Obituaries

Mar 28, 2021

Mr. David Shields Smith, 91, of Alabaster, AL passed away on March 28, 2021. David was born in Knoxville, TN on February 9, 1930. During his lifetime, he served in the U.S. Army in Korea. His career in sales included Territory Sales Manager for American Greetings Cards. He went on to purchase a franchise of gift stores from American...

Mar 27, 2021

George Seymour Lee Jr., beloved husband, father, son, uncle, and friend, of Birmingham, AL passed away March 27, 2021 from cancer at the age of 69. Born November 30, 1951 in Mobile, AL to Seymour and Joyce Lee and was the oldest of 4 boys. He graduated from The University of South Alabama in 1972. He started his career...

Mar 24, 2021

A Korean War veteran known as Papa, Gramps, Pop, Popsicle joined his wife of 65 years, Mary Joan Kriegshauser Faure, and many friends and family for the external celebration!

He leaves behind his son John D Faure (Susan Hengel), daughters: Suzie Greer (Craig) and Lisa Faure (Marc Macewicz); grandchildren: Patrick Wall (Shelby Steckbauer), Katie Elsea (Mike), Andrew...

Mar 23, 2021

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

Mar 23, 2021

Linda was born in in Oak Park, Illinois on January 19, 1948. She was the daughter of Charles and Francine Gardiner. Linda attended Wheaton Central High School and graduated from Hinsdale High School in the western suburbs of Chicago where she was an award-winning swimmer. She went on to Lincoln College also in the Chicago area. Linda was a...

Mar 23, 2021

Ruth, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Homewood, AL. She was born in Duluth, MN and was the fifth child and fourth daughter of Edwin Wallace Rapp and Lena Marie Bjornstad. Her early years were spent in Memphis, TN and her family moved to Montgomery, AL while she was in her teens. She graduated from Lanier...

Mar 22, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Nancy Jean (Faris) Meffert. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 21, 2021

Jesse Aaron Peña, born April 05, 1992 was the youngest son of the late Jose G. Peña and Deborah A. Bookhammer. Jesse Aaron Peña, who never met a stranger, was a friend to everyone. He just really enjoyed being around people. Jesse was not picture perfect, nor did he have any easy life…but his essence exuded a quiet captivation...

Mar 20, 2021

Marvin Thomas Walker, 86, of Birmingham, AL passed away on March 20, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.   Mr. Walker was born on August 20, 1934.

Mr. Walker is survived by sons Roland (Tracie) Walker, and Carl (Jennifer) Walker, grandsons Christopher Walker, Jason Walker, Brandon Walker and Cade Walker and a multitude of wonderful and loved nieces...

Mar 19, 2021

Donna Thompson Speegle, 75, of Trussville went to her heavenly home on March 19, 2021. Donna was born January 21, 1946. After graduating salutatorian of her class at Hewitt-Trussville High School, Donna pursued a degree in education at Auburn University and later achieved two master’s degrees, including one in library science. Donna enjoyed a long and fulfilling career as...

Mar 17, 2021

James Cowan Martin, 62, son of the late James and Barbara Martin passed away on March 17, 2021. He was born on September 23, 1958 in Minor, AL. Jim graduated from Tarrant High School in 1976 as an honor graduate. He is survived by his high school sweetheart of 44 years Tami Martin , his two daughters Ami Martin,...

Mar 16, 2021

Ellie (Dell) McBryde, 88, passed into eternity and into the presence of Jesus on March 16, 2021 in Madison, Alabama.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 20that the Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home in Hoover, Alabama, with burial to follow.  Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Dell was born July...

Mar 13, 2021

Jeanette J. Hand, age 82, of Hoover, Alabama passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021.

Jeanette, wife of the late Billy J. Hand, were married for 52 years. She was a long-term member of the Hoover Garden Club, St Mark United Methodist Church, Riverchase United Methodist Church, and Community Bible Study, through which she had many close friends....

Mar 12, 2021

Kimberly Jean Tullo, 55, of Hoover, AL passed away on March 12, 2021. Kim was born and raised in Central Florida prior to moving to Hoover in 1997. Kim was a devoted mother and loving wife who enjoyed every moment of her life, especially attending her boys sporting events. Kim loved her job as a Special Education Instructor and...

Mar 12, 2021

Sara Paulette (Munkus) McDaniel, age 77, departed this life on March 12, 2021 at UAB hospital. She was born March 22, 1943 in Birmingham, AL.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul Preston and Sara Myrtle (Mull) Munkus, her brother Cpt. George Ryan Munkus, and sister, Cathi Denise (Munkus) Massey. She is survived by her...

Mar 12, 2021

Mrs. Elois Gosa Brown, 85, of Fayette County, AL passed away on March 12, 2021. Elois was born on June 8, 1935 and graduated as Valedictorian from Marion County High School. She went on to work as a Banker and retired from Regions Bank (previously AmSouth). After retiring, she became Vice President at PNC Bank. She enjoyed traveling, spending...

Mar 11, 2021

Ann Kennington, 95, devoted wife, Loving Mother, grandmother(Nana) and great-grandmother(Gigi) was called to her heavenly home on March 11, 2021. She entered this world on December 12, 1925 in Panama City, FL, born to J. H. and Mary McCall. She spent 95 years of service to others and left a legacy of love.

She was preceded in...

Mar 9, 2021

Mrs. Estelle H. Runyan, 84, of Homewood, AL passed away on March 9, 2021. Estelle was born on January 16, 1937 and raised in Birmingham, AL, where she met her best friend, Jane Snyder. She attended Edgewood Elementary School, Shades Valley High School, and the University of Alabama. She loves Alabama football and had so much fun cheering for...

Mar 8, 2021

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

Mar 5, 2021

On Friday, March 5th, 2021, Jimmie Morris, loving Son and Brother, passed away at the age of 56.

Jimmie was born on April 23, 1964, to Ralph and Geraldine Morris, in Pampa, Texas. He and his family moved to Alabama shortly after and settled down in Hueytown, Alabama.

Jimmie attended school in Hueytown and afterwards...