Obituaries

Jul 14, 2022

Tommie Cathryn Byrd, age 94, of Birmingham passed away on July 14, 2022. She was born to W. E. Hinesley and Gertrude Smith Hinesley on December 7, 1927 in Cullman County, AL. Mrs. Byrd spent her early life in Carrollton, GA where she graduated from Carrollton High School.

Mrs. Byrd was a talented seamstress and worked as...

Jul 14, 2022

Brandy Lynn Barlow Lusk, 41 passed away unexpectantly on July 13, 2022 in an automobile accident. She was born January 8, 1981 and attended Chalkville High School, graduating in 1999. Growing up Brandy loved doing gymnastics and loved collecting frogs. She married Wayne Lusk August 18, 2001, and they were married for 20 years. She worked intermittently out of...

Jul 13, 2022

TIMOTHY "TATER" ALEXANDER COWAN-HOBSON, 28, Born March 5,1994, took his first steps into Heaven on July 13,2022 at St. Vincent Birmingham Hospital after lengthy illness. Tater is survived by his mom and daddy, Deborah Allred Cowan Hobson and Shane Hobson of Rosa, AL. Along with them, his father, Michael Cowan (Shanna) of IL. His great-grandfather, Richard Cowan of SC....

Jul 12, 2022

Hazel ‘Ninny” Cannon, 90, of Trussville, AL entered fully into the presence of the Lord and reunited with her husband of 61 years, James “Buck” Cannon, on July 12, 2022. Her Christian faith was the essential part of her life. She joined Huffman Baptist Church in 1955 where she faithfully served for 67 years. Hazel enjoyed every moment spent...

Jul 11, 2022

Age 81, of Trussville, AL passed away. He is survived by his beloved family: son, David (Sarah) of Dayton OH and their daughters, Emily (Josiah) Knowles of Charlotte, NC, and Audrey Orr of Atlanta, GA; son, Brian (Tonya) and their daughters, Lauren and Amanda "Panda" Orr of Pelham, AL, and many dear friends. He is predeceased by his loving...

Jul 11, 2022

Shirley Ann Wortham, 84, was called Home by her Lord on July 11, 2022 at UAB Palliative Care Unit in Birmingham, Alabama. She was born on July 30, 1937 in Shelbyville, Tennessee.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her brother-Charles Wortham, and her faithful friends, Anita Paduano and Luna Shirley. Shirley is survived by her...

Jul 10, 2022

Jul 9, 2022

Melanie Suzanne Barnett, age 59, of Birmingham, AL passed away July 9, 2022. Melanie was preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn Wise Barnett. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her father, James Talmadge Barnett; stepmother, Judy Barnett; brother, Dr. Jim Barnett (Paula); sister, Amanda Barnett; nieces, Robin Barnett (Trey) and Dr. Carolyn Qualtrough (Chris), nephews, Jay Barnett...

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...