Obituaries

Mar 11, 2021

Joseph “Joe” D. Friday, age 27, passed away on March 11, 2021. Joe graduated from Hope Christian Academy and the University of Montevallo. He graduated with a bachelor’s in mass communications. He enjoyed fishing and loved spending time with his daughters. He was a friendly and kind-hearted man with a great smile and sense of humor. He is survived...

Mar 10, 2021

Claudia Gaines 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. She was born on August 2,1926 to William and Lillie Benton. Claudia went to Talladega  School for the Deaf and Blind where she met Edward Godsey and married after his graduation. Together they had 3 children. After Edward’s death Claudia married William Gaines, the love of her life....

Mar 9, 2021

Reuben Thomas Fields, age 73 of Glencoe, AL passed away at St. Vincent’s East on March 9, 2021. He graduated from Hewitt-Trussville High School class of 1967. After graduation he joined the army in 1967. He served two tours during the Vietnam War and then served in Japan and Germany and was honorably discharged on February 19, 1975. After...

Mar 8, 2021

Marion Shutika Loris, age 81, of Birmingham, AL passed away peacefully on Monday, March 8, 2021. Marion was born July 21, 1939 to John and Anna Shutika in Allport, Pennsylvania. Marion was a devoted housewife and loving mother of five children, twelve grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. She was a devout Catholic and was a member of Our Lady of...

Mar 7, 2021

June Ellen Petree, long time resident of Moody, Alabama, passed away peacefully with family at her bedside on Sunday March 7, 2021. June was a member for twenty plus years at Mountain View Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Clarence “Pete” W. Petree, her parents Troy Mansfield Majors and Esteel Josephine Lynn, and her...

Mar 7, 2021

Robert C. LeMond, known as Bobby, a single man, age 73 who went to be with the Lord March 7, 2021. He was born of the late Jesse and Carolyn LeMond, of Birmingham, AL. He graduated from Hewitt Trussville High School in 1965 where he was treasurer, student council, and Latin club. He studied business at the University of...

Mar 5, 2021

Lou Alice Riley was born on February 19th 1957 and passed away on Friday, March 5th, 2021. 64 She is preceded in death by her grandparents, father William A Riley, mother Alice Jeanne Riley. She leaves behind her Aunt Barbara Moseley, brother Robert Riley (Valerie), brother Terry Riley (Cheryl), Sister Barbara Riley (Mike Harris), nieces and nephews: Allen Riley...

Mar 4, 2021

Mary Lee Green Craft of Birmingham, AL entered into the loving arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 4, 2021. A graveside memorial service will be held at 10am on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville, AL. Mary was preceded in death by her sweetheart William T. Craft (Bill) whom she married on...

Mar 4, 2021

Mrs Geraldine Wegent  was born 2/9/34 to Horatio Marion Vaughn and Myrtle Sistrunk Vaughn while they lived in Michigan . They moved back to a farm in Addison,  Alabama  where she spent her childhood with her 3 siblings  and parents .   After her fathers death,  her mother moved her still young family to a home in the Centerpoint, Alabama ...

Mar 4, 2021

Norris Wayne Marlowe, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his home.  Wayne was born September 9, 1952 to Mary Jo and William Norris Marlowe.  Wayne served in the Marines for more than 6 years; he was a member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 91 for 40 years. Wayne is survived by his wife, Janet Glass Marlowe, two sons, Patrick...

Mar 3, 2021

Benjamin Harrison Campbell, 93, of Birmingham went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 3, 2021.

Benjamin, who was called B.H., Bill, Ben or Sammy Bill by his friends and relatives, was born September 13, 1927, to Harrison and Dovie Campbell, of Gardendale. Because his father died when he was three weeks old, his mother took...

Mar 2, 2021

Jana Taylor LoPresti received the beautiful gift of complete healing when she returned to her heavenly home on March 2, 2021. Jana's battle with cancer was brief, but valiant; her deep faith in God and her incredible love of her family were her strength and her shield. Jana feared not in the face of illness, instead clung to God's...

Mar 2, 2021

Ronald C. Bell

Mar 15, 1932 – March 2, 2021

Ronald C. Bell, age 88, of Pinson, AL passed away on March 2, 2021.  Ronald retired as a Baptist Minister and was recently a member of Lakewood Baptist Church.  Ronald served many churches in the Birmingham area as Pastor, Asst. Pastor, Minister of Education, Interim...

Mar 2, 2021

Dorothy “Dot” Turner Batson, age 98, of the East Lake community in Birmingham, AL passed away on March 2, 2021. She was born in Philadelphia, PA to George Palmer Turner, Sr. and Dorothy Hays Turner. She graduated from Woodlawn High School. She was a life-long member of The Innovators Clas at East Lake UMC where she volunteered in the...

Mar 1, 2021

Judy Gayle Morse, age 68, of Trafford passed away on Monday, March 1st, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her son Jamie Deason, her mother Carolyn Petty, and her father Jack Morris.  She is survived by her husband Larry Morse, daughters Jennifer Smith (Sammy) and Brandi Williams (Craig), her brother Jerry Morris (Darlene) and sister Karla Swann (Chris),...

Mar 1, 2021

Glen O. Washburn, age 93, of Trussville, went to be with his Savior on March 1, 2021. He was a member of the Healing Place Church and was a retired engineer on the railroad. He was a loving husband, father, Pawpaw and Granddaddy. He is survived by his wife, Betty Washburn; his children, Susan Moore, Randy Washburn, Ken Washburn...

Feb 28, 2021

Betty Ruth Vaughn, 75, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away February 28, 2021. Betty was born in Haleyville, Alabama on October 8, 1945. Betty managed Spring Aire Cleaners in Tarrant 35 years. Most everyone knew her. She was known as wife, mom, mamaw and loved by all. She loved spending time with family. She leaves to cherish her memories: husband,...

Feb 28, 2021

Lucian Earl (L.E.) Smith, 92, a longtime resident of Trussville, AL, passed away Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, at Bill Nichols State Veterans Home in Alexander City, AL.

He was born in Dutton, AL, Sept. 5, 1928, to Europe and Didema Hicks Smith. He graduated from Pisgah High School in 1948 after serving from June 1946 to November...

Feb 28, 2021

George M. “Jack” Powell, age 88, of Powder Springs Georgie died peaceful at home on February 28, 2021 surrounded by his precious family.

Jack enjoyed the beach life and loved RV traveling with the love of his life, Bernice.  Together they traveled all over the USA and cruised to many adventurous destinations. When not on the road...

Feb 27, 2021

Joseph “Bill” Strange, age 78, of Alpine, passed away on February 27, 2021. He was a member of Hepzibah Baptist Church. Mr. Strange was one of the first paramedics trained in the Birmingham area and he later retired from Homewood Fire Department after 33 years of service. He also enjoyed taking pictures, gardening, and Alabama Football. He was preceded...