Obituaries

Oct 2, 2011

Glenn Alan Dawson, age 58, of Moody, AL, went home to be with the Lord on October 2, 2011. He was a member of World Victory Church in Moody; he was a part of Southern Skeet and Trap and he served in the Alabama National Guard for six years. Mr. Dawson was preceded in death by his father, Bennie...

Oct 1, 2011

Jesse Edward "Eddie" Oldham, age 59, of Birmingham, passed away October 1, 2011. Eddie was raised in Tarrant and spent 25 years as a history teacher and coach at Tarrant High School. He began the girls' basketball team in the early eighties, went on to coach boys B team and varsity basketball along with serving as an assistant coach...

Sep 30, 2011

Rena Sams, 46, of Trussville, Alabama reached for the outstretched hands of Jesus on September 30, 2011. Rena's love was for others, and that type of love goes on forever because when you experience that kind of love, it has to be shared. Rena was preceded in death by her son, Michael Ray Barnes; her niece, Bailey Reid Swader;...

Sep 29, 2011

Charles G. Brooks was born Nov. 22, 1920, in Andalusia, Ala. He was editorial cartoonist for the Birmingham News for 38 years, beginning in 1948 and retiring at the end of 1985. He died Sept. 29, 2011.

Brooks was born with a love of drawing. He considered himself lucky to have been born at a time when...

Sep 29, 2011

Vernon B. Bozeman, born in Attalla, AL on May 8, 1922, went home to be with the Lord on September 29, 2011. She was preceded in death by her son, James E. Corbin; twin sister Verian Walls, and 4 other siblings. She is survived by her loving family: daughters, Faye Holt and Karen Shapiro (Stephen); grandchildren, Nancy (Chuck), Mark,...

Sep 29, 2011

Vernon B. Bozeman, born in Attalla, AL on May 8, 1922, went home to be with the Lord on September 29, 2011. She was preceded in death by her son, James E. Corbin; twin sister Verian Walls, and 4 other siblings. She is survived by her loving family: daughters, Faye Holt and Karen Shapiro (Stephen); grandchildren, Nancy (Chuck), Mark,...

Sep 28, 2011

Sandra Ann Sims Evers, 69, went to be with her Savior, Wednesday, September 28 surrounded by family. She was born in Birmingham in 1942 and had been married to her best friend, Herman Evers Jr. for over 36 years. She graduated from West End High School in 1960 and retired after 30 years of service with the City of...

Sep 28, 2011

Marcie Gedgoudas, age 58 of Irondale, AL passed away of natural causes on September 28, 2011. She graduated from UAB School of nursing. She was a registered nurse for many years. She recently worked for Amedysis Home Health Care. She also worked in the emergency room at Princeton and UAB. She was an avid Alabama Fan. She is survived...

Sep 28, 2011

Martha Rich Collins, age 91 1/2, of Moody, passed away September 28, 2011. She was born in Rockford Alabama and a Registered Nurse with East End Hospital. She was a former member of Lake Highland Methodist Church and a current member of First United Methodist Church in Trussville. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter Kimberly Beth Schramm...

Sep 28, 2011

Robin Ralph Taylor, 54, of Trussville, AL passed away on September 28, 2011. Robin is preceded in death by his father, Ralph Clinton Taylor. He is survived by his loving wife, Hilda Taylor and children Brittany Faye Taylor & Brandon Ralph Taylor; mother, Hazel Tillman Taylor; sisters, Connie Horsley (Bobby), Becky Grimmett (Carl) and Missy Kell (Mike) and a...

Sep 27, 2011

Willie B. Byars, age 81, of Birmingham, went to be with his Lord on September 27, 2011. He was retired from the US Postal Service. He was a member of Deerfoot Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, was a US Army veteran of the Korean War where he received two Purple Hearts. He is preceded in death...

Sep 27, 2011

Darlene Shoemaker, age 78, of Weaver - formerly from Tarrant, AL - went home to be with her Savior on September 27, 2011. She was a devoted member of Springdale Baptist Church. She had a gracious heart and was a kind, generous and giving person. She will always be remembered for her desire to help those in need. Mrs....

Sep 25, 2011

Sep 25, 2011

Michael Anthony Taylor, age 25, of Birmingham, passed away September 25, 2011, He was a leasing associate with Cahaba Lake Apartments. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Edwardine McCombs Kueck, and D. L. McCombs and best friend William VanOsdol. Services will be Thursday, Sept 29, at 6:30 PM in the Chapel with visitation from 4pm until 6:30pm...

Sep 24, 2011

Mary Catherine Ewing, age 85, of Clay, AL, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 24, 2011. Mrs. Ewing was a beautician for over 25 years and was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Robert Ewing; she is survived by her son, Don Ewing...

Sep 23, 2011

Carroll R. "Randy" Collins, 63, went to be with his Lord on September 23, 2011. Randy was born in Salem, Virginia on August 25, 1948 and was preceded in death by his Mother and Father, Raburn and Nina Bowles Collins. Randy was a graduate of William Fleming High School, class of "66, later served in the Naval Reserves before...

Sep 22, 2011

Barbara Jean Thomas Easter, age 75 of Talladega, AL passed away on September 22, 2011. She was a member of Acipco Baptist Church where she was baptized. She worked at Estes Nursing Home where she loved to care for the elderly. She retired from JC Penney as a sales associate. She also helped her daughter-in-law Linda during her illness....

Sep 22, 2011

KNIGHT, ARDELL Age 72, of Trussville, AL, went home to be with the Lord on September 22, 2011. She was retired after 20 years of service from South Central Bell and she was a member of Huffman Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening and loved her friends and family dearly. Mrs. Knight is survived by her sisters, Jean Cummings, Adell...

Sep 21, 2011

Carmen Grimmet Davidson, 80 of Trussville passed away on September 21, 2011. Carmen was a graduate of Woodlawn High School. She was a devout Christian and founding member of Cathedral of the Cross where she was served as the only female member of the Board of Trustees. Carmen was also an avid bowler. She was preceded in death by...

Sep 19, 2011

Hershel James Watson born on July 28, 1928 of Birmingham, AL passed away at the age of 83 on Monday, September 19, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jencie and Earnest Watson, three brothers, Ralph, Bill and JW Watson, three sisters, Francis Womack, Mae Martin and Ruth Sutton and his daughter Mickie Watson Ellis. He is...