Obituaries

Dan Pilkinton

Jun 28, 2024

Dan William Pilkinton

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Dan William Pilkinton, age 93, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 28.

He is survived by his five children Glynda Wright Grier (Carson); Tommy Wright (Cathy); Steve Wright (Denise); Kelly Wright Lloyd (Rick); and Gail Pilkinton Guge (Brett). He was a beloved Papaw to 11 grandchildren and...

Betty Jo LaVecchia

Jun 27, 2024

Betty Jo LaVecchia, age 93, born December, 29, 1930, in Birmingham, AL, passed away June 27, 2024, in Birmingham, AL. 

She was a graduate of Ramsay High School, and later worked as a manager at Birmingham Pool Center for many years. She attended Argo Christian Fellowship Church in Argo, AL. 

Survivors include her sons, David F. LaVecchia (Mary Jane) and Claude N....

Kenneth Jerry Vines

Jun 27, 2024

Kenneth “Jerry” Vines, 81, of Trussville, AL, died in Trussville on June 27, 2024.  He was born near Camp Lejune, NC on May 15, 1943, to Lucille Beverly and Kenneth C. Vines and lived most of his life in Alabama. Jerry attended Woodlawn High School, where he was a “Warbler” and played football, before studying accounting at Univ. of Alabama...

Betty O'Barr

Jun 26, 2024

Betty Jean (Ellis) O'Barr born Feb 10, 1945, passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 26, 2024. She is survived by her husband K. Fred O'Barr of more than 58 years. She grew up in Birmingham, AL and graduated from Woodlawn High School. Betty Jean worked at the University of Georgia for most of her career, retiring...

Brenda McFrancis Terrell

Jun 26, 2024

Brenda McFrancis Terrell passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024. She is survived by her son Monte (Stacy) and granddaughter,Allie Alaire. She is also survived by her sisters: Joy McFrancis Thornhill, Kathy McFrancis-Crittenden (Phillip) and Yvonne McFrancis Pope ); nieces Yvonne Matthews (Bryan), Patti Dodson (Brooke) and Katy Josephson (Brett); nephews Eric Thompson and Nicholas Kalb; five great-nieces; and five...

Ida "Ruth" Crutchfield

Jun 26, 2024

Ida “Ruth” Crutchfield, 98, of Trussville, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. She was born December 19, 1925, in Holly Pond, Alabama.

 

Ruth was a member of First Baptist Church Trussville and enjoyed crocheting, sewing, cooking and reading. Ruth especially loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them all.

 

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Edward...

Richard James Hobbs

Jun 24, 2024

Graveside Services for Mr. Richard James Hobbs, age 94 of Birmingham, will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens with Pastor Jody Hooven officiating.

Mr. Hobbs passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024 at Grandview Medical Center. Born in Ohio, he grew up in Washington, PA, just outside of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Washington...

Susan Snow

Jun 24, 2024

Funeral Services for Susan Snow of Trussville, will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Larry Smith officiating. 

Susan Snow passed away on June 24, 2024 at her home after a brief illness. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Snow, her son, Jeffrey DeRieux and her parents, Virginia and...

Jimmie Hood Baker

Jun 23, 2024

Jimmie Hood Baker, age 89, of Morris, AL, passed away Sunday, June 23rd, 2024. She was a former member of Beachwood Baptist Church. 

Jimmie was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Jay Baker; and her parents, Walter and Crecia Hood.

She is survived by her children, Johnny, Jane and Jason; sister, Shirley Black; brother, Kerry; grandchildren, Shannon, Tiffany and...

Sandra Lee

Jun 21, 2024

Sandra Sharit Lee of Trussville, AL went home to be with the Lord on June 21, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was preceded in death by her parents Grady Abner Sharit and Evelyn Pugh Sharit; her father and mother in law James “Jimmy” Macon Lee and Flora Smith Lee; and her brother in law Donald “Don” Macon...

Brenda Smith Parr

Jun 21, 2024

Funeral Services for Mrs. Brenda Smith Parr, age 81 of Pinson, will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Tidwell officiating. Burial will follow at the adjoining gardens.

Brenda S. Parr went to her heavenly home on Friday, June 21, 2024 at her home. She was preceded in death by...

Glenda Gail Baker Parker

Jun 20, 2024

Funeral Services for Mrs. Glenda Gail Baker Parker, age 88 of Birmingham, will be held on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Brian Wirges officiating. Burial will follow at the adjoining gardens.

Glenda Gail Baker Parker, age 88, of Birmingham, passed away surrounded by family in her home on Thursday, June 20, 2024....

Viola Sanders

Jun 19, 2024

Viola M. Sanders, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away at home on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, four months before her 95th birthday. Born October 8, 1929, she was the youngest of four daughters born to the late Robert and Hattie McClung of Birmingham, Alabama.

 Viola gave her life to Christ at an early age and joined the First...

Clifton Hamrick

Jun 18, 2024

Clifton (Buddy) Hamrick (age 85) passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and children on June 18, 2024, at The Oaks on Parkwood, Bessemer, Alabama.

 Buddy was loved dearly by his earthly family as well as by family and friends who were waiting for him in Heaven. He was a long-time member of Deerfoot Baptist Church, in Trussville Alabama. He...

Dorothy Graham

Jun 18, 2024

Dorothy Juanita Graham, age 96, of Birmingham passed away on June 18, 2024. She retired from Kmart after many years of service. Mrs. Graham was preceded in death by her husband, James Carl Graham; two sisters, Mildred McCombs and Willie Jo Bass Cooley; brother, Jack Bass; grandson, Dennis Bristow; granddaughter, Lissa Bristow; great-granddaughter, Audrey Lyles.

She is survived by...

Carmencita Faustina Fonville

Jun 17, 2024

Memorial Services for Mrs. Carmencita Faustina Fonville, age 60 of Birmingham, will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 10:30 A.M. at House of Miracles Christian Church with Pastor Eli Smith officiating.

Mrs. Fonville passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024 at Birmingham Nursing & Rehab. She was born in Decatur, IL to Connie Bell and Timothy Fonville. Ever since...

Helen Williams

Jun 17, 2024

Helen Jane Williams, 79, of Pinson, Alabama, passed on June 17, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her husband William M Williams Jr; parents Hoyt M. Short and Lovevtries Short; brother Danny Short; brother Mark Short.

Jane retired from BellSouth in 1993. She was a part of the telephone Pioneers.

She was a member of Pinson Methodist Church.

She is survived by son...

Manuel Hernandez

Jun 16, 2024

Born in Honduras, Manuel was the eldest of 10 siblings. His formal education was limited, as he needed to help provide for his family from a young age. He learned the trade of ornamental ironwork and welding from his stepfather, mastering skills that would shape his future.

Driven by the desire to provide a better life for his daughter, Manuel embarked...

John Hawkins

Jun 16, 2024

John Woodfin Hawkins, age 68 of Pelham, passed away on June 16, 2024. John retired from Norfold Southern Railroad after many years of service as a switchman. He was preceded in death by his father, James R. Hawkins; mother, Juanita M. Hawkins; sister, Susan Diane Hawkins.

He is survived by brother, Donald Wayne (Kathie) Hawkins; sister, Rebecca Usher;...

Maxine Ptacek

Jun 15, 2024

Maxine was born to Maxwell and Eulene Green in Mississippi.

Maxine was a University of Alabama graduate, MA 1963. She was a Psychologist (V.A.) and Professor. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Ptacek; son, Michael Odom and brother Elvin. Dale Green.

Mrs. Ptacek is survived by nieces Tammy and Tracey and three great nephews.

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