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Obituaries
James "Ernie" Warren
Sep 17, 2024
James Ernest "Ernie" Warren was born June 30, 1942, and passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the age of 82. He was an incredible businessman, teammate, husband, father and grandfather.
A life celebration service will be held at 11:00 AM CST on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the Community Baptist Church in Maylene, AL, located...
Paula Gonzalez
Sep 15, 2024
Paula Leigh Hethcox Gonzalez, age 69, of Hoover, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, September 15th, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. Paula is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Lucy Hethcox. She is survived by her husband, Charles Gonzalez, her two children, Jessica Gonzalez Whitworth (Ben) and Nicholas Gonzalez, her sister, Celia Voorhees (Steve),...
Elizabeth McBrayer
Sep 14, 2024
Elizabeth Ann McClung McBrayer, born in Fort Lee, Virginia and grew up in Birmingham, Alabama passed away September 14, 2024. She is survived by her loving daughters Amy Zeman (Michael) and Julie McBrayer, granddaughters Ella, Grace and Kaylie Zeman, loving sister Peggy Palmer (Troy, Erin, Colton and Olivia Studyvin and Meagan Studyvin), loving brother Edward McClung, father Floyd McClung, sister...
Steven Rutland
Sep 13, 2024
Steve Rutland passed away on September 13, 2024 at the age of 70. He is preceded in death by his father, Whit Rutland. He is survived by his mother, Bobbie Rutland, his sister and brother-in-law, Vicki and Eric Martin, cousins, nephews and extended family and friends.
He was born in Florence, Alabama, lived in Tuscaloosa for many years, and relocated to...
Marc Booth
Sep 12, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Marc Anderson Booth announces his passing on September 12, 2024, at the age of 76. Marc will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 55 years, Dianne Wyatt Booth and their children, Robin Gardenhire (Doug) of Marietta, GA and Michael (Lindsay) of Vestavia Hills; as well as, his 5 grandchildren, Ali...
John Francis Cannon
Sep 11, 2024
John Francis Cannon, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and influential figure in the golf industry, passed away on September 11th, 2024 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on July 15, 1952, in Allentown, PA, John was the son of Peggy (Heckman) Cannon and Frank Cannon. He was a cherished sibling to Joan M. Carl (David), Francis P. Cannon...
Paul Matthews
Sep 11, 2024
Paul John Matthews passed away peacefully on September 11, 2024, with his sons by his side. Paul was born March 24, 1932 in Kramer Indiana to Theodora (Jacobson) Matthews and Kazemir Matthews, the local doctor who delivered his son. Paul had two sisters, Ellen and Ruth, who predeceased him.
He grew up in the area until graduating high school and...
E. Russell Rigg Jr.
Sep 7, 2024
E. Russell Rigg JR, "Rusty" passed away on September 7, 2024, at the age of 80.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Maxine Roper Rigg and Emmett Russell Rigg, Sr. and his brother, Larry Wayne Rigg.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Shirley Holmes Rigg; his son and daughter-in-law, David Russell and Kimberly...
Joyce Gwin Fox
Sep 6, 2024
Joyce (Gwin) Fox went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 6, 2024. She will long be remembered as a faithful wife, loving mother and grandmother, kind sister, and enduring friend.
Joyce was born to Emmett and Charlotte Gwin on April 28, 1942. She grew up in the close-knit community of McDonald's Chapel, Alabama, surrounded by her siblings, aunts,...
Linda Crow
Sep 6, 2024
Linda Johnson Crow was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Her sweet, kind spirit affected all who came in contact with her and she was dearly loved by all who knew her. Her love of her Lord and Savior was evident in all she did. Linda was a wonderful cook and her kitchen was a place of joy...
Elbert Lowery
Sep 6, 2024
Elbert C. Lowery (Al), age 96, died on September 6, 2024. He was a graduate of Bessemer High School and the University of Alabama. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952, and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was employed by Southtrust Bank and retired in 1992 after 30 years of service. Al dearly loved...
Michael Williford
Sep 6, 2024
Michael Hugh Williford
April 30, 1962 - September 6, 2024
Bessemer, AL
Michael "Mike" Hugh Williford passed to his eternal, heavenly home on Friday September 6th, 2024, at the age of 62. Mike was born to proud parents Jerry and Faye Williford on April 30th, 1962.
He leaves behind his loving wife, Vickie. Additionally, his son Justin Williford and...
Aly Mai
Sep 4, 2024
Mrs. Aly Mai, also known as Bà Nguyễn Thị Quý, passed away peacefully in her home on September 4th, 2024, at the age of 81. Aly was born on January 1st, 1943 in Hạ Long Bay, Việt Nam to Ông Nguyễn Vân Sinh and Bà Đỗ Thị Cải. She was a beloved daughter, sister, widow, mother, grandmother, and friend to...
James Rice
Sep 4, 2024
James Michael Rice passed away peacefully on September 4, 2024, at the age of 80, cared for by his loving daughter and son. The cause of death was a stroke. James was born April 2nd, 1944, in Talladega, Alabama. He was the son of the late James Malcolm Rice and Mattie Louise Shaw.
James was preceded in death by his wife...
Don Lewis Bennett
Sep 2, 2024
Don Lewis Bennett, 76, passed away September 2, 2024 following a 5 year battle against multiple myeloma cancer. Don was born August 16, 1948 in Auburn, AL and then moved to Clanton, AL where he lived his childhood and teen years. Don then relocated to West Virginia and attended his Senior year at Morgantown High School followed by West Virginia...
William "Buddy" P. Starnes, Jr.
Sep 1, 2024
William P. Starnes Jr. “Buddy” passed to his eternal, heavenly home on Sunday September 1st, 2024, at the age of 81. “Buddy” was born to proud parents William and Louise Starnes on May 19th, 1943. Buddy proudly served in the US Navy from 1961 to 1965, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to his country.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 57...
Dr. Edward C. Whittington
Aug 31, 2024
Dr. Edward C. Whittington of Hoover, AL passed away peacefully at home on August 31, 2024 surrounded by his beloved wife, Judy, and his family. Dr. Whittington, known to most as Ed, was born in Greenville, AL on September 29, 1946. He is preceded in death by his parents, John K. and Sara K. Whittington, and his older brother, John...
Richard Joseph Landry, Jr.
Aug 30, 2024
Richard Joseph Landry, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on August 30, 2024 at the age of 94. Richard, better known as Dick to almost all who knew him, was a devoted Catholic; a beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather; and an avid memoirist. He loved to tell a good story, and his long life offered ample inspiration.
Richard was born...
Ronald Freeze
Aug 26, 2024
Ronald Wilburn Freeze was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on February 14, 1943, to Mr. Rufus (Bubba) Wilburn Freeze and Mrs. Florine Tucker Freeze.
Ron's childhood and early adult life were filled with times spent with his family in Columbus, Georgia, where his family was well-known in many social circles around Columbus. Ron and his older sister, Dianne, spent much of their...
Robert Rockett
Aug 26, 2024
Robert Curtis “Bobby” Rockett, 88, was born January 4, 1936 to Myrtle and Curtis Rockett and passed peacefully into heaven on August 26, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Patrician Mize Rockett; daughters, Karen Kirkpatrick (Harold) and Diane Morris (Bradley); grandchildren, Alison Ramsey (Josh), Christopher Rockett, Stephanie Spencer (Caleb), Kristen Cabaniss (Anthony), Mitchell Morris (Kirstin); 6...
