Obituaries

Apr 17, 2021

Phillip Andrew Gambrell, 36, passed away unexpectedly on April 17, leaving an indescribable void in the hearts of so many. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Karen Osburn Gambrell; his parents, Bob and Priscilla Gambrell; brothers, Robert Gambrell (Erica) and Jeff DeShazo (Heidi); grandmother, Dorris Drummond; mother and father-in-law, Patricia and Donald Osburn; grandmother-in-law, Joanna Reed;...

Apr 17, 2021

Nancy L. Bell passed peacefully in her home in Alabaster, AL on April 17, 2021 surrounded by her long time devoted companion Gregg Alley, and her two daughters after a long fought battle with ovarian cancer. She was the beloved mother of Laura Greenberg (Mark, dec.), Sharon Strickland (Todd), and Christine Everett (dec.). Cherished Mimi to Jacob (Maura), Karri...

Apr 16, 2021

Diane Black Martin, age 66, of Tuscaloosa, passed away Friday, April 16th, at her residence.

She was born on May 9th, 1954, in Birmingham, the daughter of the late Pete and Polly Black. Diane graduated from Huffman High School in 1972. She received her undergraduate degree in Education from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa in 1976....

Apr 15, 2021

Myra Jean Nichols, 90, of Birmingham, passed away on April 13, 2021.  Her family was blessed to be able to be with her during her last days.   She was a member of Valley East Baptist Church.   Myra was a devoted housewife and mother.  Her husband Walton Newton Nichols previously passed. Myra and Walton had 3 children, 9 grandchildren and...

Apr 15, 2021

Carolyn A. Fix passed away on April 15, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, George Fix; children, Randall Fix (Cindy), Kenneth Fix (Wendy) and Lecia Holmes (Rodney). She was a proud grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; brother, Michael Aldridge. Visitation will be on Monday, April...

Apr 14, 2021

Mrs. Marquerite Lorene Ballenger, age 93 passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in Birmingham, AL. Lorene was born, April 15, 1927 in Birmingham, AL to Jimmie Ray and R.B. Ray. She is survived by her beloved children, a daughter, Diane B. Hardman and a son, Curtis Ballenger, a loving grandson, Darren Hardman and his wife, Dawn and a cherished...

Apr 14, 2021

Neysa Gayle Lucas, 74, passed away on April 14, 2021. Before retiring, Neysa spent time as an Elderfriend Coordinator for SonRise Health Ministries. In retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her best friend and companion, Gerald Stricklin, traveling, playing golf, listening to audio books, and sitting on the porch listening to the birds sing.

Mrs. Lucas is...

Apr 14, 2021

Lorene Ballenger of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on Apr 14, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Apr 13, 2021

Marguerite Handley Chappell, age 98 of Birmingham, AL passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. She was preceded by her husband, John E. Chappell, Jr. and her sister, Jeanne Scott. She is survived by her daughter, Jane Vining and her son, Lawrence E. Chappell (Janet); grandchildren, Destry Vining (Cristie) and Lisa Smith (Brad); many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a...

Apr 11, 2021

Bobbe R. Searcy went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, April 11, 2021. She is survived by her daughter Tammy Searcy, son Claud Searcy (Merry), sister Mimi Hollis (Johnny), grandchild Allison Searcy and great-grandson Tucker Cobb. Bobbe is also survived by her wonderful family friends. Bobbe enjoyed knitting, bowling, sitting on the back porch, taking trips to...

Apr 11, 2021

Debbrah Kay “Debbie” Herren, age 62, of Trussville, AL passed away on April 11, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Debbie was born on January 25, 1959 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Herren.  She was a graduate of Hewitt-Trussville High School. Debbie had a passion for others and devoted her life to caring for others....

Apr 10, 2021

Dale Allen Fulmer, 68, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Birmingham, AL. Dale is survived by his sister, Tamara Fulmer; nieces, April Reneman (Preston) and Lorenn Plunkett (Jarred); his great nephews and nieces, Chasyn Reneman, Paisley Reneman, Aubriana Plunkett, Trevor Plunkett and Tanner Plunkett; Friend, Joe Willis, Step-father, Robert Thompson. Dale is preceded in death by father,...

Apr 10, 2021

George Walter Latham of Birmingham passed away Saturday, April 10 at home surrounded by his family. He was 92 years of age. George was born on December 23, 1928, to Georgia Mae Houlditch Latham and Chester Arlie Latham in Kansas, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his wife, La Rue Ramey Latham; his parents; and his brothers, Gerald...

Apr 7, 2021

Mattie Ruth Kendall, age 95, of Birmingham passed away on April 7, 2021. She was a life-long resident of Birmingham, AL. She was a member of Center Point Senior Citizen Center. Ruth enjoyed traveling and spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ruth never met a stranger and had a welcoming and caring...

Apr 5, 2021

George O. “Shorty” White, 90, died on April 5th, 2021, after a short period in a Homewood Nursing home. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama February 4, 1931 to Ruth Limbaugh White and George O. White Sr. He parents divorced after a few years and his mother remarried Lewis Payton Sidle in 1940. He soon became the older step-brother...

Apr 3, 2021

L. Matt Thomason passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father Larry Thomason and stepdad Dee Helms. Visitation will be at Jefferson Memorial Tuesday, April 6, 2021 from 5-7. Chapel service is Wednesday April 7, 2021 at 2pm grave side following. He is survived by his mother Nancy Helms (Russell Black) , sister...

Apr 1, 2021

Ike Shoults, age 67, of Trussville passed away at his home on April 1, 2021. He graduated from Hewitt-Trussville High School in 1972. His hobbies included working on classic cars, particularly corvettes and going to car shows. He had an appetite for great food. He is survived by his daughter, Kerrie Stephens (Keith); his sibling, Roxanne Shoults Case, Robin...

Mar 31, 2021

Ramon Dennis Hopkins passed away peacefully at his home and went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2021. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Cecil Hopkins and Juanita Virginia Roden Hopkins, from Birmingham, Alabama. He is survived by his loving wife, Pam Youngblood Hopkins of Hoover, Alabama; his three sons, Jon Dereck Hopkins (Kim)...

Mar 31, 2021

Mrs Betty Halpin, 88, went to be with her Heavenly Father on March 31, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents Fletcher and Sara Edwards; her husband Art Halpin; her daughter Vicki Halpin; and her sister Jimmie Large.  She is survived by her daughter Sherri Halpin Hurst and numerous nieces and nephews.  She retired from AmSouth Bank...

Mar 28, 2021

Shirley Jean Moncrief - Went home to Jesus on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the age 85. Shirley was born to John Frank Lee and Edna Baldwin Lee on September 30, 1935 in Birmingham, Alabama.  Although Shirley suffered with a hearing disability from birth and underwent several surgeries she never allowed this to slow her down.  She was married to James...