Obituaries

Jan 12, 2021

John F. “Dutch” Robson, Jr., age 66, of Trussville, passed away on January 12, 2021. He was a member of Faith Community Fellowship and worked as a Superintendent for Robson Contractors, Inc. He was a 1973 graduate of Banks High School and later attended JSU. He was a loving son, brother and uncle who grew up in the Roebuck...

Jan 12, 2021

Marland Dean Wordell born June 5, 1936 in Birmingham, Alabama passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 12th with his daughter Karen at his bedside. Marland was a  1954 graduate of Tarrant High School. After graduation, he developed a diversified background in banking for his entire career eventually rising to the rank of President of The First Bank of Crestview,...

Jan 12, 2021

Master Sgt Donald Larry Martin, 70, of Hanceville, passed away on January 12, 2021. Mr. Martin was a native of Oneonta, AL. He graduated from Appalachian High School in 1968. Immediately after High School he joined the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War. After 25 plus years of faithful service, he retired as a highly decorated Master...

Jan 11, 2021

Jason Dwight Hallmark, age 36 of Pinson, Alabama went to be with the Lord Monday January 11, 2021.  Jason was employed by Watkins Trucking company in Birmingham, Alabama as a flat-bed commercial driver.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents Pearl Louise Long Hallmark, James Orbin Hallmark and Joy Elizabeth Fortenberry White. He was survived by his wife...

Jan 11, 2021

James W. Walter Jr. (Bo) died peacefully in his sleep on January 11, 2021. Bo was a loving husband, father and friend to everyone he met.  He is survived by his wife Debbie, his son Josey, who he devoted his life and son Jonathan.  He was preceded in death by his son Jeremy.  He is also survived by his sister...

Jan 10, 2021

Charles Cargile, 76, passed away on January 10, 2021, in Birmingham, AL.

Charles is survived by his wife of 52 years, Bobbie Cargile, sons, Brian(Tawana) and Curry(Dao) Cargile, daughter, Kristi Wood (Chase), their six grandchildren, Alexis and Ethan Cargile, Ryleigh, Addisyn, Cason, and Harper Wood.

He will be remembered most for the love he had...

Jan 9, 2021

Sandra Lennell Scarvey LaRussa, age 76, of Birmingham, AL passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 surrounded by her family. Sandra was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. William Frank Scarvey on November 27, 1944. She was the oldest of 13 children. Sandra was a life-long member of the catholic church; she attended both Our Lady of Lourdes...

Jan 9, 2021

Mona Howton Webster, 80 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on January 9, 2021, with her beloved daughter by her side. Mona spent most of her life caring for her family. She is predeceased by her parents, Daniel J. Hodges and Lucille Hodges; husband, Woody Webster and daughter, Jill Howton Clark, and three dear aunts that she cared for until...

Jan 9, 2021

Mrs. Peggy Stuman Watts of Birmingham, Alabama went to be with our Lord on January 9th, 2021 at the age of Ninety years old. She is preceded in death by her parents; L.O. and Thelma Ball, her husband; Bill Stuman, two sons; Steve and Burt, and her sister; Sue Higgins of Birmingham.

Left to cherish her memory...

Jan 8, 2021

Gregory Alan Forbes passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021. He is preceded in death by his dad, Robert L. McAden and a brother, Larry D. Forbes. He is survived by his mother, Nellie R. McAden; brother, Robert (Gloria), sister, Judy (Butch), brother, Randy L. McAden (Regina), several nieces and nephews.

Jan 7, 2021

William Joseph Layton - (Billy Joe) Age 79 passed away on January 7, 2021 after complications from Covid. He was a proud member of Gardendale First Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father,  grandfather, brother and friend to anyone he met. He was an avid street rodder and outdoorsman. He took great pride in his family and 62...

Jan 7, 2021

Kathleen J. Hightower, 72, of Trussville, Alabama died Wednesday January 7, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. William and Louise Jenkins of Sarasota, Florida and her brother William Jenkins, Jr. of Collettsville, North Carolina. Survivors include, her children Angie Nalley (Eddy), Catie Hightower, Wendie Loizzi ( John), Jessica Sutherland (Mark)...

Jan 6, 2021

Christy Lyn (Roberts) Myers age 59 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away peacefully on January 6, 2021. Christy was a beloved wife, mother, aunt, "MiMi" and nurse where she spent 31 years healing others in the greater Birmingham area. She was an avid Alabama fan (Roll Tide), her favorite pastime was watching Hallmark movies and loving on her grandchildren.

Jan 5, 2021

Joy Joan Jennings Thompson, age 89, was born on January 25, 1931, the 4th in a family of 6 girls, to the late William Frederick Howell Jennings and Mittie Tomlinson Jennings. She passed away on January 5, 2021. She was a graduate of Woodlawn High School. She married the love of her life, Henry Helms Thompson on Saturday, February...

Jan 5, 2021

Ann Marie Sandefer, age 66, passed away on January 5, 2021 from complications due to strokes.  Ann was born on July 4, 1954 in Gadsden, AL, to Johnnie and Ruth Sandefer.  She grew up in Huffman, AL and is a 1973 graduate of Huffman High School.  She furthered her education, graduating from  Jefferson State in 1978.  She was a...

Jan 5, 2021

Cleo Pittman Julian, 92 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in her home surrounded by family. She was born in Tarrant City, Alabama on November 12, 1928 to the parents of Clarence Mitchell Pittman and Mary Odessa Pittman who preceded her in death along with her 5 siblings. She was also preceded in death by her...

Jan 4, 2021

Juanita P. Blue born on August 3, 1931 went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, January 4, 2021. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Ralph G. Blue, her parents Harvey and Oda B Poole, and her brother Harvey Poole Jr. Juanita is survived by her daughters Cindy Farmer (Ed), Carol Cargile; grandchildren Matt Grill...

Jan 4, 2021

Sheila Keith Vann, age 72 of Pinson, AL passed away on January 4, 2021. Shelia was a member of Robinwood Baptist Church for 42 years. She was manager for the bakery department at Winn-Dixie in Clay, AL before retiring. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 32 years, Tommy Vann; her parents, Rayford Skipper and Edith...

Jan 4, 2021

Sheila Keith Vann, age 72 of Pinson, AL passed away on January 4, 2021. Shelia was member of Robinwood Baptist Church for 42 years. She was manager for the bakery department at Winn-Dixie in Clay, AL before retiring. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 32 years, Tommy Vann. Sheila is survived by her daughter, Wendi Farley...

Jan 3, 2021

Donna Camille Love, 73, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Donna passed away peacefully after multiple medical complications.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Dennis W. Whalen, and Lila Ward Whalen.

She is survived by her daughter Stacey N. Love, son Brandon T. Love (Wendy) and...