Obituaries

Jan 26, 2023

Ms. Deborah Jo Baker, age 74, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023. A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Infant of Prague Catholic Church on Friday, February 3, 2023 at 2:00pm.

She is survived by her son, James Baker (Angie); special friend, Bill F. McClellan; grandchildren, Angela Baker (William), Christopher Baker (Meaghan), Maranda Knox (John), Joshua...

Jan 26, 2023

Kenneth W. Brown “Uncle Kenny” of Moody, AL passed away on January 26th 2023. Kenny was preceded in death by his wife Lisa; his parents, James and Reba Brown; his sister, Ann Sexton and his brother, Randy Brown. Kenny is survived by his brother; Tyree, nephew, Michael (Patty); nieces, Sherry Moore (Bo) and Angela Whitson (Chris); great nephews, Jacob (Sydney),...

Jan 26, 2023

Kenneth W. Brown “Uncle Kenny” of Moody, AL passed away on January 26th 2023. Kenny was preceded in death by his wife Lisa; his parents, James and Reba Brown; his sister, Ann Sexton and his brother, Randy Brown. Kenny is survived by his brother; Tyree, nephew, Michael (Patty); nieces, Sherry Moore (Bo) and Angela Whitson (Chris); great nephews, Jacob...

Jan 25, 2023

James Carl Roberts (“Jimmy”), of Springville, AL, age 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 25, 2023. He was born in Birmingham, attended Elyton School, and later joined the U.S. Army Reserve. Jimmy worked at Fontaine for over 20 years and retired from Amerex Corporation in 1999. He loved attending church; restoring antique radios; listening to...

Jan 25, 2023

James Carl Roberts (“Jimmy”), of Springville, AL, age 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 25, 2023. He was born in Birmingham, attended Elyton School, and later joined the U.S. Army Reserve. Jimmy worked at Fontaine for over 20 years and retired from Amerex Corporation in 1999. He loved attending church; restoring antique radios; listening...

Jan 25, 2023

Karen Jane McCay Woodley, age 68 of Locust Fork and a native of Tarrant, AL passed away on January 25, 2023. She was a graduate of Tarrant High School class of 1972.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, of 48 years, Mike Woodley; parents, Jack, and Annett McCay; her granddaughter, Aly May Woodley.

She is survived by...

Jan 25, 2023

Sandra Spivey, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on January 25, 2023, in Springville, AL.

Sandra Spivey was born on August 19, 1947 in Birmingham, AL, to James Payton and Irene Payton. Sandra married Emmett Spivey, on April 2, 1962 in Birmingham. The couple had three children, Teresa, Dewayne, and Ken.

Sandra was best known for her selflessness,...

Jan 25, 2023

Lena Jo Buttner of Springville, AL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023. She was born on December 13th, 1938 in Birmingham, AL to George and Maxine Robinson. "Memaw" as she was known to family and friends grew up in the Birmingham area and was a graduate of Woodlawn High School. There she met and later married James...

Jan 25, 2023

Sandra Spivey, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on January 25, 2023, in Springville, AL.

Sandra Spivey was born on August 19, 1947 in Birmingham, AL, to James Payton and Irene Payton. Sandra married Emmett Spivey, on April 2, 1962 in Birmingham. The couple had three children, Teresa, Dewayne, and Ken.

Sandra was...

Jan 25, 2023

Lena Jo Buttner of Springville, AL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023. She was born on December 13th, 1938 in Birmingham, AL to George and Maxine Robinson. "Memaw" as she was known to family and friends grew up in the Birmingham area and was a graduate of Woodlawn High School. There she met and later married James Buttner...

Jan 25, 2023

Karen Jane McCay Woodley, age 68 of Locust Fork and a native of Tarrant, AL passed away on January 25, 2023. She was a graduate of Tarrant High School class of 1972.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, of 48 years, Mike Woodley; parents, Jack, and Annett McCay; her granddaughter, Aly May Woodley.

Jan 24, 2023

Ms. Ruth Ellon Marrs, age 95, passed away January 24, 2023. The family will receive friends at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, January 27, 2023 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm. Funeral Services will begin at 2:00pm and Graveside Services will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham, AL.

She is survived by her son, William “Bill” Marrs (Camille); daughters, LeeAnn Mcannally...

Jan 24, 2023

Ms. Ruth Ellon Marrs, age 95, passed away January 24, 2023. The family will receive friends at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, January 27, 2023 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm. Funeral Services will begin at 2:00pm and Graveside Services will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham, AL.

She is survived by her son, William “Bill” Marrs (Camille);...

Jan 23, 2023

Maegan McCauley age 35, passed away on January 23, 2023 in Birmingham Alabama.

Maegan is survived by her mother Tanya Avila of Clarksville, TN, adopted father Tracy T. Luna of Huntsville, AL, biological father Marty Traller of Huntsville, AL, sister Ryan Marie Luna of Huntsville, AL, brothers Scott and Greg Traller, cousin Juliana Larson of Orlando FL,...

Jan 23, 2023

Maegan McCauley age 35, passed away on January 23, 2023 in Birmingham Alabama.

Maegan is survived by her mother Tanya Avila of Clarksville, TN, adopted father Tracy T. Luna of Huntsville, AL, biological father Marty Traller of Huntsville, AL, sister Ryan Marie Luna of Huntsville, AL, brothers Scott and Greg Traller, cousin Juliana Larson of Orlando FL, aunt Georgiana Larson...

Jan 22, 2023

JIMMY RAY WRIGHT, age 75, of Hanceville, Alabama went to be with the LORD, on Sunday January 22, 2023. He was born in Lauderdale, AL. to Hiram and Virgie Wright. He is preceded in death by his wife Billie Sue Wright, grandson Matt Heath, and son Charles Wright (Charlotte) along with 8 sisters Mildred, Lois, Opal, Marcel, Dean, Nell,...

Jan 22, 2023

JIMMY RAY WRIGHT, age 75, of Hanceville, Alabama went to be with the LORD, on Sunday January 22, 2023. He was born in Lauderdale, AL. to Hiram and Virgie Wright. He is preceded in death by his wife Billie Sue Wright, grandson Matt Heath, and son Charles Wright (Charlotte) along with 8 sisters Mildred, Lois, Opal, Marcel, Dean, Nell, Dolly,...

Jan 21, 2023

George “Steve” Jackson, age 80, of Trussville, Alabama passed away on January 21, 2023. Steve was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Thelma Ensey Jackson. Steve is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marcia O’Barr Jackson, a daughter Leah Erwin (James), and a son Jarrod Jackson (Natalie). He also leaves behind his grandchildren Jack and Layne...

Jan 21, 2023

George “Steve” Jackson, age 80, of Trussville, Alabama passed away on January 21, 2023. Steve was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Thelma Ensey Jackson. Steve is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marcia O’Barr Jackson, a daughter Leah Erwin (James), and a son Jarrod Jackson (Natalie). He also leaves behind his grandchildren Jack and Layne Erwin...

Jan 19, 2023

Deborah Ann Gregory was born on December 6, 1950 in Amma, West Virginia.  She was lovingly adopted by Delbert and Mildred Gregory of Charleston, West Virginia.  She graduated from Charleston High School in 1969.  Was married to Richard J Vatovec on June 23, 1973 becoming Deborah G. Vatovec.  She attended Jefferson State Junior College for about a year.  Debby...