Obituaries

Jul 24, 2022

Josephine C. Johnson, age 90 of Trussville, AL passed away on July 24, 2022. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. Johnson. She is survived by her sisters, Peggy Beckelhymer (Sturlen), Pat Butler (William); daughters,  Pamela Burke (Jim), Cheryl Trotter (Bob Normington) and Stephanie Wilkey (Richard); 5 grandchildren and 2...

Jul 23, 2022

Peggy Hollis, 85, beloved Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, passed away on July 23, 2022.

Peggy Ann Little was born on July 5, 1937, in Haleyville, Alabama, where she spent most of her childhood. After graduating high school, she married her sweetheart, Ronald Keith Hollis, and they started their married life in Winfield, Alabama, where...

Jul 23, 2022

Sheila Goble, 70, passed away on July 23, 2022, in Birmingham, AL.

She was from Birmingham, Alabama.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren.  She was a huge movie lover for the classics and enjoyed Disney Channel with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter Katrina Hays, son Marcus Laughin, daughter. April Laughlin,  daughter...

Jul 22, 2022

Clifford E. Odom, age 91, of Trussville, Alabama, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022. He was born on May 27, 1931, in Walker County Alabama, to Henson Odom  and Martha Brown Odom. He was a Veteran serving in the US Army during the Korean conflict for 6 years and then served in the Alabama National Guard for 30 years...

Jul 20, 2022

Ellis Leon Sanders was born at the dawn of the Great Depression in Warrior, Alabama. He was raised by a single father, who was devoted to his work running a hardware and appliance store as well as rental properties. His childhood was largely unsupervised, but he had many fun-loving friends and worked hard helping his dad. During his adolescence...

Jul 20, 2022

Jerry Ellie Henderson age 78 of Tarrant passed away peacefully on July 20th surrounded by his family.

Jerry was the son of Virgil Ellie Henderson and Vellie Henderson White.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife Eileen Henderson.

Jerry was an active member of the Sons of...

Jul 20, 2022

Linda White, of Pinson, AL, passed away at the age of 69 on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in Birmingham, AL after a 3-year battle with ovarian cancer. Linda was born on July 18, 1953, in Birmingham, AL to Charles & Lillian Farris. She married her husband, Michael White of Pleasant Grove, AL, on September 22, 1973. Linda spent most...

Jul 19, 2022

Mr. Larry M. Holcomb, age 69, of Birmingham, passed away on July 19, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kermit and Flora Holcomb.

He is survived by his aunts, uncles, and numerous cousins. He is also survived by a dear friend, Michael Davis, Jr.

The family would like to give...

Jul 19, 2022

Peggie Gaston of Montevallo, Alabama passed away on Jul 19, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jul 16, 2022

John C. McDavid, age 64, of Springville, passed away on July 16, 2022. He was an avid photographer and HAM Radio operator. He also enjoyed music and reading, and he was also a partner in Coats Classic Cars.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Kristi W. McDavid; nieces, Ashley Keene Hubbard, Stephanie Keene; grandnieces,...

Jul 15, 2022

Barbara Ann Johnson was born on July 20, 1941. She was 80 years old when she took her last breath to go join her heavenly Father on July 15, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Wilbert Eugene “Gene” Johnson, her son, Todd Johnson, her parents, Harold and Marjorie Kirkland, her sister, Gail Patterson,...

Jul 15, 2022

William Owen Eskew, age 81 of Birmingham, AL went home to be with the Lord on July 15, 2022. William was a life-long residence of Birmingham, AL and was born on July 7, 1941 to Curtis O. Eskew and Annelu Wofford Eskew. He graduated from Woodlawn High School and joined to US Airforce in 1961. William retired from the...

Jul 14, 2022

Tommie Cathryn Byrd, age 94, of Birmingham passed away on July 14, 2022. She was born to W. E. Hinesley and Gertrude Smith Hinesley on December 7, 1927 in Cullman County, AL. Mrs. Byrd spent her early life in Carrollton, GA where she graduated from Carrollton High School.

Mrs. Byrd was a talented seamstress and worked as...

Jul 14, 2022

Brandy Lynn Barlow Lusk, 41 passed away unexpectantly on July 13, 2022 in an automobile accident. She was born January 8, 1981 and attended Chalkville High School, graduating in 1999. Growing up Brandy loved doing gymnastics and loved collecting frogs. She married Wayne Lusk August 18, 2001, and they were married for 20 years. She worked intermittently out of...

Jul 13, 2022

TIMOTHY "TATER" ALEXANDER COWAN-HOBSON, 28, Born March 5,1994, took his first steps into Heaven on July 13,2022 at St. Vincent Birmingham Hospital after lengthy illness. Tater is survived by his mom and daddy, Deborah Allred Cowan Hobson and Shane Hobson of Rosa, AL. Along with them, his father, Michael Cowan (Shanna) of IL. His great-grandfather, Richard Cowan of SC....

Jul 12, 2022

Hazel ‘Ninny” Cannon, 90, of Trussville, AL entered fully into the presence of the Lord and reunited with her husband of 61 years, James “Buck” Cannon, on July 12, 2022. Her Christian faith was the essential part of her life. She joined Huffman Baptist Church in 1955 where she faithfully served for 67 years. Hazel enjoyed every moment spent...

Jul 11, 2022

Age 81, of Trussville, AL passed away. He is survived by his beloved family: son, David (Sarah) of Dayton OH and their daughters, Emily (Josiah) Knowles of Charlotte, NC, and Audrey Orr of Atlanta, GA; son, Brian (Tonya) and their daughters, Lauren and Amanda "Panda" Orr of Pelham, AL, and many dear friends. He is predeceased by his loving...

Jul 11, 2022

Shirley Ann Wortham, 84, was called Home by her Lord on July 11, 2022 at UAB Palliative Care Unit in Birmingham, Alabama. She was born on July 30, 1937 in Shelbyville, Tennessee.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her brother-Charles Wortham, and her faithful friends, Anita Paduano and Luna Shirley. Shirley is survived by her...

Jul 10, 2022

Jul 9, 2022

Melanie Suzanne Barnett, age 59, of Birmingham, AL passed away July 9, 2022. Melanie was preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn Wise Barnett. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her father, James Talmadge Barnett; stepmother, Judy Barnett; brother, Dr. Jim Barnett (Paula); sister, Amanda Barnett; nieces, Robin Barnett (Trey) and Dr. Carolyn Qualtrough (Chris), nephews, Jay Barnett...