Obituaries
Dorothy Ramsey
Oct 17, 2023
The Hoover Community lost one of their own on October 18th, when Dorothy Wardene Ramsey passed away due to natural causes. She passed away peacefully at the age of 94. She was born in Drew, Mississippi on March 18th, 1929 to Luther Lee Watkins and Hattie Mae Murrell Watkins. She married Edward Ramsey on September 22nd, 1950. They had no...
Lois Russell
Oct 16, 2023
Celebration of a Wonderful Life
Lois Owens Russell of Hoover, Alabama Passed away on October 16th, 2023, at 11:45 AM, attending with her was DiAnna Wilson, Ora Jones, Melekia Jones, and her son Dr. Gary Russell. She had many kind and loving caregivers over the last 10 years, with special friends, Carolyn Westbrook and Shannon Rice.
She was a member...
Nellie Burnet
Oct 15, 2023
Nellie Watkins Burnet
(1932-2023)
A life full of endurance, strength, and fortitude. We fondly remember our loved one Nellie Watkins Burnet of Hoover Alabama, who passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on Sunday October 15th, 2023.
She had many friends and family who loved her and will miss her greatly.
Nell was born to Pearl and Mallie Quay...
Jimmy Rose
Oct 13, 2023
Jimmy Ray Rose of Birmingham, Alabama, formerly of Lithia Springs, Georgia, passed away on October 13, 2023. He was born October 23, 1938, in Grenada County, Mississippi. He grew up in Duck Hill, Mississippi where he graduated from Binford Hill High School. He is a graduate of Delta State University where he was a member of the college’s basketball...
Virginia Willard
Oct 7, 2023
Virginia “Ginny” Kathleen Gresham Willard, 80, of Helena, AL, died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, after a period of declining health.
Born July 9, 1943, in Pittsburg, TX, she was the daughter of Thomas M. Gresham and Hazel Chance Gresham. Ginny graduated from the University of Texas School of Nursing and earned her master’s degree in Nursing Education from the...
Margaret Cohen
Oct 7, 2023
Margaret "Margie" Tegtmeyer Cohen, 85, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2023, in Birmingham Alabama. Margie is survived by her daughters Midge Berardi (Jim) and Bobbi Stephenson (Randy) and her six grandchildren, who affectionally called her "Marget", Jacki Berardi, Tina Berardi, Nicole Berardi, Jennifer Berardi, Joey Hart (Mary), and Tommy Hart, and a large extended family including many nieces, nephews,...
Randy Hancock
Oct 6, 2023
David Randall "Randy" Hancock age 68, passed away on October 6, 2023. He was born on April 24, 1955 to Charles and Dorothy Hancock. Randy graduated from Shades Valley High School in 1973. He attended the University of Montevallo where he studied Pre-Engineering before transferring to Auburn University where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Building Sciences and Technology with...
Marvin Wayne Dobnikar
Oct 5, 2023
Marvin Wayne Dobnikar of Hoover, AL joined our Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 5th, 2023. Marvin was 81, born October 4th, 1942, in St. Louis MO to the late Everett Edward Dobnikar and Mary Elvira Jones Dobnikar. He was proceeded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Joyce Ann Cooper Dobnikar and brother Richard Dobnikar of Florissant,...
Jane Francis Dunlap
Sep 28, 2023
Jane Francis Vance Dunlap, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away September 28, 2023. Mrs. Dunlap was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on November 30, 1923. Her husband of 78 years,' Thomas James Dunlap, preceded her in death as well as her parents, James F. Vance, Pearl G. Vance and beloved stepmother Stuart G. Vance.
At 12 years...
Hellon Hartley
Sep 24, 2023
Hellon was born in Chelsea, AL, to Howard & Jewel Moore, on December 12, 1929. The middle child of three, (brother Roy & sister Madie) most of her early childhood was spent in the Montevallo area. As a teen, her family later moved to Morgan where she attended McAdory High School.
As a result of a blind date, Hellon met...
Martha Leverett
Sep 23, 2023
Martha "Steele" Leverett, 93, of Vestavia Hills, AL passed away surrounded by her beloved family on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023.
Born on September 1, 1930 in Buhl, Alabama to William and Maude Reynolds, Steele showed a tenacious streak and a passion for taking care of others from the time she was young. This passion to provide care led her to...
Sandra Hyde
Sep 21, 2023
Sandra Hyde, 82, passed away on September 21, 2023, at her home in Pelham, AL.Sandra is survived by Lytle Hyde - husband, of Pelham, Stephen Hyde - son, of Pelham, Scott Hyde - son, of Brunswick, GA, Stephania Hyde Nelson - daughter, of Pelham, Christine Borgh - daughter-in-law, Charlene Hyde - daughter-in-law, David Nelson - son-in-law, Brandy Meredith - granddaughter,...
Shirley Foster
Sep 19, 2023
Shirley Peden Foster, 81, of Hoover, Alabama died on September 19th, 2023. She was born in Centerville, Tennessee on May 23, 1942 to William and Oneita Peden who preceded her in death as did her twin brother Gary Peden. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Marvin Foster, daughter, Connie Foster Goodwin (John), son, Keith Foster (Virginia),...
Albert Pearson
Sep 18, 2023
August 5th, 1952 - September 18th, 2023
Bessemer
Mr. Albert Ray Pearson, 71, of Bessemer, AL passed away on September 18th, 2023. He is survived by his children son, Brian Pearson; daughter, Kristen Boydston (Jeremy); and grandchildren, Caroline, David, and Nathan. He was the owner of Valley Drive Auto Service which served the Greater Shannon Community for over 50...
John William "Bill" Redmond
Sep 17, 2023
John William “Bill” Redmond of Alabaster, Alabama passed peacefully at home Sunday Septemer17, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his wife of thirteen years, Sarah (“Sue”) Carolyn Pettit Redmond in 1965 and his wife of 49 years Etta D. Payton Redmond in 2015, his son Andrew (“Andy”) Redmond in 2014, his parents, Clyde Cammel Redmond and Clara Floyd Redmond,...
Barney Brasher
Sep 17, 2023
Barney Ray Brasher, 89, of Pelham, AL went home to be with his Lord and Savior September 16, 2023 at Brookwood Select Specialty Hospital in Birmingham, AL.
He was born April 5, 1934 in Shelby County, Alabama son of Burley Brasher and Garey Brasher.
Barney was a machinist. He was an amazing husband, father, and grandfather. Barney...
Shirley Ann Winstead White
Sep 7, 2023
Shirley Ann Winstead White from Clanton, Al, lived a full and wonderful life. She was born December 18, 1934 and passed away on September 7, 2023 at the age of 88, with family by her side. Shirley was born in Yazoo City, MS, but was fortunate to have lived in many different areas of the US and abroad, and then...
Wendolyn Harris
Sep 5, 2023
Wendolyn “Wendy” Harris loved loud music, rescue animals and her children. Born in Key West, Florida on April 20, 1961, Wendy spent the majority of her childhood in Louisville, Kentucky. She relocated to Birmingham in the early 1980s but could still be found tearing up while singing along to My Old Kentucky Home on Derby Day.
Wendy spoke fondly of...
Patricia S. Ragan
Sep 1, 2023
Patricia Saunders Goocher Ragan, born January 7, 1934 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, passed away at home with family by her side on September 1, 2023.
Pat was the oldest child of Clay and Stella Saunders, save her adopted sister Ann. The family followed their father's military orders through his final Army assignment at Fort Gordon in Augusta,...
Pamela Denise Barnett
Aug 30, 2023
Our Daughter and Sister, Pamela D. Barnett passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. She was retired from St. Vincent Hospital as a Registered Nurse and graduated from Jess Lanier high school as Valedictorian. Pamela was an avid Auburn Fan, she was living in Opelika, AL at the time of her death.
Pamela was preceded in death by her...
