Obituaries

Sep 1, 2021

Ronald G. Brannon of Blount County, AL., passed away peacefully on September 1, 2021. Mr. Brannon was born March 1, 1943 in Fort Walton Beach, FL, and attended Murphy High School in Mobile, AL. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in business from the University of Alabama, where he was a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity. Mr. Brannon was...

Sep 1, 2021

WILLIAM (BILL) FLIMION BRADEN JR LEFT THIS EARTH TO GO TO HIS HEAVENLY HOME ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2021, HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY. BILL WAS BORN ON SEPTEMBER 1st, 1941 TO WILLIAM FLIMION BRADEN SR AND MILDRED QUINN BRADEN. BILL GREW UP IN EASTLAKE AND ATTENDED BARRETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOL. WHILE ATTENDING SAMFORD, HE WAS DRAFTED INTO THE...

Aug 27, 2021

On Friday, August 27, 2021, Bobby Samuel Owens, passed away at the age of 79. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ann Owens; by the mother of his children, Donnette Crow Owens; and by his grandson, James Phillips. He was survived by his husband of over 32 years, Randy Wilson; his children, Anthony Owens, Martin...

Aug 26, 2021

David “Donut” Gail Marsh, age 74, of Birmingham, AL went home to be with the Lord on August 26, 2021. David was life-long resident of Birmingham. His family was the proud owners of Marsh Bakery in Birmingham where he spent many days and met the love of his life and remained married for 49 years. David attended Ensley High...

Aug 26, 2021

Mrs. Virginus Lyon Key, born on December 18, 1940 in Arab, AL to Melvin and Velma Maze, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on August 26, 2021.

Ginus was a beloved Mother, and MawMaw to many, and enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by her first husband Robert Douglas...

Aug 26, 2021

On August 26, 2021, Eric Alton Bramlett, age 51, died unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep. Eric was preceded in death by his Father, Charles Alton Bramlett. He is survived by his Mother, Juanita Bramlett; his Sister, Sandra Bramlett Bonderud; Daughter, Savannah Bramlett; Brother-in-law, Greg Bonderud; Niece, Katerina Bonderud; and Savannah’s mother, Heather Livingston.

Eric was a volunteer at the Lovelady Center in Birmingham, serving his Lord by serving others.  He was a member of Bethel Baptist...

Aug 25, 2021

Mrs. Janet Waites, 87, of Pelham passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 25, 2021. She was a faithful member of Faith Fellowship in Bessemer, where she led the choir, played the piano, and taught piano lessons to many people throughout the years.

Mrs. Waites is preceded in death by her husband Robert F. Waites,...

Aug 24, 2021

Cleveland, Jennie Lorene Shadix passed away on August 24, 2021, in Trussville, Alabama. She was born to William “Bill” Robert Shadix and Katherine Myrtle Taylor Shadix in Birmingham, Alabama. She grew up in Birmingham, and graduated from Woodlawn High School. She retired from being an accountant for several local plumbing companies.

She was preceded in death by her...

Aug 24, 2021

Paul Wayne Pannell (64), of Clay, Alabama, was born in Colombus, Mississippi on September 11, 1956; and unexpectedly passed away due to a heart attack on August 24, 2021. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents Charles D. Pannell and Mary Katherine Sansing Crowe; his brother Jeffrey Charles Pannell, his sister Deborah Pannell, and his nephew Jeffrey Pannell....

Aug 22, 2021

Wanda Huff Harp, age 85, of Calera, Alabama passed away at her home on August 22, 2021, surrounded by her daughters. Mrs. Harp is predeceased by her parents, Eddie and Mary Huff, husband, Freddie Jackson Harp, and her brothers, Perry Huff, Curtis Huff, Eldred, Rosco Huff, and sisters Margret Smith, Edna Campbell, Imogene Maynard, and Kathleen Elam.

She is survived by...

Aug 19, 2021

The family will receive friends and family for Visitation on Thursday, August 26, 2021 from 12:00-2:00pm. The service will be immediately following at 2:00pm. Both Visitation and the Service will be held at Jefferson Memorial, 1591 Gadsden Highway, Birmingham, AL 35235.

Rev. Glenn Allen Hood, servant of Christ Jesus, lover of God’s Word, adoring husband, tender dad,...

Aug 19, 2021

Chloe G. Fraser, age 86, of Birmingham passed away on August 19, 2021. She was a member of Huffman United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Olen Gene Fraser. She is survived by her children, Michael E. Fraser (Michaela) and Lisa F. Duchock (Chris); and her grandchildren, Alison Morgan (Devon), Samantha Fraser, Jesse Masters (Shawna),...

Aug 18, 2021

Helen Marie Finch Hamilton, age 87, of Fultondale passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at UAB Hospital.

Mrs. Hamilton was a graduate of Corner High School, Class of 1953. She was a lifelong businesswoman, and greatly enjoyed the years she spent working as an accountant,

She was preceded in death by her father and mother,...

Aug 17, 2021

Theresa Williams, age 86 of Trussville, AL passed away on August 17, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill “Doc” Williams. She is survived by her sons, John L. Williams, Scott B. Williams (Beverly) and Jeffrey Williams (Lynn); 8 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; host of nieces and nephews

Aug 17, 2021

Gloria M. Argo, age 83 of Trussville passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at her home. She was born April 13, 1938 in Jasper, AL to Amy and William Jenkins. Gloria was a member of the Deerfoot Baptist Church in Trussville, AL; She worked for AmSouth Bank in Birmingham for more than 23 years before retiring....