Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens

02/12/2026

Jonathan Robert Waldrop

Jonathan Robert Waldrop, 61, passed away peacefully on 2/8/2026, surrounded by family members. More recently from Pine Mountain, Springville, AL, Jon lived most of his life in Pell City, AL. Ambitious and eager, Jon became manager of the town hardware store at the age of 16 while still in high school. Later, using his "can-do" attitude, he became a Building Contractor and opened his own construction firm, Remodeling Associates, which he operated for over 30 years. Through his business Jon...

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02/12/2026

🚨 Cemetery Clean-Up Notice 🚨

Jefferson Memorial will be conducting a Cemetery Clean-Up from March 1–15, sunrise to sunset. During this time, all memorial items will be removed to allow for proper maintenance of the cemetery grounds.

We appreciate your understanding as we work to keep the cemetery beautiful and well-maintained. Please scan the QR code for full clean-up guidelines.

02/12/2026

Valentine’s Day can feel different when someone you love is no longer here.
This season, you can still honor their memory in meaningful ways.

There’s no right or wrong way to remember.

Read more: https://1l.ink/LSSQHHH

02/11/2026

John Alan Dodson

Wednesday, February 19th, 2025, John Alan Dodson, 72, was called home by his Heavenly Father. Alan was a native of Gadsden, Alabama where he grew up and was a proud member of the Gadsden High School Tigers Marching Band 1967 - 1970. Alan went on to graduate from Jacksonville State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Education. Alan's career in education led him to work with at-risk youth and special needs youth. Working primarily with the Alabama...

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02/10/2026

Love means planning ahead.
Taking time to start the conversation now can ease the burden on the people you care about most and ensure your wishes are known.

Call or visit us today. We’re here every step of the way.

02/09/2026

Helen S Bell

Helen S. Bell of Springville, Alabama passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026 at her home with her daughters by her side at the age of 92. Born to Johann and Rosa Schoppel in Nurnberg, Germany on August 18, 1933, Helen touched the hearts of everyone she met. She was an active member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church and lived a life of great faith and prayer. “God is in control” and “Put it in the hands of the Lord”...

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02/08/2026

We hope you enjoy your special day, Cheri!

02/06/2026

Grief is not something to fix, it’s something to honor.
The depth of our grief reflects the depth of our love, and mourning is a natural response to meaningful connection.
In this thoughtful article by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, he explores why our capacity to grieve exists because we first had the capacity to love.
Read more: https://1l.ink/HFPNMZS

02/04/2026

We honor everyone who has been impacted by cancer, those currently fighting, those we’ve lost, and the families and caregivers who walk beside them every step of the way.

01/29/2026

For many, winter can bring a heavier emotional weight, especially for those carrying grief. The season slows us down, sometimes more than we’d like. Even so, some strength is built in stillness.

01/28/2026

Derrick Dywayne Walker

Derrick Dywayne Walker, age 53, born in Birmingham, AL, passed away on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 in Trussville, AL. A visitation for Derrick will take place on Friday, February 6th, 2026 at 9:00 AM at St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL, with funeral services to immediately follow at 10:00 AM. The Rev. Gerald F. Jones will officiate. Interment to take place afterwards at the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, AL. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Funeral...

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01/27/2026

You may hear the terms viewing and visitation used interchangeably, but they can serve different purposes.
A viewing is typically a quiet time to pay respects in person, while a visitation is often a more open opportunity for family and friends to gather and offer support.
Both are meaningful in their own way.