Shirley Ann Tanner, age 79 of Trussville, AL., passed away on July 30, 2016. She was a graduate of New Market High School and also St Vincent’s School of Nursing. She was a member of Palmerdale First Baptist and retired from St. Vincent’s Family Practice after 40 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy A. Sisk and Lorene F. Sisk, and her sister, Maoma Sisk Massie. She is survived by ...

Joe Edd Hocutt, age 80, of Trussville, AL passed away on July 26, 2016. Joe loved his family, friends and country.  He was born December 31, 1935, to Felix N. and Hattie Hocutt in Fayette, AL.  Not only did he grow up and fall in love with a Trussville girl, but also the City of Trussville.  After serving in the Air Force, they chose Trussville as their home.  He was proud to give back to the community by b ...

Lewis “Cooter” Simpson, age 80, of Trussville, AL passed away on July 25, 2016. [caption id="attachment_33297" align="alignleft" width="203"] Lewis “Cooter” Simpson[/caption] Cooter loved his friends and family dearly and was dearly loved by all of them. Cooter had a passion for the community of Trussville the residence. He enjoyed working for the city of Trussville for several years before retiring as a pu ...

Marjorie Setliff Holt, age 85, of Birmingham, Alabama, died on July 24, 2016. She was born in Villa Rica, Georgia on January 31, 1931 to Walter and Eunice Setliff. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Osburne Holt, her parents, and her granddaughter, Sheila Gammage. She is survived by her daughters, Rachel (Ken) Cushing and Patty Gammage; granddaughters, Christy Gammage, Erin C. (Travis) Gr ...

Beverly West Turner, age 80, of Trussville, AL passed away on July 6, 2016. She was a graduate of Philips High School, and later graduated from Birmingham Southern with a BA and then received her Masters from the University of Alabama. Beverly studied abroad in Costa Rica, and taught, as well. She retired from Jefferson County Schools after several years of service as a Spanish teacher. She was a member of ...

Emery Star Owens, passed away at two months old in Talladega County on June 28, 2016. She was a member of Church of the Highlands. Emery was a fighter from the day she was born. She was full of life. She came into this world as “Mommy’s best friend” and “Daddy’s girl”. In the short time we were blessed with her she loved to cuddle and smile. She loved her big brother and tummy time. Her funeral service will ...

Keri Vernon Muth, age 38, of Trussville, AL passed away on June 28, 2016. [caption id="attachment_32530" align="alignleft" width="209"] Keri Vernon Muth[/caption] Keri was born in Port Huron Michigan. Her father served in the U.S. Army so she did a great deal of traveling throughout her childhood. She graduated from East Limestone High School in 1997 in Athens, AL and later attended Calhoun Community Colleg ...

William Walter “Bill” Shelnutt, August 23, 1936 – June 28, 2016. Bill was a husband, father, grandfather, friend to all who knew him, and a leader of young men and women nonpareil. [caption id="attachment_32523" align="alignleft" width="225"] William Walter “Bill” Shelnutt[/caption] Bill was born in Birmingham, and was graduated from Woodlawn High School where he played for the City and County championship ...

Jan Nichols, age 73, of Birmingham, AL passed away on June 27, 2016. Jan graduated from Woodlawn High School; she later attended UAB and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She greatly enjoyed serving as a nurse at UAB Hospital for over 25 years. Jan loved animals and had a passion for helping others. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Lavon Nichols; daughter, Jamie Nichols Whit ...

Mr. Benjamin “Ben” Stephen Thomas Temple, 25, passed away June 9, 2016.  He was born February 12, 1991. Funeral service will be Monday, June 13, at 1 p.m. at Linville Memorial Funeral Home, Eclectic, AL, with Pastor Michael Rippy officiating.  Visitation is from 11 a.m. until time of service. He is survived by the mother of his children, Kayla Temple; mom, Katherine Eichelberger; dad, Jonathan Temple; son, ...