Billy Wayne Norton, Sr., age 73 of Gardendale, passed away on Tuesday January 26, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Linda; daughter, Lori Norton Leonard (Marty); 4 grandchildren, Zach, Zane, Zoe, and Joel "JT" Norton; brother, James Norton; sisters, Edna Vandergrift, Janice Lemons (Don), Carol Smith (Phillip), and Dorthy Ream.  Mr. Norton is also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Billy was preceded in death by his son, Billy Wayne Norton, Jr. Funeral services will...

Thomas "Tip" Blizard, age 84 of Fultondale, passed away on Sunday January 24, 2021.  In May 1960, at the age of 23, Tip enlisted in the U.S. Army.  He served as a Private First Class for 2 years and served during the Bay of Pigs Invasion.  Tip was stationed in Berlin, Germany and was there to see the beginning of the Berlin Wall being built.  He was always proud of serving during such times and enjoyed sharing his stories with his family and friends. He was an...

Gwen McWhorter, age 71 of Gardendale, passed away on Friday January 8, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her husband Billy Ray McWhorter.  She loved her fur babies.   She is survived by her step-son, Scott McWhorter (Ann Marie); granddaughter, Bailee McWhorter; sister, Carolyn Fowler; nieces and nephews, Debbie, Sunny, Eddie, Jean, Janie, and James. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday January 12, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Walker Chapel Funeral Home...

Sylvia Kelley Ivey, 80, of Jacksonville, went home to be with The Lord on December 29, 2020. She was a kind and loving person to all who knew her. Mrs. Ivey was born in Sylacauga, Alabama on October 2, 1940, retired from The State of Alabama having served as a Driver’s License Examiner and has lived in Jacksonville since 2003 where she was a faithful member of West Jacksonville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Earl Ivey and his son. James Ivey; her...

William Owen, age 84 of Fultondale, passed away on Friday December 25, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Beatrice Owen; sisters, Marie Brown, Ruby Hendon, Mildred Fry, Louise Manning and Melba Richards.  He was a member of Abundant Life Christian Center (7 Mile Ministry).  He served our country in the U.S. Airforce.  He taught metallurgical engineering at the University of Alabama, labor relations at UAB and was the manager of technical services...

Leath M. "Bug" Jennings, Jr., age 56 of Birmingham (Robinwood Community), passed away on Friday December 18, 2020.  He attended Ashville Church of God.  He served with the City of Tarrant as Assistant Director of Public Works.  He worked for the City of Tarrant for 27 years.  Bug never met a stranger and would give anyone in need a helping hand.  He loved Alabama Football, ROLL TIDE! Bug was Superman to his soulmate of 27 years, Melanie Jennings.  In...

John Eric Wright Born: July 5, 1979 Died:  November 30, 2020 John Eric Wright, age 41 of Fultondale passed away on November 30, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Julius Wright and grandmother, Kathleen D. Traywick. John was loved by so many.  With his magnetic smile and larger-than-life personality, he made many friends over the years. He was affectionately nicknamed Dubbs. In the days following his death, he has been remembered by them as a "ray of...

Harriette Louise Park Woodward, age 77 of Lincoln, passed away on Tuesday November 17, 2020. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Woodward. She retired from Baptist Medical Center Montclair after 20 years of service as an RN. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Roy Woodward; daughter, Tessa Jones (Jeff); granddaughter, April Jones and Brooke Jones; sisters, Katie Sue Steele and Elaine Goettge as well as nu- merous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on...

Vickie Ann Callicoat, 77, passed away on November 6, 2020. She is preceded in death by her son, Roger Ellis; her parents, Aaron and Vera Brasher and her brother Roger Brasher. She leaves behind her husband, Tommy Callicoat; her children, Heather Ellis (Phillip), Tommy Callicoat, and Kimberly Collins (Nick); her brother, Jack Brasher (Diane); 9 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  Vickie graduated from Phillips High School and The University Hospital...