Obituaries

Feb 18, 2021

Faye A. Murphree, age 79 of Birmingham, AL passed away on February 18, 2021. She was a member of First Baptist Church Center Point. She was a member of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy John Murphree and her son, Robert John Murphree. She is survived by her daughters, Julie Murphree (Ben) and...

Feb 14, 2021

Brady "Ray" Robbins -age 86 passed away peacefully on February 14,2021 with family by his side. Ray was know by most as PawPaw what his grandchildren called him he was loved by so many and had such a sharing and giving heart and thought of others above himself. He was a tile setter by trade then truck driver. He...

Feb 14, 2021

ALVIN DAVID JACKSON

July 27, 1921 – February 14, 2021

Alvin David Jackson passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 14, 2021.  He was born in Cullman, Alabama on July 27, 1921.  Proudly, he served in the United States Army during World War II in Normandy, Central Europe and Rhineland, Germany.  Upon his discharge on December...

Feb 14, 2021

Patricia Ann Darden, age 84, passed away peacefully on February 14th, 2021. Patricia was born on November, 26th, 1936 to the late Loy H. Darden and Pauline Ratliff Darden of Pinson, AL. She was a graduate of Tarrant High School and was employed by Lehigh Cement Company and the Social Security Administration. Patricia was a lifelong member of First...

Feb 12, 2021

Luther “Luke” E. Johnson, Jr. age 80 of Alabaster, Alabama passed away Friday, February 12, 2021. He was the son of the late Luther E. Johnson, Sr. and Estelle Johnson of Woodstock, Alabama. He is survived by his wife Charlotte Ann, two brothers George E. Johnson of Austin, Texas, Russell Van Johnson of Woodstock, Alabama, a niece Dawn Neel...

Feb 12, 2021

Cynthia “Cindi” Goodwin Pannell of Chalkville, Alabama returned to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, February 12, 2021. Welcoming Cindi into heaven are her father Aaron Goodwin, mother Carol Crutchfield, and her brother Greg Goodwin. She is survived by her children Haili (Jack) King and Raegan Griffith, grandson Jack King IV (Jack Jack), siblings Randy (Laurie) Goodwin, Lundi...

Feb 12, 2021

Edna Juanita Stokes Jett (89) went to be with our Lord and Savior Friday, February 12, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Arthur Jett, Sr., and her daughter Lynn Jett Fleming. She is survived by her children and their spouses: Karen Jett Bedsole (Steve); Charles Arthur Jett, Jr. (Kim); Cynthia Jett Bailey (Ken); her grandchildren;...

Feb 11, 2021

Mary Ann Egger born on August 15, 1942 went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday February 11, 2021. She is preceded in death by her mother Ethel Teel and her father Frank Teel. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Egger, son Bobby Egger (Cindy), son Ricky Egger (Donna), and son Ronnie Egger. She is also survived...

Feb 11, 2021

Searcy E. “Sonny” Mullenix, Jr., age 76, of Birmingham passed away February 11, 2021. He was a native of Tuscaloosa, a ’63 graduate of TCHS, and an Army Veteran. He was a devout Christian with a servant’s heart and a member of Lakeside Baptist Church. ‘Pop’ was well-known for working in the air-conditioning business all his life throughout Alabama....

Feb 9, 2021

On Saturday, February 6, 2021, Kenneth E. Sterling, age 83, loving husband and father of three sons, passed away at home with his family after a yearlong, courageous  battle with cancer.

Ken was born on June 13, 1937 to Sidney and Cassie (Harris) Sterling who both preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of...

Feb 9, 2021

Ronald Thaxton Rasco, 80, of Tarrant City, passed away on February 9, 2021. Ronald was born on October 20, 1940 to Newman Randolph and Ovelle Bradberry Rasco in Birmingham. Ronald graduated from Howard College (Sigma Nu fraternity), then he landed his first job as a Pharmacist for Kessler's Pharmacy in Tarrant and worked for over 50 years for other...

Feb 7, 2021

Norman Lee Harless went to be with his Heavenly Father Saturday evening, February 6th, 2021. He is survived by his sister, Susan Harless; nephew, James Gustin III (Ashley); brother, Charles A. “Rusty” Harless (Greg); his son, Wesley B. Harless (Julie); grandsons, Wesley York Harless, Perry Daniel Harless, and Thomas Ramsay Harless. Norman’s love of all types of angling will...

Feb 6, 2021

Nella Dean Cummings, age 94, of Leeds, passed away on February 6, 2021. She was a Rosie the Riveter during World War II. She was preceded in death by her children, David McGowan, Waid McGowan, Joel McGowan, and Debra Setliff. She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Isbell (Jim), and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service...

Feb 6, 2021

Phyllis DiGiovanna, age 72 of Birmingham, AL passed away February 6, 2021. She was a member of Holy Infant Catholic Church in Trussville. She graduated from Lew Wallace High School in Gary, Indiana. She met her husband and love of her life, Matt DiGiovanna, while working at the Pentagon. After the death of her beloved husband, she took over the...

Feb 5, 2021

Thomas B. “Tom” Harris, age 75 gained his wings on Friday, February 5, 2021. He grew up in East Lake Community and graduated from Woodlawn High School class of 1964. He worked at Hayes International/PEMCO Aeroplex for 43 years where he met many lifelong friends, and most recently worked at Town and Country Ford in Pell City. He was...

Feb 5, 2021

McClendon, James Ronald, 75. After more than 20 years of battling progressive heart/vascular disease and recently vascular dementia, Ron left his earthly home for his Heavenly one on February 5, 2021. He passed peacefully at home with his wife by his side.

Ron loved his family & friends, telling stories, generating laughter, stimulating conversation, and Alabama football....

Feb 4, 2021

Richard W. Armstrong, age 74, of Trussville, Alabama passed away on February 1, 2021. He grew up in Jefferson Park and graduated from Leeds High School Class of 1964. He was a Prestigious Business owner of Armstrong Pump Service Co. for 32 years; where he cultivated many life-long friends through his business; whether a customer, vendor or employee. He...

Feb 4, 2021

On Thursday February 4, 2021, Donald Ray Hester, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away at the age of 84. Donald was born August 19, 1936 in Etowah county to Fate and Maggie Elizabeth Hester. Donald was a longtime employee of Rast Construction where he drove a tractor trailer hauling heavy equipment. Donald is preceded in death...

Feb 2, 2021

Bernice W. Powell, age 86 of Powder Springs, Georgia, died peacefully at home on February 2, 2021, surrounded by her precious family. Bernice enjoyed the beach life and loved RV traveling with the love of her life, Jack. Together they traveled all over the USA and cruised to many adventurous destinations. When not on the road or sea, Bernice...

Feb 1, 2021

On the morning of Monday, February 1st, 2021, Patrick “Pat” Stephen Stone, 66 years young, began his soul journey back to his Heavenly home. Patrick was born on July 3, 1954 to Frances Marion Stone and Henry Oscar Stone. Patrick was a life force. A true life giver to anyone he met. When he was 13, he gave his...