Obituaries
Anthony Cashia
Dec 12, 2024
Anthony Joseph "Bubba" Cashia passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, in Birmingham, Alabama, at the age of 76 following a brief illness. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose warmth, generosity, and love for life touched all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank A. Cashia and Marion Cantavespre...
Sandra Turner
Dec 10, 2024
Sandra Mauldin Turner passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024 at her home in Hoover, Alabama surrounded by her family. She was born on September 24, 1939, in Birmingham, Alabama and graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1957. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Richard, her parents, Lawrence and Madelyne Mauldin, and her sister Jane...
Zina Marie White-Vest
Dec 5, 2024
On Thursday, December 5, 2024, Zina Marie White-Vest, loving sister, aunt, and friend passed away at the age of 66, after a brief illness.
Zina was born on November 4, in Dadeville, Alabama and graduated from Ramsey High School in 1977. She then went on to work at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama where she retired after 35 years.
Zina was...
Andrea Luckett
Dec 4, 2024
On December 4, 2024, Andrea Villette Luckett, was summoned home by the Lord after a valiant fight to survive cancer. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Mr. & Mrs. Henry and Barbara Luckett. Her entry into the world did not come without a fight. She was born prematurely and endured a three week stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care...
Janice Forman
Dec 3, 2024
Janice Faye (Clark) Forman of Montgomery, Alabama, born January 5, 1942, went home to be with Jesus on December 3, 2024, at the age of 82. Janice was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend who will be greatly missed by so many.
Janice was an amazing person with a love for the Lord, her family, and friends. She had a...
Harvey M Gilliam Jr.
Dec 3, 2024
Mike Gilliam, age 79, of Springville AL, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024. Mike was born October 16, 1945, in Birmingham, AL and loved living in the great state of Alabama (Roll Tide). At the age of 20, Mike faithfully served his country for 4 years as part of the Naval Construction Force (Seabees), including 2 tours in Vietnam,...
Lee Cathey
Nov 30, 2024
Lee Edward Cathey, born July15, 1942 met his heavenly Father on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at the age of 82. Ed was born in Ashville, NC. Ed was the son of John Mack and Ethel Mae Cathey, both of whom predeceased him. He was also preceded in death by his brother John Ransom and son-in-law Charles Bellsnyder.
Ed is survived...
Hazel Cash
Nov 29, 2024
Hazel Louise Cash, born September 28, 1930 met her Heavenly Father on Friday, November 29, 2024 at the age of 94. She was known and loved by many friends and family.
Hazel was born in Decatur, Arkansas. At an early age, she trusted Jesus as her Savior. Her love for Jesus led to a life of obedience and service...
Kenneth Thomas Nelson
Nov 28, 2024
Kenneth Thomas Nelson
Kenny was born in Birmingham, September 27, 1945 to Sam Buckley Nelson and Emily Summerour Nelson who both predeceased him and he passed on November 28, 2024. He grew up and lived his entire life on Shades Mountain. Kenny was a graduate of Bluff Park School, Shades Valley High School and Jacksonville State University. He was a military...
Lesley Ann Howard
Nov 26, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lesley Ann Howard, beloved mother, and adored wife. Lesley went home to the Lord on November 26, 2024. Lesley was 32 years old.
A stranger in passing will read this and think simply of a life cut too short. While Lesley had many great years on this Earth to go,...
Jacqueline Lojaun VandeLune
Nov 25, 2024
Jacqueline "Jackie" L. VandeLune, a beacon of strength and love, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024, in Dothan, AL, at the age of 93. Born on October 17, 1931, in the welcoming community of Sylva, NC, Jackie lived a life marked by dedication, resilience, and an unshakable spirit that touched the hearts of everyone she knew.
Jackie's journey took her...
Mary Louise Jones
Nov 15, 2024
Mary Lou Jones passed into God’s glory on Friday, November 15th. She lived a long life of 98 years. She leaves behind 4 children Sue LaRussa (married to Joe), Jill McAnally, Jan Bodiford (married to Tom), and Danny Jones (married to Cassie Oliver Jones); 8 grandchildren Michelle LaRussa Box, Tonya Bodiford Emmons, Jim McAnally, David LaRussa, Tracy Bodiford, Angela Jones,...
Kenneth Dalton Taylor
Nov 14, 2024
Kenneth Dalton Taylor, age 85 of Fairfield, Alabama passed away on Wednesday morning, November 14th 2024. Preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Patricia Taylor; and his mother, Lessie Taylor. He is survived by his daughter, Melissa Ann Taylor, and host of close family and friends.
He graduated from Glenn Vocational School in 1960; he was a member of...
Doris Peeples Ray
Nov 7, 2024
Mabel Doris Peeples Ray, age 92, of Sylacauga, Alabama passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024. Born in Moundville, Alabama on May 18, 1932, Doris was the beloved daughter of Jim Peeples and Bressie Mae Johnson Peeples Taylor, both of whom predeceased her. She was also preceded in death by her siblings Linda Nell McGlashin, Jim Thomas Peeples, Kay Carroll...
Rosalie Campanotta
Nov 1, 2024
Rosalie Tortomasi Campanotta of Helena, AL, passed away peacefully at her home on November 1, 2024. She was 93 years old. She was born in Pratt City and a graduate of Ensley High School. She was a longtime, faithful member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and a devout catholic who practiced her faith daily. Her greatest loves were...
Frances Byars
Oct 27, 2024
Frances Carroll Putman Byars, age 91, went to be with her Savior on October 27, 2024.
She was born in the Pleasant Hill community of Calhoun City, Mississippi, to John Gus and Elvie Barton Putman on December 10, 1932. Frances graduated from Calhoun City High School, where she played basketball for all four years. In 1949, the team won...
Lee Higginbotham
Oct 26, 2024
Lee E. Higginbotham, age 65, passed away on Saturday October 26, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father Lawrence E Higginbotham. He is survived by his mother Constance K Higginbotham, brother Lawrence E "Bud" (Joann) Higginbotham jr, sisters Constance (Ronnie) Willis and Coleeta (Steve) Dove. Multiple nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
Judith Holt
Oct 23, 2024
Judith Faye (Carver) Holt, aged 82, of Jacksonville, AL, passed away peacefully at home on October 23, 2024. She was born November 6, 1941, at the old Hillman Hospital, now UAB, in Birmingham, AL, and raised in Wenonah, AL. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Survivors: son Jerry Don Holt, Jr. and his son...
Patricia Reese
Oct 21, 2024
Pat went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 21, 2024, at the age of 91, after an extended illness.
Pat was born on June 6, 1933, in Amity, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Mary Elaine Brown and Kenneth Q. McAfee. She married Ralph O. Reese in November of 1951. She worked for...
