Obituaries

May 21, 2022

Benjamin Henry Whitten, 87, passed away on May 21, 2022, in Birmingham Alabama.  Ben Whitten was born on June 25, 1934 in Webb, AL, to Curtis David Whitten and Nora Lee Whitten.  Benjamin graduated from Columbia High school in 1953 and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama in 1964. Benjamin also served in...

May 20, 2022

Katey Dutton, 36, treasured mother, daughter, and sister passed away on May 20, 2022. She entered this world on April 15, 1986 in Birmingham, AL, born to NH and Peggy Dutton. She is survived by her mother Peggy Dutton and son, Christopher Boone. Visitation will be held on May 27th at 1pm while a graveside service will be at...

May 20, 2022

William Kenneth “Ken” Tracy, also known as “Bubba,” of Center Point, AL passed away peaceful at his home on May 20, 2022 at the age of 69. Ken was born in TN on July 15, 1952, and grew up in St. Elmo, IL with his parents, Richard Dean and Charlotte Arlene Tracy. He graduated from St. Elmo High School...

May 20, 2022

John Head, age 76, of Suwanee, Ga, passed away on May 20th, 2022 after a long battle with cancer.

John Head was born on November 22, 1945 to Charles and Helen Head in Oneonta, New York. After graduating from Worcester Central in 1963, he went on to study accounting at Boston College.

After graduation, he...

May 19, 2022

Mr. William Keith Cofield passed away on 19 May 2022.

The family will receive friends at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home 1951 Gadsden Hwy Birmingham, AL 35235. Viewing will be on 25 May 2022 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CST. The chapel Services will be 25 May 2022 from 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. CST. A graveside...

May 19, 2022

Robert Dale (Bob) Adams, a resident of Trussville, AL. passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday May 19, 2022 at the age of 85.

Bob was born on August 19, 1936 in Fairbury, Nebraska, the son of Charles and Florence Adams. As a young boy his family moved to the Mobile, AL area during World War...

May 19, 2022

Hazel C. Stripling 87, passed away on May 19, 2022. Hazel was born February 7, 1935 in Lamar County, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tommie & Mamie Cannon, 10 siblings, one grandson (Jake Jennings). She is survived by her husband of nearly 70 years, James L. Stripling. She is also survived by three children Judy...

May 18, 2022

Betty Jo Jones Ferguson, 94, passed away on Wednesday May 18, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was born on December 26, 1927 in the small town of Collbran, Alabama in DeKalb County to parents Ed and Lettie Jones. She graduated from DeKalb County High School in 1946 and attended Auburn University. Betty was married to John W. "Jack" Ferguson...

May 17, 2022

Carolyn Sue Nail, age 73 of Mentone, AL passed away on May 17, 2022. She was a nurse for over 40 years and she felt like taking care of her patients was her ministry. She loved to volunteer in the Mentone area after retirement. She loved her cats and especially  her fur baby Annie. She is proceeded in death...

May 16, 2022

Morris Rasco of Panama City, Florida passed away on May 16, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

May 16, 2022

Frank Erwin Body, 74, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022. A man of great faith and intellect, he was well read and a lifelong learner. He studied books on a wide variety of subjects including economics, religion, mythology, politics, the universe and his favorite subject, Jesus Christ. He admired great thinkers such as Soviet dissident...

May 14, 2022

Martha Gregg Limbaugh passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday May 14, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Billy Ray; daughter, Kristi Harris (David), son, Fred Limbaugh (Teresa); granddaughters Amanda, Hanah and 5 great-grandchildren. Martha was a lifelong member of Irondale Methodist Church and was well loved in her community and by...

May 13, 2022

Charles Edward Rogers, 87, died May 13, 2022 after a brief illness. Charles is predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Harriett Snider Rogers and his son, Mark Edward Rogers. He is survived by his daughters: Charlene Echols, Cathy Williams (Ken), and Tracy Hughes (Jamie Wiggins).   Charles had six grandchildren: Destin and Landon Echols. Kylee, Kullen, and Kenzie Williams and...

May 12, 2022

Angelina DeFranco Renda, loving sister, mother, aunt, and grandmother passed away May 12,2022 at age 94. She is a residence of CenterPoint and a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. She leaves many cherished memories for her daughter Mary F Cummings (Charlie) Her sons Michael A Renda (Suzanne) Frank C Renda (Connie) Grandchildren- Rachel McKenzie Renda, Marcus...

May 12, 2022

Shirley Brumbeloe Chandler, 85, of Pipe Creek, TX, passed away on May 12, 2022, due to health complications and a severe stroke.

Shirley was born on March 20, 1937 to Hattie Mae Jackson and Hobert W. Brumbeloe in Tarrant City, Alabama. She graduated salutatorian from Hewitt Trussville High School in 1955.  In her later years, she continued...

May 10, 2022

Franklin O. Mays graduated to heaven on May 10, 2022 at 80 years of age in Birmingham, AL following complications following heart surgery. He was born on April 26, 1942, and he lived in the suburbs of Birmingham most of his life. Frank spent 8 ½ years courageously serving in the United States Air Force as a Staff Sergeant...

May 10, 2022

Joyce Ehrensperger, age 87 of Trussville, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, after a short illness. She was born on April 30, 1935, in Fayette County, Georgia, and grew up in East Point, Georgia. She met her husband, Fred, on February 23, 1952, on a blind date while he was living in Atlanta attending Georgia Tech. They...

May 9, 2022

Mr. Harold Lee Easter Jr., age 70, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022. The family will receive friends at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 11:00am – 12:00pm. Funeral Services will begin at 12:00pm in the chapel and Graveside services will follow.

He is survived by his son, Todd Easter; brothers, Leonard Easter,...

May 8, 2022

Emerson Allen Arthur, age 91 of Birmingham passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 8th. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Arthur was a long time member of Hilldale Baptist Church. She retired from Parisian, downtown Birmingham, and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Elks Lodge 79. Mrs. Arthur loved Jesus and was devoted to her...

May 8, 2022

Erin Rish Cheshire Sullivan, 88 donned her angel wings and took flight on Sunday, May 8, 2022. She was born to Robert and Luella Cheshire in Birmingham, AL on April 30, 1934. She married Carroll V. Sullivan on May 26, 1953. They were married for 45 years and the proud parents of 4 children. Granny as she was affectionately...