Obituaries

Sep 15, 2020

Jean passed away September 15, 2020 after a brief illness. She was selfless, determined and resourceful. Jean was also plain-spoken, brash and fun to talk and laugh with. Never one to act or dress her age, she loved well-coordinated jewelry, shoes, nails and hair. Jean lived life fully, riding her wave-runner at the lake well into her 70’s. She...

Sep 13, 2020

Samuel Louis Grice II, age 67, of Pell City, passed away September 13, 2020. He enjoyed being a CPA, Auburn Sports, his grandchildren and had a unique dry sense of humor and loved playfully aggravating people. Visitation will be on Thursday from 1pm until 2pm with chapel services following. He is survived by his wife Cynthia Grice, children Zachary...

Sep 13, 2020

Raymond A. McKinnon, Sr. went to be with The Lord on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at age 91.  Raymond was born to John McKinnon and Lillian Harris McKinnon July 28, 1929.  He married Betty June Chappell June 1, 1957.  Raymond and Betty lived many years in Pinson, AL where they raised their family.  Later, after retirement, they moved to...

Sep 12, 2020

Phyllis Ball Edwards, 80, went to be her Lord September 12, 2020 at her home with her 3 girls. She was a resident of Vestavia Hills, AL for 43 years. She was a graduate of Hewitt Trussville High School class of ’58. She was a member of Lakeside Baptist church after serving with her husband at Shades Mountain Baptist...

Sep 8, 2020

Edgar T. Clower, Jr., age 86, of Vestavia Hills, passed away on September 8, 2020. He was a member of Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church and served in the US Military. He was an avid Auburn fan, having graduated from Auburn University and was a proud member of the Golden Eagle Club. Ed was Operations Manager with Weathertech (Carrier)...

Sep 7, 2020

Ann Elizabeth McDonald McGee Bourn, 84, of Birmingham, AL passed away on September 7, 2020.  She was born on October 6, 1935 in Birmingham, AL.

Church life and family were always important to Ann. She grew up as a member of Ruhama Baptist Church and then at Crestway Baptist Church after she married her second husband Johnny...

Sep 6, 2020

Sarah Dedman Arthur passed away peacefully Sunday 9/6/2020. A native of Birmingham, she was born 12/11/1931. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Howard and Jewel Lyle Dedman. Her husband of 66 years, Ernest William Arthur passed away 2/3/2017. She is survived by her beloved son and daughter-in-love, Keith and Allyson Arthur of Marietta, GA. Her daughter...

Sep 5, 2020

Margaret S. McGilberry of Birmingham passed away September 5, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years Marian “Hap” McGilberry, and daughter Marian M.  McNeeley. She attended Woodlawn High School and retired from Pizitz/Gus Mayer after 20 years. Chapel services will be on Saturday at 2pm with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. She is...

Sep 4, 2020

William Meek, of Gardendale AL, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 4, 2020. He retired from City of Birmingham after 31 years of service. He was a member of Gardendale Mount Vernon United Methodist Church. He was an avid golfer. William is survived by his wife Phyllis Meek, sons William Barry Meek, Darrell Owen Meek, daughters...

Sep 4, 2020

Charldean (Penny) Bowers Mann, age 83, of Trussville, formerly of Tarrant, passed away on September 4, 2020. She was born on November 22, 1936. She was a faithful member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Tarrant, AL. She and her husband would have celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on September 5, 2020. She was preceded in death by her...

Sep 2, 2020

Dr. Edward L. Wills 80, passed away on Wednesday September 2, 2020. He was born on April 28, 1940 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd T. Wills and Hulda Still Wills. He is survived by: Sisters Mary W. Buckman of Reisterstown, Maryland, Elaine W. Pass of Hueytown, Alabama and Jerry W. Sims of...

Sep 1, 2020

Zelda Falkner Wilson, 100, of Birmingham, AL passed away peacefully September 1, 2020. She was born on February 3, 1920, to the late Joel and Jessie Falkner in Sterrett, Alabama. She graduated from Vincent High School in 1938. She married the Arthur Fred Wilson in 1941. They were happily married for 44 years. Zelda is survived by two children,...

Aug 31, 2020

Debra Rae Burmeister Clemons was called home to be with her Savior on August 31, 2020.  She was 63 years young and full of love and joy.  The daughter of two parents who served in the United States Navy, Debra was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on July 28, 1957.  Shortly after, her family moved to Pensacola, Florida, where she...

Aug 31, 2020

Monday, August 31, 2020, Beverly Helen Thompson Spivey (69) of Tarrant, peacefully moved on to be with the Lord in the comfort of her home surrounded by family. Born on January 22, 1951, the youngest daughter of Fred Thompson (dec) and Mildred Holder (dec), she lived her life devoted to the Lord, her husband and children. She is survived...

Aug 30, 2020

Lawrence B. Ragland, Jr., of Pell City, AL went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 30, 2020. He is survived by his son, Richard L. Ragland (Brenda) of Mobile, AL; daughter, Kathryn R. Boone (Fred) of Ocoee, FL;  grandsons, Jared Ragland of Birmingham, AL, Justin Ragland (Rebecca) of Helena, AL; great-grandson, Bentley Ragland; great-granddaughter, Parker Ragland...

Aug 29, 2020

Roma W Bounds of Homewood AL passed away on August 29, 2020 at the age of 89. She was predeceased by her husband, Lt. Col. Malcolm S Bounds. Survivors include her daughter, Roxanne Batson, son-in-law Richard Batson, and grandchildren William Turner Batson and Sadie Elizabeth Storey. Roma was born in Birmingham on December 5, 1930. In her early 20's...

Aug 28, 2020

Nita G. Rose, age 97 of Clay/Pinson passed away on August 28, 2020. She was a store owner of Roses Shoes. She was a lifetime active member of Holy Infant of Praque Catholic Church where she enjoyed the choir and the Ladies Sodality. She is survived by her daughters, Toni Hampton (David), Phyllis Moss (Russ), Jo Ann Taylor and...

Aug 28, 2020

Jewel McDuff Sumerel, 84, of Wilsonville, Alabama, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2020.  She was born on January 25, 1936 to the late Kelsie & Rosie McDuff in Brilliant, Alabama. Jewel graduated from Brilliant High School in 1954. She married the late Clyde H. Sumerel in 1954. They were happily married for 63 years. Jewel is survived by...

Aug 26, 2020

Patricia Caudle Berst went to heaven on August 26, 2020. Pat was born in Atlanta, GA to the late Kathleen Caudle and John T Caudle. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her siblings Michael and John Caudle and her husband Albert of 66 years. She has the following children and spouses Linda,...

Aug 25, 2020

James Gilbert Snider, age 86 of Irondale, AL passed away peacefully on August 25, 2020. He was a devoted family man and faithful servant at Connecting Point Church.

James was born on January 23, 1934 in Birmingham, AL to Albert Edward and Nellie (Mitchell). He is preceded in death by his parents and older brother Charles. He...