Obituaries

Shelby Wood

Shelby Wood

Apr 7, 2023

Shelby Jean Wood, 82, of Trussville, AL passed away on April 7, 2023.  Shelby was born on December 2, 1940 in Cullman, AL to the late Patrick and Bernie Allcorn.  She was a 1959 graduate of Dora High School and a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Moody, AL. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...

David Wayne Jones

David Wayne Jones

Apr 6, 2023

Jones, David Wayne age 54, of Center Point, Alabama died in his home April 6, 2023. He worked in transmission parts for 37 years. 

Survivors: Mother, Diane Townes; Stepfather, Patrick Townes, Stepbrother Alan Townes (Stephanie); Stepsister Kimberly Bollen; several cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. 

He loved the Florida Gators, astronomy, family, and animals. He always fed stray animals around his home....

Clyde W. Haynes

Clyde W. Haynes

Apr 6, 2023

 

Clyde Haynes, 101, passed away on April 6, 2023, in Birmingham, Alabama.

 

Clyde Haynes was born on August 13, 1921 in Wylam, Alabama, to David Alexander Haynes and Rosa Mae Morton.

Clyde graduated from Hueytown High School in 1940 and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree and later a master’s degree from The University of Alabama. He...

E. Wayne Richards

E. Wayne Richards

Apr 6, 2023

 

Emmett "Wayne" Richards, 69, beloved Husband, Son, Father, and Brother, was called home to his Lord and Savior on April 6, 2023. He was born on December 16, 1953 in Birmingham, AL, to Carlton and Gladys Richards. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Debra Richards; sons, Daniel Richards (MJ) and Matthew Richards (Alex); sisters, Linda Sweet...

Donna Valentine

Donna Valentine

Apr 5, 2023

 

Donna Valentine, 59, passed away on April 5, 2023, in Cleveland, AL.

Donna is survived by Chris Valentine - husband, of Cleveland, Kiana Valentine - daughter Cliff Allred - brother, Deborah Hobson (Shane) - sister, Kimberly Brower (Austin) - niece, Shayna Warren (Zachary) - niece, Jennifer Pettigrew (Jonathan)- sister in law, great-nephew, Cody Kilgore and nephew, Christopher Pettigrew, great-nieces...

Suzan Kiser

Suzan Kiser

Apr 4, 2023

Suzan Kiser, 59, beloved Wife, Daughter, Mother, and Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on April 4, 2023. She entered this world on July 19, 1963 in Birmingham, AL, born to Linda Houser. She is survived by her husband Michael Kiser; mother Linda Houser; son Joel Kiser; daughter Sam Kiser; grandsons Ryan Kiser and Riley Kiser-Kilgore. A...

Patricia Matthews

Patricia Matthews

Apr 4, 2023

 

Patricia Matthews, age 66, left us on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 after a difficult battle with chronic pain and recent health events. She is survived by her brother Alan Matthews, his wife, Ginny; niece, Mallory Matthews Ritter (Christopher); nephew, Blake Matthews (Sierra); great-nephew, Shepard Ritter; great-nieces, Harper and Eloise Matthews; step-nieces, Madelyn, Kendall and Megan Scharbert.Patricia graduated with a...

Margaret Ross

Margaret Ross

Apr 4, 2023

Margaret Alice Hay Ross was born on October 8, 1943 in Tampa, Florida to Robert Welborn Hay and Jessie Mae O'Barr. Margaret was raised and attended school in Leeds, Alabama. Margaret studied to become a laboratory technician and worked as such for The Red Cross, Dr. Clark Gravlee and Dr. Joe Bancroft.

She loved dancing, decorating, growing flowers, especially orchids...

Linda Nix

Linda Nix

Apr 3, 2023

 

Linda Nell Nix was born on September 11, 1945 and passed away on April 3, 2023.  Ms. Nix was a member of Palmerdale Cross Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Nix and her daughter, Stephanie Suzanne Nix. She is survived by her loving son, Brian Nix.  The funeral service for Ms. Nix will be...

Thomas Tapley, Jr.

Thomas Tapley, Jr.

Apr 2, 2023

 

Thomas Joel Tapley Jr, 75 years old, of Hueytown, Alabama passed Sunday, April 2nd., 2023.

Thomas was born to Thomas Tapley Sr. and Elizabeth Hales Tapley, November 3rd, 1947, in Atlanta Georgia. He graduated from South Cobb High School in Atlanta GA. He married Nancy Carpenter in 1969 and lived together in Mableton, Georgia. Together they raised three children. He...

Herbert McBride, Jr.

Herbert McBride, Jr.

Apr 2, 2023

Herbert Leon McBride Jr. of Trussville passed away peacefully on April 2, 2023, after a battle with Alzheimers, surrounded by his family.

Herb was born in Helena, Alabama on April 16,1938. He grew up in Birmingham and was a graduate of Woodlawn High School. While there, Herb played for both championship football and baseball teams. Throughout his lifetime, his...

Kamaree Phillips

Kamaree Phillips

Apr 1, 2023

 

Kamaree Shondale Phillps, was born on December 8, 2005 in Birmingham, Alabama to LesLee Watkins and Carlos Phillips.  He grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. Kamaree confessed Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at an early age. He was baptized on January 6, 2019.  He departed this life Saturday, April 1, 2023.  Kamaree attended Clay- Chalkville High School...

Gene Strickland

Gene Strickland

Mar 31, 2023

Gene Gary Strickland, age 84, of Gardendale, AL passed away on March 31, 2023. Gene was born August 6, 1938 to Clarence and Mertice Strickland. He was a native of Brilliant, AL and graduated from Brilliant High School.

Gene was a firefighter for the city of Birmingham, AL for 27 years before retiring. He was a member of North Gardendale...

Willodean Payne

Willodean Payne

Mar 31, 2023

Willodean Wilson Payne of Hoover and formerly Forestdale passed away on March 31 at the age of 89. She recently shared that she had a good life, was tired and ready to go.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton (C.L.) Payne, and sister, Shirley Patton. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Lynn Hamrick (David). She was...

Robbie Palmer

Robbie Palmer

Mar 31, 2023

 

Robbie Sue Barnett Palmer of Shelby Shores, age 85, born March 30th 1938, died peacefully in her sleep on the eve of March 31, 2023. Robbie Sue was originally from Talladega, Alabama, a graduate of Winterboro high school.

Funeral arrangements have been made at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville located at 1591 Gadsden Highway, Birmingham, Ala 352023. Visitation will be...

Hugh McClendon

Hugh McClendon

Mar 31, 2023

 

Hugh McClendon, age 82, of Birmingham, passed away on March 31, 2023.

Hugh was retired from Jefferson County as a Senior Probation Officer and Court Magistrate. He was a member of St. Mark’s the Evangelist Catholic Church. Hugh was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1940, and graduated from Woodlawn High School. He earned a Bachelors Degree in Sociology, and...

Jane Sandford Poole

Jane Sandford Poole

Mar 31, 2023

 

Jane Sandford Poole was born April 22, 1945 in Birmingham, Alabama to Jewell Stewart Harwell and Thomas Edward Harwell. She passed peacefully from this earth surrounded by family and friends on March 31, 2023. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jewell Harwell, father, Thomas Harwell, precious husband Elbert Poole and beloved son Randall Dane Sandford.

 

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Bobbie Sample

Bobbie Sample

Mar 31, 2023

 

Bobbie Joyce Lee Sample, age 89, of Hoover, Alabama went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2023.  She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be greatly missed.

 

Bobbie was married to Donald (Don) Sample for 69 years.  Together they established a home rooted in faith with their 3 children. They were members...

Margie Caslin

Margie Caslin

Mar 30, 2023

 

Margie Caslin passed away on March 30, 2023 in Birmingham, AL at the age of 92. She is survived by her son, Rick Barlow and sister Bert Howell, as well as her grandchildren Sara Price, Lyle Barlow,  Stephane Conner (Shane), and her greatgrandchildren Caleb, Campbell,  Bella, Stevie Lynn, and Samantha. Margie is preceded in death by her husband, Bob...

Richard Kniep

Richard Kniep

Mar 30, 2023

 

Richard Alvin Kniep, age 82, of Palmerdale, AL was born on January 24, 1941 in Birmingham, AL. He passed away on March 30, 2023. He attended Palmderdale Grammar School and graduated from Tarrant High School in 1959. He attended and was the congregational song leader for many years at First Baptist Church Palmerdale and Doctrinal Bible Church of Roebuck,...

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