Obituaries

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...

Mar 3, 2021

Benjamin Harrison Campbell, 93, of Birmingham went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 3, 2021.

Benjamin, who was called B.H., Bill, Ben or Sammy Bill by his friends and relatives, was born September 13, 1927, to Harrison and Dovie Campbell, of Gardendale. Because his father died when he was three weeks old, his mother took...

Mar 2, 2021

Jana Taylor LoPresti received the beautiful gift of complete healing when she returned to her heavenly home on March 2, 2021. Jana's battle with cancer was brief, but valiant; her deep faith in God and her incredible love of her family were her strength and her shield. Jana feared not in the face of illness, instead clung to God's...

Mar 2, 2021

Ronald C. Bell

Mar 15, 1932 – March 2, 2021

Ronald C. Bell, age 88, of Pinson, AL passed away on March 2, 2021.  Ronald retired as a Baptist Minister and was recently a member of Lakewood Baptist Church.  Ronald served many churches in the Birmingham area as Pastor, Asst. Pastor, Minister of Education, Interim...

Mar 2, 2021

Dorothy “Dot” Turner Batson, age 98, of the East Lake community in Birmingham, AL passed away on March 2, 2021. She was born in Philadelphia, PA to George Palmer Turner, Sr. and Dorothy Hays Turner. She graduated from Woodlawn High School. She was a life-long member of The Innovators Clas at East Lake UMC where she volunteered in the...

Mar 1, 2021

Judy Gayle Morse, age 68, of Trafford passed away on Monday, March 1st, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her son Jamie Deason, her mother Carolyn Petty, and her father Jack Morris.  She is survived by her husband Larry Morse, daughters Jennifer Smith (Sammy) and Brandi Williams (Craig), her brother Jerry Morris (Darlene) and sister Karla Swann (Chris),...

Mar 1, 2021

Glen O. Washburn, age 93, of Trussville, went to be with his Savior on March 1, 2021. He was a member of the Healing Place Church and was a retired engineer on the railroad. He was a loving husband, father, Pawpaw and Granddaddy. He is survived by his wife, Betty Washburn; his children, Susan Moore, Randy Washburn, Ken Washburn...

Feb 28, 2021

Betty Ruth Vaughn, 75, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away February 28, 2021. Betty was born in Haleyville, Alabama on October 8, 1945. Betty managed Spring Aire Cleaners in Tarrant 35 years. Most everyone knew her. She was known as wife, mom, mamaw and loved by all. She loved spending time with family. She leaves to cherish her memories: husband,...

Feb 28, 2021

Lucian Earl (L.E.) Smith, 92, a longtime resident of Trussville, AL, passed away Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, at Bill Nichols State Veterans Home in Alexander City, AL.

He was born in Dutton, AL, Sept. 5, 1928, to Europe and Didema Hicks Smith. He graduated from Pisgah High School in 1948 after serving from June 1946 to November...

Feb 28, 2021

George M. “Jack” Powell, age 88, of Powder Springs Georgie died peaceful at home on February 28, 2021 surrounded by his precious family.

Jack enjoyed the beach life and loved RV traveling with the love of his life, Bernice.  Together they traveled all over the USA and cruised to many adventurous destinations. When not on the road...

Feb 27, 2021

Joseph “Bill” Strange, age 78, of Alpine, passed away on February 27, 2021. He was a member of Hepzibah Baptist Church. Mr. Strange was one of the first paramedics trained in the Birmingham area and he later retired from Homewood Fire Department after 33 years of service. He also enjoyed taking pictures, gardening, and Alabama Football. He was preceded...

Feb 26, 2021

Daniel Greg Bonham, age 59, was born in Birmingham, AL on October 23, 1961, and died on February 26, 2021 in Georgia.  Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Conrad Gray Bonham, Arlington, TX, and Dorothy Joyce Sanders Bonham, Trussville, AL.  He was the grandson of Ernest Gray Bonham and Una Cross Bonham and Emmett L. Sanders and...

Feb 26, 2021

Mabeline Algenia "Genia" Friday age 76 of Warrior, AL passed away February 26, 2021. She loved the Lord and was a member of Mount High Baptist Church. She graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1961. She received her cosmetology license and worked as a cosmetologist in Birmingham and Trussville, AL. She owned Rugby Style Shop in East Lake, Alabama for...

Feb 26, 2021

Doris Justice Plant Smith, 91 of Leeds, AL passed away on February 26, 2021. She was a native of Calcis, AL. She graduated from Vincent High School and Massy Business College. She was a wonderful wife and mother. She had a big heart and giving nature. Ms. Smith will forever be remembered for her kindness and devotion to her...

Feb 24, 2021

Ben Fortner Jr., of Alabaster, Alabama, was born on January 27, 1944 and went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, February 20, 2021. He was a loving, devoted, and supportive husband for 53 years. He was a member of Westwood Baptist Church in Alabaster, Alabama. Ben proudly and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army, Spec5,...

Feb 24, 2021

Marjorie “Gayle” Gilliland passed away Wednesday February 24, 2021. She was an extraordinary wife and mother that has left high spiritual gifts to her husband and children, a true gift from God. She is with the Lord now. Survivors include husband Kenneth Gilliland, daughters Nicole Gilliland and Cherry Stone, sisters Charlotte Alexander and Doris Harrison (Mark), brothers Gene Alexander...

Feb 24, 2021

Carol (May) Monteabaro, age 74, of Odenville, passed away on February 24, 2021. She was a devout believer in Christ, a loving and supportive wife, and a member of Cross Point Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Woodlawn High School and UAB. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Ethel May; her sister, Charlotte May;...

Feb 23, 2021

Faye Lorene Hall of Birmingham, AL went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday February 23, 2021. She is preceded in death by her loving husband George W. Hall, her parents Lorene Gammil and Claude Crews, and her sister Mary Sue Buzbee. Faye is survived by her daughters Linda Sue Hall, Carol Denise Crowe (James), Lori Lynn Allan...

Feb 23, 2021

Ellen Ruth Rothe Kendrick of Irondale and Birmingham, age 77, went to be with the Lord on February 23, 2021. She was a member of Center Point Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard Lawrence Kendrick, parents Lois and Frank Rothe. Survived by her children, Terri Brothers (John), Steve Kendrick (Kelly), Becky Spencer (Scott), granddaughter, Alice Spencer,...