Kenneth Wayne Ward
Feb 10, 2016
Kenneth Wayne Ward, age 76 of Midfield died Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Ward was native and life long resident of Jefferson County, member of the American Legion Post 137 of Fairfield, He was preceded in death by his parents and 9 siblings. Mr. Ward is survived by two sons, Kenneth Michael Ward ( Dana Jo )...
Brenda Jean Furqan
Feb 9, 2016
Brenda "Jameelah" Furqan was born June 22, 1941 to Echols Smith and Jeanette Wheat Franklin. She graduated from Wenonah High School and went to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. Her LPN training and her passion for the elderly lead to opening her own a residential care home. Allah blessed Brenda with three children, Tracey, Arthur and Paul Collins. She later...
Steven Ray Parsons
Feb 8, 2016
Steven Ray Parsons, age 53, of Pelham died Sunday, February 8, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Parsons was a native of Jefferson county where he lived most of his life and had resided in Shelby County for the past ten years. He was a Christian and a caregiver. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Frank Parsons. He...
Deborah Kay Brown
Feb 7, 2016
Deborah Kay Brown, age 64 of Pleasant Grove died Sunday, February 7, 2016 at her residence. Deborah was a native and life long resident of Jefferson County and resided in Pleasant Grove most all of her life. She loved her family and was proud of her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Wade Houston Brown. She is...
James Frank ""Buddy"" Goggins
Jan 29, 2016
Mr. James Frank Goggins "Buddy", 92 years old, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of January 29th, 2016 at his home. He was surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Goggins was born at home to William and Elizabeth Goggins on June 15, 1923. He was a life long resident of Birmingham, Alabama. Mr. Goggins was a WWII veteran...
Joseph Donald Earley
Jan 27, 2016
Joseph Donald Earley, Sr. Joseph Donald Earley, Sr., age 84 of Bessemer died Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Baptist Princeton Hospital. Mr. Earley was a native and life long resident of Jefferson County where he retired from U. S. Steel and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict with the United States Army. He was co-founder and charter member of...
Anna Faye Wilson
Jan 23, 2016
Anna Faye Wilson Anna Faye [Allen] Wilson, age 82 of Shannon, went home to Heaven on Saturday, January 23, 2016, to join Gene, her husband of 53 years, and her beloved son, Michael. She is also proceeded in death by her parents Curtis and Annie Laura Allen; her sister and brother-in-law Mary Lee & Charlie Costa; and sisters-in-law Nena and...
Gladys Iris Colwell (Goode)
Jan 23, 2016
Gladys Iris Colwell 6/23/1936 - 1/23/2016 Gladys Iris Colwell, age 79 of Birmingham died Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Birmingham Nursing and Rehab. Mrs. Colwell was a native and life long resident of Jefferson County where she was a homemaker and a member of South Roebuck Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Meade Goode; mother, Vera...
John Joseph Coughlin
Jan 14, 2016
John Joseph Coughlin October 8, 1924 - January 14, 2016 John peacefully entered his last chapter of life on January 14, 2016. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Only he could convince his grandchildren, his secret ingredient to his wonderful BBQ was rain water. John was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving on numerous...