Obituaries

Dec 21, 2020

Vivian Meadows Burdeshaw, 81, died December 21, 2020, after a long and rich life, filled with a most loving family and so many dear friends. She was born in Phenix City, Alabama, on August 1, 1939, the youngest of five children of Dr. Ellison Marion Meadows and Mary Frances Meadows. She was a graduate of Auburn University, where she...

Dec 19, 2020

Longtime Birmingham radio personality, Dan Brennan, whom you might recall him on WVOK, the "Mighty 690,” as "Dan the Music Man,” age 90, died peacefully of natural causes in the arms of his loving wife of 70 years, Clara Brennan, while surrounded by his loving family at their home in Birmingham, Alabama.

Dan was part of the Great Brennan Broadcasting dynasty. He, along with...

Dec 19, 2020

Marilyn Stowers Boyd, age 90, died on December 19, 2020 in Birmingham, AL.

Mrs. Boyd was born in Itta Bena, MS to the late Paul and Lula Mae Stowers on October 8, 1930. She graduated from Humphreys High School and attended Mississippi State College for Women.

Mrs. Boyd was married to the late Albert H....

Dec 18, 2020

Katelyn Nicole Whitworth, of Pelham, Alabama, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020, at the age of 21.

She was a beloved daughter, sister, and friend to so many and will be missed beyond measure. Katelyn was the light of the room wherever life took her. She loved travel, being with friends, and most importantly loving on...

Dec 17, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Dewey L. Marley Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 17, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Bernice (Edmond) Sanders. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 13, 2020

It is with the deepest of sorrows we inform you of the passing of our dearest mother, daughter, sister and friend, Jamie Schroeder Sims. Born on September 15, 1980, Jamie lived a vibrant life, full of love, and lifting the spirits of everyone she encountered. She was a long-time employee of Sexton’s Seafood INC in Vestavia. She was an...

Dec 13, 2020

Susan Elizabeth Jennings Gilliland

September 6, 1942 ~ December 13, 2020 (age 78)

Susan Elizabeth Jennings Gilliland of Hoover Alabama, left for Heaven on December 13, 2020. She was the daughter of the late William and Virginia Jennings. She was born September 6, 1942 in Norfolk Virginia and grew up in Staten Island New York....

Dec 10, 2020

Dorothy Mae Madinger of Pelham, Alabama, born March 12, 1921 left for Heaven on December 10, 2020. She was born to Walter and Emillie Cook in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was preceded in death by Paul, her loving husband of 68 years, by her parents and sisters Mabel Bunker (Ward), Martha Rennard (Charles) and Sara Grover (Walter) and by two,...

Dec 9, 2020

Mr. James Dale Beasley, 79, of Hoover, AL passed away on December 9, 2020. He was born on December 18, 1940 in High Point, North Carolina. He graduated from High Point High School in 1959, obtained a BS from North Carolina State University, and graduated with honors in 1963 in Electrical Engineering. He was hired by AT&T in 1963...

Dec 9, 2020

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

Dec 8, 2020

William C. "Bill" Landers passed from life to the arms of His Savior on 12/8/2020 after a brief hospitalization.  He was born in Fairview (Cullman), Alabama the son of Henry Francis Landers and Mertie (Bonds) Landers.   He served in the Panama Canal Zone in the Navy and later married and graduated from Auburn University.  He worked in insurance agency...

Dec 8, 2020

Maureen Burnett, beloved wife and mother, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. She was born on December 1, 1930, to Guy and Carlie Crocker. Raised in Bibb County, she lived most of her life in Hoover AL and was a member of Shades Crest Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Arlee Crocker...

Dec 8, 2020

Janett Hurley Tyner 85, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020.  She was the daughter of the late Rosa Mae Hughes.   She was born August 17, 1935 in Roanake, AL and grew up in Valley, AL. She graduated from Valley High School in 1953 and was a 1955 graduate of the University of Alabama Nursing School.   In 1955, she married...

Dec 6, 2020

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

Dec 5, 2020

Thomas Edward Bradley of Hoover passed away on Saturday December, 5, 2020.  Tom had a long and proud career with over 60 years in the fire service. He began his career in 1949 with the City of Bessemer Fire and then served 25 years with Birmingham Fire before retiring as a Captain in 1973.  In 1974 he decided to...

Dec 4, 2020

William A. Davis Jr. known by “Junior” was born on Oct. 14, 1946 and went to be with the Lord Jesus on December 4, 2020. Mr. Davis was born in Farmville, Virginia to William and Bertha Davis. They moved to Alabama and lived in Minor Heights where he grew up with 2 brothers, Bobby and Asa Davis and their...

Dec 2, 2020

Stanley Walter McBrayer, born in Birmingham, AL March 23, 1954, passed away December 2, 2020. He is survived by his loving daughters, Amy Zeman (Michael) and Julie McBrayer; his granddaughters, Ella, Grace and Kaylie Zeman; his mother, Liz McBrayer; sisters, Susie Bowling (Philip Sr) and Cindy Hulsey; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family; and his former spouse and...

Nov 30, 2020

Dan Wesley Urry, world renowned molecular biophysicist, died November 30, 2020 at age 85 from a myocardial infarction.

Dr. Urry was most recently known for his research in the area of molecular biophysics, whereby proteins catalyze the energy conversions that sustain life and their applications.

Born in Salt Lake City in 1935, Dr. Urry grew...

Nov 28, 2020

The spirit of Don Southerland was set free and entered into the presence and protective care of his Lord and Savior on Saturday evening, November 28, 2020.  His illness no longer holds him captive, and he is now and forevermore healthy, strong, confident, and exuberant, in God’s presence – enjoying his parents, friends, and other loved ones who went...