Obituaries

Nancy Russell

Jan 23, 2025

Nancy Clark Russell, age 81, of Trussville, passed away at home on Thursday, January 23, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Donald "Don" Russell and her son, Donald Jr. "Donnie". 

 Nancy was born and grew up in Birmingham, where she graduated from West End High School. She married Don Russell on June 18, 1965 and...

Shyrie Jo Mauldin Holladay

Jan 22, 2025

Shyrie Jo Mauldin Holladay, 84, of Bessemer, Alabama passed away January 22 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. She was born on December 24, 1940 to Avaline and Alvra Mauldin in Gadsden, Alabama.

She was a 1958 graduate of Gadsden High School. She attended the University of Montevallo, Gadsden Junior College, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree...

Wallace "Wally" Riggins, Jr.

Jan 22, 2025

Wallace "Wally" Bascom Riggins Jr.

December 14, 1942 - January 22, 2025

Wallace "Wally" Bascom Riggins Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully on the morning of January 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Wally was born on December 14, 1942, to Wallace and Geneva Riggins of Trussville, Alabama.

Wally was a believer of Jesus Christ. His...

Robert D. Brannum

Jan 21, 2025

Robert D. Brannum, age 70 of Birmingham, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at his home. Born and raised in Alabama, he obtained his master’s degree and was a Risk Management Director in Software. Robert was an avid golfer, lifelong Alabama fan and enjoyed spending time with his family. A loving and supportive father, he was a devout Chrisian...

J. Nelson Deaver Sr.

Jan 20, 2025

John Nelson Deaver, Sr., age 78, of Pinson, AL, passed away on January 20, 2025. He was born on November 3, 1946, in Birmingham, Alabama, to John Alexander Deaver and Mary Ella Deaver (Nelson).

 Nelson worked as a Xerox technician, servicing Xerox machines in and around the Birmingham area during the height of the copier era in the 80s and 90s....

Eric Scott McKay

Jan 19, 2025

Eric Scott McKay, age 62, of Pelham, AL went to Heaven on January 19, 2025.Scott was loved dearly by so many. He was a big man with an even bigger heart. Scott had the sweetest soul and best personality that made anyone he met feel like an instant best friend. The party did not start until he walked in –...

Linda D. Williams

Jan 19, 2025

Linda Diane Williams, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away on January 19, 2025, in Trussville, Alabama, at the age of 76. She was a resident of Riverside, AL, at the time of her passing. Born on December 4, 1948, in Cahaba Heights, Alabama, Linda led a life defined by her dedication to family, community, and...

Walter Larry Sykes

Jan 19, 2025

Walter Larry Sykes, age 87, passed away on January 19, 2025. The joy of his life was playing ball and in tournaments with his lifelong friends. He was inducted in the Central Alabama Hall Of Fame in 2004. Larry also loved spending time and playing golf with his friends at the Roebuck Golf Course. He retired from Local #78 after...

Susie Carruba Vincent

Jan 18, 2025

Susie Carruba Vincent

Susie Carruba Vincent passed away at her home in Magnolia Springs, Alabama on January 18, 2025

Born on October 24, 1938 to Mallie and Angelen Carruba, Susie grew up in Trussville Alabama where she attended Hewitt Trussville High School and graduated in 1957. Susie had one sister Jeanette Reddick (Bill) and was preceded by her brother Sam Carruba (Joan).

Susie...

Bryan Quick

Jan 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bryan Ray Quick, age 57, who passed away peacefully at his home on the lake in Pell City, Alabama, on January 16, 2025.Bryan was born on May 19, 1967, at Queen of the Valley Hospital in West Covina, California, to Bobby Joe Quick and Barbara Quick(Mask). He was raised...

Peggy H. Tucker

Jan 16, 2025

Peggy H. Tucker, age 87, passed serenely in her sleep on January 16, 2025, with her son at her bedside. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, a Phillips High School graduate, she married and later gave birth to her only child. 

Peggy was a loving daughter to her parents and mother to her son. As a daughter, Peggy frequently and consistently checked in...

Jim "Granddaddy" Awtry

Jan 15, 2025

James (Jim) Milton Awtry, 83, of Birmingham, AL, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday evening, January 15, 2025, peacefully. Born on May 15, 1941, in Birmingham, he was one of four children of Roland Nunnley Awtry and Bertha Lee Callahan growing up in the Woodlawn and Gardendale areas.

Jim graduated from Phillips High School in the Class of...

Jennie Glanton

Jan 15, 2025

Jennie Glanton, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, in Birmingham, Alabama, after a courageous five-year battle with Parkinson’s and dementia. She is now at rest with our Savior.Known for her warm heart, unwavering faith, and devotion to her family, Jennie also had a passion for life. She was an avid tennis player and...

Melba Brown

Jan 15, 2025

Our loving mother, Melba Marie Winningham Brown (83) of Palmerdale, Alabama died peacefully on January 15, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband, William “Percy” Brown, her parents, Thomas Jefferson “TJ” Winningham, and Zabelle “Deocie” Winningham, and sister, Shelby Winningham Holland.

She is survived by her children, Jeffrey S. Brown of Cropwell, Alabama, Gayla Brown McCracken (Ron), of Oneonta,...

Jesse Lyle Walker

Jan 14, 2025

Jesse “Lyle” Walker, 88, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on January 14, 2025 at his residence in Tarrant, Alabama surrounded by his loving family.

Lyle Walker was born on May 7, 1936 in Spencer, Indiana to Harry A. Walker and Lola M. Walker. He moved to Alabama in 1948. He was a willing and faithful servant of...

Joyce Lenning

Jan 12, 2025

Joyce Ann Lenning was born on February 20, 1933, and went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2024. Neither she nor her husband, Robert Joe Lenning, who passed before her on the same day of the same month years before, had the luxury of a high school education. However, they worked hard and educated themselves in order that...

Mildred Key Thomas

Jan 11, 2025

Funeral Services for Mrs. Mildred Key Thomas, age 94 of Birmingham, will be held on Monday, January 20, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Pat Worsham officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 20, 2025 from 1:00 P.M. until service time at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial...

Peggy Bryant Eason

Jan 11, 2025

Peggy Bryant Eason went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on January 11, 2025. A visitation will be held Wednesday, January 15th, at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be Thursday, January 16th, 2025 at 12:00 PM, at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be at Eason Johnson Cemetery in Albertville, AL. 

She...

Carolyn Duffey

Jan 9, 2025

Carolyn Duffey, age 87, passed away on January 9th, 2025. There are no services scheduled at this time. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens. 

Janice Lee Phillips

Jan 9, 2025

Janice Lee Phillips, age 89, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 09. She is survived by her husband of 73 years Charles Phillips, children Pam Simpson(Bubba); Jan Paseur (Lynn); Kris Burnett (John); Julie Sparks (Alan). She was a beloved Grandmother to 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents...