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Obituaries
Elaine Hartley
Jan 1, 2024
Elaine Barber Hartley of Hoover, AL, more recently of Pelham, AL, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 1, 2024 after a long respiratory illness. Born Opal Elaine Barber to Henry B. and Alpha W. Barber on July 8, 1936 in Donalsonville, GA. She attended Seminole County High School and later Valdosta State University, graduating in 1958. While working...
Todd Grant
Jan 1, 2024
Todd Tracey Grant a man of adventure passed away in his home , January 1st, 2024. Born on September 6, 1960 to William and Dorothy Grant of Birmingham, Al. He spent his life exploring the great outdoors.
His passion for hunting was only matched by his love for cooking. He was known for his ability to turn a...
Wayne Rye
Dec 31, 2023
Wayne Alan Rye went home to be with Jesus on December 31, 2023, at the age of 69. During his long, difficult battle with dementia, Wayne’s faith in God, the devotion of his loving wife, and the support of his beloved children gave him strength, joy, and peace. Wayne was born in Birmingham, Alabama, to Robert and Margaret Rye on March...
Terry Screws
Dec 28, 2023
Terry Screws, age 73, of Hayden, AL passed away on December 28, 2023. Terry was born to Herman and Vertis Pearl Screws on August 29, 1950 in Birmingham, AL. Terry had a huge heart and was loved by many. He enjoyed watching a good game of Alabama football, and looked forward to spending time with family and friends on the...
William T. Johnson
Dec 27, 2023
Johnson, William T. age 82 of Chelsea passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Born at home in Ensley, Alabama, he attended Baker Elementary and Pleasant Grove Jr High Schools before graduating from Hueytown High School and the University of Alabama. William’s entire working career was with State Farm Insurance Company from which he retired after 45 plus years of...
Gloria Jones
Dec 25, 2023
Gloria Ann Jones died peacefully on December 25, 2023 having been surrounded by her loving family for the last week of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Gordon C. Jones, her mother, Ruby Gray Wesson, and her father, John Oliver Wesson. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.
Gloria was...
Adam Rockwell Owens
Dec 21, 2023
Mr. Adam Rockwell Owens, 44, of Hoover, Alabama died Thursday 12/21/23. He was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Frederick Garney Owens, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Ms. Carol LaJune Cantrell Owens; his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Foster; his grandmother, Mrs. Ona Hood Cantrell; and many extended family members. Visitation (at 10 am) followed...
Mayo Cox Casey
Dec 18, 2023
Mayo Cox Casey, age 84 of Hoover, AL passed away peacefully on December 18th, 2023 at Grandview Medical Center, surrounded by people who loved her. She was born in Jefferson County, Alabama on July 13th, 1939, the daughter of the late James E. Cox, Sr. and the late Orpha Cain Cox.
Mayo completed her schooling at Shades Valley High School...
William "Bill" Tanner, Sr.
Dec 15, 2023
William (Bill) Hayworth Tanner Sr. Born July 5th, 1942 went to be with the Lord on December 15th, 2023 at the age of 81.
He was proceeded in death by his mother and father, Luther Wade Tanner Sr. and Sarah Claire Wells Tanner. His brother and sister, Luther Wade Tanner Jr. and Carolynn Canfeild. His mother-in-law Emma L...
Cade Festavan
Dec 12, 2023
Cade Hill Festavan, 43, of Maylene, AL, passed away on December 12th after a valiant battle with cancer.
Cade was born in 1980 to Randy and Deidre Festavan in Alabaster, AL.
Cade met the love of his life, Allison (Hoff) Festavan, at Thompson High School. They both attended the University of Alabama, where Cade earned a Mechanical Engineering degree in...
Stephen Plaisted
Dec 10, 2023
Stephen Alan Plaisted, age 48, of Hoover, AL passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 10, 2023 at Brookwood Medical Center. He was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Stephen was born on October 9, 1975 in Anderson, SC. He lived most of his...
Nancy Cogswell
Dec 6, 2023
Nancy Cogswell, 55, of Concord, Alabama, passed away on December 6, 2023. She was born on March 21, 1968, to Louie and Peggy Nash. She is survived by her husband: David Cogswell, brother: Bryan Nash (Cindy), Sister: Lynn Carnes (Larry), Mother-in-law: Mary Levesque, children Shawn Edmonson (Amberly), Brandon Edmonson (Carmen), and Jessie Pepper (Tyson). She cherished her role as a...
Jeanette Purvis Hughes
Dec 3, 2023
Jeanette Purvis Hughes of Maylene, went to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the age of 85. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Alabaster. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is proceeded in death by her husband, Henry Grady Hughes. She is survived by two daughters,...
Jerry Flowers
Dec 2, 2023
Jerry William Flowers, Sr. was born in Brundidge, Alabama on February 10, 1938 to Cephus and Argie Flowers. He grew up as the youngest of five children. He graduated high school in 1956 from Toccoa Falls Christian Academy. At the age of 17, Pastor John Rigby led him to his decision to accept Jesus Christ as his personal savior. After...
Carl Milton Bell
Dec 2, 2023
Bell, Carl Milton, of Bessemer Alabama passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the age of 87. He was a graduate of McAdory High School Class of 1955. He was retired owner and operator of Bell Sheet Metal Works (Heating and Air Conditioning)
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Leone Bell father, Milton Frank Bell; two...
Opal Martin
Dec 1, 2023
Opal V. Martin of Pelham, AL passed away on December 1, 2023, at the age of 97. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lilia Mae and James Allen Bunt, brothers Marvin, Alden and Harold Bunt, sisters Katie Mitchell, Margie Shrove and Ida Belcher and their spouses, sons-in-law Herbert Austin and Ralph Porter. Opal is survived by her daughters,...
Sara S. Perry
Dec 1, 2023
Sara Stembridge Perry, 91, of Hoover, Alabama passed away on December 1, 2023. Sara was born January 4, 1932, to the late Walter Eugene and Sallie Mae Beckham Stembridge of Newton, Alabama. She graduated from Newton High School in 1950 and from Huntingdon College in the Centennial Class of 1954. Sara majored in Spanish and minored in English and French...
James Arthur Fink
Nov 29, 2023
James Arthur Fink, 88, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away peacefully at home on November 29, 2023. Jim is survived by his wife of sixty-four years Norma Morucci Fink, his four children Lisa Weaver (Roy) of Birmingham, AL, Jim Fink of Charlotte, NC, Jeff Fink (Farley) of Anniston, AL, and Cathleen Hudson (Ben) of Birmingham, AL; his thirteen grandchildren Cathryn Weaver Brady...
Benjamin Gibbs
Nov 29, 2023
Ben was a fun-loving young man with an amazing sense of humor. He dearly loved his family and friends. An anonymous, beloved Bluff Park teacher once stated, "he was the laziest smart kid I ever knew." He loved working out and playing basketball with his friends at the FLC. Ben was loved and adored by his family. He showed his...
Norris Shake
Nov 26, 2023
Norris Dean Shake died November 26, 2023 in Hospice Care in Birmingham, AL surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Seymour, IN on September 4, 1932, he spent his formative years in Louisville, KY. After graduating from Ahrens Trade High School, Norris enlisted in the Air Force during the Korean War.
Following his military service, Norris married Charlotte...
