Obituaries

Jul 28, 2011

James Edward Simmons, of Springville, Alabama, passed away on July 28, 2011. He was born on September 17, 1921 to Bert and Jack Simmons in Margaret, Alabama. Ed attended the University of Alabama, and, being a big Alabama fan, he looked forward to all of the games. In Margaret he was employed in the grocery business and the local...

Jul 26, 2011

Carrol Franklin Payne, known as "Payne" age 84, of Birmingham, AL, went home to be with the Lord on July 26, 2011 after a tremendous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Payne was retired after 42.5 years of service at United Airlines. Throughout his exemplary career of over 42 years, he never missed a single day of work and was known...

Jul 26, 2011

Mary Frances Jones, age 83, of Pell City, passed away July 26, 2011. She was a member of South Roebuck Baptist Church. Services will be on Friday July 29 at 10am in the Chapel with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. She is survived by her sons Michael W. (Patricia) Jones,...

Jul 24, 2011

Roy G. Graham, age 88, a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather, of Birmingham, passed away July 24, 2011. He grew up in Irondale, was a graduate of the University of Alabama, enjoyed golf, Alabama Sports, hunting, and traveling with his golf friends and his brother Bill. He was a gunnery instructor with the 234th Army Air Force during...

Jul 24, 2011

Carlene Bozeman Warnick, age 91, of Lilburn Georgia, passed away July 24, 2011. She was formerly of Trussville, Alabama. She grew up in the Inglenook area of Birmingham Alabama. She was a member of First United Methodist Church Trussville. She spent many years as the Secretary of Hewitt-Trussville Junior High before retiring. She was the past president of Trussville...

Jul 24, 2011

Madeline C. Thompson, age 98, of Birmingham, AL passed away on July 24, 2011. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Donald E. Thompson; granddaughter, Casey Marie Grant; daughter-in-law Barbara Thompson; and sister, Reba Howe. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Thompson Grant (John) of Clay, AL; sons, Tim Thompson (Nancy) of Leeds,...

Jul 23, 2011

James Elwood Hardin, age 85, passed away on July 23, 2011. He was retired from the Birmingham News after 42 years of service. He was a member of East Lake Methodist Church and a member of the Masons. Mr. Hardin was preceded in death by his sister, Martha Dorminy and brother, William Hardin. He is survived by his sister,...

Jul 22, 2011

Harold Ronald Moore, age 73, of Birmingham, passed on to Heaven on July 22, 2011. Mr. Moore was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and a servant of God. He attended Phillips High School, Jefferson State Junior College, served in the US Coast Guard, and was a salesman for many years. He was a charter member of Parkway Christian Fellowship...

Jul 22, 2011

HULL, BIRDIE A. passed away on July 22, 2011 at age 87. She was born August 8th 1923. She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Sellie Thrasher; husband, Truman Hull; brother, Richard Thrasher; sisters, Catherine Hutson, Christine Jackson; and grandson, Johnny. She is survived by her son, Kennith...

Jul 22, 2011

Mary Lou Churchwell, age 90, of Pinson, passed away July 22, 2011. She was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, numerous brothers and sisters, 2 sons, Kenneth Churchwell and infant Churchwell. Services will be on Tuesday July 26, at 12pm at Sharon Baptist Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Dr....

Jul 22, 2011

J. Franklin Dunagan, age 63, of Birmingham, AL passed away on July 22, 2011. He was employed with McCain Uniform Company. He was a Vietnam War Veteran, and a long time member of the American Legion Post 113 in Tarrant, AL. He is preceded in death by his father, Carlin Dunagan. He is survived by his wife, Judy Dunagan;...

Jul 21, 2011

Josephine McGowan Long, age 82, of Trussville, went home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2011. Mrs. Long was a devoted wife and mother. She is preceded in death by her husband, James R. Long; sons, Jesse and Dennis. She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Cline (Marvin), Belinda Long (Tommy); sons, Dan Long (Patricia), Sonny Long...

Jul 21, 2011

Adrienne Michelle Theoret

We lost our precious daughter, Adrienne, on July 21, 2011, at the tender age of 22. Adrienne was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 17, 1989. She graduated from Clay Chalkville High School and attended the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL. She was a member of the Roebuck Parkway Church of Christ. Adrienne...

Jul 21, 2011

Reba McFerrin Belding, age 98, of Oneonta, passed away July 21, 2011. She was retired after 32 years as a 2nd grade school teacher at the Rock School in Center Point. She was a volunteer at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, member of the Day Lily Society, Rockhound Roundup in the Alabama Mineral and Lapidary Society and a member of...

Jul 21, 2011

Shirley B. Truelove, age 66 of Pinson, AL passed away on July 21, 2011. She is survived by her daughter, Tiffany Jones (David); sons, Robert Truelove and Gregory Truelove (Marilyn); sisters, Cheryl West and Pauline Wilkins; grandchildren, Jeffery Gainer, Daniel Truelove, Ryan Truelove, Caitlin Truelove, Micah Truelove, James Truelove, Eric Truelove, Samantha Truelove, Ashton Jones, Noah Jones, and Macie...

Jul 21, 2011

Kenny Wayne Evans, age 58, of Moody, AL passed away on July 21, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Cleavie Evans; sister, Wynell Keeton; half brother, Larry Joe Scroggins; half sisters, Barbara Ann Smith and Pamela Kay McCafferty. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Gail Evans; children, Katharyn Amber Evans of Moody, AL,...

Jul 20, 2011

Mrs. Odell McGriff, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on July 20, 2011. Mrs. McGriff's funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 2:00PM at the graveside at Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 12:00PM - 1:00PM on Saturday. Jefferson Memorial Trussville directing.

Jul 20, 2011

Martha Whittemore Sharit, age 77, of Springville, AL passed away on July 20, 2011. She was a member of First Baptist Springville. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Hobert Whittemore and E.V. Sharit; parents Catherine and Louie Simmons; sister, Ann Massey. She is survived by her daughters, Catherine Lowry (Ray), and Cyndi Turner (Butch); son, Benny Whittemore...

Jul 18, 2011

Geraldine Thompson, age 73, of Clay, AL, went home to be with the Lord on July 18, 2011. Mrs. Thompson is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Robert Thompson; daughter, Debbie Mullins; grandchildren, Amy Holsomback (Jonathan) and Josh Mullins; great-grandchildren, Jackson & Hunter Holsomback; as well as her brother, Joe Speakman (Cathy). Funeral services for Mrs. Thompson...

Jul 17, 2011

Madeline Drummond, 90 years old, beloved mother and friend, an avid Auburn and Atlanta Braves fan, died Sunday morning, July 17, at Heritage Hospice in Marietta, Georgia. She had lived in Marietta for the last 17 years. She was born in Jefferson County Alabama and lived many years in Birmingham, Alabama, and Panama City, Florida. She was preceded in...