Obituaries

May 8, 2021

Patricia Vermillion of Pinson, Alabama passed away on May 8, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

May 6, 2021

Beth Crowell, age 49, passed away in her sleep at home May 6, 2021, after a brief illness with cancer. She was born December 11, 1971, in Birmingham. She graduated from Hewitt Trussville High School in 1990, and graduated from Auburn University in 1994. She was employed by Protective Life as a Business Systems Analyst II. She grew up...

May 2, 2021

Arthur Michael “Mike” Woodley, age 73, of Birmingham, AL passed away on May 2, 2021. Mike graduated in 1969 from Leto Comprehensive High School and immediately joined the U.S. Navy. He was honorably discharged in January 1973. He was an over the road truck driver and retired after over forty years of service. Mike was preceded in death by...

May 1, 2021

Willie Dean Buchanan York was the youngest (the baby) of 5 siblings born to the late Eddie Buchanan and Dillie Solley Buchanan in Arab, Alabama.

She grew up going to Gilliam Springs Baptist Church and continued throughout her life to be a member of a Baptist Church. At the time of her death, she was a member...

Apr 30, 2021

Mrs. Joyce Elaine Strader age 75 passed away Friday, April 30, 2021. She was born May 2, 1945 in Tennessee to Emma Lynch Burnett and Benjamin Burnett. Joyce is survived by her beloved husband, Charles Strader, her cherished children, a daughter, Felicia Strader and two sons, James "Dan" Strader and Jeff and his wife, Amy Strader; two loving  grandchildren,...

Apr 30, 2021

Mrs. Annie Laura Sargent, age 85, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021.  She was born July 31, 1935 in Goodwater, Alabama to Lola Mae and William Artest Turner.  Laura was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, George Hubert Sargent, her grandson, Brandon Luster, and her brothers, J.W. Turner and Paul Turner.  She was a loving and...

Apr 29, 2021

Jay Derek Caston passed away unexpectedly on Thursday April 29, 2021, at the age of 58.

He is survived by Celya Lynn Caston his wife of 34 years and his amazing daughters Nicole Elizabeth Caston (age 29) and Valerie Lynn Caston (age 24). He was preceded in death by his loving parents Beatrice Dolores and JC Caston....

Apr 28, 2021

William A. Bazzano, age 71 of Oneonta, AL passed away on April 28, 2021. He attended church at The Church at Bradford Road. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Nancy Bazzano; children, Lisa Fergerson (Alphonso), William “Bubba” Bazzano (Tina) and Renay Musso (Shaun); grandchildren, Jennifer Johnston, Jessica Johnston, Taylor Patterson, Kelsey Hays and Baylee Musso; 6...

Apr 28, 2021

Sharon Lee Rayborn, age 78, of Moody went home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2021, surrounded by family. Originally from Kentucky, Sharon was proud of being a military wife, traveling the world, making lifelong friends, and being called honey, mom, mema, grandma, and oma. She had a zest for life that was contagious and was known for...

Apr 28, 2021

Carl Wayne McNair was called home by his Heavenly Father on April 30, 2021. Wayne was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. From a very early age, Wayne showed a keen propensity for cars, trucks, and auto mechanics, which led to a career as an "over the road" truck driving owning his own Semi Truck. He was very involved...

Apr 28, 2021

Maureen M. Stephens, age 76, of Pell City, AL passed away on April 28, 2021. A grandmother who loved unconditionally, teaches, motivates, encourages, gives warm hugs, tells great stories and bakes amazing sweet potato pies. She was a member of Concord Methodist Church. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and the Talladega Homemaker’s Club. She was...

Apr 27, 2021

Eileen Helen Henderson age 76 of Tarrant, passed away peacefully at her home on April 27, 2021. She was the wife of Jerry E. Henderson. They shared 57 years of marriage together. Eileen was born on the island of Kauai on September 25, 1944 and was the daughter of Charles and Helen Martin. Eileen had 3 brothers and 2 sisters:  Chuck...

Apr 27, 2021

Audrey Louise Richards, age 78, passed from this life to eternal life on April 27, 2021 at Acsension St. Vincent's Blount in Oneonta, Alabama. Audrey Louise Richards was born on December 21, 1942 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was a devoted wife to Bill and loving mother to her children. She loved to fish and spend time with family. Children...

Apr 24, 2021

Uel Charles Nummy, age 95 of Birmingham, AL passed away on April 24, 2021. He was a Godly man who lived a Christian Life. He loved his family, animals, nature and his country. He served in World War II as a Marine in the Pacific Campaign. He fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima, Saipan and Okinawa. He retired...

Apr 24, 2021

Amanda Maria Godwin was called home on April 24th, 2021. She left behind a multitude of family, friends she considered family, and her fiance Marty Mann. Amanda was a selfless and nurturing lady. Her love was visible to everyone around her due to her amazing ability to make everyone feel like they were everything that mattered in that moment....

Apr 23, 2021

Wanda Swain Palmer, age 77, of Birmingham, AL passed away on April 23, 2021. Wanda grew up in Jefferson County, AL and attended Woodlawn High School. Wanda was a strong and independent woman who enjoyed gardening and playing board games with friends and family. Wanda is survived by her children, Juanita Foster (Richard) and David Dunion (Janie Dill); six...

Apr 22, 2021

Christian Velasquez Tamariz went to be with His Lord and Savior Thursday, April 22, 2021. He loved Alabama football, soccer, wrestling, and video games. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Christian's funeral services will be held Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens in Trussville, Alabama with a Visitation 1-2 PM...

Apr 20, 2021

Betty Ann Rowell, 89, passed away on April 20, 2021 in McKinney, Texas.  She was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on June 9, 1931 to parents Willard and Eva Lochridge. Betty spent over 4 decades working tirelessly as a bookkeeper and accountant. She was also an incredible seamstress. Her second love, to that of her family, was golfing. Her Christian...

Apr 18, 2021

James “Jim” Evatt, 66, of Irondale passed away on April 18, 2021. He attended Leeds High School and worked with GE for several years. He retired from MIS. Jim married the love of his life Debora in May of 1974. He was a devoted and loving husband and father. He loved spending time with family, especially his grandkids. He...

Apr 17, 2021

Phillip A. Gambrell, March 29, 1985-April 17, 2021 (Age 36), passed away unexpectedly on April 17 leaving behind, a multitude of, family and friends that will miss his contagious smile, his generous hugs, and his ability to make people laugh, even when they felt there was nothing to laugh about.  He is survived by his parents, Bob and Priscilla...