Obituaries

Nov 18, 2022

Betty Gay Brightwell, age 86, of Birmingham passed away on November 18, 2022. She was a native of Moultrie, GA and born on April 11, 1936 to Willie and Lois Gay. She was a graduate of Moultrie High School. Betty married the love of her life, James H. Brightwell in 1954.  Betty is survived by her loving husband; her...

Nov 16, 2022

On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, our beloved Dolly Deanna Green Northcutt left us and this world to be with her Savior Jesus in the beauty and joy of heaven.  As we honor Dolly and her life in the days ahead, we also give thanks that she is now healed and set free from pain and suffering.

Dolly...

Nov 16, 2022

Doris was born in Birmingham and lived a full life of kids, hobbies and activities.  She loved bridge, bunco and trips to the beach, including the “Goof Off”, with lifetime friends from St. Barnabas and East Side Swim Club.  Doris was the biscuit side of Sunday morning breakfast with her family, making gravy and biscuits with Nardy most every...

Nov 15, 2022

Charlotte Howell, 70, passed away on November 15, 2022, in Birmingham, AL.

Charlotte is survived by her son Stephen Howell (DeAnn) of Anniston, Alabama, Sarah Howell - granddaughter, Garrett Howell - grandson.

Charlotte is preceded in death by her father, Charles Smith, mother, Elsie Little, step father, Michael Little, sister, Linda Vreeland and Martha Smith....

Nov 13, 2022

Clarence E. Tompkins, a long time resident of Trussville and a highly decorated WW2 Veteran who was awarded 2 Purple Hearts, Bronze Star with Cluster, Silver Star, and 2 French Government Medals passed away on November 12th,2022 at his daughter’s house in Surfside Beach SC. Graveside Services will be on December 16th 2:00pm at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville....

Nov 10, 2022

Sara Montez Wilkinson Earley, 92, of Sylacauga, passed away on November 10, 2022. Montez lived most of her life in Birmingham and Tarrant.

Montez or Tump, as she was affectionately known by her close friends and family, was born on October 18, 1930 to Marion and Mattie Lou Wilkinson. She graduated from Jefferson County High School (later...

Nov 8, 2022

Stanley Lowell Mims, age 96, passed away at home on Nov. 8, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, David Samuel Mims, his mother, Etta Watts Mims Wagoner and his son, David Lowell Mims. Stan is survived by his wife of 68 years, Suttle Gildrer Mims, one daughter, Martha Kelly Creech of Freeport, Florida, grandson, Jese David...

Nov 5, 2022

It is with deep sorrow we report the passing of Marcia G (Marc) Wright on November 5, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer. Marc, as she was known to family, friends and former students, taught for 30 years in the Jefferson and Shelby County schools (Erwin, McAdory, Oak Mountain) as a choral director and high school counselor. She...

Nov 5, 2022

Peggy Carolyn Sipes Lee, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother, surrounded by her loving family, went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2022.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Milford and Opal Sipes and her infant twins, Jason and Cinda.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years,...

Nov 3, 2022

Gail White Chadwell, 82, of Springville, Alabama passed away November 3, 2022 at her home. Gail was born on December 6, 1939 in Gadsden, Alabama.

Gail is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy Chadwell Roll and Michael, Candice Chadwell Smith and Kraig; grandchildren, Chris Roll (Brandi), April Roll Andrews, Jacob Roll (Karen), Laura Smith Keller (Matthew),...

Nov 3, 2022

John Morrison, Jr., 80, of Pinson, Alabama, passed on November 03, 2022. John was born on June 04, 1942.  John was a loving and devoted husband and father. He served in the United States Air Force from 1965 to 1971 and retired from Bellsouth after 33 years of service. John was preceded in death by his father, John Morrison,...

Nov 2, 2022

On Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022, J.W. (Jay) Mitchell went home to be with the Lord. He was an avid gardener who loved to share his harvest with his neighbors and community. Jay is survived by his wife Vivian, his son Robert, his daughter Bethany, his brother Donald Mitchell, and his sister Mavis Freeman. Jay was preceded in death by...

Nov 1, 2022

Thomas (Tom) Farley, 93, of Birmingham, passed away on November 1, 2022. Tom was born on February 10, 1929, to the late John Edgar and Grace Farley. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joan Nelson Farley, and sisters Bonnie Stanley and Colleen Noah.

He attended Jones Valley High School and graduated from Paul Hayne Vocational...

Nov 1, 2022

She was born in Stringtown, MS on December 25, 1933, to Boland and Lois Reid. She passed away on November 1, 2022. She was an only child. She grew up in Greenville, MS. Graduated from E. E. Bass High School. Attended Southwest Junior College in McComb, MS where she was the Drum Majorette in the school marching band. She...

Oct 30, 2022

Joseph Steve Marshall of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on October 30, 2022, at the age of seventy-four. He was born on November 19, 1947, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Joseph Lee and Mary Lucille Marshall. Steve graduated high school and attended college in Tuscaloosa. Steve served a tour of duty with the Army in Vietnam, where he was an expert with the...

Oct 30, 2022

Sue Manning, 88, beloved Mother and Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on October 30, 2022. She entered this world on February 14, 1934 in Birmingham, AL, born to Edgar and Lila Edwards. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Manning and her son, Brad Manning. She is survived by her daughter Linda Irwin; son...

Oct 29, 2022

Wynell Parson, 95, passed away on October 29, 2022, in Vestavia, AL.  Wynell Parson was born on June 30, 1927 in Cullman, Alabama to Andrew Virgil Watson and Ethel Hendricks Watson.  Wynell married Fred Parson on May 29th, 1943 in Birmingham, Alabama. The couple had two children, Joyce Marilyn Ingle and Jo Anne Hull.  Wynell was best known for...

Oct 28, 2022

Annette Garris, age 72, of Pinson, AL was born on October 28, 1950, in Tuscaloosa to her parents, Arthur George and Claudia George Williams. Annette’s birthday wish was to see her late husband, “Dick”. On October 28, 2022, after an extended illness, her birthday wish came true.

Annette was a devoted wife to her loving husband of...

Oct 26, 2022

Our beloved Ruth Ann Cranford, aka "Nana" passed away peacefully on Wednesday, the 26th of October 2022 at the age of 78. Ruth Ann is preceded in death by her parents Helen and James Wahl, sister-in-law, Mary Ann Cranford and her husband of 31 years, Paul (Sandy) Cranford Jr. who passed away in 1991.

Ruth Ann was...

Oct 26, 2022

Robert Hugh Linder, Feb 12, 1948, went to his heavenly home on Tues. Oct 25, 2022, due to complications from Lung Cancer. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Holt Linder and a daughter, Tina Melvin. He loved taking pictures of birds, especially eagles, osprey, and hawks. He loved camping and especially his TN VOLS friend... He was a member...