Obituaries

Oct 25, 2022

Edwin Dee Newman Trussville AL

Edwin passed away peacefully Tuesday Oct. 25, 2022, at the age of ninety-two. Survived by his loving wife Elizabeth T. Newman - they were married for 66 years as of October 20th. No one could have ever asked for a sweeter, kinder, more gracious father. He loved us unconditionally no matter what....

Oct 24, 2022

On October 24, 2022, John L. Gilham (Johnny)

passed away in his home in Pinson, AL at age 79

surrounded by his family and prayer. A beloved husband,

father, and grandfather, he is preceded in death by his

parents, James & Clara Gilham, 8 brothers and 3 sisters.

He is...

Oct 24, 2022

With broken hearts, we are sharing the passing of the most precious Carolyn L. Collett. Carolyn went to be with Jesus Monday, October 24, 2022. God saw her pain and said, “Come Home, Child of Mine.” She has her perfect heavenly body now and is rejoicing with The Lord. Carolyn was truly beloved by her family, and everyone she...

Oct 23, 2022

Pamela Joan Terry Maddox, 70, of Birmingham, Alabama, took her last earthly breath and her first breath in Heaven on October 23, 2022, with her family by her side.  Pam fought a very courageous battle with pancreatic cancer over the last six months.

Pam was born in Decatur, Alabama on February 14, 1952. She graduated from Athens High School in 1970 and graduated from Auburn University where she...

Oct 22, 2022

Thomas “Tommy” H Light, age 86, passed on October 22,2022 to be with our lord. A member of Northpark Baptist Church for many years and a deep believer in the Christian faith. Born in Birmingham, Alabama on March 26,1936. Attended high school at McGill Institute in Mobile. A graduate of Birmingham Southern College and Marine Corps Veteran. Tom spent...

Oct 20, 2022

Jerry Wayne Payton, Sr., age 81 of Chilton County, AL passed October 20, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Grover Lee and Ruth LE Payton on February 25, 1941.  He was an Army veteran and retired truck driver with over fifty years of experience. He was loving and kind with a gentle...

Oct 20, 2022

Janet Hale of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on Oct 20, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Oct 19, 2022

Joy Trucks Cornelius, 89, of Birmingham, Alabama, died of natural causes on October 19, 2022. Joy was born on December 6, 1932, to Fred and Ethelyn Trucks. She preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Robert B. Cornelius and her only sibling, Nancy McClinton.

Joy brought up in Ensley, Alabama, a suburb of Birmingham and...

Oct 19, 2022

Harvey Gerald Chitty passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 19th. He was born and raised in Center Point and went to Hewitt Trussville High School. Harvey enlisted in the Navy and served from 1955 to 1959 on the USS English DD-696 and was so proud to have served his country. He was a Boiler Tender and after...

Oct 19, 2022

Janice Marie Yates, age 80, of Irondale, AL went home to be with her Savior on October 19th, 2022. Daughter of the late Henry Clay and Katherine Young McNutt, Janice was born July 11th, 1942, in Dalton, Georgia. After moving to Chattanooga, Tennessee early in life, Janice began studying Ballet at the age of eight years old. As a...

Oct 18, 2022

James "Jim" L. Lowery of Birmingham passed away on October 18, 2022 at the age of 83. He was born in Birmingham, AL to Seaburn and Nellie Lowery. Jim graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1957. Jim married the love of his life, Janet Cook and this past April celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. Jim and Jan were both...

Oct 18, 2022

Langner, Eugene Earnest, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on October 18, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Ann Higginbotham Langner, his father, Eugene E. Langner, Sr., his mother, Leo Slaton Langner and a brother, Dr. L. Glenn Langner.

Born on December 11, 1929 in Birmingham, Gene graduated from...

Oct 18, 2022

Sarah C. Rushen September 25, 1944 - October 18, 2022 Sarah C. Rushen, 78 of Talladega passed away on October 18, 2022. The family will receive friends at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville on Tuesday, October 25th from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. with the service beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel. She was preceded in death...

Oct 17, 2022

Danny E. Belk was born June 22, 1943 in Mobile, Alabama to Troy and Willie Belk. He was a proud family man, loyal friend and passionate businessman. Danny graduated from Auburn University in 1966 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He was president of Kappa Sigma fraternity. He joined the Coast Guard Reserves, retiring with honorable discharge following six...

Oct 17, 2022

Joseph Elliott Hoehn Jr., 86, passed away October 17, 2022 in Springville, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 33 years, “Sug” Dot Hoehn and his parents, Joseph Hoehn Sr. and Jimmie Robertson Hoehn. He is survived by his “Sweetie” Mary Waine Hoehn, his children Beverly Seales (Phillip), Christie West (Joel), Jeffrey Hoehn (Melanie), three...

Oct 17, 2022

For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creation, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus, our Lord.    Romans 8: 38 & 39

Kenneth Roy Carden, 79,...

Oct 16, 2022

Helen M Jackson, 85, of Ashville, Alabama took her Heavenly flight to her home in Heaven to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 16, 2022. She passed at her home in Shoal Creek Valley surrounded by her family and caregivers. She was born on August 26, 1937, to G.W. and Pearl (Osborn) Boatwright of...

Oct 15, 2022

Shirley Yager, 88. Beloved Mother and Wife passed away on October 15, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Riley Yager, and eldest son Michael Riley (2 children and 6 grandchildren), sister Joan Bink, and brother Brian Ashdown Shirley is survived by her children, Matthew Stephen (Judy), (3 children and 4 grandchildren), Susan Jo "Angel", (2...

Oct 15, 2022

James Milburn Rawson III “Jim” of Prattville, Alabama passed away on Saturday, October 15th due to heart complications. Jim was born on December 12th. 1946 to James Milburn Jr. and Dorothy Rawson in Meridian, Mississippi. He is survived by his sister Rosa Lee and her three children, and his sons James “Jamie” and Robert, and his grandson Benjamin. Jim...

Oct 7, 2022

Danny Wayne Arnett of Odenville, AL, passed away at the age of 71 on October 7, 2022. Danny was born on February 25, 1951 to the late John Wesley and Pauline Holcombe Arnett. He is survived by his brother; Johnny Arnett (Jenny) and one nephew; Jason Arnett (Kayla) as well as a host of extended family. Danny was a member of,...