Obituaries

Ruby M. Burchfield

Ruby M. Burchfield

Apr 13, 2020

Ruby Miller Burchfield, a loving wife, mom, and grandmother was promoted to her Heavenly Home on April 13, 2020, at the age of 86. She was preceded in death by parents, Jesse C. and Annie Mae Miller, husband, Rev. Edward W. Burchfield, Sr., eight siblings, a son-in-law, and a grandson. She is survived by her children: Edward (Eddie) W. Burchfield,...

Joseph Earl Null

Joseph Earl Null

Apr 13, 2020

Joseph Earl Null, of Hueytown, passed away on April 13, 2020 at the age of 61. He was Store Manager for 10 years at Tire Pros and retired from Firestone after 25 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Valerie Reezer Null; daughters, Nakia Coleman (Michael), Jeanetta Glover (Jerome), Erica Null, Jamise French (Kelvin) and...

Zachary Logan Dixon

Zachary Logan Dixon

Apr 10, 2020

Zachary Logan Dixon, of Birmingham, passed away on April 10, 2020 at the age of 25. He is preceded in death by his father, Randall James Dixon and brother, Tyler James Dixon. He is survived by his mother, Connie S. (William "Billy Joe") Thompson; sister, Jana Jameson (Bryan Jent); grandfather, Michel Griffin; and many other relatives and friends. Graveside service...

Lula M. Hrabe

Lula M. Hrabe

Apr 8, 2020

Lula M. Hrabe, of Birmingham, passed away on April 8, 2020 at the age of 92. She worked as a Legal Secretary for many years. She was very active with the Montgomery and Alabama Legal Secretaries Associations where she served as the first President of both organizations. She is preceded in death by her son, William Gates Hrabe. She is...

Johnny Edward Mckinley

Johnny Edward Mckinley

Apr 7, 2020

Johnny Edward McKinley, of Gardendale, passed away on April 7, 2020 at the age of 49. He worked as an independent contractor for many years. He is preceded in death by his father, Herman N. McKinley. He is survived by his wife, Amy T. Weaver; daughters, Kayla McKinley and Emily McKinley; step-sons, Austin Adams and Owen Glenn; mother, Virginia McKinley;...

Jimmy Lee Terry

Jimmy Lee Terry

Apr 6, 2020

Jimmy Lee Terry, 66 went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 6, 2020. He is survived by his sister, Sheila Allen; brothers, Alfred, Terry, Dewight Terry, Mance Terry, Jerome Terry and Vicktor Ward and numerous nieces and nephews. A private family entombment service will be held on April 14, 2020 at Highland Memorial Gardens. A celebration of Jimmy's...

Frances A. Hubbard

Frances A. Hubbard

Apr 5, 2020

Frances A. Hubbard, of McCalla, passed away on April 5, 2020 at the age of 94. She was born and raised in Pleasant Grove where she worked in the community. She loved her children and loved to travel. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Hubbard; daughter, Sara S. Bruce; and grandson, Jason Bruce. She is survived...

Linda Sue Osborne

Linda Sue Osborne

Apr 5, 2020

Linda Sue Osborne, 70 of Helena, Alabama passed away April 5, 2020. No services at this time.

Betty F. Franklin

Betty F. Franklin

Apr 5, 2020

Betty F. Franklin, of Hueytown, passed away on April 5, 2020 at the age of 90. She graduated from Ramsey High School and she was a dedicated member of Midfield Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Bill Franklin; daughter Paula Franklin; and God-daughter, Renee Morris. Private funeral service will be Tuesday, April 7, 2020 in Elmwood Cemetery. Rev....

Ralph Goolsby

Ralph Goolsby

Apr 5, 2020

Ralph Goolsby 85, a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather of Maytown, Alabama, passed away April 5, 2020 at his home with family. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years Mary Emily Goolsby (Vines); his parents, Roscoe and Mary Lorine Goolsby (McDonald); brothers, Elmer R. Goolsby; James Ruel Goolsby and sister, Irene McDonough....

Barbara Ayers

Barbara Ayers

Apr 4, 2020

Barbara Ayers, 78 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away April 4, 2020. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Olean Terry Clark

Olean Terry Clark

Apr 1, 2020

Olean Terry Clark, of McCalla, passed away on April 1, 2020 at the age of 79. She was a graduate of Auburn University. She was a long-time volunteer and supporter of the American Red Cross. She is preceded in death by her husband of 22 years, Harry F. Clark; her sisters, Madelyn Guilian and Louisa McMickens; and granddaughter, Brandy Clark....

Elaine Tatum Stephens

Elaine Tatum Stephens

Mar 31, 2020

Elaine Tatum Stephens, of Bessemer, passed away on March 31, 2020 at the age of 86. She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Charles E. "Charlie" Stephens, Sr.; parents, William Charlton Tatum and Georgia Irene (Ramer) Tatum; sister, Frances Jean Ellis; brothers, Ralph Tatum, Clyde Tatum, Jerry Tatum, Owen Tatum, Richard Tatum and Willis "Butch" Tatum....

David Michael Chapman

David Michael Chapman

Mar 31, 2020

David Michael Chapman, of McCalla, passed away on March 31, 2020 at the age of 55. He is preceded in death by his father, Herbert M. Chapman. He is survived by his wife, Penni Crider Chapman; sons, David Bradley Chapman and Michael Alan Chapman; granddaughters, Emily and Addison Chapman; mother, Ann Downs Chapman; sister, Teresa Chapman (Rick) Gunter; brother, Randy...

Gillis Warren

Gillis Warren

Mar 30, 2020

Gillis Warren, of Bessemer, passed away on March 30, 2020 at the age of 91. He was a loving husband and father, devoted friend and servant. He was a deacon and longtime member of New Faith Baptist Church Pleasant Grove. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Donna Susan Sanders; son, Joel Scott Warren; brother, Lecil Warren; and sisters,...

Angela D. Wardlow

Angela D. Wardlow

Mar 30, 2020

Angela Diane Wardlow, of Hueytown, passed away on March 30, 2020 at the age of 49. She is survived by her husband, George Michael Wardlow; daughters, Taylen Victoria Leigh Noehren and Margie Calyesse Noehren; parents, Harold and Patricia Mobley; brothers, Andrew Mobley and Kerry Mobley; and many other relatives and friends. Memorial services have not been planned at this time.

James Mason Garner

James Mason Garner

Mar 30, 2020

James Mason Garner, 32 of Bessemer, AL passed away March 30, 2020. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Virgil and Virginia "Mawmaw" Garner; uncle, Michael Simpson. He is survived by his mother, Tammy Evans (step-dad, Jerry); dad, Tom Ridley; brother, Corey Garner (Courtney); step-sisters, Starr serena and Christie Marquard; cousins, Angela Foley, Shirley Sullivan, James Sullivan, Allen Sullivan;...

Adrienna A. Lala

Adrienna A. Lala

Mar 28, 2020

Adrienna A. Lala, of Hoover, passed away on March 28, 2020 at the age of 103. Services, in New Orleans, have not been finalized at this time.

Ruben Bland

Ruben Bland

Mar 27, 2020

Ruben Bland, of Birmingham, passed away on March 27, 2020 at the age of 86. Graveside service will be Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 11:00 AM in Bethlehem East Cemetery in Hanceville, Alabama.

Carol Posey Leeth

Carol Posey Leeth

Mar 26, 2020

Carol Posey Leeth, age 79 of Hoover, Alabama, peaceably passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Carol was born on July 17, 1940 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Myrtle Posey. Carol grew up in the Bush Hills neighborhood of Birmingham and attended Ensley High School, class of 1958. She attended The University of...