Obituaries

Apr 25, 2020

Randall Jack Mitchell, 74, of Hoover, Alabama, died peacefully on April 25, 2020, surrounded by wife, Cathy and his son Brian after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Mitchell, of Hoover, Al; a daughter, Colleen Mitchell Savage (Raven), of San Juan, CA; a son, Brian Mitchell of Hoover, Al.; a brother, Steve Mitchell and a...

Apr 25, 2020

With his family close around him, Ken Williamson passed away peacefully Saturday, April 25, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents, Peggy (Crowson) and James Williamson of Trussville, AL, Ken is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years Teresa (Venz), sons Kyle, Atlanta, GA and Brody, Charleston, SC; sisters Micki Mugnier, Birmingham and Sheila Wardy (John), Birmingham; his...

Apr 25, 2020

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Garrett Williams, 81, of Helena, AL passed away on April 25, 2020. Ann attended Thompson High School, and the University of Montevallo and graduate studies at University of Alabama and University of Alabama-Birmingham. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend, and teacher. She has been reunited with the love of her life and...

Apr 23, 2020

Clay Edd Morris, of Hoover, Alabama, peacefully passed away on April 23, 2020, at ninety years of age surrounded by his loving wife of seventy years, Jeraldean Morris, and daughter, Linda Morris Peveler (Clay). Clay was born in Millport, Alabama, on July 2, 1929. He graduated from Millport High School and went to work for U.S. Steel where he...

Apr 22, 2020

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

Apr 19, 2020

Karen Bagwell, 69, of Pelham passed away on April 19, 2020. Karen loved going to the beach, listening to music, and watching Auburn football. She was a loving mother and friend. Most importantly, she loved her kids more than anything in the world. She will be deeply missed by everyone.

She is preceded in death by her...

Apr 19, 2020

Sarah Mae Payton, 93, of Hoover passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020. Sarah was a lifelong resident of Bluff Park. She was born to T.W. and Gracie Campbell in Bluff Park. She was a dedicated wife to Arthur and loving mother to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur L. Payton...

Apr 18, 2020

John Lucian Herndon, 76, of Bessemer passed away on April 18, 2020. He was born on November 9, 1943 and was raised in Blountsville, Alabama. He made a career in the US Navy, served his country in the Vietnam War and retired after 20 years of service. He went on to spend 14 years as the captain of an...

Apr 15, 2020

WWII veteran Jack Allan Stipes, 93, passed away April 15, 2020 in his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama.

A private, military funeral will be held Monday, April 20, 2020 at the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, Alabama. The Military Celebration Of Life will be held in December of this year.  Details to follow.

Jack was born...

Apr 14, 2020

Mr. Gene Ingle, 71, of Calera passed away on April 14, 2020. Gene was born on June 21, 1948 and was raised in Carbon Hill, Walker County, and a long-time resident of Hoover. He was a graduate of the School of Accounting at the University of Alabama and loved sports, especially Alabama and the St. Louis Cardinals. He had...

Apr 13, 2020

Jeanette Burford Payne left this earth on April 13, 2020, at the age of 79 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lillie Fikes Burford and Robert Belton Burford, and her brother, Robert Eldridge Burford.

She leaves behind her husband of 62 years, the love of her life, Kenneth Edwin Payne, her children...

Apr 9, 2020

Patricia Scholl McVea, 85, of Hoover, Alabama went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 9. She is best known by her nickname “Honey” given to her by her grandchildren. Pat was born in Birmingham, Alabama to Herbert Wade Hydinger and Mary Lois Thompson on October 4, 1934. She graduated from Woodlawn High School before...

Apr 9, 2020

Robert “Bob” Cohen, born September 16, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Saul and Grace Cohen. Graduated Proviso High School, Maywood, IL 1954. Attended and graduated from Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, IL. President of Kappa Sigma Fraternity and Former Trustee of Lake Forest College, where he met his wife of 59 years Margaret “Margie” Tegtmeyer. Was a former resident...

Apr 3, 2020

Mrs. Margie L. Riley, 93, of Bessemer, AL passed away on April 3, 2020. Margie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a long-time member of Unity Baptist Church in Concord.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Newell Riley.

She is survived by her children, Jimmy...

Apr 1, 2020

Jeanie P. “Mimi” Wallace.  Born on April 26, 1952 in the Atlanta, Georgia area.  Jeanie, or “Mimi” as she was known to her many beloved grandchildren, children, friends, and pets, returned to her Lord Jesus on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at the age of 67 while being tended to by her loving husband Dr. Stephen L. Wallace at their...

Mar 31, 2020

Lieutenant Colonel (RET) James Wendell Andrews died 3/31/2020.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years Joan; three daughters, Pamela Key, Karen Budowle, and Kathryn Bruce; six grandchildren, and eight and 1/2 great grandchildren.

He was a proud alumnus of Oklahoma University where he received two masters degrees in art. He loved his O.U....

Mar 30, 2020

Mrs. Virginia Woods Franklin, age  73, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2020 with her husband, children, and grandchildren around her. She was born July 15, 1946 to Walter and Arlyn (McKinnon) Woods. She graduated from Ensley High School in 1963 and married the love of her life, Bobby Joe Franklin the same year. She met Bobby at...

Mar 29, 2020

Alice Acker Nunnally passed away Sunday March 29th with her family at home. Alice is preceded in death by her loving husband Paul E Nunnally Sr.. Their marriage spanned almost 70 years.

Alice is survived by her sister Nora Russell, son Paul Jr and daughter Amanda Craig (Kevin). Her grandchildren Falon Jordan (Carlos) and Paul Nunnally III(Amber)....

Mar 27, 2020

Mrs. Barbara Ann Elwell Key, 87, of Birmingham passed away on March 27, 2020. Barbara enjoyed gardening, Disney, and was a Den Mother in the Cub Scouts. She was a devoted member of Pine Lane Church of Christ and was a 1951 graduate of Fairfield High School. Most importantly, she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

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Mar 26, 2020

John Wesley Day, of Pelham, AL, debuted in Birmingham, AL on November 23, 1981. He made his final stand against cancer on March 26, 2020.  He was 38 years old.  This world could not contain him.  He was a lover of life, a lover of people, and a conveyor of beauty.  His words were the lyrics and his living...