Obituaries

Jul 7, 2011

Helen Louise LeMaster, age 81, of Roebuck, passed away on July 7, 2011. Mrs. LeMaster was a member of South Roebuck Baptist Church for over 40 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred LeMaster, Sr.; and her sister, Sissy Turner. Mrs. LeMaster is survived by her son, Fred LeMaster, Jr. (LouAnn); grandchildren, Kristianna LeMaster, Heather LeMaster...

Jul 7, 2011

David Cady Wright, III, age 76, of Moody, passed away on July 7, 2011. Mr. Wright was an active member of McElwain Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather as well as a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. David Cady Wright, Jr. and Mildred C. Wright. He...

Jul 7, 2011

Anthony "Tony" Sazera, age 93, of Tarrant, passed away July 7, 2011. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Pacific in the 43rd Army Division and earned the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantry Badge. He is preceded in death by his daughter Jackie Stancil. Services will be on Sunday July 10,...

Jul 6, 2011

Ruth M. Venable, of Argo, AL., passed away July 6, 2011. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband Curtis Venable, daughter Donna Buckner, son Ronnie Venable. She is survived by her daughter Linda Higdon (James), grandchildren Brian (Lisa), Teresa (B.J.), Jeff (Paulette), Sheila (Marc) and Michael, eleven great grandchildren, two...

Jul 5, 2011

"Great is Thy Faithfulness." Lam. 3:23

Gerald Allen Self completed his ordered days on July 5, 2011. He was born on August 8, 1947 to the late JC and Ernestine Self in Red Bay, Al. He grew up in Sheffield, AL; graduated from Auburn University in 1970 with a degree in Electrical Engineering; served with the US...

Jul 2, 2011

Dewey Arnold Ware, age 83, of Birmingham, passed away on July 2, 2011. Mr. Ware retired in 1980 as owner of Ware Heating and Air Conditioning. Mr. Ware is survived by his children, John Russell Ware, Sherry Ware Gibson, and Terry Ray Ware; grandchildren, Sherry Lynn Petty and Derek Keith Gibson; great-granddaughter Wynter Paige Gibson. Funeral services for Mr....

Jul 1, 2011

Jeanette C. Limbaugh, age 91, of Birmingham, passed away on July 1, 2011. Mrs. Limbaugh is preceded in death by her husband, William C. Limbaugh; her sons, Larry D. Limbaugh and William C. "Bill" Limbaugh; grandsons, Mark D. Limbaugh and Robert White. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Peggy Limbaugh, numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of family...

Jul 1, 2011

Billy Joe Tucker, age 78, of Birmingham, passed away on July 1, 2011. Mr. Tucker was a deacon at Huffman Freewill Baptist Church. He retired from the US Air Force in 1972. Mr. Tucker is survived by his wife, Peggy Tucker; son, Denny Hughes; sister, Bonnie Israel; brother, Cecil Tucker (Doris); grandchildren, Natalie Hughes, Tim Hughes, and Brianne Ray;...

Jul 1, 2011

Delmer Edward Dowda, age 86 of Cahaba Heights passed away on July 1, 2011. He was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church. He was a lifetime member of The Alabama Mineral Lapidary Society. He was a Merchant Marine and in the Army during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Nell Dowda; son, Del Dowda; brother,...

Jul 1, 2011

Howell, Glenn Edward 89 years on this earth; 3 children; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a lifelong love of Jesus: What a legacy!! Our beloved Dad and PaPaw passed away on Friday, July 1st at the William F. "Tut" Fann Veterans Home in Huntsville. He was born in Guntersville on December 20, 1921 to Marvin and Ethel Howell. He...

Jul 1, 2011

Mrs. Minnie A. Cagle, age 84, died at home on July 1, 2011. She was born July 16, 1926. Mrs. Cagle was a member of several civic organizations and a life member of Crepe Myrtle Chapter # 163 Order of the Eastern Star in Albany, Ga. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh; daughter, Donna; and son...

Jun 30, 2011

Leamon LaWayne Rigsby, age 80, of Slidell, LA, formerly of Center Point, AL, passed away on June 30, 2011. Mr. Rigsby truly loved his family. Mr. Rigsby was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Rigsby and his son, Dan Rigsby. Mr. Rigsby is survived by his son, Gary Rigsby (Kathy) and his half-sister, Barbara. Funeral services will be...

Jun 30, 2011

Carolyn Ryan Kelly, age 68, of Calera, passed away June 30, 2011. She was a member of Calera Baptist Church and was very active in Cancer Research Charities. She was preceded in death by her mother Annie Ryan and her sister Anna Barber. Services will be Saturday, July 2, at 12pm in the Chapel with burial in Jefferson Memorial...

Jun 29, 2011

Elizabeth Bailey Pair, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on June 29, 2011. Mrs. Pair worked as a medical assistant at UAB for many years. She was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church, but was previously a member of Hilldale Baptist Church for over 30 years. She graduated from Sylvania High School, class of 1950. Mrs....

Jun 28, 2011

Charles Milton Garrett, 76, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away June 28, 2011. He was the son of the late Euell A. and Maye Ray Garrett. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Garrett Simpson and brother, James Garrett. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Eva Talley Garrett; son Russ (Cindy) Garrett; granddaughter, Lauren...

Jun 28, 2011

Gordon Thomas "Pete" Anderson, age 88 passed away on June 28, 2011. Pete was a lifelong resident of Birmingham, AL. After graduating from Woodlawn High School, he joined the Marine Corp and served our country in the South Pacific in WWII. He was retired as an engineer from Seaboard Coast Line Railroad. He was a member of Crestway Baptist...

Jun 27, 2011

Betty F. Franklin, age 76 of Odenville, AL passed away on June 27, 2011. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Leeds, AL. She is survived by her husband, Charles Franklin; daughters, Diane Williamson (Larry) and Pamela Braswell (Donnie); son, Charles Franklin (Starr), 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Services will be on Wednesday, June 29, 2011...

Jun 26, 2011

Carol Cannon Bishop of Center Point passed away on June 26, 2011 at the age of 78. She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Bishop, Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Cyndi Beasley (Danny) of Jasper, AL; son, George Bishop, Jr. (Janet) of Pinson, AL; brothers, Jimmy Cannon of Altoona, AL, Lynn Cannon (Sarah) of...

Jun 23, 2011

Clifton Wayne "Butch" Hinkle, age 61, of Shelby, AL, passed away June 23, 2011 after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was a member of Ensley Baptist Church and a graduate of Ensley High School. Butch loved fishing on Lay Lake and visiting with his friends and neighbors at Lay Port Marina. He was an avid Alabama (Roll...

Jun 23, 2011

WILLIAMS, ROBERT DANIEL went to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, June 23, 2011 at the age of 79. This resident of the Trussville/Center Point area was a loving husband, daddy and Paw Paw. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Trussville, where he sang in the senior choir. He had a lifelong love for sports,...