Obituaries
Spencer Harold Jones Jr.
Apr 22, 2025
Spencer Harold Jones Jr passed away on April 22, 2025, in a nursing home in Hoover after an extended illness. He was 53 years old. Born on December 20, 1971, in South Carolina. Spence graduated from Pelham High School and complete 2 years of higher education. He was involved in sales for most of his career as well as satellite...
Valerie Jean Keelin
Apr 22, 2025
Valerie Jean (Courter) Keelin was born to Carroll and Virginia Courter on August 21, 1946 in Norton, Kansas. She passed away very peacefully in her home on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at the age 78.
She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, as well as a wonderful friend to many. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Kenneth...
James Robert Derieux IV
Apr 20, 2025
James Robert Derieux IV (Robert), 51 years old, of Birmingham, passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2025. He is preceded in death by his father, James Robert Derieux III. (Bob), his grandparents, Sarah Moses and Robert Harrison Killian and Sarah Wood and James Robert Derieux, Jr., his uncle, William Robert (Bill) Killian, and his beloved wife, Victoria Strong. He is...
Betty Jean Cox Forester
Apr 19, 2025
Betty peacefully passed into the presence of God at home at the age of 87, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Her daughters and granddaughter were by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, James W. Cox and Alma Blalock of Clanton, AL, and her husband of 31 years, Frank D. Forester.
She is survived by her daughters,...
Robert Channon
Apr 16, 2025
Colonel Robert Irving Channon, 99, passed away on April 16, 2025. He was born on July 21, 1925, in Syracuse, NY and was a long-time resident of Virginia Beach, VA, and 14-year resident of Birmingham, AL at Galleria Woods and Cahaba Ridge retirement homes.
He was the son of Hiram Bingham Channon and Helen Spare Channon, and was preceded in death...
Amon Turner
Apr 10, 2025
Amon Alexander Turner was born on April 4, 2025, to Anyssia Daniels and Alexander Turner, joining siblings Azani and Amora Turner.
Amon entered heaven gates in GOD's arms on April 10, 2025. Despite his short time on earth, he was deeply loved and brought immense joy to those around him.
Amon will be forever remembered and...
Dr. Marsha Ann Zahumensky
Apr 10, 2025
Dr. Marsha Ann Zahumensky “Dr. Z”, 64
Passed away unexpectedly on the afternoon of Thursday April 10th, 2025, in Alabaster, Alabama. She was born on February 25th, 1961 in Gary, Indiana to Edward Joseph Zahumensky and Emily Mattis Zahumensky, she was the youngest of their 3 daughters.
While she was born in Indiana the family moved to Montevallo, Alabama when Marsha was...
Grace Hill
Apr 9, 2025
Grace Marie Hill passed away in her home on the morning of April 9th, 2025 in Pelham, Alabama. She was born July 2nd, 1958 in Pico Rivera, California to John Joseph McWeeney and Hannah Veronica McWeeney. The sixth of nine children, she married Robert Alexander Hill the afternoon of July 31st, 1982-a fruitful forty-two year marriage bearing seven children, not...
Sally Nelson
Apr 5, 2025
Sally Jean (Riley) Nelson, 89
Passed away peacefully at her home in Hoover, Alabama on April 5th, 2025 with her sons by her side. She was born on September 17th, 1935 in Henry County, Alabama. She was the youngest of 5 sisters & 1 brother. Sally attended Ramsey High School in Birmingham, Alabama and married her high school sweetheart James "Jim"...
Walter Plott
Mar 30, 2025
Mr. Walter E. Plott, 74, resided in Hoover, AL, died March 30, 2025. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, with visitation at 10:00 AM on April 7, 2025 in the chapel at Hunter Street Baptist Church. Burial will be at Currie-Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Pastor Brian Hinton will be officiating.
Mr. Plott was born on July...
Robert Thomas
Mar 29, 2025
Robert Randall "Randy" Thomas, 61, of Hoover, AL, was called home by Jesus on March 29, 2025, after an eight-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was the youngest of three, born on December 10, 1963, to Robert L. and Patricia Burkett Thomas in Birmingham, Alabama.
Known to many as Randy, he grew up in Bessemer, Alabama, where he developed...
William Steed
Mar 29, 2025
William "Bill" Ronald Steed of Hoover, AL passed away peacefully at home on March 30, 2025. He was born on December 15, 1938 in Athens, TN and grew up in Morristown, TN.
Bill was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend who loved to make people smile.
He was a faithful member of Mt Zion Methodist Church...
Edward L. Lyons
Mar 27, 2025
Edward L. "Ed" Lyons, age 87, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, in Birmingham, Alabama. Born on June 15, 1937, in Muskingum County, Ohio, Ed lived a life marked by dedication to his family, faith, and work.
He served in the United States Army for two years as a draftsman stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. After his military service, Ed...
James Gordon Stevens
Mar 26, 2025
James Gordon Stevens “Stevie”, 82, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully on March 26th. A beloved, father, grandfather, and friend, James lived a life marked by passion, dedication, and achievement. Born in Birmingham, James graduated from Phillips High School before earning degrees from Auburn University and Birmingham School of Law. His sharp mind and commitment to justice led him to...
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...
