Stephen Forman "Steve" Teele passed away Tuesday, May 17th, 2016, at Attalla Rehab and Nursing Home, at the age of 71. He was born February 14, 1945 in Birmingham, AL and lived in Gadsden, AL, later residing in Alabaster. As a young child, he lived with his parents very near Noccalula Falls Park in Gadsden, Alabama. He followed his father...
Ella Jane Tucker Vaughn passed from this earthly life on May 17, 2016. Until the end she was surrounded by loving family: her husband of 58 years, Claude; sons Michael and David; daughter-in-law DeDe; and grandchildren Raeley, Abby, and Russ, and adopted grandson Nathan East. Her love for family and friends knew no bounds and she will be sorely missed...
LaVerne Cook "Sis" Robertson, age 91, of Vestavia died Monday, May 9, 2016 at Brookwood Baptist Princeton Hospital. Ms. Robertson was a native of Jefferson County where she lived most of her life. She briefly resided in Jacksonville, Florida from 1963-1965 and was a member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her spouse of 45...
Betty Jo Smallwood Mallard, age 80, passed away Tuesday April 26th, 2016 at her home, The Village at Cook Springs, Retirement/Skilled Nursing community in Pell City, AL. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, April 29th at Valhalla Cemetery 839 Wilkes Road. Midfield, AL. A friends and family gathering will take place at The Bright Star Restaurant...
Anita Faye Henderson McReath, age 66, died peacefully on April 26, 2016 at her residence in Calera. Ms. McReath was born to Nell and Cyrus Henderson on June 6, 1949. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nell and Cyrus Henderson and a sister, Norma Rosebrough. Ms. McReath joined Hunter Street Baptist Church in 1998 where she worked in...
Mr. Robert Wayne Ray, age 75 of Wilsonville, Al went into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at a local hospital. Mr. Ray is preceded in death by his son; Robert W. Ray, Jr., mom and dad; Winfred and Virgie Ray, and brother; Kenneth Ray. Mr. Ray leave his precious memories to his loving wife; Patricia Ray, daughter; Donna...
Rodney Geard Brown, age 59, of Birmingham passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2016. Public visitation will be held on Monday, April 18, 2016 at Valhalla Funeral Home, from 5pm to 7pm. Celebration of life will be held Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 11am at First United Missionary Baptist Church, Wylam(1201 Seattle Street, Wylam, AL 35224) Rev. Tyrone Gadson, Officiating.
Gwendolyn "Ginger" Raybon Crosby, age 75, of Lawley passed away on Thursday, April 07, 2016 at Shelby Baptist Hospital. Mrs. Crosby was a native of Bessemer where she was raised and lived in Jefferson County most all of her life. She resided in Lawley, Alabama for the past fifteen years. She was a member of the Baptist Faith, formerly worked...
William Benson Kughn, Jr. 8-14-1923 - March 26, 2016 William Benson Kughn, Jr., age 92, of McCalla, AL formerly of Anniston, entered this life on August 14, 1923 and entered into eternal life on March 26, 2016. A native of Mexia, Texas, Mr. Kughn was a long time minister of Central Church of Christ in Anniston and served with Churches...