Obituaries

Sep 6, 2021

Vera Denise Stewart age 94 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 6th, 2021. Ms. Stewart was born June 28, 1927 in Chilton County, Alabama to David DeWitt Atchison and Roxie Atchison.

Ms. Stewart, referred to as Mom, Mother and Nanny was a strong, independent person who loved everyone she met. She...

Sep 6, 2021

Myrtle Morrison Williams March 30,1928 - September 6, 2021 Myrtle Williams, age 93, died on September 6, 2021 at Vintage Care, Palatka, FL. She was born on March 30, 1928, in Birmingham, AL, to Homer and Elma Morrison. She lived most of her life in the Birmingham area and the last few months in Florida.  She was a retired...

Sep 6, 2021

Mario Peña

03/08/1959 to 09/06/2021

Mario Peña, passed away on September 6, 2021. Most who know Mario knew him as Don Mario, dueño de Gordo’s, but he was so much more than that. He was a devoted husband of 31 years, a loving father of five children, and “abuelo” of grandchildren who loved him dearly.

Sep 5, 2021

Mark Howard Garlington, Age 60, of Hoover, Alabama passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021, surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife Sherry and children Taylor, Payton, and Sydney; parents John and Barbara Garlington; brothers J.P Garlington and Steve (Alana) Garlington; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Mark graduated from Bessemer Academy in 1979 and the University of...

Sep 4, 2021

Enid Massey was born in Shimla, India on April 25, 1951. She accepted eternal salvation from Jesus Christ at an early age and became a God-fearing woman and filling her heart with the Lord’s Love. Enid was the youngest of five sisters, she also had a younger brother. In 1983, she became a devoted wife to Noble Massey and...

Sep 3, 2021

Carl C. (CC) (Pat) Patton of Bessemer, Alabama went to his Heavenly home Friday, September 3, 2021.

Born to Margaret & Cecil Patton in Hinton, West Virginia. Number three of five children in a military rooted family that moved all over the United States. Carl followed his father’s footsteps proudly serving in the United States military for...

Aug 29, 2021

Mrs. Shelby Jean Hollis Sharp, 83, of Birmingham, AL passed away on August 29, 2021. Shelby graduated from Ensley High School and received a degree at Shorter College. She furthered her education at the University of Montevallo and taught at Kingwood Christian School and West End High School. She married Hughes Clayton Sharp in 1961 and was an active...

Aug 28, 2021

Dewey F. "Buddy" Hart

January 2, 1927 -  August 28, 2021

Mr. Hart was proceeded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Lenora Mosley Hart, his parents Joseph and Dovie Adkison Hart, 3 brothers and 6 sisters.

He is survived by his loving daughter and caregiver, Diane Hart, and numerous nieces...

Aug 27, 2021

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Church of the Highlands

Grants Mill Campus

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4700 Highlands Way

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Aug 25, 2021

Mrs. Carolyn Shumaker McBrayer, 85, of McCalla, AL received her eternal reward on August 25, 2021. Carolyn spent her life in service to her creator. She worked at the Church of God state office for 30 years. She was a member of the South Park Church of God and played the piano for many years. Her greatest honor was...

Aug 25, 2021

Lois Jane Ritenbaugh Bush entered into glory on August 25, 2021 in Birmingham, Alabama.  What a glorious homecoming it was!  She is now face to face with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and reunited with the love of her life Pat and her daughter Sarah.

Lois was born June 28, 1944 to Raymond List Ritenbaugh and...

Aug 24, 2021

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

Aug 23, 2021

Glenda Jean Crow Dumas, 81, joined her Lord and her love in Heaven on Monday, August 23, 2021.  She and Jere enjoyed 45 years of marriage, while being actively involved at Shades Crest Baptist and Green Valley Baptist.  Recently she has been serving at Shades Mountain Baptist with her family.   She loved and spoiled her children, Christi(Ken) and Celeste(Billy), and...

Aug 21, 2021

After a full and joyous life, Mary LaVonne (Clarke) Patterson peacefully went home to our Lord Jesus Christ on August 21, 2021. Mary, born in Iowa, was a gentle Christian spirit who used her talents to help others. Mary met the love of her life, Dean Patterson, at college. Their love endured WWII and marriage blessed them with three...

Aug 18, 2021

Mrs. Georgia Mann Shalhoop, 85, passed away on August 18, 2021.  She was a member of St. Elias Catholic Church.  She was an avid Alabama football fan and loved to travel.  She retired from Hoover City School Systems as a bookkeeper. Her smile always lit up the room and she will be missed by all who knew her.

Aug 16, 2021

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

Aug 15, 2021

Mr. James “JJ” William Johnson, Sr., 85, passed away on August 15, 2021. He was a husband, father, uncle, son, father-in-law, brother, and friend to many. He loved fishing, hunting, and Alabama football. He proudly served well in the United States Marine Corp for several years. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after a 30+ year career. We...

Aug 15, 2021

Donald “Donnie” Joseph Maleport, 82 years old of Brussels, WI went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Brookwood Baptist Hospital in Birmingham, AL. He lived in Alabama with his daughter, Kelly Maleport Clifton, during the last year of his life.

He was born May 29, 1939 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI...

Aug 14, 2021

Mrs. Barbara K. Harrison, 83, of Birmingham, AL passed away on August 14, 2021. Everyone that met Barbara loved her, and she loved them. Barbara leaves a legacy of love.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ira Leonard King and Margaret Vernon Sillavan brother, John Charles Bailey and by her beloved husband, Jimmie Harrison.

She...

Aug 13, 2021

Fred Guy, 87 of Helena, Alabama passed away on August 13, 2021. Fred was born in Springville, Alabama in 1934. He grew up in Springville during hard times with little money, but learned how to be tough and a hard worker while helping his father work in the coal mines from a young age. His family later moved to...