Obituaries

Jul 9, 2022

William Richard “Dick” Garris, age 77 of Pinson, AL passed away on July 9, 2022. He was a native of Jasper, AL. He attended Walker County High School and joined the US Army in 1966 and was honorably discharged in 1968. He was a master electrician. He worked for Stockham Valves of Birmingham for 17 years before serving the...

Jul 8, 2022

Robert Melvin Young, age 89, of Trussville went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 8, 2022. He was born on October 13, 1932 in Woodbury, TN to the late Will Thurston and Mary Clemie Young.

For many years he was a member of the 77th Street church of Christ where he served as a Deacon...

Jul 8, 2022

Chad Kenneth Williams, age 42, of Mountain Brook, passed away on July 8, 2022. He was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church. He was a beloved son, brother, and grandson; and his niece and nephews meant the world to him. He is survived by his parents, Buzz and Carol Williams; his brothers, Blake (Kristi) Williams, and Jordan (Elon) Williams;...

Jul 7, 2022

Edward Lynn Burch, 78, of Birmingham passed away on July 7, 2022. He was preceded in death by his son Cary Lynn Burch, his parents Robert H. Burch, Sr., Leila Burch and his brother Robert Harold Burch, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Judy Scott Burch, his daughter Karan Burch Leger, granddaughter Anna Chandler (Matthew),...

Jul 6, 2022

Donna Faye Carlson (Reynolds) went to be with the Lord on July 6, 2022 while at her home. She leaves behind Gerald Carlson, her loving husband of 6 years. They originally met in Bible School in Fort Scott, Kansas and reunited many years later. She was preceded into eternity by her first husband of 49 years Robert Lee Tate,...

Jul 6, 2022

Carl Dean Griffies died peacefully at home on July 6, 2022 with His beloved wife Judy Griffies, to whom he was married for 33 years, by his side. Gospel hymns were sung by his caregiver as he entered the gates of heaven. Dean was born December 18, 1941, in Birmingham, the son of Clem & Kathryn Griffies. He attended...

Jul 1, 2022

James was born on Christmas Day in Republic, Alabama. His parents were James Franklin Mann of Cedartown, Georgia and Johnnie Flora Queen of Republic, Alabama. Frank passed away in August of 1930. James and his sisters, Elsie Marie “Midge” Mann Hayes (T. W. Hayes, Sr.) and Frankie Elizabeth “Peggy” Mann Cross

(Alva Wade Cross), were raised by...

Jun 30, 2022

Vivian Loraine Stephens Daniel, age 81, of Pelham went to be with the Lord on Thursday June 30, 2022.  She was born in Louisville, AL to the late Emory and Ruby Stephens.  She attended Port St. Joe, FL High School.  She married the late Hugh G. Daniel and resided in Springville, AL.

She is survived by her...

Jun 30, 2022

Lila Yates Lee (b. 1934), age 87 of Brierfield, AL died peacefully in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on June 30.  She was a well-know, respected and loved teacher. She spent the majority of her career teaching third grade at Shelby Academy and retired in 1998. She was a member of Concord Baptist Church, Calera, AL,...

Jun 30, 2022

Ralph Kenneth Limbaugh, 75, lifelong resident of Irondale, passed away of natural causes at St. Vincent’s Hospital surrounded by family on June 30, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents Enois and Lenora Limbaugh and his brother Preston. He is survived by his son Chris, grandson B.J. Terry, nephew Michael (Elizabeth) and niece Liana (Ricki) Byrd and...

Jun 30, 2022

Ray Charles Owens, Sr., age 71, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022. He was 1968 graduate of Jones Valley High School in Birmingham. He was married in April for 50 years to the love of his life, Elizabeth. He was predeceased by his son Charle; parents, Earl and Maude Owens; two brothers, Bobby and Harry Owens and his...

Jun 29, 2022

Barbara Lynn Miller Hollis, age 73, of Birmingham passed away on June 29, 2022. She was born on January 9, 1949 to John E. and Dorothy Miller. She graduated from Banks High School and attended  Lakewood Baptist Church for many years. She was a member of Huffman Methodist Church, where she was active with many organizations for many years, and...

Jun 28, 2022

Gloria Dean Semour Waldrop, age 92, of Trussville, AL passed away on June 28, 2022. Gloria was born to Charles and Melba Seymour on September 16, 1929. Gloria was a saintly woman, who provided many meals, teas, and showers for so many others. Her love and devotion to her family was her life. Always ready to help in any...

Jun 26, 2022

Fred O. Rothe, passed away on June 26, 2022. He retired from Brasfield & Gorrie after 40 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lula Overstreet Rothe.  He is survived by his children, Lisa Rothe Mayhew and Fred Rothe, Jr.; and his grandchildren, Michelle Standridge Ellison, Benjamin Allen Standridge, and David Rothe. A graveside service...

Jun 26, 2022

Shelba Jean Tatum, age 84, of Springville, Alabama passed away at home on Sunday, June 26, 2022. She was a loving, caring and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

Shelba was born on September 1, 1937, in Tishomingo County, Mississippi to the late L.J. and Flora Abel.

Shelba was preceded in death by her parents, her...

Jun 25, 2022

John Houston “Johnny” Watkins, age 87 of Birmingham, AL passed away on June 25, 2022. John was born October 10, 1934 in Hueytown, AL to his parents, Eugene and Emogene Watkins. He was a graduate of Ensley High School. John was a member of Meadowbrook Church of Gadsden, AL.

John was a successful businessman and wonderful provider...

Jun 24, 2022

Neil Norman, Sr., a man of faith and believer in Jesus, passed away at home on June 24, 2022.

He will be lovingly remembered by his children: son Neil “Sonny” (Jeanette); daughter Dayna, who preceded him in death; daughter Tabitha (Tim). His beloved grandchildren: Max (Whitney), Amanda (Sam), Levi, Ben, Michael (Briee), Amanda (Jeremy), Jesse and Brandon....

Jun 24, 2022

Larry M. Turner, age 62, was born September 4, 1959 to Malcolm and Annette Turner, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, sister Pam Varner, niece Lindsey Motes and nephew Jeffrey Turner. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Deborah Turner; brother Terry Turner (Elaine); children, Jason Turner (Danielle)...

Jun 24, 2022

Mildred Isbell, age 95 of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away on June 24, 2022. She was a native of Amory, MS where she met the love of her life, Quinton Isbell. Mildred moved to Birmingham, AL with her husband and two children in 1962. She remained a resident of Birmingham, AL until her children were grown.  She was a former...

Jun 23, 2022

Susie (Sue) Steele-Mahaffey, 94 , was born on March 11, 1928 in Louisville,  Kentucky  to William Pierce and Pearl Pierce. Sue was retired from VA Medical Center, Birmingham where she worked from 1953 to 1985. She also worked at University of  Al at Birmingham  from 1985-1995. Sue was a member of Huffman United Methodist Church since 1952.  She was...