Obituaries

North Edward "Ed" Shockey

Aug 18, 2023

 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of North Edward (Ed) Shockey. Ed entered this life on April 11, 1947, in Martinsburg, WV, son of Giv and Margaret Shockey, and passed on August 18, 2023. Ed leaves behind his daughter Tracy Shockey and beloved grandson Jonathan Kramer. At home are also Ed and Marilyn’s fur babies,...

Allan Greenberg

Aug 18, 2023

Allan Greenberg, 76, of Pinson, Alabama, passed away Friday, August 18,

2023. Al was born August 22, 1946, at Beth El Hospital in Brooklyn, New York the son of Bessie (Ruben) and Charles Greenberg.

He grew up in the northeast and graduated from James Hillhouse High School in New Haven, Connecticut. While in high school he participated in track...

Eulene Crumbley

Aug 18, 2023

 

Born in Elba, Eulene Nichols grew up in Birmingham and met and married Paul Crumbley.  Together they proudly raised four children:  David, Rhonda, Allen, and Paula.  Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were the love of her life, and she considered them her greatest blessings.  Fortunately, she was surrounded by family members as she passed at St. Vincents’s Birmingham.

Eulene...

Betty Lou Shoemake

Aug 17, 2023

Betty Lou Byars Shoemake was born on September 10, 1928 to the union of Mamie and Erie Byars in Winfield AL. Betty departed this life on Thursday August 17, 2023. She was preceded in death, her parents, 5 siblings, and her husband, O. R. Shoemake.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter, Kay Fason, and son Rick Shoemake (Becky)...

Kim Farley

Aug 16, 2023

 



Kim was a beautiful, sassy, loving woman. She graduated from Tarrant High School in 1983. She was a tremendously loved and hardworking mother of three children: Chris, Josh, and Abigail. She was the world's greatest Mimzi to her three beautiful granddaughters: Hayden, Emersyn, and Autumn who cherished her dearly. She worked in nursing home administration for the majority...

Gene Faucett

Aug 16, 2023

Gene Faucett, 73, passed away on August 16, 2023, in Birmingham, AL.

Gene is survived by Ruby Durie - sister, Kathy Henderson-niece, John Durie - nephew.

Gene is preceded in death by John Faucett - father, Ora Faucett - mother, Gladys Brady - sister, William "Bill" Durie- brother in law, William "Bud" Durie Jr. - nephew,

Gene graduated...

Frances Lemons

Aug 16, 2023

 

I lost the sweetest, strongest ally of my life this week, my Mother, Frances Virginia Maddox Lemons. My two children, Lisa and Scott, knew their Mimi loved them unconditionally, enjoyed them and lit up like a Christmas tree as she watched them grow and become adults. They were constantly in her thoughts and prayers.

Mother lived a full life...

Patricia Nash

Aug 15, 2023

Jeremy Holladay

Aug 15, 2023

Jeremy Eugene Holladay, went to be with Jesus, at the age of 52, on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Jeremy was born in Tuscaloosa County on August 21, 1970, to the late Aubrey Eugene Holladay and Judy Cadenhead Holladay. He was a member of the Alabaster community for over 20 years and was deeply passionate about his family, friends, church community,...

Michael Jones

Aug 15, 2023

 

Michael Nathan Jones age 66, beloved Spouse and Son, was called to his heavenly home on August 15, 2023. He entered this world on July 17, 1957 in Alabama, born to Lonnie and Belle Jones. He was a musician with the band, Crossfire where he played the drums. Crossfire played all over Alabama. He is preceded in death by...

Avert Williford, Jr

Aug 14, 2023

 

Avert Blake Williford, Jr. passed away on August 14, 2023 following several years of heath complications from a stroke. Avert was born February 9, 1943 in Birmingham, Alabama and grew up there. He graduated from Banks High School, served in the Marine Corps Reserves, and attended UAB obtaining his Masters degree in Metallurgical Engineering.

 

Avert spent most of...

Joy Franklin

Aug 13, 2023

 

Joy C. Franklin of Tarrant, Al, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023, at the age of 67. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Ken, 2 sons, Wayne, and Taylor Franklin both of Birmingham, 4 grandchildren, Michael, Rebecca, Braiden, and Josh, brother James (Terri) Grimsley of Pell City, sister Marie Corbridge of Fair Hope, and a host...

Charlotte B. Craft

Aug 12, 2023

 

Charlotte Craft, age 84, of Trussville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 12, 2023. The family will receive friends at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens in Trussville, AL on Friday, August 18, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel. Funeral Services will begin at 10:00 a.m. and Graveside Services will follow...

Grace Miller

Aug 12, 2023

Grace Kyser Miller Prigmore went to be with her Savior on August 12, 2023.

 

Grace was preceded in death by her husbands, John D. Kyser of 51 years, Bill Miller of 5 years, and Edwin Prigmore of 4 years, her parents, Harris C. Sparks and Mary Sparks, sisters, Martha Jane Sparks, Sara Jean Sparks, Evelyn Trammel and brother, Harris...

Mary Eades

Aug 12, 2023

 

Mary Helen Eades, age 88 of Birmingham, AL passed away on August 12, 2023. She loved to go out and play Karaoke where she was known as “Jukebox Mary” mostly in Tarrant City. She is preceded in death by 5 siblings and her husband, Sonny Eades. She is survived by her children, Doreen Williams, Edward George (Rose-Ann) and Christopher...

Benjamin Sharpton, Sr.

Aug 11, 2023

 

Benjamin Craig Sharpton, Sr passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at the young age of 62. Ben was born in Birmingham, Al to Hobert James Sharpton and Sarah Katherine Bush Sharpton. He graduated from Erwin High School and went on to have 3 children. Ben owned his own mechanic business, Sharpton’s Auto Repair. He loved Nascar (Richard Petty,) Alabama...

Ronald Roddam

Aug 10, 2023

Ronald "Ronnie" Fulton Roddam of Vestavia Hills entered his heavenly home on August 10th 2023, at the age of 76. Ronnie grew up in Birmingham, Alabama and was a 1966 graduate of Banks High School. In 1971, he graduated from The University of Alabama. While there, he lettered in football where he played under Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. Upon graduation,...

Evelyn Lang

Aug 9, 2023

Evelyn Green Lang is survived by her daughters, Teresa Melvin (Mike) and Maria Gray; grandsons, Tracy Lang (Roxanne), Steven Melvin (Terri) and Andy Gray (Simone), granddaughter, Robin Woolsey, and great-grandchildren, Casey and Dylan Lang, Alex and Madison Melvin, Colby and Logan Woolsey.

Mrs. Lang is preceded in death by her husband, Radford Lang, and grandson, Jeffrey Melvin.

Mrs....

Imogene Hand

Aug 8, 2023

 

 

 Imogene Hand, age 98, passed away on August 8, 2023. She was born to Clifford and Effie Martin on September 19, 1924. Imogene was a lifetime member First United Methodist Church of Center Point and Ashville First Methodist Church. She was also a proud member of the Ladies Birmingham Hooking Club.

She is preceded in death by her...

Clarence Campbell

Aug 7, 2023

Alf Campbell, age 81, of Trussville, AL passed away at his home on August 7, 2023. He was born on October 7, 1941 to Clarence and Salley Campbell. He attended Woodlawn High School and retired from Trussville Motors. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Patricia S. Pardue; one brother, Charles Ray Campbell. He is survived by...