Obituaries
Betty Nichols
Jun 16, 2011
NICHOLS, BETTY B. Age 76, died June 16, 2011 with a short battle of cancer. Visitation will be Monday, June 20th from 12:00 - 2:00 PM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with a funeral service following at 2:00PM. Burial will be in Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Her long time friend and neighbor Charles Tuggle will be officiating. The Daily Bread...
Carrie Greene
Jun 15, 2011
GREENE, CARRIE ADAMS of Springville, AL born on August 27, 1913 passed away on June 15, 2011 at the age of 97. She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Keener M. Greene; son: Dr. Van T. Greene; parents: Robert Bell and Cora Adams; sisters: Willie Lea; Effie Wade, Nancy Leonard, Corinne Williams; brothers: Jimmy Adams,...
Bertha Shirkey
Jun 13, 2011
On the 13th day of June, 2011 Jesus took the hand of Bertha Shirkey (Nana Angel) and lead her home. Bertha's goal in life was to raise her boys "to know God in the right ways of life". She remained faithful to this goal throughout her life and was surrounded by her sons and their wives at the time...
Ronald Thomas
Jun 13, 2011
THOMAS, RONALD E. age 61, of Center Point, AL passed away on June 13, 2011. He was a truck driver for many years up until 2009. Ron loved Life, Elvis music, Auburn Football, the Texas Longhorns, the Dallas Cowboys and not to mention the Cheerleaders, Hot Rods, Cooking and BBQ, playing in the pool, and being a Jokester. "If...
Wilda Matthews
Jun 12, 2011
MATTHEWS, W. MAXINE, age 86, of Birmingham, Alabama went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at her home in Pawnee. She is survived by two brothers, Carl Brooks (Jeanette) and Ralph Brooks (Janie); her son, Don Matthews (Claudia); her daughter, Dr. Connie M. Swillie; three grandchildren, Lori Blake (Anthony), Nathan Swillie, Natalie Swillie; and three...
Barbara Harris
Jun 12, 2011
Barbara Gail Kelley Harris, age 72, of Pinson, AL , went home to be with the Lord on June 12, 2011, after a short battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Wayne Harris; her daughters, Pamela Bagwell (Leon), Denise Roberts (Gilbert, Jr.), Karen Harris; son, Jonathan Harris; grandchildren, Brandon & Blake Hill, Maria &...
William Wright
Jun 11, 2011
William B. Wright "Bill", age 83, of Jasper, AL, formerly of Huffman, passed away on June 11, 2011. Bill served in the Air Force during WWII. Upon returning from the service, he entered the automotive field, owning Bluff Park Self Service, Highland & 20th Street Self, Wright's Brake Service and was associated with H&W Standard, 77th Street Shell and...
Anita Harlow
Jun 10, 2011
Anita "Maw Maw" Harlow, of Irondale, passed away June 10, 2011. She was a devoted mother, grand and great grandmother who loved her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Harlow; and son Ricky Harlow. Services will be Monday, June 13 at 10am in the Chapel with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Visitation will be...
Betty Ellis
Jun 10, 2011
ELLIS, BETTY W. age 75, of Center Point, passed away at St. Vincent's East hospital on June 10, 2011. Mrs. Ellis was retired from 25 years of service as a bookkeeper for McKesson & Robbins. She and her husband, Ronald Ellis, were married for 57 years. She was a member of the Roebuck Parkway Church of Christ. She was...
Lady Kicker
Jun 7, 2011
Lady Jane Kicker, 82, a longtime resident of Center Point went to be with the Lord on June 7, 2011. She was a member of Brewster Road Alliance Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, William S. and Mary Yorkley Stephens. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Arthur L. Kicker; one daughter, Melody BeDell...
Dewey Ruffin
Jun 7, 2011
Dewey Esmond Ruffin, Jr., age 82 of Springville, passed away peacefully on June 7th, 2011. He resided in Birmingham over 70 years, and was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He retired from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department in 1986. Mr. Ruffin was an avid Football and Basketball fan of the University of Alabama. He was preceded...
Maria Powrzanas
Jun 7, 2011
Maria Powrzanas, age 91, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away June 7, 2011. Services will be on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. She is survived by her husband, John F. Powrzanas; daughter, Rosemarie Shaffer; sons, Harry Powrzanas,...
James Lawson
Jun 7, 2011
LAWSON, SR., JAMES WINSTON of Moody, Alabama, died on June 7, 2011 at the age of 83. He was an active member of the Roebuck Plaza Baptist Church. He was President (retired) of LM&B, Inc., dealing with the printing trade, advertising agencies, and other businesses and colleges. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on December 6, 1927, James began school in...
Samuel Brown
Jun 6, 2011
Samuel "Sam" G. Brown, age 84, passed away and went home to be with the Lord on June 6, 2011 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born in Jefferson County in 1926. He served in the U.S. Army 1945-1947. He was retired from US Steel with 35 years of service. He was always thought of as...
Charles Blakney
Jun 3, 2011
Charles H. Blakney, age 77 of Birmingham, AL passed away on June 3, 2011. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He retired from Anderson Electric in 1992 with 37 years of services. He was a member of Huffman Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his son, Terry Joe Blakney and his parents, John...
Emma Bell
Jun 2, 2011
Emma Wyatt Bell, age 95, of Trussville, AL, passed away on June 2, 2011. She was a member of First Baptist Church Trussville. She retired from L.M. Berry & Company Co. and became a real estate broker/owner of Altamont Properties. She was a member of the Darmethis Literary Club and Trussville Historical Society. Mrs. Bell is preceded in death...
James Cannon
May 31, 2011
James Cannon, age 79, of Birmingham, Al. went to be with the Lord on May 31, 2011. He was a devoted husband, wonderful father, loving and fun grandfather, loyal and caring friend. He was retired from the Birmingham City Fire Department after 36 years of service. Along with his wife, Hazel, he owned and operated Cannon Custom Drapes from...
Larry Cosby
May 31, 2011
Larry W. Cosby, age 59 of Birmingham, AL passed away on May 31, 2011. He was a member of Deerfoot Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Patti Cosby; daughters, Stephanie Cosby (Michael) and Jamie Winsett; mother, Mary Cosby; sister, Sandy Spann (Tom); brother, Dennis Cosby (Denise); grandchildren, Malori Winsett, Taylor Stroud, Ryleigh Winsett, and Alex and Brianna...
William Greer
May 30, 2011
William David "Bill" Greer, 86 of Paducah passed away on Monday, May 30, 2011 in Paducah. Mr. Greer retired from Martin-Marietta in 1986 having worked there for 35 years. He was a World War II veteran having served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946 aboard the U.S.S. Intrepid and survived a torpedo attack and two kamikaze attacks....
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