Obituaries

Donald Blackburn

Mar 20, 2025

Donald Edgar Blackburn went to be with his Lord on March 20, 2025, at the age of 92 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was born on March 25, 1932, in Athens, Alabama. He was number 10 of 12 children.

After high school, he served his country in the Korean War. For the majority of his career, he was in sales. However, his...

Robin Baker

Mar 18, 2025

Robin Annette Baker, lovingly known as "Robbie," of Homewood, AL, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025, surrounded by her entire family and special loved ones. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend whose warmth, intelligence, and generosity left an indelible mark on those who knew her.

Robin was born on September 23, 1959, and was a proud graduate...

Ronald Ellis Stephens

Mar 15, 2025

Ronald Ellis Stephens, age 60, of Bessemer, AL, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025. Ronald was born on February 12, 1965. He graduated from Bessemer Faith Academy in 1983. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, L.E. and Betty Stephens, and his brother Leslie G. Stephens. He is survived by his sisters Deb Dennis, Cindy Oglesby (Van), and...

Dewey McKinnon, Jr

Mar 11, 2025

Dewey A. McKinnon, Jr., of Riverside, AL, left this world on March 11, 2025, at the age of 74. Dewey was born on February 1, 1951.

Dewey was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley McKinnon. He was also preceded by his parents, Ruth and Dewey McKinnon, and his brother, Tommy Hale.

Dewey is survived by his brother,...

Karen Jackson

Mar 9, 2025

Karen Bailey Jackson, our beloved mother and grandmother, entered Heaven on March 9, 2025. As Karen drew her last breath on this earth she was surrounded by family with love. She was 72.

Karen was the matriarch and heart of our family. Along with her high school sweetheart Albert 'Buddy' Jackson, Karen raised her two children, Todd and Holly in...

John David Hyde

Mar 6, 2025

John David Hyde, age 74, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 6, 2025, with his wife, his stepdaughter, her significant other, stepson and Daughter-In-Law; his grandchildren, his Sister-in-Law, his nieces and his best friend surrounding him with their love.

He was born on November 3, 1950, in Birmingham, Ala to John and Viola Hyde. He graduated from Ensley High School where in...

Rebecca Jean Russell

Mar 6, 2025

Rebecca Jean Russell , 84, of Pelham, Alabama, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025. Rebecca was born in Columbus, Georgia to Margaret Ann Everett and Marshall McArthur on December 30, 1940. Rebecca worked at Matthews Electric. 

She was a loving and devoted wife and mother. Rebecca lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; being with family and friends, enjoying...

Inez Saia

Mar 5, 2025

Inez Pitts Saia, 87, passed away on March 5, 2025, in Hoover, Alabama.

She was born on April 17, 1937, in Birmingham, Alabama. She was predeceased by her husband, Claude Saia, her father, Jake Pitts, her mother, Josephine Pitts, her son, Paul A. Saia, her brother, Anthony Pitts, and her sister, Angela Campisi.

She graduated from Ensley High School in 1953. She...

Paul Simmons Sr.

Mar 4, 2025

Paul Howard Simmons Sr., age 71, of Birmingham, AL passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 4, 2025. Paul was born on March 12, 1953. He graduated from Ramsay High School in 1971.

Paul was preceded in death by his daughter Sonya Leigh Simmons, his parents C.J. and Louise Simmons, his brother Julian Simmons and sister-in-law Denice Simmons....

Louise Moore Linton Robertson

Mar 4, 2025

Louise "Lou" Moore Linton Robertson, 95, passed away on March 4, 2025 in Hoover, Alabama.

She was born on August 23, 1929 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph G. Robertson, her father, Barrett Moore, her mother, Bertha Moore, her sisters, Inez Donahoo and Bennie Campbell, her brother, Aubrey Ray Moore, her step-sons, John Robertson and Joseph Robertson,...