Obituaries

Richard E. Widick

Sep 12, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard E. Widick, age 95 of Trussville, Alabama on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Richard lived a full and vibrant life, touching all who knew him with his kindness, wisdom and always present smile. Born on October 17, 1928 in Whitehouse, Tennessee, Richard was the 7th son of 9 boys....

Carolyn Summerford Dunn

Sep 11, 2024

Carolyn Summerford Dunn, age 71 of Center Point passed away on September 11, 2024. She was a native of Center Point and grew up in Center Point. She graduated from Erwin High School and also obtained her Associate’s Degree from Jefferson State Community College. She retired from Jefferson County Department of Health and was a member of Palmerdale Methodist Church....

Rosemary Lawson

Sep 10, 2024

Rosemary Lawson, age 93, of Trussville passed from life to everlasting life on September 10, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Trussville where she enjoyed teaching and mentoring young married women for many years. She was a proud Navy wife who loved her country and was preceded in...

Charles "Ricky" Martin, Jr.

Sep 6, 2024

Graveside Services for Mr. Charles “Ricky” Martin, Jr., age 69 of Richardson, TX, will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens with Michael Jones officiating.

Mr. Martin passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024 at his home. Born in Birmingham, he graduated from Hewitt-Trussville High school. After graduation, he attended and graduated from R.E.T.S....

Janice Cummings

Sep 6, 2024

Janice Diane Cummings, age 76 of Pinson, passed away on Sept. 6, 2024. Janice had retired from Winn Dixie after numerous years of service. She loved cooking for family, sewing and gardening.

Mrs. Cummings was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Gary Cummings; her daughter, Melissa Norris; her parents, Vonda and Lavern Early.

She is survived...

Arie C. Cartee

Sep 2, 2024

Graveside Services for Mr. Arie C. Cartee, age 88 of Odenville, will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens with Military Honors and Bro. Jonathan Lamberth officiating.

Mr. Cartee passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024 at St. Vincent’s East. He enlisted in the United States Air Force where he honorably served and retired...

Frank William "Bill" Kelley

Sep 2, 2024

Frank W. Kelley, age 91 of Pinson, Alabama, departed this life on September 2, 2024 after a brief stay as a patient at Grandview Medical Center. He was born on April 21, 1933 in Sulligent, Alabama to Frank O’Brien Kelley and Mabel Goode Kelley. Frank was a devoted husband to his wife of 70 years, Marion Deason Kelley. He was...

Chris Edgeworth

Sep 1, 2024

Christopher Brent Edgeworth, affectionately known as “Chris,” passed away peacefully at Shelby Memorial Baptist Hospital in Alabaster, Alabama, on September 1, 2024. He was 48 years old.

Chris was born in Birmingham, Alabama on May 21, 1976, to Sandra Manning Edgeworth and Dennis Cole Edgeworth. He graduated from Vestavia Hills High School in 1994 and attended Jefferson State Community College, both...

Howard Williams, Jr

Sep 1, 2024

Howard M Williams Jr passed away on Sep 1, 2024, at Northside Cherokee Hospital in Canton, Georgia. Preceded in death by Wife Melba E Dillard Williams, son Michael Williams, sister Sarah Ruth Williams, and parents Howard M Williams Sr and Audrey Mitchell Williams.



Survived by Sons Mark Williams (Carolyn), Jerry Lawley (Kay), grandchildren Amanda Holcomb, Diana Williams, Matt Lawley...

Phyllis Hamrick

Aug 31, 2024

Phyllis Hamrick, 68, passed away on August 31, 2024, in Birmingham, AL.

Phyllis is survived by Shelley Ross - daughter, of Trussville, Mitchell Hamrick - son, of Birmingham, Margie Kirkland - sister, of Birmingham, Ricky Cobbs - brother, of Cullman, Avery Ross - granddaughter, of Trussville, Charley Ross - granddaughter, of Trussville, Wyatt Ross - grandson, of Trussville, Bryan Ross -...

Sharon Terry

Aug 31, 2024

Sharon Lee Terry nee Shores passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 31, 2024 after emergency procedures. she was born November 18, 1941 in Illinois to Vernon and Vivian Shores, the eldest of 10 children. Sharon was an avid reader, especially of true crime and Old West history. She was a skilled painter and a dogged researcher of trivia and loved...

Lawrence Wayne Thomas

Aug 30, 2024

Lawrence “Wayne” Thomas, of Shalimar, Florida, formerly of Hueytown and Odenville, Alabama, passed away on August 30, 2024. He was preceded in death by his mother, Julia Sylvia Duckett Thomas; his father, Lawrence Milton Thomas; his daughter, Evelyn Renee Thomas; his sister, Judy Lawson, and his grandson, Kadam Williamson. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Carla W....

Denise Dougherty

Aug 29, 2024

Denise Dougherty, age 56, of Pinson went to be with The Lord on the afternoon of August 29, 2024. Denise went peacefully surrounded by family and friends. She was a former member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church and then a member of Northpark Baptist Church. Denise is survived by her husband, Billy “Bubba” Dougherty of 33 years; her 3 children Courtney...

Verbon T. Latta

Aug 28, 2024

Verbon T. Latta, 54, of Athens, Alabama passed away on August 28, 2024, in Athens.

Funeral service will be held at Hope Community Church on September 5 at 10:00 with Jody Baker and Pastor Keith Davis officiating. Burial will follow at the National Cemetery in Montevallo at 1:15. Visitation will be held on September 5 at 9:00.

Verbon, affectionately known by friends...

Judy Everett

Aug 25, 2024

Our Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandma and Great Grandma Judy passed away in her sleep Sunday surrounded by family. She was Married to Wayne for 34 years and they attended Gardendale First Baptist Church. She was the heart of her family and her home. She brought laughter and joy to everyone she knew. 

Judy is survived by David Wayne Everett husband; children,...

Evelyn Christine Garrett Richards

Aug 25, 2024

Evelyn Christine Garrett Richards, 91, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Aspire at Cahaba River in Birmingham. Evelyn was born in Lincoln County, Tennessee and moved to Albertville, AL shortly thereafter and later to Birmingham where she retired from Southern Research Institute with 37 years of service. After retirement, she volunteered as a "Pink Lady" at Baptist Hospital-Montclair...

Glenda Segers

Aug 23, 2024

Glenda Segers, 86, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and sister was called to her eternal resting place on August 23, 2024. She entered this world on May 14, 1938 in Ohio, born to Louis and Alvina Graham. She is survived by her son Michael Jay Segers and his children with Marcia, Chance (Alana) and Cody (Alyssa); great grandchildren...

Gloria J. Bowers

Aug 23, 2024

Gloria J. Bowers, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Friday, August 23rd, 2024. She took on the challenge of esophageal cancer the same way she approached life's obstacles; with grace, beauty, and determination. She is survived by her loving husband, Bill Bowers, in which they were happily married for 56 years. She is...

Thomas Hix, Jr.

Aug 22, 2024

Thomas Huey "Tom" Hix, Jr., age 76, passed away on August 22, 2024. Mr. Hix was born and raised in Talladega. Tom was a graduate from the University of Alabama with a degree in Business Administration and Marketing. He was an avid Alabama football fan. In addition, Mr. Hix loved all types of music from classical to rock. Tom always...

Mary Gunnin

Aug 21, 2024

Mary Juanita Bell Gunnin, age 95, of Byron, GA formerly of Birmingham passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning at her home surrounded by Family and Loved ones. She was born on January 24, 1929 in Huntsville, AL to Cecil H. Bell, Sr. and Freda Mae Stone. She was a Honorary Graduate of Huntsville High School Class of '47 and Graduate...