Obituaries

Nov 10, 2020

Mildred Alene Edge Barnett, age 90, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. She is survived by her loving husband of 73 years, Wilburn Barnett, son Dyrel Dwayne Barnett (Kay), brother Lelton Edge (Betty), 4 grandchildren; Jennifer Barnett Collins (Cade), Alison Barnett Murphy (Jason), Nicole Barnett Malone (Brandon), Jeremy Barnett (Courtney), 8 great-grandchildren; Taylor Murphy, Madison...

Nov 9, 2020

Eleanor Lee, age 85, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 9, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents Bruce and Annette Tolerson, brothers Jack and Jerry Tolerson, and sister Doris Jones. Eleanor is survived by her daughter Teena Bridges (Carl), her son Tsali Lee (Kristin), and her grandchildren Kandies St. John (Justin), Kim Moore, Keith...

Nov 9, 2020

Mary Ann Cranford, age 74, of Birmingham, passed away November 9, 2020. She was a member of the semi pro softball team called The Little Devils and was preceded in death by her parents Paul and Anna Ruth Cranford Sr and brother Paul "Sandy" Cranford Jr. She is survived by her sister Jeanette Cranford Self and sister in law...

Nov 7, 2020

Walter Holder, a devoted widower husband, of 65 years, 10 days, father, grandfather, great-grandfather went to be with Jesus on November 7, 2020 from natural causes. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. He was born in Giles County, TN. He came to Birmingham, AL in Sept 1947 for work. He was employed at McCain Manufacturing...

Nov 6, 2020

Marvin Paul Rooks, 78, of Pinson died November 6 from pancreatic cancer. He was born in Montgomery, Alabama, to Cecil Loderick Rooks and Lucille Virginia Pritchett Rooks. Upon graduation from Robert E. Lee High School in Montgomery, Paul served three years with the Alabama Air National Guard and four years with the Air Force in the United States and...

Nov 6, 2020

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Nov 4, 2020

Margie Lee Vaughan Smith, 98, of Pell City, Alabama, went to be with our Lord on November 4, 2020. She had been cared for by her daughter, Pat, in Milton, Florida, for the last few months. Margie was born to Oral and Exer Vaughan on October 22, 1922. She graduated from Hanceville High School in 1940 and went on...

Nov 4, 2020

Bobbie Jean DeArman Minyard (85) of Birmingham, Alabama passed away November 4, 2020 in the loving home of her daughter Judy and son-in-law Bobby.  She was preceded by her husband Curtis L. Minyard; parents, John and Laura DeArman; her brothers John and Louis; and sisters Jewel, Charlotte, and Mary.  She is survived by her children Judith Minyard Bynon (Bobby),...

Nov 4, 2020

Wynell Rylant Holderfield, age 89, of Irondale, AL went to be with Jesus Wednesday, November, 4, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her loving husband of 70 years Charles Holderfield, two sons, James Holderfield (Sue), Ray Holderfield (Teena), five grandchildren, Brian Holderfield (Julie), Chuck Holderfield (Whitney), Michelle Denard (Jon), Mandy Holderfield, and Brandy...

Oct 30, 2020

On October 30, 2020 Imagene McIntosh (91) of Pell City, AL went to celebrate for eternity with her Lord and Savior. She was born in Harrisburg, Illinois on December 11, 1928 and was married the love of her life, Lionel D. McIntosh, for 58 years prior to his death in 2005. She was a wonderful “Mom” to her three...

Oct 30, 2020

John Pete Self, 97, of Hoover, AL grew up in the little mining town of Brillant, Marion County, AL. He graduated from Gulf Coast Military Academy, Gulfport, MS and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Cryptographic Technician with signal intelligence in the Pacific Theatre of Operations and Gen. McArthur's Headquarters. He...

Oct 29, 2020

Harold Lavon Nichols, 79, of Mountain Brook; passed away October 29, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Anderton Nichols, his father William “Bill” Nichols, and his wife, Janneane Field Nichols. Lavon graduated Salutatorian from Cold Springs High School in Bremen, AL in 1959. He then attended Walker Junior College where he was the President of...

Oct 29, 2020

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Oct 27, 2020

Jack Rains passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 27th. He was surrounded by his family at home in Trussville, AL . He was preceded in death by his wife, Marylin Webb Rains, son Johnny Rains, and his parents Fred and Minerva Rains and his brother, John Acton. He is survived by his sister Louise Hancock (Carlyle), his daughter Becky...

Oct 27, 2020

No obituary at this time.

Oct 27, 2020

On Tuesday, October 27, 2020, James Harold Bullock passed away at the age of 91. James was born March 27, 1929 in Birmingham, Alabama. He served in the Navy for two years and was honorably discharged on February 25, 1948. Later he went to work for South Central Bell/BellSouth for 35 years. He married Ruby Gober on June 20,...

Oct 24, 2020

David Clark Dodd, 57, of Trussville, AL, passed away Saturday October 24, 2020. David graduated from Vestavia High School and maintained the friendships he made there throughout his life. His work with Sidewinder Products and then Pipehorn allowed David to utilize his extraordinary work ethic to build a lasting legacy at each, and was a great source of pride...

Oct 22, 2020

Joseph “Joey” Eugene Clark Jr. passed away on October 22, 2020 while staying with his daughter in Amarillo, Texas. Joey was born on June 12, 1943 in Birmingham, Alabama to Joseph Sr. and Loyce Clark.  He attended John Carroll Catholic High School in Birmingham, where he served as the self-proclaimed “class clown.” Following graduation, he enlisted in the Air Force in...

Oct 19, 2020

Arnice Stephenson Baty, 94, of Hoover, AL passed on to her heavenly home on 10/19/20. She

was born in Cleveland, AL and lived most of her life in the Birmingham area. She is preceded in

death by her parents, Newt and Edna (Richards) Stephenson, brothers, Brice, Oscar and

Talmadge Stephenson, and sisters, Ottis...

Oct 19, 2020

On October 19, 2020, Alice Jeanne Riley, age 86 of Birmingham, Alabama went to Heaven and was reunited with her husband of 55 years William Alford Riley. She is survived by her sister Barbara Moseley, her four children Lou Alice Riley, Robert Riley (Valerie), Terry Riley (Cheryl), Barbara Riley; her grandchildren Allen Riley (Desiree), John Burchfield (Jamie). Amanda Urquiza...