Obituaries

Jan 23, 2022

We celebrate the life of Gerald Webster Vaughn, who “went home” to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 23, 2022, at 90 years and 9 months of age. He talked about Bible stories and how he was ready to see Jesus. He went peaceably in his sleep 2 days after saying, “I want to go home”. Gerald was born...

Jan 23, 2022

Louie Reese III went to his Heavenly home on January 23, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was married nearly 60 years to his loving wife, Lindsay and had three children, son, Louie Reese IV and daughters, Alice Klimpt and Lynn Anderson (Bill).

He was born in Birmingham, AL on August 11, 1937 to Louie Reese Jr....

Jan 21, 2022

Sarah Dean Privett Steeley went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 21, 2022.

Dean lived and loved fully for 90 years. She was a devoted wife to Larry Joe Steeley, Sr. for 60 wonderful years. Dean and Joe spent their years together raising a family and starting multiple businesses, including Rainbow...

Jan 20, 2022

Mr. Larry Gene Armstrong, 75, of Lake View, AL passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at UAB West Hospital. He proudly enlisted in the Marines at 18 years old and served four years.

He is preceded in death by the love of his life for 49 years, Sandra L. Ware Armstrong; parents, Melvin “Jack” and...

Jan 20, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Ruth Linnenbom. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 18, 2022

Ms. Traci Denee Long, 56, of Centrevile, AL passed away on January 18, 2022. She was born on April 25, 1965 and graduated from Vestavia Hills High School in 1983. Traci is a member of Happy Home Baptist Church in Leeds, AL. She loved fishing, gardening, going to the beach, antiquing, dining at La Fiesta, and watching Alabama football. So...

Jan 18, 2022

It is with profound sadness and much love that the family of Billy James Williams announce his peaceful passing at his home in Vestavia, Alabama on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at the age of 89 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his children and stepchildren, James Williams (Lisa), Karen Hills (Joe), Mark Williams (Jennifer), Mickey Johnston...

Jan 17, 2022

Mrs. Shirley N. Emory, 86, of Birmingham, AL passed away on January 17, 2022. She was born in Green Creek, NC on August 2, 1935. She spent much of her life in the Carolinas, as well as living in Birmingham for many years. Shirley was a loving wife to Ray for almost 64 years! She spent much of her...

Jan 16, 2022

Thomas Keith Langford (Tommy) of Hoover, Alabama, passed away on Sunday January 16, 2022. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Briarwood Presbyterian Church’s Chapel, located at 2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham, AL. Tommy is preceded in death by his father, Hulbert Young Langford, and his mother, Margarete Kilgo Langford. Tommy is survived by his wife of 36 years, Catherine (Cathy)...

Jan 13, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Nellie Dean (Lee) Haley. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 12, 2022

Celesta Brockman True, 90, of Hoover, Alabama, passed away on January 12, 2022. She was preceded in death by husband Howard Albert True (CDR US Navy) and daughter Stephanie True Moss (Grady Moss), and brothers Roy Eugene Brockman (Lois Brockman) and Robert Earl Brockman. She leaves behind daughters Mellanie True Hills (David Hills) of Decatur, Texas, and Tracy True...

Jan 12, 2022

Mr. Larry Joe Steeley, Sr. of Birmingham, Alabama went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 12, 2022.

Joe and his wife Dean spent 59 loving years together growing their family and several businesses. In 1971 they founded Do It Yourself Pest Control, Inc. and later grew it into what is...

Jan 11, 2022

Thomas “Keith” Cruce, age 55, passed away on the morning of January 11, 2022 at his home in Hoover, Alabama. Keith was born December 19, 1966 in Birmingham, Alabama. He worked for the City of Bessemer Police Department as a Police Officer. He enjoyed fishing, relaxing and watching movies. Keith was predeceased by his father, Lamar Cruce, and his other father...

Jan 8, 2022

Sherry Michelle McInnish of Chelsea, AL passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2022 at the age of 48. She was born May 17, 1973 in Jasper at Peoples Hospital to Johnny B. Cohron and Margaret Diane Smith. Sherry was a graduate of Pelham High School class of 1991. Later on, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business from...

Jan 6, 2022

MacDonald Brown “Mac” Fleming was born on June 8, 1923 and he passed away peacefully in the early morning of January 6, 2022.  Mac Fleming was a native of Laurens, South Carolina. He was a student at Presbyterian College when the United States entered the Second World War in December, 1941. He left school to join the United States...

Jan 5, 2022

Jill Lee Ross was born in Rockford, Illinois on August 8, 1968. She was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when she was three years old. Jill lived in Mississippi during most of her childhood years before moving to Birmingham in 1991.  In Birmingham, Jill lived at Episcopal Place Apartments.  While there, she became active in playing Power Chair Soccer at the Lakeshore...

Jan 4, 2022

David Wayne Carr, Sr., age 60, of Midfield, Al died on January 4, 2022.

Born in Birmingham, Alabama. He was raised, graduated in 1979 and resided just next door to his childhood home in the Fairfield Highlands community of Midfield, AL. He loved, missed and often reflected on childhood memories in Groundhog. He loved fishing, camping, and...

Jan 1, 2022

Dr. Edmund Peter Segner, Jr., P.E., 93, of Hoover , Alabama peacefully went to be with his Lord on February 28, 2022. Ed was a dedicated and honored engineering educator serving the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the University of Memphis, the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa, the University of Oklahoma and Texas A&M University. He...