Obituaries

Heather Underwood

Dec 15, 2023

Charles Bright

Dec 15, 2023

Charles Carroll Bright, age 84, of Blountsville, Alabama passed away on December 15, 2023.  He retired from General Portland Cement after 37 years as an electrical maintenance mechanic. Charles was born in Memphis, Tennessee on February 11, 1939. He grew up in the Memphis area and in various places around the country as his father supported the war effort.  Charles...

Diana Lovetto

Dec 14, 2023

Diana G. Lovetto passed away after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Phillip Lovetto, Jr. and her son Phillip Thomas Lovetto (Tommy), her parents Thomas C. Galbreath (TC), Lucy Galbreath, siblings sisters- Tommy Lou Tidwell (LouLou) and Mary King.

She is survived by her daughters Allison Kay McRae, Mary Saunders (Michael) and daughter...

Leonardo Martinez

Dec 14, 2023

 

Leonardo Eusebio Martinez has passed at age 91 on December 14, 2023, in the state of Alabama under the care of his children. He was brought here after having a heart attack in September 2023 to be cared for by his children. His home was in San Antonio, Texas, where he lived for about 23 plus years. He was...

James Wilder

Dec 13, 2023

James Reeves Wilder Sr. Our Beloved husband, father and friend, has gone home to his Savior and Lord, on December 13th.

He passed away comfortably at his home with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lorraine and Otis Wilder, his granddaughters Caitlin and Elizabeth Talley and Josie Kate Wilder.

He is survived...

Henry Rudd

Dec 11, 2023

 

Henry Herman Rudd was the third born of two educators, Henry Sue Shurette Rudd and Herman Houston Rudd on April 19, 1935. He is survived by two siblings, Ann Evans of Tuscaloosa and Will Rudd of Pensacola. Children - Wanda Shipp (Mike), Debbie Elliott (Ron), John Kirkes, Dan Kirkes (Ellen), Ken Kirkes (Leilani), Nathan Rudd and JessAnn Rudd. Grandchildren...

Herbert Whitfield

Dec 10, 2023

Herbert Whitfield, 87, beloved brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great-great grandfather, took his final earthly breath on Sunday, December 10, 2023. Born on March 6, 1936 in Birmingham, AL to Earl and Blanche Whitfield, Whit was one of five children. He served in the USMC from 1953-1957. After his time in the service, he settled back in Birmingham where...

Ocie Martin

Dec 10, 2023

Ocie Charles Martin, age 88, of Trussville, passed away on Dec. 10, 2023. Mr. Martin was a very proud Air Force veteran. He was also a member of First Baptist of Chalkville for over 60 years where he was an ordained Deacon and the Brotherhood Director. He also loved going to the Brotherhood Breakfast Group. He loved to repair lawnmowers...

Emmett Doyle

Dec 10, 2023

Emmett Lee Doyle, 89, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023.

 

Emmett was born the oldest of three children to Lizzie and Vernon Doyle in Susan Moore, Alabama on December 9, 1934. He was employed by Thompson Tractor for 44 years and retired in 1998 as Parts Operations Manager. After retiring, he joined his son, Philip Doyle, in the sporting...

Joyce Phillips

Dec 10, 2023

Joyce Elaine Phillips, 81, of Leeds, Alabama passed away on December 10th, 2023. Mrs. Phillips was a member of The Church of Grace and Mercy in Odenville, Alabama where she was a founding member and known as the Church Mother "Mama Joyce". Mrs. Phillips has now joined her late husband, Manford "Andy" Phillips. Joyce is survived by her two sons:...

Jo Ann Armstrong

Dec 9, 2023

 

On December 9, 2023, Jo Ann White Armstrong was reunited with her husband of sixty one years, Coach John Lee Armstrong. She was preceded in death by her Father, William Rufus White, and Mother, Eunice Ruth Boggs White. JoAnn leaves behind her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren who  were the centerpieces of her very devout Christian life. She is survived by her son,...

Tancey Hammett

Dec 8, 2023

Tancey Juanita Hammett, 43, was born in Lithia Springs, GA. And although she was born a "Georgia Peach," she lived her life primarily in Birmingham, AL and graduated high school from Clay Chalkville. She continued on to receive her Bachelors at Faulkner University. She was greeted in heaven with open arms by her loving father, Bobby Wayne Hammett, and...

Lowell C. Bentley

Dec 7, 2023

Lowell Calven Bentley of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on December 7th, 2023 due to a fall, along with complications from Parkinson’s disease. Lowell was born in Henagar, Alabama to Clarence Bentley and Thelma Brumbeloe Bentley. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Norville and Ormond Bentley. Lowellworked for most of his adult life in Little Rock, Arkansas....

William E. Johns Sr.

Dec 4, 2023

 

William Ellis Johns Sr., age 83 of Birmingham, AL passed away on December 4, 2023.  William was born to Henry and Clennie Johns in Birmingham, AL on June 30, 1940.  William was employed in the auto service business with Gulf Oil for many years, and then went on to become a self-employed business owner as a residential builder. He...

Oliver Jackson Hill

Dec 3, 2023

 

Oliver Jackson “Jack” Hill was born in Birmingham, AL to Arthur and Helen Vanderslice Hill. He had three brothers and one sister. After attending Woodlawn High School, where he met his future wife, Judy Gilliland, he attended one year of college at Howard College (now Samford University).

Jack was all about family – and he had three.

He married...

Martha Sizemore

Dec 3, 2023

 

 

Martha Virginia Sizemore, age 89, of Clay, Alabama passed away on December 3, 2023.  Martha loved to paint as a hobby and enjoyed spending time with her dogs, Charley, and later, Dallas. She enjoyed gardening, hiking, watching her favorite shows, and taking trips to Gatlinburg or the beach. She had a good sense of humor and liked to tell...

William R. Lankford Jr.

Dec 2, 2023

William Roston Lankford, Jr of Springville, Alabama passed away on December 2, 2023 at the age of 88. A faithful husband to Adrienne Ray Lankford for 54 years and a proud father of William Roston Lankford III and Renee Lankford Pitts, Bill was admired and respected by many throughout his life.



Born to William Roston (Ross) Lankford and...

Freddy Julian Gannon

Nov 30, 2023

 

Freddy Julian Gannon, age 78, of Birmingham formerly of Dawson, GA, passed away on Nov. 30, 2023. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Dawson. There will be a gathering of friends on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023 from 3:00 until 4:00 PM at the Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham.

Freddy is survived by his children...

Constance Nielsen

Nov 30, 2023

Service to be held at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville

Visitation: Sunday December 10th 1:00 - 2:00 pm

Service: 2:00 pm

In loving tribute to Constance Corrine Nielsen, born on March 24, 1938, at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, and who met our Lord and Savior on November 30, 2023, at the age of 85. Connie was preceded...

Sheila Vincent Howard

Nov 26, 2023

 

Sheila Vincent Howard, age 72, of Trussville, AL passed away on November 26, 2023.  She was a native of Maryland and loved her blue crabs!  Sheila enjoyed helping others in need and her canine companions were dear to her.  She had a successful career in credit counseling for many years.  Sheila was dedicated to her Lutheran faith, and loved...