Obituaries

Lawrence Wayne Thomas

Aug 30, 2024

Lawrence “Wayne” Thomas, of Shalimar, Florida, formerly of Hueytown and Odenville, Alabama, passed away on August 30, 2024. He was preceded in death by his mother, Julia Sylvia Duckett Thomas; his father, Lawrence Milton Thomas; his daughter, Evelyn Renee Thomas; his sister, Judy Lawson, and his grandson, Kadam Williamson. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Carla W....

Denise Dougherty

Aug 29, 2024

Denise Dougherty, age 56, of Pinson went to be with The Lord on the afternoon of August 29, 2024. Denise went peacefully surrounded by family and friends. She was a former member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church and then a member of Northpark Baptist Church. Denise is survived by her husband, Billy “Bubba” Dougherty of 33 years; her 3 children Courtney...

Verbon T. Latta

Aug 28, 2024

Verbon T. Latta, 54, of Athens, Alabama passed away on August 28, 2024, in Athens.

Funeral service will be held at Hope Community Church on September 5 at 10:00 with Jody Baker and Pastor Keith Davis officiating. Burial will follow at the National Cemetery in Montevallo at 1:15. Visitation will be held on September 5 at 9:00.

Verbon, affectionately known by friends...

Judy Everett

Aug 25, 2024

Our Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandma and Great Grandma Judy passed away in her sleep Sunday surrounded by family. She was Married to Wayne for 34 years and they attended Gardendale First Baptist Church. She was the heart of her family and her home. She brought laughter and joy to everyone she knew. 

Judy is survived by David Wayne Everett husband; children,...

Evelyn Christine Garrett Richards

Aug 25, 2024

Evelyn Christine Garrett Richards, 91, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Aspire at Cahaba River in Birmingham. Evelyn was born in Lincoln County, Tennessee and moved to Albertville, AL shortly thereafter and later to Birmingham where she retired from Southern Research Institute with 37 years of service. After retirement, she volunteered as a "Pink Lady" at Baptist Hospital-Montclair...

Glenda Segers

Aug 23, 2024

Glenda Segers, 86, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and sister was called to her eternal resting place on August 23, 2024. She entered this world on May 14, 1938 in Ohio, born to Louis and Alvina Graham. She is survived by her son Michael Jay Segers and his children with Marcia, Chance (Alana) and Cody (Alyssa); great grandchildren...

Gloria J. Bowers

Aug 23, 2024

Gloria J. Bowers, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Friday, August 23rd, 2024. She took on the challenge of esophageal cancer the same way she approached life's obstacles; with grace, beauty, and determination. She is survived by her loving husband, Bill Bowers, in which they were happily married for 56 years. She is...

Thomas Hix, Jr.

Aug 22, 2024

Thomas Huey "Tom" Hix, Jr., age 76, passed away on August 22, 2024. Mr. Hix was born and raised in Talladega. Tom was a graduate from the University of Alabama with a degree in Business Administration and Marketing. He was an avid Alabama football fan. In addition, Mr. Hix loved all types of music from classical to rock. Tom always...

Mary Gunnin

Aug 21, 2024

Mary Juanita Bell Gunnin, age 95, of Byron, GA formerly of Birmingham passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning at her home surrounded by Family and Loved ones. She was born on January 24, 1929 in Huntsville, AL to Cecil H. Bell, Sr. and Freda Mae Stone. She was a Honorary Graduate of Huntsville High School Class of '47 and Graduate...

Charles Corns

Aug 21, 2024

Charles Wayne "Chuck" Corns, age 48, passed away on Aug. 21, 2024. He worked for Norfolk Southern for 29 years and was a member of Ruhama Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by he grandparents, John Robert Corns, Elmo T. Whiting, Attis Gore Corns, Gladys Morgan Whiting and aunt, Irene Hughes Chapman.

He is survived by his parents, John and...

Terry A. Reed

Aug 20, 2024

Funeral Services for Mr. Terry A. Reed, age 75 of Birmingham, will be held on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Matt Andrews officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery.

Mr. Reed passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Terry was a graduate of Jacksonville State University...

Donna Jean Garner Mayo

Aug 18, 2024

Mrs. Donna Jean Garner Mayo of Chelsea, AL passed away on August 18, 2024. She was born in Gadsden, AL, and graduated from Gadsden High School in 1966, one year behind her sweetheart, Lamar Mayo. Both attended the University of Alabama and were married in August 1967. She later received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from the...

Rachell Mae Ingram

Aug 18, 2024

Rachell M. Ingram, age 84 of Jefferson County, Alabama was born July 23, 1940 and passed away peacefully on August 18, 2024 at home surrounded by family. She was a member of Robinwood Baptist Church and retired from Jefferson County Board of Education, where she worked in the cafeteria of two schools. She was also the owner/ operator of Rachell’s...

Catherine Elaine Robertson

Aug 17, 2024

Catherine Elaine Fix Robertson, age 91, of Straight Mountain Alabama. She was born January 8, 1933 and passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Paul (Bill) Robertson, daughter, Catherine Elaine Robertson Campbell, infant granddaughter, Amy Gabriel Campbell.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Elizabeth(Dennis) Robertson Duggan, son, William...

Charles Self

Aug 16, 2024

Charles Norman Self, age 85, passed away on August 16, 2024. Charles was a graduate of the University of Alabama with his Bachelors of Science in Engineering. He retired from CBI (Chicago Bridge and Iron) after 35 years and continued to do consulting work for them after his retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents Norman and Ruby...

Paul F. DeFranco

Aug 15, 2024

Surrounded by his loving family, this Legend transitioned peacefully at home on Thursday, August 15, 2024 while an instrumental Amazing Grace played softly close to his ear. He was 89 years young. 

He was an exceptional and dedicated Father, Husband, Brother, Uncle and Friend. He was a great man whose life exemplified integrity, honor, respect for all, patient, loving, caring, faithful,...

Alice B. Pyle

Aug 15, 2024

Graveside Services for Mrs. Alice B. Pyle, age 92 of Leeds, will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens with Pastor Chris Haralson officiating.

Mrs. Pyle passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at East Glen Nursing Home. She was born on November 5th, 1931 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama and was a lifelong resident...

William "Bill" Hill

Aug 13, 2024

William L. “Bill” Hill, age 80 of Trussville, AL passed away on August 13, 2024. He was born of September 27, 1943 in Lawrenceburg, TN. He grew up on a small farm in Tennessee and he worked tirelessly with his brothers, John and Ronnie. He went to technical school to learn how to operate different machines that he used daily....

Raymond Hewitt

Aug 8, 2024

Raymond Mack Hewitt, age 86, passed away on August 8, 2024. Mr. Hewitt was All County and All State at Woodlawn High School in basketball. He attended Howard College on a basketball scholarship. He was known as "The Chevy Man" at Edwards Chevrolet. His friends referred to him as "The Mayor" of Southside. Raymond was an avid University of Alabama...

Virginia Joyce (Smith) Carlee

Aug 5, 2024

Virginia Joyce (Smith) Carlee was received into the arms of her Savior on Monday, August 5, 2024. 

Joyce was 93 years old, having been born in December 1930 to Virginia McClellan Smith and Edgar Smith in Sipsey, Alabama, a coal mining camp in central Alabama. 

Joyce passed peacefully in at-home Hospice Care with her son John holding her hand. She was ready.

Joyce...