Obituaries

Dec 9, 2020

Jewel's life was fueled by her love for God. She lived out loud Matthew 22:37-39. Jesus replied: love the Lord your God with all you heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. Jewel lived a beautiful life of...

Dec 7, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Martha S. Jones. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 7, 2020

Michelle Renee Andrews passed away Monday, December 7, 2020, following a brief illness. Michelle was born February 17, 1970 to Parents, Rev. John H. and Janette Black Andrews. Michelle was a graduate Gardendale High School, Birmingham-Southern College, and completed a Masters of Library Science at the university of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. For over fifteen years Michelle worked with the city...

Dec 5, 2020

Ira Frank Eugene Pair, 92, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born in Birmingham on November 28, 1928, grew up in Center Point, Woodlawn, and Montgomery, and returned to Birmingham in 1963. He served in the Naval Reserve and was employed with the telephone company for 38 years. During his lengthy retirement he...

Dec 5, 2020

Albert Eugene Dawson (Gene), age 91, of Trussville, AL, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2020. He was born on March 5, 1929, in Tarrant, Alabama. He served in the Korean Conflict from 1950-1952. Gene was a member of North Park Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bennie and Mary Dawson,...

Dec 4, 2020

James Gary Hutson, age 90, of Trafford, passed away on December 4, 2020. He was an avid golfer and passionate Alabama Fan. He was also a US Navy Veteran and a member of County Line Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Jo Hutson; his parents, Ed and Thelma Hutson; his granddaughter, Wendie Mitchler;...

Dec 4, 2020

Mrs. Dorothy Thompson, 78, of Talladega, passed away on December 4, 2020. She was a devoted member of Heritage Place Church of Christ. She loved the Lord with all her heart. She found great joy in her family and serving others. She is preceded in death by her parents, Coy Edwin Purkey and Jean Marie Bradley Purkey; her brother...

Dec 2, 2020

Arnold Lee Yarbrough "PeeWee", age 95 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, in the comfort of his home. He was preceded in death by his parents and his six siblings, five sisters and one brother. Arnold was born March 24, 1925, in Center Point, Alabama to George and Effie Mae Yarbrough. He was a...

Dec 2, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Fe Smith. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 1, 2020

Randall “Randy” Bruce Nations passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at the age of 63. Although his time on earth was cut unexpectedly short, Randy will be remembered by all as someone who loved life and radiated kindness and love in his interactions with all people.

Randy was born on February 16, 1957, to William Leonard...

Dec 1, 2020

Laura Denise Robertson Murphy, age 46 passed away November 30, 2020. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Melanie Murphy, Dad, Melton Robertson and her sister, Melissa Robertson; She survived by her husband, Jeffrey Murphy, sons, Jack and Chase Murphy; mother, Patricia Robertson mother-in-law, Glenda Lutrell; nieces, Hailee and Brooke Medlock; brother-in-law, Dave Medlock; special friend, Tammy Smith...

Nov 30, 2020

Jean Knowles Parks, age 101, of Birmingham, passed away November 30, 2020. Mr. Parks dearly loved his friends and family, enjoyed volunteering at Baptist Montclair and later Trinity Hospitals. He was retired from Gulf Oil after 39 years and then owned his own business, Lujeans Jewelry for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69...

Nov 30, 2020

Jewell F Parks, age 84, of Leeds, Alabama passed away November 30, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of Alabama, born on June 4, 1936 to Leonard and Odessa Fletcher. She is survived by her 4 children; Lane Parks (Jeannie) of Millington TN, Mark Parks of Idaho Falls ID, Boni Parks of Tuscaloosa AL, and Jana Clements of Leeds...

Nov 30, 2020

Billy Hilman McMichael, Jr. (69), passed away suddenly on November 30, 2020. Bill lived in Homewood but previously lived in Pelham for approximately 21 yrs. Born in Atlanta, GA on August 3, 1951, his family moved to Birmingham in 1961. Bill went to Banks High School where he played football and graduated in 1969. He then went to Samford...

Nov 29, 2020

Marie McCoy Ash, 83 of Ashville, AL passed away on November 29, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eutaw and Lelia McCoy, husband of 56 years, James E. Ash, Sr.; siblings, Betty, Faye, Patricia, James, Donnie, Ronnie and Charles. She is survived by her children, Teresa Hill (Robbie), Debra Harris (Allen), Barbara McDaniel (Mike) and James...

Nov 29, 2020

Loraine Keith Umphrey, age 98, of Birmingham, departed this life on November 29, 2020. She was born on February 22, 1922. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lura Holmes Hailey and Reginald Pate Keith, stepfather Grover T. Hailey, sister Mary Keith, stepbrothers Grover Hailey, Jr., Harold Hailey, and Bobby Hailey, and her loving husband of 54 years...

Nov 28, 2020

Patricia Ann Stalls, 81, of Trussville, AL went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 28, 2020.  She is preceded in death by her loving husband Bobby Shelton Stalls.  She is also preceded in death by her parents James Perkins and Reba Perkins, and her sister Joyce Keller.  Patricia is survived by her son Shelton Stalls (Laura), her...

Nov 28, 2020

Arnold W. Manning, age 87, of Grayson Valley passed away on November 28, 2020. He was formerly of Tarrant, where he graduated high school in 1952. He enjoyed playing on the football team during his school days. He married the Love of his life Sue shortly after graduating and joined the Air Force. He faithfully served the U.S. Air...

Nov 28, 2020

Edna Adams Smith, 91, entered her eternal heavenly home on November  28, 2020.   She was born July  8,  1929 in  Birmingham, Al. to Lonnie and Pearl Adams.  Edna  attended Phillips High School in Birmingham.  She retired  after many years with the  Jefferson County Board of Education where she served as a cafeteria worker.   After her retirement she enjoyed  traveling in...

Nov 27, 2020

Terri Darlene Vann, age 63, of Trussville, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020. Mrs. Vann is preceded in death by her father, Author Myron Silvey; brother, Gary M. Silvey. Mrs. Vann is survived by her mother, Joy O. Silvey; sister, Kay McCullars(David); son Jason Lewallen(Ashlee); daughter, Ashley Haley(Justin); grandchildren, Austin Lewallen, Madison and Chase Haley; nephew, David McCullars,...