Obituaries

Jan 5, 2013

Charles William (Bill) Herring, 86, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 5, 2013. "Big Daddy", as he was called by his family, was born and raised in Birmingham, graduating from Woodlawn High School, and made Birmingham his home after serving in the Navy during World War II. Bill was employed by South Central Bell for 39...

Jan 5, 2013

Helen Mariam Slaughter, age 87, of Birmingham AL, went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ Saturday, January 05, 2013. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, Pell City, AL. Mrs. Slaughter was preceded in death by her husband Kinney Slaughter, a son Kinney Earl Slaughter, her parents Bonard O. Hughins and Ruby Hambright Hughins. She...

Jan 2, 2013

Evelyn F. Wilson, age 87, of Mt Olive, passed away January 2, 2013. She retired from Parisians with 42 years of service, and was a member of Gardendale First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Ira Forrester and Verda Finnell, husband Carl F. Wilson, daughter Judy Stricklin Jackson, brothers Paul and I.J. Forrester. Graveside services...

Jan 2, 2013

CALDWELL, ELIZABETH SEALE

age 94, died January 2, 2013 at East Glen Nursing Home in Birmingham AL. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Steve Vernon officiating.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Mary Frances Holston Seale and William Edward Seale;...

Jan 1, 2013

MCKINNEY, CARLYN OVERSTREET, age 86, of Moody, passed away January 1, 2013. Born Veteran's Day, November 11, 1926, Carlyn was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all who knew her. A graduate of Woodlawn High School, Carlyn worked for many years at Alabama Power Company and Hinkle Supply Company and was a longtime member of South Roebuck...

Jan 1, 2013

David Harold Abbott, age 60 of Argo, AL and Cheyenne, WY, passed away on January 1, 2013 at the VA Hospital in Birmingham, AL. He was a graduate of Woodlawn High School, class of 1970, where he was a member of the Warblers Club. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. He is survived...

Dec 31, 2012

Mrs. Judy Beth Hall, age 71, went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2012. She was a member of Gateway Christian Church, formerly Cathedral of the Cross. She was a devote christian and completely devoted to her family. She was preceded in death by a son, Randy Sterling Hall. She is survived by her beloved husband of...

Dec 30, 2012

Gladys Nichols, age 95 of Birmingham AL passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Teresa N. Childs; her son, Walter F. Nichols (Barbara); one sister, Frances E. Dunwody; four grandchildren: Bruce Childs, Carla C. Cole (Tim), Kelly N. Reeves (Chris), Britt Nichols, nine great grandchildren, and five great great grandchildren. Her service will be...

Dec 29, 2012

James Bruce Morrow, a long time resident of Pinson, Alabama, and a proud Navy Veteran passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2012. His influence was strong, quiet, and unmistakable. He was born on November 14, 1930. His life was one of overcoming tremendous obstacles and adversities. He loved fishing and being outdoors in nature. Preceding him in death are...

Dec 29, 2012

James Ira Franklin, age 86 of Pinson, AL passed away on December 29, 2012. He was a veteran of WW II while serving in the U.S. Army in Germany. He is survived by his wife, Minnie Helen Franklin; daughter, Pam Slay (Travis); son, Dale Franklin (Leslie); grandchildren, Amanda Prisoc; Jordan and Shelby Franklin. Services will be on Wednesday, January...

Dec 28, 2012

Alene McEntyre Roberson, of Kingsport, died at Wexford House on Friday December 28th, 2012. She was born in Jefferson County, AL, where she resided most of her life. Alene was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, W.J. McEntyre, and her second husband, Darrell Roberson. Survivors include her son, Alan McEntyre and wife...

Dec 28, 2012

Frazier, Michael A., age 48 of Hoover, Alabama passed away on December 28, 2012. Mike was the son of the late Emma Jean Frazier and Tony Frazier. He is survived by his two precious daughters, Brooke and Bailey Frazier; the love of his life, Tina Frazier; sister, Cathy Gray (Doyle); brother-in-law, Tommy Yarbrough; mother-in-law, Belinda Miller; nephews, Brody Woods...

Dec 28, 2012

Robert "Gordon" Roberts, Jr. age 82 of Trussville, AL. "Daddy" Robert, Drew, and Taylor will be here in the morning. You are a great man. You've been a great DAD. I love you. I'm going to try and get some sleep now, you rest too. I'll be right here." Gordon Roberts passed away on December 28, 2012. He was...

Dec 27, 2012

Cynthia Ann Williams, age 61, of Birmingham, AL passed away December 27, 2012. Cynthia was a loving sister and aunt. She is preceded in death by her parents Willie and Lucile Williams, sisters Helen Todd and Peggy Strickland. She is survived by her brother Gene Williams, sisters Billie "Judy" Dixon, and Sue Goebel, and a host of nieces, nephews,...

Dec 26, 2012

MILLER, WILLIAM "BILL" BRADFORD age 65 of Jefferson County, AL passed away December 26, 2012. Mr. Miller served Jefferson County as a deputy Sheriff for 32 years. Services will be at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens on January 3, 2013. 1 pm visitation, 2 pm Graveside service.

Dec 26, 2012

Richard "Dick" Schmidt, age 83 of Trussville, AL went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 26, 2012. He was a member First Presbyterian Church in Trussville, AL. Dick had a lot of love for motorcycles. He and Jeannette toured on his motorcycle all over the forty eight states except Hawaii and Alaska. He was a...

Dec 26, 2012

Benjamin Franklin Turner, age 86 of Trussville, AL passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at his home. He is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Hazel Turner; daughter, Sharon Free (Bob); sons, John Turner (Trish), Steve Turner (Janis), and Spencer Turner (Sherry); sisters, Martha R. Postero and Beulah Kirby; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren and...

Dec 26, 2012

Theodore "Ted" R. Bates, age 88 of Irondale, AL passed away on December 26, 2012. He was a member of Thomas Baptist Church and was a former pastor at the church. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service and then worked for the City of Irondale, AL. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, March 24, 1941 through...

Dec 25, 2012

Phella Bennett Sorrels born on March 20, 1931- Heavens gates on December 25, 2012. How fitting for the most amazing wife, mother, grandmother and friend to enter heavens gates on the day that Jesus was born. There were so many lives that she touched, it is too many to even count. In our eyes God has received the most...

Dec 24, 2012

age 86 of Birmingham AL passed away December 24, 2012. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Brice Stephenson, and her second husband, Paul Walter, and one son-in-law, Dr. Bill Burns. She is survived by her three daughters: Shirley Wilkinson (David), Rebecca Burns, Debra Josof (Raymond); eight grandchildren: Dr. Ron Beasley, Dr. Paul Wilkinson, Clay Burns, Kevin...