Obituaries

Leo Lyle

Feb 10, 2011

Leo E. Lyle, age 85, of Birmingham, passed away February 10, 2011. He was a member of Rose Hill Baptist Church and retired from the US Postal Service. He was preceded in death by his son Leo Lyle Jr. Graveside services will be Monday Feb 14 at 1pm with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Reverend James Norris officiating....

Bill Gillilan

Feb 10, 2011

Bill J. Gillilan, age 80, of Birmingham, AL, passed away February 10, 2011. He served in the US Navy from 1950-1954, was a member of Eastminster Presbyterian Church, worked at Connor's Steel and retired from EBSCO Industries. He was survived by his wife, Sara M. Gillilan, daughters, Donna (Jeff) Decker and Debra Gillilan, grandchildren, Joshua Decker and Aaron Decker....

Katherine Reed

Feb 10, 2011

REED, KATHERINE Age 80, born June 21, 1930 passed away February 10, 2011 surrounded by family. She was very proud of her community as shown by her work with her PTA Garden Club and Birmingham Beautification Award. She was a Tupper Ware dealer for 20 years, and retired after 30 years as a Realtor for RealtySouth and Keller Williams....

Mary Schaaphok

Feb 9, 2011

SCHAAPHOK, JOAN MOTE Age 76, of Birmingham, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2011. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Center Point and a loyal, avid fan of Alabama football! She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Schaaphok; and daughter, Lisa Vaughn. She is survived by one daughter, Carla Schaaphok, one son, Michael Schaaphok, his...

Margaret Mccravy

Feb 9, 2011

Margaret Hardin McCravy, born in Atlanta in 1924, passed peacefully into heaven to be reunited with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, her husband Otis D. McCravy, her son Joseph McCravy, as well as her brothers and sister who also preceded her in death. This wonderful and loving woman leaves to mourn her: son Jim R. McCravy (Donna), daughters...

Bonnie Lewter

Feb 8, 2011

Bonnie Mae Lewter went to meet her Lord on February 8, 2011. Funeral services will be held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, Trussville, AL at 2pm on February 11, 2011 with burial to follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, Trussville, AL with Bro. Buddy McGahon and Bert Breland officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home 1 hour prior...

Lisa Pharris

Feb 6, 2011

Lisa Cole Pharris, age 53, of Kimberly, passed away February 6, 2011. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Services will be on Friday Feb 11 at 1:30pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Visitation will be from 5pm until 7pm Thursday at the church with a...

Herbert Moore

Feb 6, 2011

Herbert Moore, age 92 of Birmingham, AL passed away on February 6, 2011. He was a member of Rock United Methodist Church, Tarrant, AL. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII in the Pacific Theater, where he helped support the Air Offensive against Japan from China, India- Burma and Tinian Island. He retired from Jefferson Home...

Billy Waldrop

Feb 4, 2011

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Jane Ellis

Feb 4, 2011

Jane R. Ellis, age 69, was the daughter of LeRoy and Grace (Caress) Reitz. She attended Gipson Elementary, graduated from Woodlawn High School and was a member of AGODA. She had recently celebrated 51 wonderful years of marriage and was a devoted wife, mother, and Nana. Services will be on Monday Feb 7 at 2pm in the Chapel with...

Richard Dees

Feb 3, 2011

DEES, WAYNE 75, of Birmingham passed away on Feb. 3, 2011. Dees was born July 18, 1934 in Birmingham. He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Hall Dees; brother, Charles Luther (Bubba) Dees and sister-in-law, Juanita Dees. He married Bess Yearby Dees in 1954 and shared a loving life with her for 56 years. In 1957, Dees...

Robert Chieves

Feb 3, 2011

CHIEVES, ROBERT EARL "R.E." 93, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away peacefully on February 3, 2011. Robert Chieves, fondly known as "R.E.," was born May 4, 1917 in Cleburne County, Alabama, the first-born and last surviving child of Homer Russell and Ida Hicks Chieves. He grew up and lived most of his life in Birmingham. R.E., a beloved son, brother,...

Richard Bragdon

Feb 3, 2011

Richard Mansir Bragdon, 80, a longtime resident of Birmingham, AL, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, February 03, 2011. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret Martha Mansir Bragdon and Miles Archie Bragdon, and his only son, David Lynn Bragdon. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Gerry Pearson Bragdon, his two...

Dwynal Vandiver

Feb 3, 2011

DwyNal Vandiver, age 67, of Cullman, passed away February 3, 2011. Graveside services will be on Saturday Feb. 5, at 11am with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. She is survived by her husband Shirley Vandiver, daughter Teresa (Ronnie) Brantley, son Barry (Elizabeth) Nixon, sisters Annette, Linda, Lois, Ruby, and Elaine, numerous grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Memorials may...

Mary Marsh

Feb 1, 2011

MARSH, MARY ELLEN 67, of Trussville, AL went to be with her Lord Feb 1, 2011. For 41 years she devoted her career to the Social Security Administration until retiring in June 2006. Serving at several churches, she was a former director of Baptist WMU, Children's Bible Drill Team, Singles Again Ministry, and Gideon Women's Auxiliary. Currently she is...

Peggy Burgess

Feb 1, 2011

Peggy J. Burgess, age 83 of Center Point, AL passed away on February 1, 2011. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. She was a registered nurse and worked in the Birmingham area. She loved quilting and knitting and she especially was gifted in doll making. She was preceded in death by her son, Larry Burgess....

Michael Ii

Jan 28, 2011

Michael J. Cerase, II, age 49, of Trussville, AL journeyed to be with the Lord on January 28, 2011. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, son, and brother. He was a loyal and dedicated employee with Regions Bank. He was preceded in death by his sister, Denise Nale. He is survived by his wife, Joy Searcy Cerase;...

Norma Barr

Jan 28, 2011

Norma Brown Barr, loving devoted wife and mother who loved fishing and NASCAR, passed away January 28 at the age of 60. She had retired from NW St. Clair County Water System. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Wayne Barr and her parents, Eulon and Mattie Brown. Survivors include her son, Bernie Barr; one sister, Brenda...

Robert Hawthorne

Jan 27, 2011

Robert E. Hawthorne, 80 of Trussville passed away on January 27, 2011. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. He graduated from Auburn in 1953 with an Electrical Engineering Degree and retired from Alabama Power Company after 34 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Jennilu Hawthorne. Survivors include his loving wife...

David Wolfe

Jan 27, 2011

David Wolfe, 79 of Trussville passed away on January 27, 2011. David was a graduate of Jacksonville State University and retired from Southern Natural Gas Company where he was employed as a Corporate Tax Accountant. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Trussville. He began playing softball and baseball in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area and continued playing...