Obituaries

Mar 24, 2020

Dorothy Aurelia Galloway Cooke, age 100, was born on January 12, 1920 in Abbeville, Alabama and passed away on March 24, 2020 in Leesburg, Alabama. She graduated from West End High School in 1937 and attended Birmingham Southern College where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. Dorothy was a stay at home mom until her children...

Mar 16, 2020

Dr. John Thomas Haywood, best known as J.T. or J, passed away March 16, 2020. He was a member of Cahaba Heights United Methodist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Ruth Haywood; brother, George Haywood; and sister, Louise H. Griffin.

He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years,...

Mar 14, 2020

Mary "Estelle" Hammell Lepper of Fairfield, went to be with the Lord on Saturday March 14,2020, at the age of 92.   She was born January 25,1928 in Verbena to James and Zola Mae Hammell. She was a lifelong resident of Fairfield. She graduated from Minor Highschool and attended The University of Montevallo.

She was preceded in...

Mar 13, 2020

Lieutenant Mike Lucas, age 52, resided in Hoover, AL. Mike was born in Alabaster, Alabama, to the late Wayne and Nancy Lucas. He was preceded in death by brothers, Mark and Johnny; and survived by brother, Jason Lucas. He was married for 29 years to Shellye Lucas. He was a graduate of Bethel (College) University and the Alabama Police...

Mar 13, 2020

Dianne S. Brown of Birmingham went to be with the Lord on Friday March 13, 2020, at the age of 77.  She was born July 5, 1942 in Birmingham to Luther and Thelma South. She graduated from Fairview High School in 1960 with honors as Valedictorian.  In August 24,1962, Dianne married Raymond Brown and together they raised two sons...

Mar 11, 2020

Mr. Donald Fred White, 79, of Pelham, AL passed away on March 11, 2020. Originally from Hanceville, AL, he was born on April 19, 1940. Don was a graduate of Hanceville High School, was a member of the 1955 State High School football championship team, and attended Jacksonville State University and UAB. He worked 37 years as a State...

Mar 10, 2020

Mr. Henry S. Barr Jr., 82, of Birmingham passed away on March 10, 2020. Henry enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and yard work. He was a devout Christian, often helping cook and work in the nursery, and was a foster parent to numerous babies. Henry was the President of Citizens Bank and Trust in Alabaster for a number of years....

Mar 9, 2020

James Van Buren Parson of Pleasant Grove, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at the age of 69. James was born on March 10, 1950 in Birmingham, Alabama to James and Jean Parson. He graduated from Jacksonville State University in 1973 with a double major in Business and Economics and went on to serve as a firefighter for...

Mar 8, 2020

Bernice Ann Callans, died March 8, 2020, at the age of 91. Bernice’s answer to most questions over the last few years was “I’m safe in the arms of Jesus”. Even homebound, Bernice watched daily Mass and Lawrence Welk on Saturday night singing and praying along. One of ten children Bernice returned to college obtaining her AD, RN Degree...

Mar 8, 2020

Rebecca Stanton of Helena, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at the age of 70. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at 2:00 PM at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South, Hwy. 150 in Hoover, Alabama.

Mar 8, 2020

Sigurd Franklin Bryan passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the age of 96. He was preceded in death by his parents, Errol D. and Mamie L. (Self) Bryan, and his older brother, Wayne D. Bryan. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sara (Pate) Bryan, his daughter, Catherine Lawrence (David), his sister, Lillian McDonald, his...

Mar 7, 2020

Grayson Anthony Eggleston was called home on March 7, 2020 at the age of 2 years old. He was an active and inquisitive child and always had a big smile on his face. He loved playing with his trucks and balls.  He loved music and singing with his grandma. Despite his short time on earth, he was deeply loved and...

Mar 5, 2020

Baldwin, John R, 89, of Hoover, AL passed away peacefully on March 5, 2020 at his home, watched over by his son and daughter-in-law. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, where he was best known as “Jack” or “Jackie,” and attended John Bartram High School and St. Joseph’s University. He relocated to South Florida in 1969, and then to...

Mar 5, 2020

Rosalyn Marie Hester "Rosie" Wyatt, died Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the age of 83. She was born on September 2, 1936 to the late Edward Norris Hester and Ruby Moody Hester. She was preceded in death by a sister, Myra Warren and brother-in-law, Otis Stone. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Charles F. Wyatt; a...

Mar 4, 2020

Mary “Nelda” Atwood (née Pody) of Birmingham was born on Nov. 9, 1943, in a log cabin in Coosa County, Ala. She never lost her love of the Appalachian foothills where her hard-working family raised cotton and chickens. She was a proud graduate of Weogufka High School.

Eventually, Nelda married the love of her life, a Mississippi...

Mar 4, 2020

Mr. Dannie Havard Carter III, 65, of Natchez, MS passed away on March 4, 2020. He was born in Natchez, MS on January 28, 1955. Dannie was a loving husband, father, a successful car salesman for 25 years, and enjoyed playing the piano, cooking food, and telling stories in his free time.

He is preceded in death...

Mar 3, 2020

Mr. Scott Carter Estes, age 57, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020. A resident of Helena, AL, he was a graduate of Shades Valley High School with advanced study in arts and graphic art.

He is survived by his son, Ian Lionel Estes; brother, Keith Morgan Estes (Margaret) of Cummings, GA; and father, William M. Estes of...

Mar 1, 2020

Olivia Terry, of Birmingham, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at the age of 94.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Audrey Hardin; father, Kirby H. Hardin; and her husband, Collis S. Terry.

Olivia is survived by her son, Donald W. Terry (Vandi); daughter, Janice Welliver (Don); and grandchildren, Joshua E. Murphree and Amanda...

Mar 1, 2020

Mr. Jack Marchand Smith Sr., 90, of Hoover, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 surrounded by his family at home.

He is preceded in death by his son, Jack M. Smith Jr.; grandson, Chris Holt; parents, Clarence and Josephine Smith; brothers, C.E. Smith, Reid Smith, and Joe Smith.

He is survived by his loving wife...

Feb 28, 2020

Mr. Bobby Ray Hale, 74, of Hoover, AL passed away after a lengthy illness on February 28, 2020. Bobby was born on May 13, 1945. He grew up in Alabama and loved Alabama football. He loved to fix things and never saw a broken item or machine he could not fix. This led to his career in the HVAC...