters, Peyton and Nealey Armstrong; grandmothers, Abbie P. Speer of Springville, AL and Rebecca Armstrong...

May 16, 2013

Marshall Clinton Hovies, age 73, passed away peacefully with his family lovingly around him, May 16, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Beatrice Hovies; sons, Sam Hovies, Cliff Poe, Barry Simmons; granddaughters, Brittany Bowden, Amy Love, and Rebecca Clark. The viewing will be Saturday, May 18 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm at Jefferson Memorial...

May 16, 2013

Jon Robinson passed away on May 16th, 2013. Jon was an avid Auburn fan and loved his family and friends. He is survived by his mother, Phyllis Maxine Robinson; brothers, Ron Robinson and wife, Susan; Bill Robinson and Philip Robinson; nephews, Cody and Jesse Robinson and Russell Banks; and niece, Misty Higdon, along with aunts and many cousins. Jon...

May 14, 2013

Paul Earl Bradford, born September 22, 1932 passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday May 14, 2013 at his home. A 1953 graduate of Alabama School for the Deaf, Paul was a football player for the ASD "Silent Warriors". He was recognized as an All American football player in 1952 and became Alabama's first Deaf Eagle Scout the same...

May 14, 2013

Thorne, Martha Elizabeth Thompson

Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Thompson Thorne, longtime resident of Birmingham, AL passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. She was born in Mobile, AL on August 27, 1926.

She is a member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church and a former member of

Ruhama Baptist Church. She is survived by her...

May 14, 2013

Dinah Y. Greene, age 43 of Trussville, AL passed away on May 14, 2013. She started a heart awareness page of facebook called "Dinah Heart Awareness." She was employed with Comfort Inn in Trussville. She is survived by her son, Justin Greene; parents, Silas and Thelma Young; sister, Kristy Davis (Shawn); brother, Timothy Young (Tim); niece, Kimberly Young; nephews,...

May 13, 2013

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