Obituaries

James L. "Jim" Wigley

Sep 19, 2024

James L. Wigley, known to his loved ones as Jim, or Jimmy passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was 77 years old.

Jim was the beloved husband of Linda Wigley, his partner in life and love for 56 years. Together, they built a life rooted in faith, family, and unconditional love. Their bond was an...

Bessie Traweek

Sep 19, 2024

Bessie M. Traweek, age 94, of Trussville passed away on September 19, 2024. Bessie loved to garden in her yard. She was a member of Trussville First Baptist Church and also the Eastern Star.

Mrs. Traweek was preceded in death by her husband Arnold Traweek; parents, Mary Burrow and John Henry Moore; son, Danny Traweek; daughter, Shirley Traweek;...

Robert Griffin

Sep 18, 2024

Amma Sue Hicks

Sep 18, 2024

Amma Sue Hicks, age 89 of Birmingham, AL passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. She was born on May 26, 1935 in Dora, AL and grew up with 9 siblings in a coal mining camp. She always said her greatest accomplishment was being a good wife and mother to her two boys. A notable personal achievement was when she...

Colette Satterfield

Sep 18, 2024

Colette G. Satterfield, 91, of Trussville passed away on September 18, 2024. Ms. Satterfield retired from the Federal Reserve Bank after many years of service. She was a member of the Day to Day Living Class at Northpark Baptist Church. Colette loved doing activities with her grandchildren and family. Her favorite pastimes were watching her humming birds, reading, gardening and...

Thomas Bailey Marks Jr.

Sep 17, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Thomas Bailey Marks, Jr., age 82, of Birmingham, Alabama, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

Born on May 21, 1942, in Mobile, Alabama, Tom was adopted at the age of four by Tom and Mary Neason Marks of Birmingham. He married his high school sweetheart, Joan Miller Marks, and together they...

Clara Carlin

Sep 17, 2024

Our dear mother, Clara Helen Baskin Carlin, passed away on September 17, 2024 at the age of 86. She was always there when we needed her most, offering support, wisdom and love. She was born in Pennington Alabama on November 27, 1937. She was the oldest daughter of Johnnie and Myra Baskin. Clara was raised in Birmingham and graduated from...

Olean Palmer Davidson

Sep 17, 2024

Olean Palmer Davidson passed away, holding her husband’s hand on September 17, 2024, after battling Dementia.

She was born to Olus and Fleeda Palmer on February 13, 1947. She was a graduate of Phillips High School, a current member of Central Baptist Church in Argo and retiree of Woman’s Mission Union.

Her favorite Bible verse was Philippians 4:13. I can do all...

Linda Green

Sep 15, 2024

Linda Katherine Green, 75, of Pinson passed away on September 15, 2024. She loved doing yard work and taking care of her flowers. Mrs. Green also loved to travel and go to the casinos. Linda was preceded in death by her husband Bert Green, parents, Mary Jessie and Owen L. Johnson; two sisters, Barbara Barringer, Rosemary Snell; four brothers, Bobby...

Richard E. Widick

Sep 12, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard E. Widick, age 95 of Trussville, Alabama on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Richard lived a full and vibrant life, touching all who knew him with his kindness, wisdom and always present smile. Born on October 17, 1928 in Whitehouse, Tennessee, Richard was the 7th son of 9 boys....

Carolyn Summerford Dunn

Sep 11, 2024

Carolyn Summerford Dunn, age 71 of Center Point passed away on September 11, 2024. She was a native of Center Point and grew up in Center Point. She graduated from Erwin High School and also obtained her Associate’s Degree from Jefferson State Community College. She retired from Jefferson County Department of Health and was a member of Palmerdale Methodist Church....

Rosemary Lawson

Sep 10, 2024

Rosemary Lawson, age 93, of Trussville passed from life to everlasting life on September 10, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Trussville where she enjoyed teaching and mentoring young married women for many years. She was a proud Navy wife who loved her country and was preceded in...

Charles "Ricky" Martin, Jr.

Sep 6, 2024

Graveside Services for Mr. Charles “Ricky” Martin, Jr., age 69 of Richardson, TX, will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens with Michael Jones officiating.

Mr. Martin passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024 at his home. Born in Birmingham, he graduated from Hewitt-Trussville High school. After graduation, he attended and graduated from R.E.T.S....

Janice Cummings

Sep 6, 2024

Janice Diane Cummings, age 76 of Pinson, passed away on Sept. 6, 2024. Janice had retired from Winn Dixie after numerous years of service. She loved cooking for family, sewing and gardening.

Mrs. Cummings was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Gary Cummings; her daughter, Melissa Norris; her parents, Vonda and Lavern Early.

She is survived...

Arie C. Cartee

Sep 2, 2024

Graveside Services for Mr. Arie C. Cartee, age 88 of Odenville, will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens with Military Honors and Bro. Jonathan Lamberth officiating.

Mr. Cartee passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024 at St. Vincent’s East. He enlisted in the United States Air Force where he honorably served and retired...

Frank William "Bill" Kelley

Sep 2, 2024

Frank W. Kelley, age 91 of Pinson, Alabama, departed this life on September 2, 2024 after a brief stay as a patient at Grandview Medical Center. He was born on April 21, 1933 in Sulligent, Alabama to Frank O’Brien Kelley and Mabel Goode Kelley. Frank was a devoted husband to his wife of 70 years, Marion Deason Kelley. He was...

Chris Edgeworth

Sep 1, 2024

Christopher Brent Edgeworth, affectionately known as “Chris,” passed away peacefully at Shelby Memorial Baptist Hospital in Alabaster, Alabama, on September 1, 2024. He was 48 years old.

Chris was born in Birmingham, Alabama on May 21, 1976, to Sandra Manning Edgeworth and Dennis Cole Edgeworth. He graduated from Vestavia Hills High School in 1994 and attended Jefferson State Community College, both...

Howard Williams, Jr

Sep 1, 2024

Howard M Williams Jr passed away on Sep 1, 2024, at Northside Cherokee Hospital in Canton, Georgia. Preceded in death by Wife Melba E Dillard Williams, son Michael Williams, sister Sarah Ruth Williams, and parents Howard M Williams Sr and Audrey Mitchell Williams.



Survived by Sons Mark Williams (Carolyn), Jerry Lawley (Kay), grandchildren Amanda Holcomb, Diana Williams, Matt Lawley...

Phyllis Hamrick

Aug 31, 2024

Phyllis Hamrick, 68, passed away on August 31, 2024, in Birmingham, AL.

Phyllis is survived by Shelley Ross - daughter, of Trussville, Mitchell Hamrick - son, of Birmingham, Margie Kirkland - sister, of Birmingham, Ricky Cobbs - brother, of Cullman, Avery Ross - granddaughter, of Trussville, Charley Ross - granddaughter, of Trussville, Wyatt Ross - grandson, of Trussville, Bryan Ross -...

Sharon Terry

Aug 31, 2024

Sharon Lee Terry nee Shores passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 31, 2024 after emergency procedures. she was born November 18, 1941 in Illinois to Vernon and Vivian Shores, the eldest of 10 children. Sharon was an avid reader, especially of true crime and Old West history. She was a skilled painter and a dogged researcher of trivia and loved...