Obituaries

Oct 16, 2019

Charles Wayne Sillavan, 75, passed away on October 16, 2019 in Birmingham, Alabama.  Charlie was born in Jasper, Alabama to Louis Lesley Sillavan and Vera Idalene Bobo.  He grew up in Alabama and Florida, graduating from Southern College of Optometry in 1966.  He practiced optometry in the Air Force in Okinawa, Japan, then in Florida and Washington, D.C. where...

Oct 16, 2019

Joyce Moore, of Hoover, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at the age of 86.  A graduate of Howard College, Joyce taught English for 30 years.  She was a member of Huffman Baptist Church and taught Sunday School. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ora Bell and Ernest Scott Moore, and her son, Donnie Scott...

Oct 8, 2019

On Tuesday morning, October 8, Carole Enos Sargent, loving mother and friend, passed away at age 58.

Carole was born on December 28, 1960 in Framingham, MA. Her summers were spent camping throughout New England with her four siblings and parents. She attended Cedar Shoals High School in Athens, GA, where she was voted Friendliest in her...

Oct 3, 2019

Frances Hereford, of Birmingham, was called to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 3, 2019, at the age of 81. She was formerly of the Bessemer and Hueytown area, and retired from US Steel. Frances loved gardening and playing bridge, but most of all she loved spending time with her grandkids. She was preceded in death by her...

Oct 3, 2019

Mr. Brian Casey, of Brunswick, Maine, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019, at the age of 85.  At this time, there are no services planned.

Oct 2, 2019

Anita Hunkapiller Hall, age 62, passed away Oct. 2, 2019, at her home in Hoover, AL. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, Oct. 5, at 10:00 AM, at Green Valley Baptist Church with the Rev. Marion Eubank officiating.

Anita is survived by her husband of 41 years, Randy Hall; children Drew Hall (Jessica) and...

Oct 1, 2019

Mrs. Lois Jean Davis, 69, of Birmingham passed away on October 1, 2019. Lois enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking, and going on cruises with her husband. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Lorene Washington; and 8 siblings.

She is survived by her loving husband, Arthur Lee Davis; children, Arthur Davis, Aelisa Anderson (Bruce), and...

Sep 30, 2019

Mrs. Brenda J. Jones, 65, of Bessemer passed away on September 30, 2019. A graveside service will be held at 11am on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Jefferson Memorial Gardens South in Hoover, AL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society.

Sep 26, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Billie Ruth (Boyce) Jones. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 18, 2019

Elizabeth "Bettie" Ives, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at the age of 92. She is survived by her daughter, Pam Sartain (Bob); 2 sons, Russell Ives (Regina) and Chris Ives (Paige); 7 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be at later date in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Sep 18, 2019

Ms. Sandra Jeanne Alston, 81, passed away on September 18, 2019. Sandra was a strong, vibrant, and amazing talent who started playing the piano at the age of 2. She continued playing the piano her entire life and it also became part of her career. She was the owner of Snook Haven Fish Camp and Resort where she was...

Sep 14, 2019

Charlsie C. Smith, 82, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on September 14, 2019.

Charlsie is survived by her son, David Smith (Suzy Smith); daughter–in–law,  Jan Smith; and granddaughters, Lindsey (Nathan Wilbanks), and Kimberly Smith.

Charlsie was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Smith, Sr.; and son, Charles E. Smith, Jr.

She...

Sep 13, 2019

Ronald W. Curlings, 74, of Bessemer, AL, formerly of Ladysmith, VA, died on Friday, September 13, 2019, of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Chester Louis and Norma Schenker Curlings. He was also preceded in death by his son, Paul; and sister, Cheryl. Ron is survived by his wife,...

Sep 13, 2019

Kelly Lynn McCulley Murphy, age 50, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Friday, September 13, 2019. Kelly was born July 8, 1969 in Birmingham, Alabama. During her adolescent and teen years, she was active in the Dawson Memorial Baptist Church youth group, whose members and leaders became life-long friends, confidants and inspirational figures. Kelly graduated...

Sep 9, 2019

Ann Cummings Parsons peacefully passed away Monday, September 9, 2019 at her home after an extended illness.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Charles T. “Buddy” Parsons; grandson, Todd Michael Parsons; and many brothers and sisters-in-law.

She is survived by son, Charles T. “Tommy”...

Sep 7, 2019

Charles "Eddie" Smith Jr., 62, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on September 7, 2019.

Eddie is survived by his wife, Jan Smith of 36 years; daughters, Lindsey (Nathan Wilbanks) and Kimberly; brother, David (Suzy) Smith; and his mother, Charlsie Smith.

Eddie was well known for being a great storyteller, a sports enthusiast, and a proud...

Sep 6, 2019

Kenneth Wayne Jordan, of Helena, went to be with the Lord Friday, September 6, 2019, at the age of 70.  Ken served the Lord in 3 full-time pastorates: Meadville Baptist in Meadville, MS; Calvary Baptist in Columbia, MS, and Hoover First Baptist in Hoover, AL.  He served as interim pastor for a number of churches in the...

Sep 5, 2019

Addie Dennis went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 5, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, nine brothers and sisters, her husband, William Herbert Dennis, her daughter, Dorothy Sturges, and her daughter-in-law, Clara Dennis. She is survived by her sons, Gary Dennis, and Ralph Dennis (Beth), eight granddaughters, twenty great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren....

Sep 4, 2019

Garrett is a native of Watson, Louisiana. He moved to Alabama in 2001 and lived in Mobile for 5 years before moving to Hoover in 2006.  Garrett is a 2008 graduate of Hoover High School and he attended the University of Alabama Birmingham from 2008-2010.

Garrett was a young entrepreneur, opening his first business, Five Star Flooring,...

Aug 31, 2019

Mrs. Martha Ann Rutland, 74, of Bessemer passed away on August 31, 2019. Martha is preceded in death by her loving husband, Roger; parents, M.T. and Susie; and brothers, William and Paul. She is survived by her daughter, Andrea (Kip); grandchildren, Reid and Rhyne; sisters, Tommie Sue, Ruth, and Lula; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. A...