Obituaries

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...

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....