Obituaries
Donald Hollis
Oct 23, 2020
Donald Louis Hollis age 81 of Jemison, AL passed away October 23, 2020. Donald was a member of Jemison Church of God and retired from Jefferson County Roads and Transportation of 31 years. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking in his shop.
Mr. Donald was preceded in death by his parents Louis John Hollis and Ellie Lorene Miller...
Patricia Bryan- Mcleod
Oct 21, 2020
Patricia was born in Homer, LA, second of five children. She graduated from Judson College where she received a teaching degree. She taught for many years, and continued to be involved with Education, tutoring and helping new teachers through Delta Kappa Gamma teacher society. She enjoyed baking and was an excellent cook. Patricia played bridge, enjoyed gardening, reading and...
Charlayne Blaylock
Oct 19, 2020
Charlayne Crabtree Pickett Blaylock was born on November 27, 1926 in Chattanooga, TN to Charles Crabtree and Jewell Stillwell.
She is preceded in death by her husbands, Robert E. (Bob) Pickett and Wesley H. (Wes) Blaylock; stepfather, Clarence Eggleston; and grandparents, Alice Catlett Stillwell and William Stillwell.
She is survived by her daughter, Jan Pickett...
Geraldine "Gerri" Norton Blythe
Oct 17, 2020
On Saturday October 17th, 2020 Geraldine “Gerri” Blythe, 85 of Hoover, Alabama went to Heaven and was reunited with her husband of 64 years, William “Bill” Blythe. Gerri was an avid reader and accomplished seamstress. She enjoyed all sports, but baseball was her favorite. Gerri was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved every moment spent with her large...
Larry Mcgriff
Oct 17, 2020
Mr. Larry Eugene McGriff, 84, of Vestavia Hills, AL passed away on October 17, 2020. He was born in Holly Pond, AL on August 17, 1936 to the late Willard and Lorene McGriff. Larry was a Deacon at Oak Grove Baptist Church for numerous years. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was always smiling and loved...
Lyda Canterbury
Oct 14, 2020
Lyda Perry Canterbury of Bessemer died Wednesday, October 14 at Grandview Hospital. She was 89 years old.
Services will be at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Hoover on Saturday, October 17 at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. Brother Bill McCall will officiate.
Survivors include sons, Wayne (Candi) and Lynn (Paula); grandchildren, Traci (Lamar) Burton, Aimee Canterbury,...
Thomas Barnes
Oct 13, 2020
An obituary is not available at this time for Thomas J. Barnes. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Cathi Massey
Oct 13, 2020
Cathi Denise Massey, 70, of Bessemer, AL passed away on October 13, 2020. She was born on March 17, 1950. Cathi is survived by her husband Larry Massey, sister Paulette McDaniel, son Camron Massey, daughter Staci Harris, and several grandchildren.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2020 from 2:00pm to 2:30pm at Currie-Jefferson Funeral...
Ruth Scott
Oct 12, 2020
Ruth Carolyn Scott “Nana”, 94, of Hoover Alabama, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, October 12, 2020. Nana was born February 16, 1926 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Harry and Alma Winger. She toured the country as a singer and piano player with Ada Leonard’s All American Girl Orchestra before becoming a homemaker. She loved her family,...
Paul Moore
Oct 10, 2020
Paul V. Moore (59) passed away October 10, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth W. Moore (father), Cornelia Moore (mother). Paul was survived by his wife of 28 years, Bonnie Moore, his daughters Anna Grace Moore, Amy Catherine Moore, and his brother, Hardy Moore (Alma), his sister Mary Catherine Nance (Bob), along with numerous aunts,...
Geraldine Burrell
Oct 5, 2020
Geraldine "Jerri" Burrell of Bessemer, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020, at the age of 85. She was born in Sunflower, MS but has been a resident of Birmingham for the past 58 years. She was also a longtime member of Birmingham First Church of the Nazarene. Jerri is survived by her husband of 65 years, Vaughn Burrell;...
James Johnston
Oct 2, 2020
An obituary is not available at this time for James G Johnston. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Austin Boyd
Sep 28, 2020
Austin Robert Boyd passed away at the age of 38 on the evening of Monday, September 28th. Austin was a loving husband, father, brother, and son. He was born in Brunswick, Maine, the first of four children. Throughout his life he lived in many places, from California, to Florida, Virginia, and ultimately, Birmingham, Alabama. Birmingham is where he put...
Lindie Brown
Sep 25, 2020
On Friday, September 25, 2020, Lindie Karen Brown, loving daughter, aunt and cherished friend to many, passed away following a valiant and extended journey.
Her last few decades confounded medical expert’s predictions of her prognosis.
Lindie was born in Bessemer, Alabama to Jack and Kate Brown. She graduated from the University of Alabama with a...
James "Jimmie" Gould
Sep 22, 2020
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Jimmie Gould, our loving father, grandfather, and friend to all whose lives he touched. Jimmie died on September 22, 2020, two days after his 87th birthday after a hard battle with Covid 19.
Jimmie is preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Edna Earle.
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Linda Sitton
Sep 22, 2020
Linda Ann Sitton, 74, of Indian Springs Village, Alabama, passed away peacefully September 22, 2020, with her husband by her side. She was born February 25, 1946 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Linda graduated from Tuscaloosa High School in 1964 and received her bachelor’s (1968) and master’s (1971) degrees from the University of Alabama. Linda is survived by her beloved husband...
Raymond Long
Sep 20, 2020
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Church of the Highlands College.
Charles Harrison
Sep 19, 2020
Charles G. Harrison, Sr. of Alabaster, AL left to meet his Savior and Lord September 19, 2020. After 5 ½ years of dialysis, he died at home surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Lynell Harrison; daughter, Janet Warnick (Eddie); son, Andrew Harrison (Mary); grandchildren, Drew and Blake Harrison, Taylor Harrison, Katie Warnick...
Evelyn Mansfield
Sep 19, 2020
Evelyn Mansfield, age 83, of Hoover, Al passed away on September 19, 2020. She was born December 12, 1936 in Hartford, AL. She graduated high school in Gary, IN and went to work at Gary National Bank. Married in 1959. She lived in California, Huntsville and Dothan before settling in Birmingham where she was both a homemaker and active...
Edgar "Gary" Grimes, Jr.
Sep 17, 2020
Edgar (Gary) Sargent Grimes, Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 17, 2020. He was married to Laura Schultz Grimes. He is survived by his two daughters Laurie Fargason (Bill), Linda Moore (Wade), three grandchildren Will (Molly), Rebekah, Brian, one step grandchild Lindsay (Nathan), and one great grandchild (Forrest).
Gary was...
