Obituaries

May 10, 2021

James Wallace Gray, of Vestavia Hills, passed away on May 10, 2021 at the age of 97, at home. Jim (known as Wallace throughout his young adult life) was born in Corinth, Mississippi on December 9, 1923, to Walter Oris Gray and Leona Stephenson Smith.

Jim was next to the oldest of four children (Edward, Wallace, Emma...

May 7, 2021

John Duke Johnson, loving husband, father, son, and brother passed away on May 7th, 2021 at age 56. John was born in El Paso, Texas on November 19, 1964. He was raised in Huntsville, Alabama but has been a resident of Hoover for many years. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as an intelligence...

May 7, 2021

Sydney "Faye" Creamer, age 82 of Alabaster, AL passed away on May 7, 2021.

Born in Sycamore, Alabama, Faye began teaching Kindergarten at Pelham Baptist church before starting the Westwood Weekday program. She retired after seventeen years and loved her church family and mission work. She loved her family and loved to dance.

She was...

May 7, 2021

Ernest Miller Burgess (“Ernie”) of Hoover, Alabama entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of May 7, 2021, at the age of 90 after a long battle with Dementia. Ernie is survived by his wife of 70 years, Josie; daughter, Gina Cody; grandsons, Michael Cody (Maegan) and James Cody (Nicole); three great-grandchildren, Noah Robinson,...

May 6, 2021

John Mitchell, of Hoover, passed away on May 6, 2021 at the age of 72.  He retired from Southern Company after 40 years of service and was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Terry Mitchell; two daughters, Vanessa O'Neal (Keith) and Mallory Mitchell; two grandchildren, Oliver and Claire...

May 6, 2021

Sarah Hogg passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021. She is survived by her children, Andrea and Michael Emery, Geoffrey and Charlotte HoggAnd Michael  and Susan Hogg/Vacciano; her grandchildren, Josh and Kristin Emery, Jonathan and Heather Emery, Lauren Emery, Megan and Sayge Sims, Rachel Hogg and Madelynn Hogg; great grandchildren,William McGhee, Elizabeth McGhee and Sophia Marie Toumey; and her brothers and sisters, Mike and Pam Bakane, Kelly and Susan Bakane and Antoinette Stocks. The...

May 6, 2021

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

May 5, 2021

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

May 3, 2021

Ann Drummond Odle, 88, of Lillian, Alabama passed away on May, 3, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Odle was preceded in death by her husbands, James P Drummond and Felix Odle ; her beloved son, Jack Drummond; her parents , Joseph and Mamie McCormack; her siblings,  Mary Jo Chappell Yielding, Charles McCormack and Charlene Harvey.

She is survived...

May 3, 2021

Doris F. Crain 87, of Hoover, Alabama passed away Monday May 3, 2021.

Doris retired from U.S. Steel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Crain and her sister Betty Edwards.

She is survived by her brothers: Ellis B. Franklin and Don Franklin (Sandra) and three nieces and one nephew.

There...

May 2, 2021

Steve was a good man and was loved by all who knew him. He grew up in the church singing with his father, mother and sister. His greatest dream was to fly, and now he has gained his wings and made that dream come true. He enjoyed every minute he got to spend with his grandchildren and spoke often...

Apr 28, 2021

John "Travis" Hill, 74, passed away April 28, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones.  John was born in Birmingham, AL and graduated from Ensley High School.  He served in the US Navy where he gained an interest in early electronics.  John was the president of ACR Systems, Inc. where he served with his heart and soul for 40 years, retiring in 2019.  He preferred to do business the old fashioned way, with a handshake...

Apr 26, 2021

Reverend, Dr. Edwin Thomas “Tom” Cleveland passed away in Birmingham, Alabama on April 26, 2021. He was born to Eddie and Genevieve Cleveland in Louisville, Kentucky on March 3, 1938.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Sue (Pittman) Cleveland; his brother, Robert “Bob” Arthur Cleveland (Alice); and his great-grandchildren, Joshua Thomas Lyon and Caleb...

Apr 24, 2021

On April 24th, 2021 at the age of 75, Diana Louise Nesbitt left this Earth and went to her eternal resting place. All who knew her can almost hear God shouting  “Well done, good and faithful servant! Come into your eternal rest.” Matthew 25:23,34

She was born in San Francisco, CA on July 24th, 1945 where she...

Apr 21, 2021

Julia Ann Nichols Harrison passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, April 21, at the age of 73.  She was born in Luverne, AL, on March 7, 1948, to William Porter and Evelyn Pinckard Nichols. Julia was a founding member of Phi Mu sorority at Troy and a member of the Troy State Collegiate Singers. In the choir she...

Apr 17, 2021

Mary Sam Bowdon Folds passed away April 16, 2021 at the age of 100. She was born March 2, 1921 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl Pierce Folds of Cullman, Alabama and Son-in-law Harold Maynard Sylvest of Montgomery, Alabama. She is survived by her children Margaret Folds Sylvest and Carol Folds Ahlstrand, and her...

Apr 16, 2021

Louise Hollis Hosey Jun 30, 1931 - Apr 16, 2021 Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many passed peacefully Thursday surrounded by love.  A musician, singer, seamstress, gardener and bird watcher, Lou enjoyed retirement showering her family with love in Calera, AL. She was always ready with a smile and a laugh. She loved to dance and to...

Apr 15, 2021

Charles D. Russell, 78, of Birmingham, AL passed away on April 15, 2021. Born on February 23, 1943, Charles grew up in McCalla and went into the Navy for four years right after graduating high school. Upon returning home, he began a career with ACIPCO. He met his wife, Kay “Honey” Russell in 1966. Charles made a career move...

Apr 13, 2021

Michael Allen Von Kanel, 70, of Helena, AL passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Mike was born on October 4, 1950, in Columbus, Mississippi to Lewis and Madge Von Kanel. As a graduate of William Carey College, he spent many years in full time ministry as a music minister at churches in Mississippi, Florida, and Alabama. He also...

Apr 8, 2021

Carole Roseann Cacciatore, 77, of Birmingham, passed away on April 8, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Sidney & Evelyn Scalisi and her son, Roger Lee Cahela, Jr.

She is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Norman Cacciatore, her son Barry Crick (Kristie), grandson Aidan Cahela, and granddaughters Cecelia Crick...