Obituaries
Patricia McCormick
May 4, 2024
Patricia A. McCormick of Hoover, AL passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the age of 85 in Chattanooga, TN. She was born January 8, 1939, in Sweetwater, TN. She was one of four sisters including Carolyn, Theresa, and Elaine. Part of her childhood was spent in Michigan and the rest in Tennessee. After graduating from high school, she attended...
Philip Tryon
Apr 27, 2024
Philip (Phil) Tryon, 92, of Helena, Alabama passed away peacefully at home on April 27, 2024. Born on June 19, 1931, in Kansas City, KS to Glenn and Jesse Francis Tryon, but was raised by Glenn and Teresea Tryon from the age of 2 years old.
Phil joined the Army in 1952-1957. He valued this service highly and attained the rank...
Jeffery Brasfield
Apr 25, 2024
With great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Jeffery Brasfield, from Birmingham, AL aged 69 on April 25th, 2024. He was a loving parent who touched the lives of everyone who knew him. He is survived by daughters Melissa (Brian) Clark and Jennifer (Michael) Carter, son Tyler (Kori) Brasfield, 6 grandchildren, 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
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Amelia Lorraine Weaver
Apr 20, 2024
Amy passed unexpectedly on April 20, 2024 leaving her husband James who she was married to for 34 years and whom she adored. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Audry. A sister Sarah Oliver (Charles). She is survived by sisters Marjorie Johnson and Lesa Rogers (David). ...
Lela Darlene Adams
Apr 20, 2024
Darlene Adams, was born May 21, 1953 in Gadsden, Alabama to Talmon “Tab” Aaron Preston and Esther “Gaynell” (Alvison) Preston. She was the youngest of six children. From childhood Darlene was spiritually hungry and searched for the truth, and for the true God. She learned that God’s name was Jehovah from her mother who had studied the Bible with Jehovah’s...
Jovan Pjeshkazini
Apr 20, 2024
Jovan Pjeshkazini, 80, passed away on April 20, 2024 in Hoover, AL.
Jovan was born on January 22, 1944 to parents Prokop and Leonora Pjeshkazini in Tirana, Albania. After graduating high school, Jovan completed two years of military service for his country and then attended university to study economics.
His career was spent leading the Ministry of Finance...
Michael Thompson
Apr 18, 2024
Michael "Mike" B. Thompson passed on April 18, 2024 at the age of 69. Upon arriving in Heaven, he is joining his parents and daughter, Celyce, who preceded him in death. Mike is survived by his wife of 36 years, Elyce Thompson; his two sons, Benjamin and Willie Thompson; and five grandchildren, Jack, Grayson, Analyce, Ila, and Ivy. In life,...
Peter Hunton
Apr 16, 2024
Peter "Pete" Hunton of Vestavia passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 16th, 2024, just 21 days shy of his 92nd birthday.An adoring Grampie, loving father, and devoted husband, he will be deeply missed and remain in our hearts forever. Pete was predeceased by his parents, Harold Morris, and Madelyn (Hanlon) Hunton, his beloved wife of 48 years and...
Charles E. Fox, Sr.
Apr 11, 2024
Charles E. Fox Sr. passed away on April 11, 2024. Charles was born in Birmingham, AL on August 23, 1941. Charles was a beloved husband, father, and friend. Charles departed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.
After retiring from Buffalo Rock in 1996, Charles most enjoyed spending time with his beloved wife Betty by sharing their love of camping and traveling around...
Charles Lee Joiner
Apr 8, 2024
Charles Lee Joiner
October 16, 1939 to April 8, 2024
Charles Lee Joiner was born October 16, 1939, to Florice Johnson Joiner and Kenneth Alexander (Alec) Joiner in Birmingham, Alabama. Their family included big brother Kenneth and grew as they welcomed an adored little sister Elizabeth Ann and baby brother Henry. Their home in Woodlawn was full but always had room for...
Rogers Redding
Apr 7, 2024
Rogers "Rog" Walker Redding, age 81, went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2024. Rog was a follower of Jesus Christ and a faithful member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School for many years. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
Rog was born in Frankfort, Kentucky to George and Carolyn...
Jack Harrison
Apr 3, 2024
A friendship of over 60 years makes me uniquely qualified to attest to the man that Jack Harrison was. Family and friends were his life. With a heart of gold Jack would give the shirt from his back if it could help. His character deeply rooted in the fact that his focus was on others, and never himself.
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Richard Phillips
Apr 1, 2024
Richard "Richie" McCoy Phillips, 65, of Hoover, Alabama, passed away peacefully on April 1,
2024 surrounded by family and friends. Richie was born on November 16, 1958, to William P. Phillips and Marion M. Phillips in Birmingham, Alabama.
After graduating from Vestavia Hills High School in 1977, he went on to study Organizational Communication and Marketing at the...
Donald Dennis Batson
Mar 28, 2024
Donald Dennis Batson, beloved pastor, husband, and cherished father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in Hoover, Alabama, on March 28, 2024, at the age of 78.
Donald was born on June 3, 1945 in Birmingham, Alabama, and spent his formative years in Bessemer. He dedicated over 50 years of his life to serving as a pastor, touching the...
Syeed Miles
Mar 28, 2024
Syeed Maurice Miles, born on April 24, 1998, in Bessemer, Alabama, was the cherished fourth child of Maurice and Dianne Miles. He was a beloved brother to Derecus, Rahene, Ahmun, and Dasia Miles, and a cherished uncle to Artwonne and Zorion. Survived by his maternal grandparents, Mary Strong and John Watts. Syeed was deeply loved by his family and community.
Syeed...
Jimmy Johnson
Mar 27, 2024
Jimmy Dee Johnson, 70, passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 27th. A resident of Helena, AL he was born in Meridian, MS to the late Stewart Ellis Sr and Catherine Cobb Johnson.
Jimmy was preceded to heaven by his parents and brother David Michael Johnson.
He is survived by his beloved wife Vicky; daughter...
Erica Cooley
Mar 24, 2024
Erica Chere Cooley, age 33 of Delray Beach, Fl passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024.
Preceded in death by her grandparents Jim and Rose Cooley of Birmingham and Grandfather Morgan Pate of Union Town, and her First Cousin Jared White of Fl.
Erica is survived by and is the daughter of Anthony Joe (Tony) and Jennifer Ann Pate Cooley of McCalla,...
