Obituaries

Qullieteen Motley

Aug 7, 2023

Tina Motley, was married for 62 years, to her husband Harold Motley, who left her earthly home in Clay, Alabama on August 7, 2023.

Mrs. Motley, age 83, is the daughter of Mary Botwin and Paul Botwin, both of whom preceded her in death. Mrs. Motley had one sister, Shirley Calmer, and one brother, Roger Botwin, both of whom...

Charlotte Ramona Ray

Aug 6, 2023

Charlotte Ramona Ray, 66, of Margaret, Alabama, left this earthly life on Sunday, August 6, 2023 to spend eternity with her Savior.

She loved Jesus and reading her Bible, her Grandson and her family, sewing & crocheting, bird watching and being outside. Ramona, as she went by, worked in school food service until retiring in 2015. She spent...

Denise Garner

Aug 5, 2023

Denise Garner, loving wife, mother and so much more. She will be dearly missed. She was a light in the life of everyone she met. A woman with a servants heart. She is survived by her adoring husband Oliver Curtiss Garner, loving son Joshua Curtiss Garner, Great Nieces Kayla Shay and Katie Shay, Nieces April and Emily Shay.

Proverbs 31...

Shirley Traweek

Aug 5, 2023

Shirley Traweek, 72, of the Holly Springs Community, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023, in Birmingham, AL. She is preceded in death by her father Arnold Traweek and brother Danny Traweek. She is survived by her mother Bessie Traweek, daughter Dawn England (Phil); grandson Ronnie Atkinson and step-granddaughter, Kristen Gargus.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 10,...

James Hall

Aug 4, 2023

James Hall, 71, beloved Father, Husband, Son, and Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on August 4, 2023. He entered this world on October 25, 1951 in Roanoke, VA, born to William and Edith Hall. He is survived by his son Hunter Hall; brother Mark Hall; and grandchildren Alexa Hall and Ty Hall

Marian Powell

Aug 2, 2023

 

Marian Deanna Powell was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother during her incredible 82 years of life. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama after a long battle with Leukemia.

Marian Powell was born in Birmingham on April 4, 1941 to Pearl Glasscock Powell and Wesley Powell. Remaining in the...

Marlene Sayers

Aug 2, 2023

 

Marlene C. Sayers was born Marlene Tera Canady on June 10, 1932. Marlene died peacefully August 2, 2023 at the age of 91. Marlene was preceded in death by her parents Hoyt A. and Lula C. (Bynum) Canady, youngest brother James L. Canady, former husband J. C. Kennedy, and husband Grady H. Sayers.  

She is survived by Brothers:...

Jan Wilson

Aug 2, 2023

Jan Nichols Wilson, age 77, of Vestavia Hills, AL passed away on August 2, 2023. She was born on September 4, 1945 to Nick and Nickie Nichols and grew up in Union Springs, AL. Jan graduated from Union Springs High School in 1963 then went on to Troy State University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science.

Jan...

Stephanie Moore Theoret

Aug 2, 2023

 

Stephanie Michelle Moore Theoret, age 69, of Altoona, AL passed away on August 2, 2023.  She was born to Fred and June Moore on September 4, 1953 in Chattanooga, TN. Stephanie will be remembered for her loving spirit and her softheartedness for animals. She had a green thumb and enjoyed working in the garden. Most of all Stephanie loved her...

Louise Vise

Jul 31, 2023

You can shed tears that she is gone, or you can smile because she has lived.

You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back, or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left. Your heart can be empty because you cant see her, or you can be full of love you shared....

Artie Vee Currier

Jul 31, 2023

Willie Lockhart, Jr

Jul 30, 2023

 

Willie Raymond “Ray” Lockhart, Jr, age 69, of Ashville, AL passed away on July 30, 2023. He was born on June 17, 1954, to Willie Lockhart and Lula Belle Miles. He grew up in Parish, AL with his parents and three siblings. He was a graduate of Tarrant High School.

He was a retired painter and devoted member...

James Randy Boatright Sr.

Jul 29, 2023

 

James “Randy” Boatright Sr. PLS, age 70, from Birmingham, Al went to be with our Lord on Saturday July 29, 2023. Randy is preceded in death by his father Elbert Lee, mother Audrey Sue, along with brothers; Cecil, Billy, Ronald, his sister Joyce Melton, and grandchild Bella Boatright. He was raised in the Inglenook community where he found a...

Linn "Mike" Templin

Jul 28, 2023

Linn "Mike" Templin, a native of Center Point, AL passed away at the age of 70. He was born on August 14, 1952 to Leon Marcus Templin and Myrtle Nona Bradley. He was the youngest of their two children. He graduated from Irwin High School class of 1970.

Mike was a maintenance manager for both the Jimi Hale Mission...

Bobbie Holtam

Jul 28, 2023

Bobbie Jean Watson Holtam, age 83, of Pell City, Alabama passed away on July 28, 2023. Bobbie was born on February 18, 1940 in Meridian, Ms. She later moved to Birmingham where she grew up for most of her life. She is preceded in death by her beloved son Richard Holtam and her cherished mother Agnes Waddell. Bobbie is survived...

Martha Shelton

Jul 26, 2023

 

Martha Shelton, age 89, of Westover and Kirkwood by the River, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2023, at the Palliative Care and Comfort Center of UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.

Martha was born to Clersy and Benny Hasenbein and grew up in Woodlawn and Mount Olive, Alabama, where she met her beloved husband, Jack. They were married at...

Janet Collins

Jul 26, 2023

 

Janet Collins Passed away July 26th at her home, Ms. Collins was a lifelong resident of Tarrant City where she raised her 3 boys and 1 daughter, Ms. Collins was proceeded in death by her Father Foy E. Smith, Mother Mable Smith, brother Terry Smith, sons Alan Collins & Gerald Collins. Survivors include daughter Susan Collins (Mike Maddox) Fiancé...

James Adams

Jul 25, 2023

Mr. James Rayford Adams of Birmingham, Al. passed away on July 25, 2023 at the age of 81. Mr. Adams retired from the Broadcasting business as an engineer after several years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife Rita and is survived by his two children and numerous friends.

Meghann Laney

Jul 25, 2023

 

Meghann Cook Laney, age 39, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. She was preceded in death by her mother Beth Burroughs Cook. Meg was an avid lover of art and was a graduate from the Birmingham Southern Art program. She enjoyed painting and creating beautiful pieces of art for others to enjoy; she also had a talented eye...

Rita Wolford

Jul 25, 2023

Rita O. Wolford, 101, born April 3, 1922, in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, and passed peacefully from this world on July 25, 2023, surrounded by family. 

Rita served overseas during WWII as a mechanical draftsman. After retiring from the United States Postal Service she traveled throughout Europe. She volunteered at Our Lady of Lourdes and Medical Center East for many years.

Mrs....