Obituaries

May 11, 2023

 

 Scott Keith Patterson, age 54, passed away on May 11, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Scott was born on June 5, 1968, to Erskine Ramsay Patterson and Gladys Hite Patterson and grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. He was a cherished member of his community and touched the lives of everyone who knew him.

He was a cherished brother...

May 11, 2023

 

Arthur Daniel Higdon Jr., joined the Lord in eternal peace and glory on May 11, 2023. Dan, the man, the myth, the legend was born on November 11, 1971 and grew up in Springville, AL. He was an extraordinarily hard worker and a talented HVAC specialist. Dan’s work was also his ministry and after working long hours he was...

May 10, 2023

Helen Newhouse Knight, age 77, of Odenville, Alabama passed away surrounded by her family on May 10, 2023.  She was born to Ralph and Salome Newhouse on December 18, 1945.  Helen worked as a supervisor for NCCI then retired after 18 years.  She was a longtime member of McElwain Baptist Church which is now Hope Community Church.

She is preceded...

May 9, 2023

Mary “Lynn” Anderson Jones, age 88, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2023. She was born on September 3, 1934, in Anniston, Alabama to Eunice Viola and Noah James Anderson. She attended Alexandria and Glencoe Elementary before graduating from Glencoe High School in 1952. On February 27th, 1953, she married Ray Jones in Gadsden, Alabama. Ray and Lynn made their...

May 8, 2023

 

William “Billy” Farrell Posey, 72, of Rainbow City passed away on Monday, May 8th, 2023. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle who cherished his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother, Betty Posey and brother, Mark Posey. Billy is survived by his wife of 54 years, Phyllis, brothers Ernie (Dee) and...

May 7, 2023

 

Janet Bruns Nichols, 71 of Trussville passed away May 7, 2023, at home peacefully.

Janet was born in Birmingham, AL March 2, 1952. She attended Banks High School in Birmingham and graduated in 1970. Janet worked many years at Vision First where she retired August 31, 2013.

Janet loved to spend time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren....

May 7, 2023

 

Dwaine Sherman Peoples, 84, passed from this life to his Heavenly home on Sunday, May 7, 2023.  He is survived by his wife, Debbie Rowe Peoples, daughters Pamela Kyle Story, Jill Peoples Fleck (Bill), and Amy Peoples Smith (Chase); sister Sandra G. Smith (Walt), two nephews, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren (#4 due in August), many relatives and friends.

Together...

May 4, 2023

 

Denise Hughes Cockrell, age 69, passed away on May 4, 2023.  She was a retired officer from the Birmingham Police Department's South Precinct.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Cockrell, her parents Cecil and Louise Hughes, and brother Mike Hughes.  She is survived by her sister, Cheryl Hughes Jones, niece April Hughes Collins, and nephew CJ...

May 4, 2023

Debra "Debbie" Ann Simmons, of Birmingham, AL passed away in her sleep on May 4, 2023 at the age of 67.

Debbie, as she liked to be called, was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Ruth Simmons, her father, Charles Haskel Simmons and most recently her aunt, Elizabeth Joan Moore, whom Debbie adored.

Debbie is survived by her two...

May 4, 2023

Peggy Jo Thompson, of Tarrant City, passed away on May 4, 2023, in her loving husband's arms.  Peggy had a passion for traveling, cats, and never passed up a chance to solve a crossword puzzle.  

She is preceded by her two previous husbands Jimmy Lawson and Wallace Woods.  Peggy leaves behind her loving husband of 17 years Roy Lee...

May 1, 2023

Judy G. Harmon, age 83, of Birmingham, AL passed away on May 1, 2023.  She was born in Alabama to Marvin and Margaret Giles on March, 6, 1940.  She retired from what was Compass Bank after 25 years in the banking business.  Judy was a member of Cross Point Church in Trussville, where she was known for her gifted writing...

May 1, 2023

 

Gregory (Greg) Stephen Barranco, age 68, a resident of Pinson, AL went to his Heavenly Home on May 1, 2023.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who cherished his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his loving Wife, Cathy Barranco, parents: Alex Barranco and Lois Barranco. Greg is survived by his son, Nic Barranco...

Apr 30, 2023

Richard Curtis Whitehead, age 91, of Odenville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 30, 2023.

Dorothy Ann Whitehead, age 85, of Odenville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 1, 2023.

 

Their love for each other was reflected by their 67 years of marriage.

 

They were an inspiration to all who knew them...

Apr 30, 2023

Emily Jane Fowler Uritsky, of Spanish Fort Alabama passed away on April 30, 2023, at the age of 80.

Emily was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed reading and spending time with family.

Emily is preceded in death by her father Leldon Billy Fowler SR, her mother Delene Stephens Fowler Rawson, her brother Leldon Billy Fowler JR and her...

Apr 29, 2023

 

Billy Garret, 83, passed away on April 29, 2023. Billy is survived by sister, Susie Klimczyk; brother, Robert Everette; daughters, Tina Solski and Deneen Hipwell and a host of nieces and nephews. Billy is preceded in death by his father, John Garrett, mother, Louise Shirley and sister, Mary Lou Nelson. The service for Mr. Billy Garrett will be held...

Apr 29, 2023

Beloved wife and mother, Janet Susan (Johnson) Yeager, passed away surrounded by loved ones on April 29, 2023. Janet was one of the strongest, most fierce and loving women to ever walk this earth and a rock to her family.

Janet graduated from Banks high school in 1979. She then worked as an office manager in the family business, J...

Apr 28, 2023

 

Dorothy W. Montanye, age 93, of Birmingham, AL passed away on April 28, 2023.  She was born on September 29, 1929 to Vanda and Annie McGinty.  Dorothy was raised in Tallassee where she graduated from  Reeltown High School.  She went on to have a successful career in Real Estate working for several different companies.  Dorothy was awarded the Million...

Apr 28, 2023

 

Matthew (Sonny) J. Scoggins, Jr., born April 18, 1928, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the age of 95. Born and raised in Tarrant, he and wife became residents of Mount Olive, Alabama in 1996.

Sonny was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. who cherished his family and friends. As an active member of...

Apr 28, 2023

 

Margaret D. Lane, age 95 of Birmingham, AL passed away on April 28, 2023. She was member of Fultondale United Methodist Church for over 60 years. She retired from Bell South Telephone Company. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack H. Lane. She is survived by her sister, Lois Pici of Florida; brother and sister-in-law, John and...

Apr 27, 2023