Obituaries

Jan 20, 2021

Mrs. Ruth Hazel Long, age 87, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at home. Ruth was a long-time member at Rocky Ridge Baptist Church where she sang in the choir.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy E. Long and parents, David and Eva Johnson.

She is survived by...

Jan 19, 2021

Mrs. Peggy H. Vigneulle, 89, of Birmingham, AL, passed away on January 19, 2021. Peggy was the wife of founding pastor, Richard H. Vigneulle, of Shades Mountain Independent Church for 25 years. She was a loving wife, mom, grandmother, and great grandmother. She has been a matriarch for the family and her church. She had such a loving, unselfish,...

Jan 18, 2021

Henry Loh (Hank) Whitehead, Jr., beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and joy-sharing friend to many, left this world for his heavenly home Jan. 18, 2021, a month before what would have been his 97th birthday.

Hank was predeceased by the love of his life, Regina Crawford Whitehead, his wife of over 60 years.

Survivors...

Jan 17, 2021

Jeffrey (Jeff) Lewis Roquet, Sr., age 65, died peacefully surrounded by family on January 17th, 2021.  Jeff was born in Des. Moines, Iowa on May 21st, 1955, to Wayne LaRue Roquet and Norma Knapp Roquet.  He was the second oldest of four children.  In 2001, Jeff was happily married to Jolie Castleberry Roquet who was his partner in life...

Jan 13, 2021

Mr. Robert Allen Perry, 55, of Odenville, AL passed away on January 13, 2021. He was born in Birmingham, AL on August 23, 1965. He graduated from Minor Christian High School and obtained a Bachelors degree in Computer Information Systems at ITT. Robert was a faithful member of Lighthouse Baptist Church, Moody, where he loved serving Jesus. He enjoyed...

Jan 13, 2021

John R. Moseley, Jr., (Johnny), 69, passed away on January 13, 2021, in Birmingham, AL. Johnny is survived by his sister, Donna (Scott) Barkley, Texas, children, John R. Moseley, III, Huntsville, April M. (Mike) Morley, Birmingham, Lacey M. (Phillip) Carroll, Birmingham, Meredith M. (Adam) Stiff, Opelika, and Jacob Vince Moseley, Demopolis, and grandchildren Madeline, Ava, Olivia and Maria Morley,...

Jan 11, 2021

Mr. Jeffrie Michael (Mike) Jones, 65, of Indian Springs, AL passed away on January 11, 2021. Mike graduated from Mountain Brook High School in 1973 and retired as a principal Radiation Technologist at UAB Medical Center and Kirklin Clinic. He was an avid tennis player and an expert in chess. As a devoted fan of Alabama Crimson Tide Football,...

Jan 9, 2021

Daniel (Danny DD) Scott D’Armond went home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Lana D’Armond, his daughter Madison D’Armond, his son Easton D’Armond, his parents Pam and Walter D’Armond. Danny graduated from Hoover High and the Culinard. He was owner of D’Armond Catering.

Danny was an avid Alabama...

Jan 8, 2021

Mrs. Mary Perkins Colburn, 83, of Bessemer, AL passed away on January 8, 2021. She was a member of Grant Street Baptist Church in Bessemer. She retired after 40 years as Secretary at Young and Vann Supply and loved collecting dolls. She was married over 30 years to the love of her life, George Colburn.

She is...

Jan 8, 2021

Jake Robert Culotta, Sr. passed away Friday, January 8th, 2021. He was born on June 3rd, 1921 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was one of ten children born to the late Rosa Maranto Culotta and Nicolo (Sam) Rosario Culotta. Jake was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

Jake was preceded in death by his loving...

Jan 7, 2021

Beverly passed away peacefully on January 7, 2021 of Covid.

Beverly Jean (Repaskey) Graham was born August 13, 1931 to John (Doddy) and Lola Repaskey in Akron, Ohio. She grew up in the Firestone Park area and graduated from Garfield High School; she married Charles Edwin (ED) Graham in September following her graduation. Ed was a professional...

Jan 6, 2021

Alabama native and a Bessemer son, Bobby Joe Franklin graduated from Bessemer High School in 1961. He was an avid sports fan and letterman in track and field. Early in life, he held jobs at a golf course and bowling alley where he would meet the love of his life in 1960. The Holiday Bowl and Fun Center united...

Jan 5, 2021

On Tuesday January 5th 2021, Christina Raven Marler, loving wife, stepmother, daughter , cat lady, and friend to all she encountered, left this plain of existence.

She was born in Nashville Tennessee on May 10th, 1980, and the world hasn’t been the same since. She had an intuition that could only be described as supernatural. She brought...

Jan 4, 2021

Marvin Lynn Simons Jr., M.D., of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 4, 2021, after a hard-fought three-year battle with cancer.

Lynn was born on April 29, 1957, to Lynn and Bonnie Simons in Morgantown, West Virginia. The oldest of five children, Lynn graduated from Nicholas County High School in 1975. Lynn attended West Virginia...

Jan 4, 2021

Shirlee Lewis Ellis 1

11/02/1938- 01/4/2021

Shirlee had a full life and loving family. She is survived by her only child Brenda Belcher ( John). Grandchildren Jennifer Brooke Veleber and John Bradley Belcher ( Jenna). Great grandsons Brock Holloway, Jake Veleber, Cole Veleber, Trent Veleber, Silas Belcher, and Great granddaughter Isla Wren Belcher. Great great...

Jan 3, 2021

James “Ken” Jones, aged 80, of Birmingham, AL passed away January 3, 2021. He was born in Clanton, Alabama to Robert “Wash” Jones and Alice Jones Driskill on June 18, 1940. Ken is survived by his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Martha; his son Jay (Tonja); two grandchildren, Aly Pineda (Jarrod) and Austin Jones (Bekah); one great-grandchild, Michael;...

Jan 3, 2021

Mrs. Reyford F. Nichols, 89, of Hoover, AL passed away on January 3, 2021. She grew up in Colbert County, AL and graduated from Jefferson Hillman School of Nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse and raised a family. She was a member of Oakmont Chapel Presbyterian Church and various dance organizations.

She is preceded in death...

Jan 3, 2021

Follower of Christ, mother of three, nurse and Army wife, Jean Norris Brown passed away peacefully in her home with her family at her side on January 3, 2021.

Jean was born December 4, 1934 to Alton and Eutha (Halstead) Norris in Dothan, Alabama, where she spent most of her early years.  After graduating from Georgia Baptist Hospital...

Jan 2, 2021

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Jan 1, 2021

Geraldine "Gerry" Lofton of Pelham, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at the age of 74. She was preceded in death by a son, Daniel. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Danny Lofton; her mother, Christine Broughton; a brother, George and his wife Gail, and their son, Trey; her mother-in-law Doris Lofton; brother-in-law, Ray Lofton and his...