Obituaries

Jimmie Dixon

Jan 7, 2023

Jimmie Lou Cox Dixon, 84, received the beautiful gift of complete healing when she went to her heavenly home on January 7, 2023. She faithfully served Jesus, teaching children in Sunday School and joyfully singing in the church choir for more than 50 years. Jimmie was active in civic organizations throughout the years and held many leadership positions. After...

Norma Holsombeck

Jan 7, 2023

Norma Ruth Holsombeck, October 29, 1934-January 7, 2023. On January 7th, 2023, Norma Ruth Holsombeck, 88,  peacefully left this earth surrounded by her family.  She joins her beloved husband, Billy P. Holsombeck along with many family and friends in heaven.  She lived her life full of love, kindness and faith.  She is survived by her daughters Terri (Jim) Caradine,...

Betty White

Jan 5, 2023

BETTY KEITH WHITE 91 (11/09/1931-01/05/2023) passed away in the home of her daughter in Helena, Alabama, surrounded by her family. Betty is now in the presence of her beloved Jesus and has been reunited with the love of her life, BOBBY DALE (“Bob”) WHITE 89 (01/02/1932-04/15/2021). She was predeceased by her daughter, Sheri Charmagne W. Sturgis. Betty was happiest...

Larry Shackelford

Jan 4, 2023

Mr. Larry Don Shackelford, age 67, of Montevallo, AL surrounded by his loving family went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 27, 2023 at 9:30am at the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, AL. Lunch is provided after the funeral at the Stamp’s Junction Barn.

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Katie Miller

Jan 4, 2023

Katie Trucks Miller July 16, 1931 - January 4, 2023 Katie Trucks Miller, 91, of Center Point, AL passed away on January 4, 2023 in Gallatin, TN. She was a loyal and faithful employee of K-Mart, retiring after 23 years. Katie is preceded in death by her husband Robert Donald Miller, Sr. and her son Robert Donald Miller, Jr....

Kathy Pate

Jan 1, 2023

Kathy Buchanan Pate, age 63, of Trussville, AL, passed away at her home on January 1, 2023 after a hard fought battle with breast cancer. Kathy grew up in Roebuck, AL and graduated from Huffman High School in 1977.

She is preceded in death by her parents Roland and Bettie “Jean” Buchanan. She is survived by her...

Shannon Mcfall Coker

Jan 1, 2023

Shannon McFall Coker, age 50, loving mother of Giana and Luciana, and adoring wife of Dave, died on 01 January 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Shannon was born in 1972 in Bessemer AL to Joel Mcfall and Linda Rhodes.  Shannon was influenced by her parents and grandmother Faye Manderson to be a loving caring person, always putting...

Irene Skelton

Jan 1, 2023

Irene Prickett Skelton passed away on January 1, 2023. Born October 13, 1931, she was preceded in death by her husband Johnny Skelton and son Will Skelton.

She is survived by children Trisha Trigg (Scott), Johnna Thayer, Rebecca Osborn (Jimmy), Jeff Skelton (Carrie Thompson) and Judson Skelton (Hena).

Surviving grandchildren Brian Guest (Jennifer), Chris Guest...

Jane Kerr

Jan 1, 2023

Our dear mother Jane Kerr went to her heavenly home to be with Jesus on January 1, 2023 at the age of 88. She was born on June 29, 1934. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She adored her beautiful children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and they adored her. We are thankful for her life and...

Daniel Scott

Dec 31, 2022

Daniel Scott of Moody, Alabama passed away on Dec 31, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Doris Bynum

Dec 31, 2022

Doris Earnestine Bynum passed away on December 31st, 2022. She was born June 16, 1931 in Birmingham AL. Doris was preceded in death by her husband Oscar L Bynum.

She received her associate Degree from Central Wesleyan College and attended First Wesleyan Church currently known as Brookview Church. She was active in Church throughout her life and...

Barbara Posner

Dec 31, 2022

Barbara Cotton Posner, age 95, of Homewood went to be with the Lord on Saturday December 31, 2022. She was born in Hobson AL on April 11, 1927. She graduated from Alabama College in 1952 and continued her education at The University of Alabama by completing a Master of Arts degree in Home Economics in 1966. She was retired from the...

Denise Files

Dec 31, 2022

Denise “Robin” Files age 65 of Center Point, Alabama passed away on December 31, 2022, she was born in Ohio on May 2, 1957 and moved from Ohio to Alabama with her parents when she was 13, spending the rest of her life as an Alabamian. She was an avid member of Heritage Place Church of Christ. She was...

Forrest Simpkins

Dec 30, 2022

Forrest Edward "Eddie" Simpkins, age 65, of Cropwell, AL, passed away on December 30, 2022.  Celebration of life will be held at Pell City Municipal Complex banquet room, 1000 Bruce Etheredge Parkway on Saturday, January 28, 2023 from 11am - 2pm. He is survived by his brothers, Rusty Simpkins (Sandy), David Simpkins (Annie) and Joe Simpkins (Vanessa). Eddie is survived...

Betty Wise

Dec 29, 2022

Betty Lou Wise, passed away, Thursday, December 29, 2022. The family will receive friends at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 from 11:00am – 12:00 pm. Funeral Services will begin at 12:00pm and Graveside Services will follow.

She is survived by her daughter, Glenda Wise (Pam Winchell); brother, Gary Hamilton (Becky); twin sister, Peggy...

Mary Reed

Dec 27, 2022

Mrs. Mary Sue Reed, favorably known as Mama Sue, 76, departed this life on December 27, 2022, at Home Sweet Home in Gardendale, Alabama, following a long battle with kidney disease. She was the daughter of Owen E. Huffstutler and Olyn Brown Huffstutler. She is survived by two children, Ronald Joe Reed (Katherine) and Debra Sue Cousins (Edward), three...

Byron Jones

Dec 25, 2022

Dr. Byron Dale Jones, age 62, died suddenly on Sunday, December 25, 2022.

Dr. Jones was born on August 30, 1960, in Japan to Margene and Charles Jones. He was raised in Montgomery, AL and graduated from high school in 1978. After graduation, he attended Auburn University at Montgomery and obtained his B.S. in Physical Science. Following...

Reginald Teed, Jr.

Dec 25, 2022

Reginald (Reggie) Mead Teed, Jr. passed away Sunday, December 25th at the age of 79 after a long and brave battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Reggie was born on April 8, 1943 in Birmingham, Alabama, the son of the late Mary Sue and Reginald Teed. He was a 1961 graduate of Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, TN....

Carolyn Sinyard

Dec 24, 2022

Carolyn Sinyard of Jasper, Alabama passed away on Dec 24, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dixie Myrick

Dec 24, 2022

Dixie Lee Myrick, age 76 of Talladega, AL passed away on December 24, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Myrick and her daughter, Donna Myrick. She is survived by her daughter, Candi Shirey; grandchildren, Lester Haynes, Jr., Daniel Haynes, C.J. Shirey (Jessica), Stephanie Haynes and Courtney Ross (John); 13 great grandchildren.