Obituaries

Feb 11, 2021

Searcy E. “Sonny” Mullenix, Jr., age 76, of Birmingham passed away February 11, 2021. He was a native of Tuscaloosa, a ’63 graduate of TCHS, and an Army Veteran. He was a devout Christian with a servant’s heart and a member of Lakeside Baptist Church. ‘Pop’ was well-known for working in the air-conditioning business all his life throughout Alabama....

Feb 9, 2021

On Saturday, February 6, 2021, Kenneth E. Sterling, age 83, loving husband and father of three sons, passed away at home with his family after a yearlong, courageous  battle with cancer.

Ken was born on June 13, 1937 to Sidney and Cassie (Harris) Sterling who both preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of...

Feb 9, 2021

Ronald Thaxton Rasco, 80, of Tarrant City, passed away on February 9, 2021. Ronald was born on October 20, 1940 to Newman Randolph and Ovelle Bradberry Rasco in Birmingham. Ronald graduated from Howard College (Sigma Nu fraternity), then he landed his first job as a Pharmacist for Kessler's Pharmacy in Tarrant and worked for over 50 years for other...

Feb 7, 2021

Norman Lee Harless went to be with his Heavenly Father Saturday evening, February 6th, 2021. He is survived by his sister, Susan Harless; nephew, James Gustin III (Ashley); brother, Charles A. “Rusty” Harless (Greg); his son, Wesley B. Harless (Julie); grandsons, Wesley York Harless, Perry Daniel Harless, and Thomas Ramsay Harless. Norman’s love of all types of angling will...

Feb 6, 2021

Nella Dean Cummings, age 94, of Leeds, passed away on February 6, 2021. She was a Rosie the Riveter during World War II. She was preceded in death by her children, David McGowan, Waid McGowan, Joel McGowan, and Debra Setliff. She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Isbell (Jim), and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service...

Feb 6, 2021

Phyllis DiGiovanna, age 72 of Birmingham, AL passed away February 6, 2021. She was a member of Holy Infant Catholic Church in Trussville. She graduated from Lew Wallace High School in Gary, Indiana. She met her husband and love of her life, Matt DiGiovanna, while working at the Pentagon. After the death of her beloved husband, she took over the...

Feb 5, 2021

Thomas B. “Tom” Harris, age 75 gained his wings on Friday, February 5, 2021. He grew up in East Lake Community and graduated from Woodlawn High School class of 1964. He worked at Hayes International/PEMCO Aeroplex for 43 years where he met many lifelong friends, and most recently worked at Town and Country Ford in Pell City. He was...

Feb 5, 2021

McClendon, James Ronald, 75. After more than 20 years of battling progressive heart/vascular disease and recently vascular dementia, Ron left his earthly home for his Heavenly one on February 5, 2021. He passed peacefully at home with his wife by his side.

Ron loved his family & friends, telling stories, generating laughter, stimulating conversation, and Alabama football....

Feb 4, 2021

Richard W. Armstrong, age 74, of Trussville, Alabama passed away on February 1, 2021. He grew up in Jefferson Park and graduated from Leeds High School Class of 1964. He was a Prestigious Business owner of Armstrong Pump Service Co. for 32 years; where he cultivated many life-long friends through his business; whether a customer, vendor or employee. He...

Feb 4, 2021

On Thursday February 4, 2021, Donald Ray Hester, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away at the age of 84. Donald was born August 19, 1936 in Etowah county to Fate and Maggie Elizabeth Hester. Donald was a longtime employee of Rast Construction where he drove a tractor trailer hauling heavy equipment. Donald is preceded in death...

Feb 2, 2021

Bernice W. Powell, age 86 of Powder Springs, Georgia, died peacefully at home on February 2, 2021, surrounded by her precious family. Bernice enjoyed the beach life and loved RV traveling with the love of her life, Jack. Together they traveled all over the USA and cruised to many adventurous destinations. When not on the road or sea, Bernice...

Feb 1, 2021

On the morning of Monday, February 1st, 2021, Patrick “Pat” Stephen Stone, 66 years young, began his soul journey back to his Heavenly home. Patrick was born on July 3, 1954 to Frances Marion Stone and Henry Oscar Stone. Patrick was a life force. A true life giver to anyone he met. When he was 13, he gave his...

Feb 1, 2021

Judy Gail Moore, 63 of Wilsonville, AL went to be with the Lord on Sunday February 1, 2021.Judy was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as Granny. She had a vivacious personality and always made people around her laugh. She loved and cared deeply...

Feb 1, 2021

On February 1, 2021, we lost the love of our lives, Rodney Wayne Self, age 75. Upon being admitted to the hospital, he told his wife, “Some think I won’t make it, but either way I win.” His faith was strong, and we know he sits at the feet of Jesus now. Originally from Clay, Alabama, Rodney grew up...

Jan 31, 2021

Jacqueline Littrell of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on Jan 31, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jan 30, 2021

Mary H. Ritch, affectionately known as, Maw-maw to her loving grandchildren, passed away on January 30, 2021. She was a native of Birmingham, AL where she has resided most of her life. She graduated from Ramsay High School and retired from Palmer & Lawrence Inc at the age of 86. She was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Church,...

Jan 30, 2021

Cheryl L. Lott (Arnold), age 74, passed away peacefully on January 30th, 2021, at St.Vincents hospital in Birmingham. She was born on November 4th 1946 and graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1965. She married Jon E. Pete Lott on May 9th 1970 and recently celebrated their 50th anniversary.Cheryl retired from being a nurse at St. Vincents for over...

Jan 29, 2021

Mary Jo Pyle Marlowe, known as Babs, went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2021. She was 85. Mary was born on March 3, 1935 in Birmingham, Alabama to Mary Josie Ogles Pyle and Robert Luster Pyle. Throughout her life, Mary had an amazing work ethic. She spent 20 plus years in banking as a head teller. ...

Jan 29, 2021

Jimmie Coulan Mathews, Sr., age 92, of Birmingham, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, January 29, 2021. He passed away peacefully and was recognized with a military Honor Walk at Colonel Robert L. Howard State Veterans Home.  He is survived by his son, Jimmie C. Mathews, Jr. (June) of Trussville, daughter, Polly Mathews Gaskins (Scott)...

Jan 29, 2021

Mary Davis of Saugus, California passed away on Jan 29, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.