Obituaries

Sep 11, 2010

Brandon Seth Cornelius, 16 of Trussville passed away on September 11, 2010. Brandon attended Hewitt Trussville High School. He loved riding dirt bikes and 4-wheelers. He also loved hunting and fishing. Brandon was a loyal friend to those he cared for and a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shannon...

Sep 9, 2010

Jewell M. Arnold Persall, age 95 of Birmingham AL, passed away on September 9. 2010. She was preceded in death by four children, Faye Manning, Robert, Wayne and Thomas Persall. Survivors include her six sons, James, Eugene, Clarence, Ricky, Ronald and Johnny Persall and their spouses; daughter in law, Mrs. Faye Persall and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Our...

Sep 7, 2010

Jean E. Blythe, age 79, of Birmingham, passed away September 7, 2010. She was affiliated with the Assembly of God Faith. She was preceded in death by her son Steve Conner, sisters Orene Martin and Virginia Cornelious. Services will be Friday Sept 10, at Noon in the Chapel with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Brother Paul Ensminger of...

Sep 7, 2010

Richard E. Jones, age 60, of Pinson, passed away September 7, 2010. He served in the US Navy Seabees in Vietnam. He was retired from the Birmingham Police Department with 20 years of service and was currently a Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy. He loved the beach and hunting. He was loved by all that knew him. Services will be...

Sep 5, 2010

Douglas M. Whitson, age 68, of Trussville, passed away September 5, 2010. He was a member of Holy Infant of Prague Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from the FAA. He was also an instructor at Jefferson State Community College. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Kate Whitson and his...

Sep 4, 2010

Helen Blow, age 74, of Trussville, passed away September 4, 2010. She was a member of Trussville First Baptist and was a retired bus driver for Jefferson County. She is preceded in death by her husband James C. Blow Sr. Graveside services will be Tuesday Sept 7 at 1pm with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Visitation will be...

Sep 4, 2010

HICKS, VIRGINIA E. CASEY Virginia E. Casey Hicks, age 73, of Argo, AL passed away on September 4, 2010. She retired from Trussville Utilities with 10 years of service. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hugh C. and Winnie Evans Casey; brother, Durwood Casey; sister, Ola Mae Casey Nabors. She is survived by her husband, Bobby Hicks;...

Sep 3, 2010

Lowell E. Taylor, age 86, of Birmingham, passed away September 3, 2010. He was a member of Huffman Baptist Church and was retired from US Pipe and Foundry. He was a World War II Veteran serving in the Aleutian Island Campaign. He was preceded in death by his wife Doris Taylor. Graveside services will be Tuesday Sept 7, at...

Sep 2, 2010

Donald Robert "Bob" Rush, age 70, of Trussville,AL passed away peacefully in the presence of family and many friends on Thursday September 2, 2010. He was a graduate of Hueytown High School in 1958, attended Jacksonville State University and UAB, and he was owner and CEO of Rushco,Inc. for 31 years. Mr. Rush was a member of North Clay...

Sep 2, 2010

Golden Canzady Adams Garner, age 89, of Birmingham, passed away at her home peacefully September 2, 2010. She was a retired florist and was a member of 25th Street Baptist Church in Center Point. She was preceded in death by her husband Granville B. Garner and daughter Carole Hurst. Services will be Saturday Sept 4 at 2pm in the...

Aug 31, 2010

Milton C. "Buddy" Huffstutler, age 87, of Birmingham, passed away August 31, 2010. He was retired from Amoco with 38 years of service. He was a POW for 23 months during World War II and served in the Army Air Corps. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He is preceded in death by his sons Mike and Milton...

Aug 29, 2010

Carolyn Love Simpson, 84 of Birmingham passed away on August 29, 2010. Mrs. Simpson was predeceased by her parents, Leo and Estelle Love; her husband, Ernie Simpson; brothers, Leo, Jr., Eddie and Gerry Love; sisters, Leona Thompson, Gladys Cross and Mary Alice Rotollo. She is survived by her daughters, Lynne McCollister (Tom) of Trussville and Kim Mathis (Gary) of...

Aug 28, 2010

REID, MYLES DAVID Myles David Reid, age 54, of Westover passed away Saturday, August 28, 2010. David is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Gwen Reid; daughter, Devon Brook Reid-Hale: son, Myles David Reid, Jr.; cherished grandchildren Molly and Max; loving mother, Bobbie Pilkington; sister, Jenny Johnson and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. David...

Aug 28, 2010

Henry Edward Arthur, age 79, of Center Point went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ on August 28, 2010.

Mr. Arthur was a member of Hilldale Baptist Church. He was retired from EZ Finance Company and was also a long time member of the Elks Lodge 79. Mr. Arthur was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and...

Aug 28, 2010

GOFF, BARNA GANT Barna Gant Goff, age 58 of Rayville, LA went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Originally from Birmingham, she was the daughter of the late Roy Gant and the late Elaine Lamberth and was also preceded in death by her nephew, Brian Wordell. She is survived by her husband of 34 years,...

Aug 28, 2010

Walter David "Dave" Hooper, born September 15, 1925 departed this life on August 28, 2010. He served his country in the Navy during World War II. He was retired after 40 years with Barber Pure Milk Company. Dave was an avid golfer and he truly enjoyed restoring antique motorcycles. While working for George Barber, Dave suggested that Mr. Barber...

Aug 28, 2010

Sally W. Barron, age 81, of Priceville, AL., passed away August 28, 2010. She was preceded in death by her son Stanley Craig Barron. Graveside services will be on Tuesday, Aug 31, at 11am with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. She is survived by her husband of 58 years Robert "Bob" Barron, son Robert Steven Barron, grandchild Melanie...

Aug 28, 2010

JONES, JEWELL MAE Jewell Mae Jones, 87, of Birmingham, passed away on August 28, 2010. Mrs. Jones was a devoted mother and grandmother who will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was a life long member of St. Michaels Episcopal Church and had retired from ARA Food Services in 1986. She was preceded in death...

Aug 26, 2010

DESHAZO, CHARLOTTE Charlotte DeShazo, age 74, of Birmingham, AL passed away on August 26, 2010. She was a devoted servant of God and a loving mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her mother, Myrtle Lovetto "Paula" and step-father, Charlie Lovetto. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia DeShazo (Stephen Sydow), Cindy...

Aug 26, 2010

George D. Stewart, Jr. age 82, of Hayden, AL passed away on August 26, 2010. He is a member of First Baptist Church in Hayden, AL. He was retired from Alabama Power and served in the U.S. Army. He is preceded in death by his sister, Marjorie Holley. He is survived by his wife, Olene Lovvorn Stewart; daughters, Janeth...