Obituaries

Sep 26, 2012

Ms. Ellen Virginia (Drake) Davidson, 100 years, 8 months young, was our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Great-Great Grandmother, went home to be with her Lord on September 26, 2012. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends. Virginia was born and raised in Birmingham and resided in Norwood for many years, attending Phillips High School. She...

Sep 26, 2012

Mary Elizabeth Merrett Wanninger

Age 88, of Vestavia Hill, AL passed away on September 26, 2012. She was a member of South Highland Presbyterian Church. She was a U.S. Navy Veteran served in WWII. She is survived by her husband, Cecil Ellis Wanninger; son, Michael E. Wanninger (Linda); daughters, Susan W. Laney (Ken) and Dixie W. Robinson...

Sep 26, 2012

HARRIS, JOHN DAVID Age 58, of Pinson, AL passed away on September 26, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Margie Robinson and Doug Harris. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Harris; daughters, Wendi Ingram, and April Harris; granddaughter, Haley Ingram; brothers, Harold (Fifa Jo) Harris, Tommy Harris, and Steve (Valerie) Harris Father and Mother-in- law,...

Sep 24, 2012

Bromley, Floyd S. 85 died September 24, 2012, at, St. Vincent's East hospital, after a long illness. He was born in Florence AL, July 6, 1928. His family later moved to Iron City Tennessee. Mr. Bromley served in the Army, Navy, and Air Force he fought in the Korean War. He was acting as Assistant Chief at the fire...

Sep 22, 2012

Charles Edward Whitley, Sr., age 75 of Moody passed away on September 22, 2012. He was a graduate from Hewitt Trussville High School in 1954. He served in the USAF in Germany from 1955-1959. He retired from Equifax Services. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Roebuck Plaza for over 50 years. He was an...

Sep 21, 2012

Helen Olene Popwell, age 88 of Birmingham, AL passed away on September 21, 2012. She was a member of Deerfoot Baptist Church. She was an Auxiliary Member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. She was survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Paul Popwell; children, Jerry P. Popwell (Sandra), Judy Knight (Gary), and Mary Ann Hancock;...

Sep 20, 2012

Marion Kellum Palmer, age 85, was called home on September 20, 2012. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville, with visitation prior to the service from 1 until 2 PM. Mrs. Palmer was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend. She was predeceased by her parents, Clyde...

Sep 19, 2012

Chief Perry W. Shaw, age 77, of Chelsea, formerly of Tarrant, AL passed away on September 19, 2012. He was retired from the Air National Guard after 38 years of service. He was a member of North Shelby Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.B. and Pearl Shaw; brothers, James and Maynard Shaw; and sister,...

Sep 18, 2012

Peggy Paige Perry Chauvin, age 65 ascended to Heaven on September 18, 2012. She was a beloved Mother to all. She was employed with Children's Health System for over 30 years. She is survived by her husband, Gordon Chauvin; daughters, Amy Leigh Dorminey (Tommy) and Kristen Joy Dulion (Patrick); sister, Leigh MacDonald; brother, Richmond Perry, II; granddaughter, Audrey Paige...

Sep 18, 2012

Syble Bernice Dunlap, age 88 of Birmingham, AL passed away on September 18, 2012. She was a member of Clearview Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, James C. Dunlap, her brother, James Willmon, sister, Evelyn Ruth Branamanm, and her granddaughter, Misty Dawn Pruett. She is survived by her children, Jean Pruett (James), Janice Cobb (Wayne),...

Sep 16, 2012

Helen Shirley Davis Trucks, age 90, of Birmingham passed away September 16, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband John T. Trucks, daughter Judy Maxwell, and sister Sandra Pate. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, Sept 19, at 3pm with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Visitation will be from 2pm until 3pm Wednesday. She is...

Sep 14, 2012

Mary Hays Gilmer, age 90, of Birmingham, passed away Friday, September 14, 2012 at St. Martin's in the Pines. Ms. Gilmer was a graduate of Woodlawn High School, attended Birmingham-Southern College, and received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Alabama. She was a 25-year veteran of the Tuscaloosa County and Jefferson County School systems, where she...

Sep 14, 2012

Mary Frances Daugherty, age 86, passed away on September 14, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Richard Houston Daugherty and was a member of Huffman Baptist Church. She is survived by her sons, Larry (Marsha), Roy, and Gary (Becky), as well as 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on...

Sep 13, 2012

Michael F. Hamm, age 63 of Pinson, AL passed away on September 13, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Hamm. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Linda Hamm; sons, Chris Hamm (Regina) and Brad Hamm (Amy); mother, Doris Hamm (Lou) of Elba, AL; sister, Jenny Allen (Gary); brothers, Dan Hamm (Janice)...

Sep 11, 2012

David L. Hill, age 69 of Hueytown, AL passed away September 11, 2012. He is retired from ACIPCO after 38 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Hill; children, Bryan Hill (Angela), Tammy Hill, and Heath Hill (Ashley); mother, Hazel Hill Adams; grandchildren, Chasity Wooten, Brittney Hill, and Cara Hill. Visitation will be on Thursday from...

Sep 11, 2012

Douglas "Doug" E. Ratliff, age 68, of Birmingham, AL passed away on September 11, 2012. He was a member of Leeds Worship Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer D. and Lois J. Langston Ratliff; sisters, Mary Ellen Ratliff Estes, and Jeanette Ratliff Miller; brother, John David "JD" Ratliff. Doug is survived by his wife, Joyce...

Sep 10, 2012

Hazel Deason, age 92 of Trussville, AL passed away on September 10, 2012. She was a member of NorthPark Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gene L. Deason. She is survived by her daughter, Genella Bass (Jeff); son, Leo Deason (Monica); grandchildren, Tyler Bass, Joshua Bass, Jaclyn Deason, Savannah Deason, and Marleigh Riddle; great grandchildren,...

Sep 10, 2012

Wilmar B. "Doc" Freeman, age 87, of Birmingham, AL passed away on September 10, 2012. Doc was in the Automotive Business in Birmingham for many years. He was a member of Huffman United Methodist Church, a Shriner, and a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife, Evola Freeman. Survivors include his daughter, Jan Kiell...

Sep 10, 2012

Bobby Leroy Cloud passed away on September 10, 2012. Bob was born and raised in Avondale and attended Woodlawn High School (Class of 1953). He was a natural athlete and gifted singer. Bob loved Alabama football and led the initiative for the U.S. Postal Service to issue the commemorative Bear Bryant stamp in 1997. Bob was preceded in death...

Sep 9, 2012

Ellsie T. Peek was born on December 18, 1926 in Guin and passed away September 9, 2012 in Highland Lake. She owned the House of Fashion in Oneonta and was of the Methodist faith. Mrs. Peek enjoyed Square Dancing, playing dominos, and riding motorcycles. She was preceded in death by her son Douglas Dean Peek. Chapel services will be...