Obituaries

Jul 22, 2019

Mr. Jeffrey Mark Edwards Sr., 77, of Hoover passed away on July 22, 2019 holding his wife’s hand. Jeff graduated from Vermilion Ohio High School in 1959 and Florence State College (now University of North Alabama) in 1964 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Economics. He was Mr. Florence State and UNA’s Leo the Lion #2. He received...

Jul 20, 2019

Stan Burleson, originally from Brilliant, AL, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019, at the age of 87.  He was a member of Birmingham First Church of the Nazarene, served on the church board, and for many years was the head usher and greeter.  Stan was employed by the Birmingham Transit Authority.  Following his retirement, he drove busses...

Jul 20, 2019

Doris Helen Hill Hogan, of Little Rock, AR, formerly of Hoover, AL, and Atlanta, GA, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at the age of 89. Our beloved Doris, Mom, and Mimi, she was a faithful Christian whose love for Christ shone through in the way she loved us and countless others. She had a gift for making...

Jul 16, 2019

John Thomas Campbell, Sr., of Vestavia, passed away, Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at the age of 86.  He was employed as General Manager of Sherman Specialty Products.  Mr. Campbell enjoyed golf, racquetball,  and Alabama Football. He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Freda Margaret Campbell.  He is survived by 3 sons, John Thomas...

Jul 16, 2019

Mr. James Gary Bearden, 77, of Odenville passed away on July 16, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Osa James Bearden and Patricia Ann Munkus Bearden. He is survived by his loving wife of over 59 years, Barbara Lanette White Bearden; sons, David, Dennis (Lisa), and Billy Joe; grandchildren, Alex, Troy, and Katie; sister, Linda; many...

Jul 16, 2019

Jack L. O'Dell, Jr., of Vandiver, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at the age of 69.  He retired from AT&T after 42 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Susan Grady Smith; daughter, Amanda Harper (Eric); son, Jay Smith; 4 grandchildren, Austin, Ethan, Bailee, and Blakely Harper; mother; Eloise Caldwell; brother,...

Jul 13, 2019

Roger Underwood, of Vestavia, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019, at the age of 86.  He was a member of Mountain Chapel United Methodist Church and was active in the Unity Sunday School class. He is preceded in death by 7 siblings, a son, and a grandson. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Pat...

Jul 13, 2019

Lottie Marie Smith, with steadfast faith, passed peacefully from this life on July 13, 2019, surrounded by her loving family in Hoover, Alabama.

Born on January 7, 1929, at her grandmother’s home in Rienzi, Mississippi, Lottie was the only child of Alma Gertrude and Leander David Massengill.  After losing her mother at 8 years of age she...

Jul 13, 2019

Charles Vaughn Johnson (May 16, 1926 – July 13, 2019) had a rich life, blessed with 93 years of love and happiness. He was a veteran of both WWII and Korea, a supportive and involved father, and a deacon in his church. His career with AlaGasCo spanned 40 years; in Winter he ensured no one went cold...

Jul 12, 2019

Joy Batchelor Phillips, of Birmingham, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019, at the age of 84.  She graduated from Ensley High School in 1953.  She worked for Alagasco for 42 years, retiring as Executive Secretary to the Vice President of Marketing.  Joy was a faithful member of Metropolitan Church of God. She is preceded in death by...

Jul 10, 2019

Robert “David” Doughty, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly at home on July 10, 2019. He was born January 30, 1954 in Shreveport, Louisiana. David grew up loving the outdoors.. In high school, was a stellar athlete, competing in football, baseball and track. David married his high school sweetheart, Debbie, after graduating from Louisiana State University Shreveport...

Jul 9, 2019

Lisa Elaine Carter, known professionally as Lisa Mason, passed away Tuesday night with her beloved fiancée, Adam Johnsey; her grieving parents, Eleanor Henderson Carter and Robert Mills Carter; and faithful dog, Hera Mason, at her side. During the day she was surrounded by good friends who came to wish her well on her final journey.

A native of...

Jul 6, 2019

Leonard Perry Isbell, of Birmingham, died Saturday, July 6, 2019, at the age of 82.  Leo was a Christian who strived to live a life pleasing to God.  He was educated in the Birmingham school system.  In 1962, after attending UAB for 2 years, he became a real estate appraiser until he retired in 2006.  Leo held...

Jul 6, 2019

Thomas Osgood Elliott, of Vestavia, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at the age of 50.

Jul 4, 2019

Frances C. Watts of Vestavia, died Thursday July 4th , 2019 at the age of 87. She was a devoted wife and mother, a beloved daughter and sister. Frances attended Mountain Chapel United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her Husband, of 48 years, Allen H. Watts, Jr. She is survived by three...

Jul 3, 2019

Joyce Parrett, of Hoover, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at the age of 85. She is survived by 3 sons, Mike Parrett (Sherri), Donnie Borst (Laurie), and Todd Borst; a daughter, Candice Walsworth (Willie); 11 grandchildren, Ashley, Telly, Jessie, Adam, James, Drew, Taylor, Garrett, Sailor, Carter, and Maggie Claire; 9 great grandchildren; and brother, Watson Omohundro...

Jul 2, 2019

On Friday, January 7, 1949, God got exceptionally creative and gave us Leonard Ray Messer via his parents, Oscar and Florine Messer.  On Tuesday, July 2, 2019, Lee knew that his work here was done, so we gave him back to God.  But, OH the difference he made in those 70 years in between!

He grew up...

Jul 2, 2019

Gail Stewart, of Pelham, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at the age of 78.  She was a faithful member of the Alabaster Church of God.  Gail was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend who will be greatly missed. She is preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Bobby Stewart;...

Jul 1, 2019

Ramona Ruth Isbell passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019, at the age of 53.

Jul 1, 2019

Mr. Christopher Joel Watts passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 at the age of 66. Visitation and funeral service will be Friday, July 5, 2019 from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. with the funeral service at 2:00 in the chapel of Currie Jefferson Funeral Home. Entombment will be at the Abby Mausoleum.