Obituaries

May 1, 2013

Martha Kate Trammell Norris: May 22, 1926-May 1, 2013. Martha Kate was born in Trafford, AL. She was the youngest of nine children of Dr. Virgil and Kate Middleton Trammell. She was a wonderful mother, and her life revolved around her three children. Serving others with a generous spirit made everyone around her feel special and loved. She was...

Apr 30, 2013

Larry W. Reed, age 65 of Argo, AL passed away on April 30, 2013. He was a Shriner. He retired from Edward Chevrolet and he was a Vietnam Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Lowery Reed; daughters, Stephanie McWilliams (Chris), Kim Reed, P.J. Ballew (Chris), and Kathleen Krueger (Matt); sister, Pam Hyde; grandchildren, Taylor and Sydney Frederick...

Apr 30, 2013

Minnie B. Hildebrand, age 88 of Birmingham, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother that attended Brewster Road Baptist Church. Minnie was preceded in death by her husband, Dorsey Hildebrand; daughter- in- law, Judy Hildebrand; and grandchild, Jordan Jones. Survivors include her children, Dorsey Hildebrand Jr., Patricia H. Jones (James), Wanda Nichols (Thomas),...

Apr 29, 2013

WILLIAMS, SHIRLEY JEAN LOVE, FREE SPIRITED, ADVENTUROUS, ALWAYS ON THE MOVE.... SHIRLEY L. WILLIAMS HAS TAKEN HER FINAL JOURNEY TO HER HEAVENLY HOME TO BE WITH HER LORD AND SAVIOR. SHE PASSED AWAT AT HER HOME IN CLAY APRIL 29,2013 AT THE AGE OF 77. SHE WAS BORN ON 11/1/35 IN IRONDALE AL TO JOSEPH BERNARD LOVE AND LOISE...

Apr 28, 2013

Arranelle R. Meisner, age 94, of Birmingham, passed away April 28, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward W. Meisner, sister Varina Corbin, brother Ewart L. Rogers, and grandchild Chelsea M. Rowe. Chapel services will be held on Wednesday, May 1, at 2pm with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Visitation will be from 12pm until...

Apr 28, 2013

Elizabeth Mason McGuyer, age 72 of Malvern, AR passed away on April 28, 2013. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Malvern, AR. She is preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Lucile Mason. She is survived by her sons, Robert McGuyer (Monica) and Eric McGuyer (Erin); brother, Norman Mason (Jeanie); grandchildren, Mason and Ashley McGuyer...

Apr 28, 2013

Bessie G. "Jerry" Allen, age 89, of Birmingham, AL passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2013. She was a member of Huffman Baptist Church. She retired from Stewart Warner after 20 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Brice Allen, Jr.; parents, Grace and Grover Cox, of Bessemer, AL; Daughter, Barbara Gunn,...

Apr 27, 2013

Clara M. Phillips, age 89, of Argo, passed away April 27, 2013. She was a member of Flint Hill Church of Christ in McCalla and was preceded in death by her beloved husband William E. Phillips. Chapel services will be held on Tuesday, April 30, at 10am with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5pm until...

Apr 26, 2013

Mrs. Shirley A. Runyan, age 77. Our loving, Mother and Grandmother passed away on April 26, 2013.

She was retired from Associated Grocers. She was preceded in death by her husband, "the love of her life", Howard E Runyan. She is survived by her daughter, Johnni R Watts (Steve), her sons, Butch Runyan (Betsy), Mark Runyan (Nancy);...

Apr 26, 2013

CLOWDUS, CHARLES DONALD "DON" Of Margaret, AL passed away on April 26th 2013. He was born March 13, 1941 and grew up in Palmerdale, AL. He was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Leeds, AL. He worked and was the owner of CEMCO Inc in Leeds, AL for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his...

Apr 25, 2013

Elline P. Hodges, She was born on January 26, 1924 and she passed away on April 24, 2013. She resided both in Gadsden and Ashville, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Powell D. Hodges & Margaret Hanly and she was raised in Birmingham, AL. She was the wife of the late George W. Hodges, Jr. and is...

Apr 25, 2013

Walter R. "Bob" Morrow, age 85, of Birmingham, passed away April 25, 2013. Bob was of the Baptist faith and retired from McGraw Edison, and Joslyn Manufacturing. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, April 30 at 11am with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5pm until 7pm Monday. He is survived by his wife of...

Apr 25, 2013

Margaret passed away at the age of 87 on Thursday, April 25, 2013. She was a native of Chattanooga, TN. She was a recent resident of Odenville, AL and a previous resident of Roebuck-Birmingham, AL for over 30 years. She was a long-time member of Bethel Baptist Church of Odenville, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband...

Apr 25, 2013

McDaniel, Charles S.

Charles McDaniel, age 82 passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013. He worked at Ed Mollison Chevrolet until its closure and then with Drennen Motors until that shop closed. He was retired from Thomas Foundry, where he worked for 37 years. He served in the Marine Corps from 1952- 1954. His pastime was tiling up...

Apr 24, 2013

Charles A. "Tony" Nocella, age 60, of Birmingham, passed away April 24, 2013. Tony was a building inspector for the city of Birmingham, was a beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather. He loved his family, his daughter Kimy Brooke, and granddaughter, Morgan Makenzie were truly the "Light of his life". He was preceded in death by his parents Charles...

Apr 24, 2013

Thomas Usry, age 60 of Birmingham, was born May 17, 1952 and died April 24, 2013 at his residence. He was retired from Trinity Medical Center where he worked as a radiology technician. He was a good Christian man of the Baptist faith, and loved his family, including his cats, Oliver and Damian. Mr. Usry also loved history and...

Apr 23, 2013

Echols, Bradley Wade, 36, went home to be with the Lord on April 23, 2013 after a short battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Dewey Still and Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Echols. He is survived by his wife Laurie, his children, Katie & Jake, his parents, Mrs. Teresa Grizzard (Larry) &...

Apr 23, 2013

Kevin Bradley Busby (Brad), 29, of Trussville, died at 8:07 p.m. on April 23, 2013 as a result of injuries sustained in a one vehicle accident. He passed away peacefully with his family and friends close by his side. He was born November 28, 1983 in Birmingham, the son of Larry and Becky Busby. He graduated from Hewitt-Trussville High...

Apr 23, 2013

Lee, Dessa Garrett

Dessa Lee, age 95 of Springville, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at her residence. She was retired from Rich's department store and was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ercil B. Lee; son, Tommy B. Lee; and sister, Sylvia Wright. Survivors include her daughter Saundra...

Apr 23, 2013

Ruth H. Holloway, age 82 of Birmingham, AL passed away on April 23, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eddie J. Holloway, Sr. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Kitchen (Bob), Judy Webb (the late Tommy Webb), Gloria Thompson (Mike), Margie Brown (Joey), Rhonda Holloway, and Wanda Holloway; son, Eddie J. Holloway, Jr. (Joyce); brother,...