Obituaries

Dec 9, 2022

Coach Robert Marion Helms III, 76, passed away on December 9th, 2022, in his home, surrounded by his closest friends and family members, after a hard fought battle against pancreatic cancer. He was born on July 30, 1946 in Birmingham, Alabama to Robert Helms Jr and Pauline Helms. Robert graduated from Phillips High School in 1964 and went on to...

Dec 8, 2022

Edward Dennis Mewbourn passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at the age of 75. He was born in Acmar, AL to the late Lendsey Morrell Mewbourn and Lorene Weens Mewbourn. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Linda Horsely Mewbourn, his 2 daughters, Susan M. Acton (with husband, Brandon Acton) and Courtney D. Mewbourn; his brother,...

Dec 8, 2022

Roger Dale Johns, 76, of Birmingham passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022. Roger was preceded in death by his father, Henry Ellis Johns, his mother, Clennie Mae Loyed Johns, his son, Terrell Dale Johns, his brother, J.W. "Dub" Johns, and his sister, Grace Robertson. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Sutton Johns, daughter, Sharon Whaley, son, Darrell...

Dec 8, 2022

Billie Jean Mize, 93, of Irondale, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 8, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born May 29, 1929, the eldest child of William M. and Jewell E. Williams.

Ms. Mize was a devoted member of Overton Road United Methodist Church for over 50 years, where she...

Dec 8, 2022

Jimmy “Jim” Earl Courington, 92 of, Trussville, AL passed away on December 8, 2022. He was born August 28, 1930, in Oakman, AL.

Jim was a Korean War Army veteran and also served in Germany. In 1956, he went to work for Hayes International which later became Pemco Aeroplex after a 45 year distinguished career as Vice...

Dec 7, 2022

Mrs. Jan Maria Holmes Holley passed away on the Lord's day, Sunday, December 4, 2022. The family will receive friends at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens Friday, December 9, 2022 from 11am to 12 pm at the Funeral Home. Graveside services will begin at 12pm.

She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Tom Holley,...

Dec 7, 2022

Laura Wilson Coker passed away on December 7, 2022 at the age of 34 after a long and difficult battle against depression. She was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, aunt, niece, cousin and friend. We remember her fondly for all our wonderful times together, for her amazing piano talent, her love of nature, her beautiful smile and her laugh....

Dec 7, 2022

William Franklin Britt Jr. was born and raised in Alabama and Served his country in the Korean War. A self employed engineer, he did work for the space and rocket center and worked until his passing. Frank was an amazing man who loved his family. He was a Godly man that loved telling anyone he met about Jesus. He will...

Dec 6, 2022

Kameron “Kami” Elizabeth Wise passed peacefully in her home on December 6, 2022. Kami was a strong wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, full of life and laughter. She will be missed but never forgotten and will live forever in our hearts. She was 55 years old, born on November 15, 1967, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Ray and Kathy Blevins....

Dec 5, 2022

Funeral services for Charles S. Ayers will be held on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville, Alabama with Reverend Gary Ward officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Charles was born on August 1, 1944 in Chulafinnee, Alabama. Charles grew up on a farm on the Tallapoosa River...

Dec 4, 2022

Sylvia Posey, age 95 of Center Point, AL passed away on December 4, 2022 in Athens, AL surrounded by her loved ones. Sylvia was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul Calvin Posey and her daughter-in-law, Nadine Posey. She is survived by her three sons, Larry Posey (Robin), Alan Posey (Theresa) and Donald Posey; grandchildren, Michael Posey (Charlotte)...

Dec 2, 2022

Doris White Shelton, age 90 of Margaret, AL passed away on December 2, 2022. She was a member of Moody First Baptist Church. She worked for the FBI and received a letter of accommodation from J. Edgar Hoover.

She was a bookkeeper for several businesses in the Birmingham area.   She was also an amazing cook, loved to read,...

Nov 30, 2022

Ashton Jared Davis was a caring heartfelt kid. Words cannot explain how loved he was by so many. He was very stubborn, but when it came down to it he would be there for anybody and anything. He loved to work out and write music which is his passion. He believed and just kept dreaming and trying to push...

Nov 29, 2022

Kathy Lacey Kelly, 65, of Moody, Alabama passed away on November 29, 2022 of a sudden heart attack.  Kathy was born on June 9, 1957 and raised in Midfield, Alabama.  She was the youngest of five children born to J.C. and Charlotte Lacey.  Kathy graduated from Midfield High School in 1975.  Her early life was characterized by her love...

Nov 29, 2022

Phillip Ray Kyle, age 59 of Center Point, AL passed away on November 29, 2022. He was the former  owner of P.K. Trims. Phillip built many homes in the Birmingham area and he built custom decks and fire place mantels. He was a faithful care giver for his wife, Jennifer. He was preceded in death by his father, James...

Nov 29, 2022

Mrs. Anna M. Barksdale, age 83, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on November 29, 2022.   She was the daughter of the late W. Lonnie and Jimmie Dendy McCreless from Douglas, Alabama.

Anna is preceded in death by her husband James Sharrod Barksdale and her sister, Janet Pruitt.  She is survived by her sons, Darren Williamson (Julia) and...

Nov 25, 2022

On November 25, 2022, after a lifetime of love and adventure, Daniel Justin Bayse, Sr. went home to be with the Lord he served for so many years.

Born in the hills of Roanoke, Virginia on August 29, 1948 to Justin and Gladys Bayse, Dan was industrious and ambitious from the beginning, working as a paperboy and...

Nov 24, 2022

Bunnie Jane Curlette Schmitt

September 18, 1932-November 24, 2022

With His tender mercy, the Lord ushered Bunnie to her heavenly home on Thursday, November 24, 2022.

Bunnie was preceded in death by her parents, Bunnie and Louella Jane Curlette and her husband of almost 70 years, Fred Schmitt. She is survived by her...

Nov 23, 2022

Mr. Clyde “Neal” Sewell passed away peacefully on November 23, 2022 at his home.

He was born December 25, 1933 in Birmingham, AL to Huey Edward and Clyde Lee Sewell.  He is preceded in death by his brothers, Tommy Sewell, Lawrence Sewell and Jimmy Sewell and his  sister, Sue Allen.

He is survived by the...

Nov 23, 2022

Mary Allison (McGill) Quick passed away on 23 November 2022, in Birmingham, AL Mary Allison is survived by her husband of 54 years Jerry L. Quick Jr. of Irondale, AL. She was preceded in death by her father William H. McGill, mother Billie Mildred (Hall) McGill and son James Albert Snipes III.

Mary Allison was a member...