Obituaries

Mar 18, 2021

David Ray Jackson, of Ashville, Alabama, went to his heavenly home on March 18th 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Joel Jackson, son, Jonathan Jackson, nephews, Aaron and Andrew Jackson, and uncles Roy Glenn Jackson and Ray Boatwright. He is survived by his daughter, Kristen (Brandon), three grandsons, Jonathan, Jarrett, and Jaxon, mother, Helen Jackson, brothers,...

Mar 18, 2021

Mrs. Lorene W. Seymore age 85 of Birmingham, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her first husband of 23 years, Johnnie M. Gagliano, her second husband of 30 years, Wallace D. Seymore, Sr., her daughter, Sandy Gagliano and her granddaughter, Mandy Hayes. She is survived by daughters, Susan Hayes, Sharon Click (Andy) Vicki...

Mar 17, 2021

Betty Franklin Goodwin, age 85, entered heaven on March 17, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Goodwin, son Jimmy, parents, Roy & Ila Franklin, sisters, Virginia Duncan, Verna Cox and brother, Hollis (Ug) Franklin. She is survived by her daughter, Belinda McCullough, son-in-law, David McCullough, cousin, Faye Thomas (Jacksonville Fl.) and a host of nieces...

Mar 15, 2021

Edwin J. Swartz, age 91, was born in Cleveland, TN, and passed away in Birmingham, AL on March 15, 2021. He was a member of Cahaba Springs Presbyterian Church and was a Lay Minister. He had retired from Eaton Corporation and was employed with HGM Liftparts. He had attended Tennessee Tech University and served in the National Guard. He...

Mar 15, 2021

Betty Lou Cash went to be with our Lord on the morning of March 15, 2021. Betty was a faithful servant of God, taking precious care of her mother (until mother’s death), sisters, friends and neighbors throughout her life, always giving of herself unselfishly to others. Betty is pre-deceased by her mother, Lou Anna Palmer Cash and her brother,...

Mar 13, 2021

Mrs. Laura B. Salmon, 74 of Pinson, Alabama passed away on Saturday March 13, 2021 with her family by her side. Laura was born on August 17, 1946 in Oneonta, Alabama. Laura graduated from Cleveland High School in 1964 and received a Bachelors in Secondary Education from Jacksonville State University in 1979, additional education at the University of Southern...

Mar 12, 2021

On Friday, March 12, 2021, Tammie Brown Richey, loving wife and mother of one, passed on at 62 years of age.

Tammie was born on March 30, 1958 in Clarksburg, WV to Tom and Barbara Brown. Tammie earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Montevallo and master’s from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She spent...

Mar 12, 2021

Martin Joseph Wolfe II, age 67 of Pell City passed away on March 12, 2021. He was a native of Farmington, MI. Martin was a truck driver for over fifty years. He enjoyed building hotrods and motorcycles, attending car shows, and long rides on his motorcycle. He adored his dogs and was a huge animal lover. He was preceded...

Mar 11, 2021

Evelyn Wilson, 91, passed away peacefully in Tallahassee, FL, on March 11, 2021. She was born on April 10, 1929, to Burl and Edith Creel of Kimberly, AL. After graduating from Phillips High School in Birmingham in 1946, Evelyn went to work as a telephone operator. In 1949, she married Samuel Edwin Wilson, and the couple raised four children in...

Mar 11, 2021

Stanley “Stan” R. Kight, Sr., age 68, of Irondale, AL passed away peacefully at his home on March 11, 2021. Stan joined the U.S. Army in August of 1971 and proudly served his county for 32 years. He was a Jump Master and served as a Master Sgt for over 18 years and was honorably discharged in April of...

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...