Obituaries

Jul 20, 2012

A. Victor Holmes, age 60 of Gallant, AL, was born on February 22, 1952 in Leeds, AL. He left this world to be with the Lord on Friday, July 20, 2012 after a long fight with leukemia. He was a loving husband of 37 years, father of two, a builder of many projects, and a dedicated member of Eden...

Jul 20, 2012

James Edward Spencer, Jr. (Jim) went to receive his eternal reward from his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, July 20, 2012. He was at his home with his family by his side. Jim was born on October 11, 1940 in Knoxville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents Rev. James Edward Spencer, Sr., Conilee Ramsey...

Jul 19, 2012

Jewel H. Powell, age 84, of Panama City Beach, passed away July 19, 2012. She was beloved by everyone. She was preceded in death by her husband John David Powell, parents Dallas and Nora Higginbotham, brothers and sisters John "Buck" Higginbotham, J.D. Higginbotham, Louise Henderson, Norma Pettit, and Margaret Archer. Chapel services will be held on Saturday, July 21,...

Jul 18, 2012

Mrs. Carmela "Millie" Russo, a native of New York and resident of Clay died Tuesday, July 17, 2011 at St. Vincent's East at the age of 96. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce (Bill) Martin of Clay; a son, Frank A. Russo of Olathe, KS; four grandsons, Christopher Martin of Danbury, CT, Brian (Joy) Martin of Birmingham, AL,...

Jul 18, 2012

Donald C. Lewis Sr. was born December 24, 1921 in Perrysville, Ohio and departed this world on July 18, 2012. He graduated from Perrysville High School in 1939, and worked as a Foreman in the Ideal Electric Company in Mansfield, Ohio from 1939-1942. In October 1942, he enlisted in the United States Army/Air Force serving in the China, Burma,...

Jul 18, 2012

Wilmer Dickens "Dick" Webb Jr., 84 a long time resident of Birmingham, Ala died on July 18, 2012 after a brief illness. For the past 10 years, he enjoyed living on his farm in Locust Fork, Ala. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Dick Webb Sr. Survivors include his wife of 47 years...

Jul 18, 2012

Heaton, Alma Irene Wesley , 93, was received into the arms

of her Lord on July 18, 2012. She was preceded in death by her

husband of 73 years, Charles H. Heaton, her daughter , Brenda

Black and her great-granddaughter, Jessica Black. She is survived

by her daughter, Barbara (Jerry) Buckner...

Jul 17, 2012

no obit

Jul 17, 2012

John Michael Clough, age 41, of Birmingham, passed away July 17, 2012. He was a Plant Manager for MCM/ Southern Comfort Conversions and enjoyed fishing. Services will be held on Saturday, July 21, at 12pm in the Chapel with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5pm until 9pm Friday. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth...

Jul 16, 2012

Lollar Glenn A., 93, passed away Monday, July 16, 2012. He lived in the Birmingham area since 1942. Glenn was a hard-working, self-employed man who had various businesses over the years. He is best well known for "Dairy Whip" ice cream. He was loved and will be missed by all. Mr. Lollar was preceded in death by his sister,...

Jul 16, 2012

Effie Ira Whisenant Reed Howell, age 94 of Trussville, AL passed away on July 16, 2012. Mrs. Howell was a member of Deerfoot Baptist Church, have taught Sunday School for over 50 years in other churches she attended in Birmingham, Trussville, and Knoxville, TN. She was a member of the Agape Sunday School Class of Deerfoot Baptist Church. Mrs....

Jul 15, 2012

Ahletia Day Hines, age 83, of Pinson, passed away July 15, 2012. She was a member of New Life Fellowship in Pinson AL, and the owner and operator of Ahletia's Cottage Inn. She was preceded in death by her 3 sisters and 2 brothers, sons William E. Day and Paul Day, husbands David E. Day and Loyd B. Hines....

Jul 14, 2012

no obit

Jul 13, 2012

Kristen Leigh Crabtree, 41 years old, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Birmingham, AL on July 13, 2012. She was of the Presbyterian faith. She was the beloved daughter and sister of Carolyn Crabtree (Chattanooga, TN), Jim Crabtree (Stevenson, AL) and Kim George (Mobile, AL). She is also survived by her Uncle Robert (Gail) Beebe and cousins Greg...

Jul 13, 2012

Grady Lee Lyles, Jr., age 59 of Remlap, AL died July 13, 2012. Born in Birmingham, AL to Grady and Florence Lyles, he is survived by his father, Grady Lyles, Sr., sister Shirley O'Flinn Evans (Roy), his nephew, Ralph O'Flinn III (Janae) and great nieces, Anna Claire and Ella Kate O'Flinn. His is also survived by his beloved dog,...

Jul 12, 2012

Ethelynn LuRay "Blackie" N. Jones, age 89, of Birmingham, AL. passed away in her and her daughter's home on Thursday, July 12, 2012, to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her, especially her family. In addition to being a beautiful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she worked for...

Jul 11, 2012

Helen Duffey, age 83, of Trussville, AL, died July 11, 2012 at Golden Living in Trussville. She was retired from Trussville Nursing Home, and was a member of Southside Baptist Church. More recently, she attended regular church services at the nursing home. Mrs. Duffey was preceded in death by her husband , Kenneth Ray Duffey; her parents, George Thomas...

Jul 11, 2012

Paul Trenton Goins of Birmingham died July 11, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Goins was born October 8, 1923 in Birmingham, AL. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jean Ledbetter Goins and son, Richard Stephen Goins. He is survived by daughters, Teresa Goins Hill of Birmingham and Rebecca Goins Lilley of Houston, TX, grandsons Eric Hill and...

Jul 10, 2012

Mary Henrietta Foster, age 85 of Birmingham, AL passed away on July 10, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Foster. She is survived by her children, Mike Foster (Ann), Van Foster (JoAnn), and Debbie Foster; sister, Louise Bell; brothers, Bob Beavers, and Dan Beavers; grandchildren, Amanda Williams, Ashley Whitt, Chris Foster, Julee Rodgers, Kevin Foster,...

Jul 9, 2012

Jac Kader, age 80, of Trussville, a loving husband, father, and grandfather passed into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ on July 9, 2012. After serving as a soccer coach for his granddaughter, he continued as a girl's soccer coach for many years at Trussville Park. He proudly served in the US Army Airborne 187th, 11th Ranger Division...