Obituary

Ashton Jared Davis

november 21, 2002 ~ november 30, 2022 (age 20)

Ashton Jared Davis was a caring heartfelt kid. Words cannot explain how loved he was by so many. He was very stubborn, but when it came down to it he would be there for anybody and anything. He loved to work out and write music which is his passion. He believed and just kept dreaming and trying to push towards his goals. He is going to be missed by so many people and words cannot even explain that. The family will receive friends at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, December 2, 2022 from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 2:00pm with Graveside Services following.

Jan Holley

december 7, 2022

Mrs. Jan Maria Holmes Holley passed away on the Lord's day, Sunday, December 4, 2022. The family will receive friends at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens Friday, December 9, 2022 from 11am to 12 pm at the Funeral Home. Graveside services will begin at 12pm. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Tom Holley, three children: Kimberly Holley Soper (Brent), Kerri Holley Dewett (Ted), and Matthew Thomas Holley (Dena), nine grandchildren: Kaylan Glass (Michael), Hannah Kalmbach (Shawn), Lydia Ruth Holley, Olivia Grace Martinez, Jared Brent Soper II, Lindy Kay Holley, Taylor Elyse Dewett, Kamryn Renee Dewett, and Lily Anna Holley, three great grandchildren: Eli Patrick Kalmbach, Tucker Brent Kalmbach, and Michael John Glass III; three sisters: Karen Holmes, Sandy Lancaster (George), Terry Gillison (Danny); two brothers, Norman Holmes (Leigh Ann) and Ricky Holmes (Hollie); as well as other loving family and friends. Jan is preceded in death by her mother, Glenn Jewel McDonald Holmes, father, Norman Troy Holmes and her brother Mark Edward Holmes. She grew up Clay, Alabama. She resided in Tupelo, Mississippi. Jan loved the Lord and was very loved by anyone who knew her. She lived for God, her husband, and her family. Her favorite place was the beach, and she loved scrapbooking and decorating. She collected memories of every kind of friends and family, and treasured them all. Jan was the reflection of 1 Corinthians 13:4-8.

Clarence E. “Chuck” Tompkin

november 12, 2022

Clarence E. “Chuck” Tompkins, a long time resident of Trussville and a highly decorated WW2 Veteran who was awarded 2 Purple Hearts, Bronze Star with Cluster, Silver Star, and 2 French Government Medals passed away on November 12th,2022 at his daughter’s house in Surfside Beach SC. Graveside Services will be on December 16th 2:00pm at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Tompkins McCormick of Surfside Beach,SC and Larry Keith Tompkins of Savannah, GA. Two sisters, Martha Jean Todd of Trussville and Barbarann Farney of Vancleave, MS. Grandchildren Kelly Tompkins of Foley Al. Brian McCormick of Reston VA, Stacie McCormick Reap of Nashville TN .5 Great Grandchildren, 4 Step-Grandchildren and 5 Step-Great Grand Children and 1 Step-Great Great Grandchild. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to the Tunnel of Towers organization thst builds smart homes for Veterans and First Responders.

Kameron “Kami” Elizabeth Blevins Wise

november 15, 1967 ~ december 6, 2022 (age 55)

Kameron “Kami” Elizabeth Wise passed peacefully in her home on December 6, 2022. Kami was a strong wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, full of life and laughter. She will be missed but never forgotten and will live forever in our hearts. She was 55 years old, born on November 15, 1967, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Ray and Kathy Blevins. She is preceded in death by her mother, Katherine Chaney, Father, Raymond Blevins, and Grandmother, Ella Louise Lawless Forrester. She is survived by her husband, Jeffery Earl Wise, her sons, Jeffrey Earle Wise II (Amanda Anne), Anderson Forester Wise; daughter, Hope Mary Elizabeth Wise, and Grandchildren, Jeffrey Earle Wise III (Jett) and Novalee Ella Wise (Nova). Siblings, Stephanie Bacon, Keisha Wilson, Michael Spencer, and Melissa Dobson, and a Mother-in-law, Myra Carolyn Speer. Services will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Jefferson Memorial of Birmingham at 2:00 pm with graveside to follow.

Charles S Ayers

august 1, 1944 ~ december 5, 2022 (age 78)

Funeral services for Charles S. Ayers will be held on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville, Alabama with Reverend Gary Ward officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Charles was born on August 1, 1944 in Chulafinnee, Alabama. Charles grew up on a farm on the Tallapoosa River and enjoyed his time growing up with his brothers while learning the importance of hard work. He played a number of sports at Ranburne High School where he graduated in 1962. He attended Jacksonville State University where he played on their basketball team and met his future wife Donna. After college, Charles served in the United States Army for two years with one of those serving in the Vietnam War. Charles’s career was at Stockham Valve & Fittings where he met many lifelong friends. He had an abundance of close friends that stayed in touch throughout his lifetime. He was a believer in our Lord Jesus Christ and kept records of his entire family in his Bible. Charles is survived by his daughter Alisa Ayers Hawthorne (Jay Hawthorne), grandchildren Amanda Ayers Davis, Andrew Logan Dortch, Harrison Taylor Hawthorne, and great grandchild Hudson Tate Hawthorne. Charles was preceded in death by his father, Henry Lindley Ayers, his mother , Edna Grubbs Ayers, his brother Bill Grubbs Ayers, and brother Robert Wilson Ayers. The family requests no flowers and the memorials be made to First Baptist Church Prattville, Alabama 138 S Washington St Prattville, Alabama 36067

Sylvia M. Posey

june 24, 1927 ~ december 4, 2022 (age 95)

Sylvia Posey, age 95 of Center Point, AL passed away on December 4, 2022 in Athens, AL surrounded by her loved ones. Sylvia was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul Calvin Posey and her daughter-in-law, Nadine Posey. She is survived by her three sons, Larry Posey (Robin), Alan Posey (Theresa) and Donald Posey; grandchildren, Michael Posey (Charlotte) and Lisa Shirley (Shawn), Amy Weaver and Chad Posey; five great grandchildren. Friends and family will gather at Jefferson Memorial Funeral home in Trussville on Friday, December 9, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. A graveside service will follow at Jefferson Memorial’s adjoining cemetery at 10:00 a.m. with Dr. Ryan Whitley of Crosspoint Baptist Church will be officiating.

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How to Get Through the Holiday Season After the Loss of a Loved One – Try Mental Health Support

Seeing a Therapist

Mental health professionals can help you anticipate upcoming stressors and help you come up with a plan to deal with them. And it can also be helpful to have someone to talk to who is not a close friend or family member, especially as those people may be grieving as well. If you do decide that you want to pursue seeing a therapist, first decide what you are looking for in a therapist. What style of therapy are you looking for? Do you have preference for a man or a woman? Do they take your insurance? Do you want to see someone who specializes in grief? Once you have decided a bit about what you want, look around. Ask for recommendations and read up on a therapist’s website.

Other Strategies

Journaling: Journal about your feelings and what is going on. Often, journaling can be a release and it gives you an outlet to talk about things that you might not be able to discuss with friends and family. Remember that crying is OK: It can feel natural to try to hide your emotions. After all, the holidays are supposed to be a happy time of year. But keep in mind that trying to suppress your emotions won’t make them go away. It is OK to cry! Ask for and say yes to help: If someone offers to help you, say yes. You will likely need it. And if no one offers to help you, ASK! It may be that friends or family don’t know exactly what you need, so they are hesitant to ask. But in most cases, they want to help and are happy to do so. Practice self-care: It can be hard with all that is going on. But remember to take time for yourself and do what makes you happy. Go to a grief group: If you aren’t quite ready to visit a therapist, a grief group can be a great way to start. It can be very helpful to talk to a group of people who are going through similar experiences. You can find local grief groups online, at houses of worship or possibly through friends and family. Jefferson Memorial

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