Patricia Lou Reed, age 86, passed from this walk of life on Friday, October 28, 2022. She was born to Mr. Allen Leroy Brandenburg and Mrs. Esther Lucille Miller Brandenburg on April 28, 1936, both of which have preceded her in death. Mrs. Reed served in the US Air Force where she met the love of her life, the late Captain Earl Walter Reed whom preceded her in death. Patricia is survived by her son, Earl Walter Reed, II (Amanda);…
Jamie Smith, age 62, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on September 14, 1960 to his loving parents, Jimmy and Mayo Smith both have preceded him. Jamie is survived by his sons Corey Smith (Alayna) and Austin Smith; grandchildren, Conner Smith and Brelynn Smith; sister, Tina Dover (Mike); brother, Kenny Smith; aunts, Jimmy Kizziah and Mattie Dickens; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. A celebration of life will be held…
Rev. Elizabeth Stansell Conner, age 83, of Helena, AL, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022. She was the oldest daughter of the late Rev. Hobert and Clemmie Stansell. Mrs. Conner always led with a servant’s heart. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Paul S. Mayes, and William L. Conner, Sr. Her survivors include daughters, Carol Mayes, Marsha Alhaija (Abdulla), Rovene Coy, and Jean Kahn (Joel); sons, Paul Mayes, Christopher Conner (Dawn), and William L. Conner, Jr. (Lori); and…
Emmett “Taylor” Smith III (E.T.), age 82, of Helena, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022. Taylor was born in Canton, MS on April 12, 1940 to Emmett Taylor Smith, Jr. and Mary Kathryn Ray Smith. Taylor graduated from John Tyler High school in Tyler, TX in 1959. He then attended college at Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas on a scholarship for track and football and received a BS in Business in 1963. He was celebrated for his speed…
Martha Michele Smith, age 45 passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 13, 2022. She was born in Birmingham, AL on March 31, 1977 to her parents, Robert and Marie Wallace Smith, both have preceded her. Martha is survived by her daughters, Marie Brown, Jaclyn Bailey (Chad), and Lily Fulton; grandchildren, Haley Terry, Kaymen Doyle and Easten Bailey; brother, Steve Alldredge “Bubba” and sister, Sissy Allen. A Celebration of Life will be held at Cultivate Church (509 1st Street SW Alabaster, AL…
Dina Lynn Pearce, age 66, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 18, 2022 in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Bessemer, AL to her parents James and Mary Jo Mooskey, both have preceded her. Dina is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Eddie Pearce; daughters, Cindy Kieth (Shain) and Janet Leigh Langley (Rodney); sons, Mark E. Pearce (Ashlee) and Jonathan A. Pearce (Teena); sister, Leigh Ann Champion (Rodney), brother,…
Sherry Lynn Sharp, age 66 of Hoover, AL, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022. Sherry was a graduate of Vestavia High School and the University of Montevallo. She loved music, laughter and walking, and was active in the Birmingham music scene performing with dear friends at local establishments. She was also a brilliant fabric designer by trade, a career that spanned several states including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee and Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents,…
David Kelley, 40, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 David is preceded in death by his father J.W. Kelley and mother Deloris Kelley. He is survived by his wife Christy Kelley, two children Skilyn Kelley and Kailey Kelley, two sisters Marie Powell and Melinda Kelley, two brothers Tommy Kelley and Steve Kelley. David was born and raised in Wylam, AL and spent the last 14 years living with his wife and daughter in Calera, AL. To honor David’s…
Mary Emma Griffies Yarbrough July 2, 1938 – June 9, 2022 Mary Emma Griffies Yarbrough, age 83, of Trussville, Alabama was called home to her Heavenly Father on June 9, 2022. Mrs. Yarbrough was a member of the First Baptist Church of Trussville, and a member of the Jennie June Croly Study Club. She was a talented seamstress, a loyal friend and a rock to her family. Mrs. Yarbrough is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Thomas…
Harold Ray Norris, 85, also known as HR, Harold Ray (when he was in trouble) and most affectionately known as Gramps, which was his favorite title, was born in Walker County AL on October 10, 1936 to Alfred and Vetra Norris. He came to know Jesus as his Lord and Savior when he was a young teenager. He went to be with his Savior on May 27, 2022 while he was in Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham AL, after his…