Obituaries

Jan 12, 2013

Martha Whetstone Gambrell was born March 26, 1927 in Birmingham, Alabama to L.A. and Kathleen Meadow Whetstone. She was a graduate of Woodlawn High School in 1944 and The University of Alabama in 1948 where she was a member and President of Delta Zeta Sorority. A lifetime member of East Lake United Methodist Church, she was an active participant...

Jan 11, 2013

Adams, A.R. "Buddy", born August 25, 1929 to William Adams and Mary Moody Adams. He was employed as an air craft electrician, at Hayes Aircraft PEMCO, for 53 years and retired in 2006. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Trussville. He was preceded in death by his father, William M. Adams and his mother, Mary Lee...

Jan 11, 2013

TAYLOR, ELOISE C. age 87 of Birmingham AL passed away January 11, 2013. She was a long-time member of Briarwood Presbyterian Church, where she also served as a greeter on Sunday mornings. She actively served in various volunteer duties at Brookwood Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, John Louis Taylor. She is...

Jan 11, 2013

Jesse Edwards, age 92 of Birmingham, passed away January 11, 2013 at his residence. He was retired from McWane Pipe with 40 years of service, and in his prime was an avid fisherman and hunter. Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Bridget Edwards; sisters, Sally, Ruby, and Josie Edwards; and brother, George Edwards. He...

Jan 11, 2013

Margaret Thompson Prickett, age 93 of Roebuck passed away January 11, 2013. She was a member of Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Trussville, AL. She retired from Bell-South and was a member of the Pioneers Club. She is preceded in death by her husband, Earl Truman Prickett and her four brothers. She is survived by her nieces and a nephew,...

Jan 10, 2013

MADDOX, BILLY F. "Peanut"

Age 72 of Moody, AL went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2013 to await the homecoming of his loving wife, Linda Maddox of 35 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. He is survived by: His wife Linda Maddox, his 5 children Sandi Vowell (Eric),...

Jan 10, 2013

William T. Coshatt, Sr. "Tommy", age 65 of Clay, AL passed away on January 10, 2013. He is a member of St. John's United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Terrie Coshatt; daughter, Tara Coshatt Hughes; son, Tommy Coshatt, Jr. (Eve); step-son, Brent Bonham; sister, Charlotte Chatham (Fred); grandchildren, Andrew Hughes, Emily Coshatt and Lindsey Coshatt. Services...

Jan 9, 2013

Rodney David Triplett, born on June 9, 1943, passed away on January 9, 2013. Rod graduated from Woodlawn High School and Samford University. He worked for 1st National Bank in Birmingham, and while there he received his second degree, accounting, from Samford. Later he was self-employed in home improvements for many years. He was a former member of the...

Jan 9, 2013

Maryon Ellison, age 81 of Moody, AL passed away on January 9, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Howard Ellison; sons, Lance Ellison and Chris Ellison (Kellon); daughter, Nina Ellison McMinn; sister, Mary Dodd; grandchildren, Garrett Ellison, Meagan Waldrep (Brent), Mallory Scott (Jacob), Maddie Ellison, and Matthew Ellison; great granddaughters, Carter and Collyns Waldrep; numerous nieces and nephews....

Jan 7, 2013

Bernice Watkins Harner, born March 21, 1926, passed away at home on January 7, 2013. She will always be remembered for abiding Christian faith and her love and devotion to her family. Mrs. Harner is survived by her brother Ray E. Watkins, Sr. (Charlotte) as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her...

Jan 6, 2013

MIYAGAWA, MITSUKO age 84, passed away at her home in Trussville, Alabama on January 6, 2013--one day before her 85th birthday. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Ichiro Miyagawa; son Shigeru Miyagawa (Reiko) of Boston; daughters Haruyo Miyagawa of Birmingham and Mari Songer (Hal) of Clay; and four grandchildren. She is also survived by five...

Jan 5, 2013

John Michael Donaldson, age 54 of Birmingham passed away January 5, 2013. He graduated from West End High School in 1976 and later became the owner of J. D. Painter for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, William M. Donaldson and Doris Iren Donaldson; brother, Steven Donaldson. He is survived by his loving wife of...

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...