Obituaries
Joyce Gwin Fox
Sep 6, 2024
Joyce (Gwin) Fox went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 6, 2024. She will long be remembered as a faithful wife, loving mother and grandmother, kind sister, and enduring friend.
Joyce was born to Emmett and Charlotte Gwin on April 28, 1942. She grew up in the close-knit community of McDonald's Chapel, Alabama, surrounded by her siblings, aunts,...
Linda Crow
Sep 6, 2024
Linda Johnson Crow was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Her sweet, kind spirit affected all who came in contact with her and she was dearly loved by all who knew her. Her love of her Lord and Savior was evident in all she did. Linda was a wonderful cook and her kitchen was a place of joy...
Elbert Lowery
Sep 6, 2024
Elbert C. Lowery (Al), age 96, died on September 6, 2024. He was a graduate of Bessemer High School and the University of Alabama. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952, and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was employed by Southtrust Bank and retired in 1992 after 30 years of service. Al dearly loved...
Michael Williford
Sep 6, 2024
Michael Hugh Williford
April 30, 1962 - September 6, 2024
Bessemer, AL
Michael "Mike" Hugh Williford passed to his eternal, heavenly home on Friday September 6th, 2024, at the age of 62. Mike was born to proud parents Jerry and Faye Williford on April 30th, 1962.
He leaves behind his loving wife, Vickie. Additionally, his son Justin Williford and...
Aly Mai
Sep 4, 2024
Mrs. Aly Mai, also known as Bà Nguyễn Thị Quý, passed away peacefully in her home on September 4th, 2024, at the age of 81. Aly was born on January 1st, 1943 in Hạ Long Bay, Việt Nam to Ông Nguyễn Vân Sinh and Bà Đỗ Thị Cải. She was a beloved daughter, sister, widow, mother, grandmother, and friend to...
James Rice
Sep 4, 2024
James Michael Rice passed away peacefully on September 4, 2024, at the age of 80, cared for by his loving daughter and son. The cause of death was a stroke. James was born April 2nd, 1944, in Talladega, Alabama. He was the son of the late James Malcolm Rice and Mattie Louise Shaw.
James was preceded in death by his wife...
Don Lewis Bennett
Sep 2, 2024
Don Lewis Bennett, 76, passed away September 2, 2024 following a 5 year battle against multiple myeloma cancer. Don was born August 16, 1948 in Auburn, AL and then moved to Clanton, AL where he lived his childhood and teen years. Don then relocated to West Virginia and attended his Senior year at Morgantown High School followed by West Virginia...
William "Buddy" P. Starnes, Jr.
Sep 1, 2024
William P. Starnes Jr. “Buddy” passed to his eternal, heavenly home on Sunday September 1st, 2024, at the age of 81. “Buddy” was born to proud parents William and Louise Starnes on May 19th, 1943. Buddy proudly served in the US Navy from 1961 to 1965, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to his country.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 57...
Dr. Edward C. Whittington
Aug 31, 2024
Dr. Edward C. Whittington of Hoover, AL passed away peacefully at home on August 31, 2024 surrounded by his beloved wife, Judy, and his family. Dr. Whittington, known to most as Ed, was born in Greenville, AL on September 29, 1946. He is preceded in death by his parents, John K. and Sara K. Whittington, and his older brother, John...
Richard Joseph Landry, Jr.
Aug 30, 2024
Richard Joseph Landry, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on August 30, 2024 at the age of 94. Richard, better known as Dick to almost all who knew him, was a devoted Catholic; a beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather; and an avid memoirist. He loved to tell a good story, and his long life offered ample inspiration.
Richard was born...
Ronald Freeze
Aug 26, 2024
Ronald Wilburn Freeze was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on February 14, 1943, to Mr. Rufus (Bubba) Wilburn Freeze and Mrs. Florine Tucker Freeze.
Ron's childhood and early adult life were filled with times spent with his family in Columbus, Georgia, where his family was well-known in many social circles around Columbus. Ron and his older sister, Dianne, spent much of their...
Robert Rockett
Aug 26, 2024
Robert Curtis “Bobby” Rockett, 88, was born January 4, 1936 to Myrtle and Curtis Rockett and passed peacefully into heaven on August 26, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Patrician Mize Rockett; daughters, Karen Kirkpatrick (Harold) and Diane Morris (Bradley); grandchildren, Alison Ramsey (Josh), Christopher Rockett, Stephanie Spencer (Caleb), Kristen Cabaniss (Anthony), Mitchell Morris (Kirstin); 6...
Jack Rutledge
Aug 25, 2024
Jack Brown Rutledge went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He drew his last breath on August 25, 2024, with his beloved wife, Sharon, by his side.
Jack was a quiet man with a reserved demeanor, so you knew it was important when he had something to say. During the...
Curtis Gordon Jr.
Aug 25, 2024
Curtis W. Gordon, Jr. ("Butch") 81, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away peacefully at home on August 25, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.
He is survived by sons, David Taylor Gordon (Rachel ) of Birmingham, AL, Jonathan Hays Gordon (Gwen) of Birmingham, AL, and a brother, Charles Gordon (Cindy) of Hernando, MS. Curtis was preceded in death by his...
Robert "Bob" Newton Evans Sr.
Aug 21, 2024
Robert "Bob" Newton Evans Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on September 7, 1940, in Montgomery, Alabama, Bob spent the majority of his life in Birmingham, Alabama, where he became known for his deep love for family and the great outdoors.
Bob was preceded in...
Barbara Knighten
Aug 20, 2024
Barbara Knighten of Harpersville passed away on August 20, 2024, at the age of 84. She was a loving Mother and Maw Maw. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Knighten and her son Michael Knighten. She is survived by her daughters, Terri Hamer (Don), Tracey Ousley (Scott), and Vicky Doonan (Pat). Seven loving grandsons, Connor Hamer (Abby),...
Leslie Satterwhite
Aug 19, 2024
Ottis Leslie Satterwhite, resident of Alabaster, AL, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 19, 2024, after a thankfully short battle with lung cancer.
Leslie was born in Adamsville, AL on September 27, 1943. He graduated from Minor High School and later studied at Montevallo University and the University of Alabama. As a young man he worked as a draftsman and taught...
Barbara Jones
Aug 19, 2024
Barbara Mulvehill Jones of Hoover, AL, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024.
She was born on August 16, 1945, in Countyline, AL. She graduated from Dora High School and attended Jacksonville State. She purchased her first business, a daycare in Homewood, AL in 1980. She was a true entrepreneur and owned multiple businesses and investment properties throughout her lifetime. She...
Judith Curtis
Aug 16, 2024
Curtis, Judith Shaw, 88, resident of Hoover, AL, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024.
Mrs. Curtis was born in Warrior, Alabama, on June 20, 1936. She graduated high school in 1954 from the prestigious Mrs. Howard’s School for Girls in Birmingham where she was the valedictorian of her class. She then attended the University of Alabama and later graduated Magna...
