Obituaries

Jan 15, 2018

Robbyn Lynn Wells, of Bessemer, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018, at age 62. She graduated from Bessemer Academy and later from UAB where she earned a BA degree in business accounting. Robbyn was the owner of Wells of Beauty. Her mother and their fur babies were the loves of her life. She loved Jesus and other people and...

Jan 15, 2018

Dr. John D. Talley, Jr., of Pelham, went to be with the Lord, Monday, January 15, 2018, at the age of 77. Dr. Talley was a decorated Army Chaplain, having been awarded, among others, the Silver Star, the Soldier's Medal, and the Bronze Star. One year of his service was in Vietnam. He also served the Lord as a pastor;...

Jan 15, 2018

Julitt "Judy" Smith Nelson, of Birmingham, AL, passed on Monday, January 15, 2018. She is at peace with our Lord and Heavenly Father. Judy was a loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend. She thoroughly enjoyed the company of her many dear friends and the special fellowship shared during her ladies’ weekly Bible studies and luncheons. She was a member...

Jan 14, 2018

Jesse Milton Wright, Jr., age 88, of Hoover, AL, born July 1, 1929, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Milton Wright and Mary Estelle (Jackie) Allums Wright Springer; his wife of 64 years, Carolyn Ruth Roberts Wright; his brother, Joe Eugene Wright; his son, Gary Milton Wright; and a granddaughter, Ashley...

Jan 14, 2018

Willie Bell Peacock Young of Navarre, FL, passed away on January 14, 2018. Willie was born on February 27, 1919, to Ethel and Fisher Peacock in Birmingham, AL. She grew up in North Birmingham, where she attended North Birmingham Elementary and Phillips High School. She met the love of her life, Neil Brawley Young, Jr., a WWII vet, on a...

Jan 14, 2018

Robert Joe McLean, of Birmingham, beloved character, dragon in the courtroom, and amateur weather enthusiast, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018, at age 72.

They broke the mold when Joe was born in Waco, TX and grew up in the nearby town of Groesbeck. He was the oldest of four children and loved regaling anyone who...

Jan 14, 2018

Melvin A. "Pat" Morton, Jr., of Birmingham, entered glory on Sunday, January 14, 2018, at age 79. He graduated from Howard College in 1961. Pat worked for Proctor and Gamble for 15 years then Bradford and Company where he was President and CEO until he retired. He was a member of the Church at Brook Hills where he served for...

Jan 12, 2018

Stephen Norwood Shepherd of Hoover, AL, passed away on Friday, January 12, surrounded by family. Steve was born on December 28, 1951 in Charlotte, NC to Victor and Sarah Shepherd. Steve was a proud alumnus (1974) of The Citadel Military College in Charleston, SC. In 1978, Steve earned his degree in Dentistry from Emory University in Atlanta. Steve loved being...

Jan 11, 2018

***SERVICE SCHEDULE CHANGE*** All services For Tuesday, January 16, 2018, have been postponed until Thursday, January 18, 2018, due to snowy conditions. Melba Spink, of Vestavia Hills, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018, at the age of 84. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Marvin, Durwood, and Max. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, John...

Jan 11, 2018

Chipp Edwards, of Hoover, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 11, 2018, at the age of 71. He was a member at Metropolitan Church of God, serving both there and as director of the Turning Point Foundation. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Donna Edwards; his daughter, Kelly Edwards; his stepson, James Tate; and his...

Jan 10, 2018

James E. "Ebby" Sharp, of Hoover, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at age 93. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII and was a member of Open Door Church for a number of years. Ebby was the owner of Sharp Auto Supply and retired after 50 years of service. He was also a member of Shriner's Motor...

Jan 4, 2018

Martha Ross Meadows was born February 12, 1928, in Opelika (Lee County) Alabama. Known fondly as Rossie, she enjoyed a fulfilling childhood with friends and family in Opelika, before attending Queens College (Charlotte, NC) and Auburn University, graduating in 1950. An early lover of jazz music, Rossie trekked to Phenix City and the Tuskegee Airfield to hear some of the...

Jan 3, 2018

Austin Bush, Jr., of Birmingham, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at the age of 90. He was a mechanical engineer employed by Anderson Electric and Southern Research. Mr. Bush served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Elkins Bush. He is survived by his son, Dale Bush (Brenda); 2...

Jan 3, 2018

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Jan 1, 2018

Trenton "Levi" Thomas, of Helena, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018, at the age of 7. He was in the first grade at Greenwood Elementary of Jefferson County. Levi loved to fish, hunt, and play with his dogs. He was a generous, good-hearted boy who loved everyone, especially his mom and best friend, Leslie. Levi wanted to be a race...

Dec 30, 2017

John Benjamin "Jack" Pflaum, 89, passed away on December 30, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Randich Pflaum; his parents, Benjamin and Edna Marie Janak Pflaum; and his sister, Marilyn Schuberg. He is survived by his children, Tina Marie Pflaum of Birmingham, David John Pflaum and his wife Linde, of Brentwood, Tennessee, Keith James Pflaum...

Dec 30, 2017

 John L. Patton, age 95, passed away December 30, 2017. He retired from Alabama Gas Corp. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. He was a long time member of the Rocky Ridge Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He is preceded in death by his wife, Gladys, and son, John L. Patton, Jr. He is survived...

Dec 30, 2017

Rev. Jerry M. Batts, of Hoover, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, December 30, 2017, at the age of 87. He was a graduate of both Wheaton College and Dallas Theological Seminary. Jerry served as pastor of 4 churches over the span of 60 years, finishing his service for the Lord as Senior Adults Pastor at Shades Mountain Community...

Dec 28, 2017

Josephine L. Contorno, 77, of Maylene, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 28, 2017. Josephine "Jo" was a devoted and loving wife and was a woman of Catholic faith. She played the organ for her church, loved cooking for her family, and traveling the world. Jo is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Annie...

Dec 26, 2017

Fred Gwin, of Hoover, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at the age of 78. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wint and Mildred Gwin; and 2 brothers, Grady and Ronnie Gwin. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Peggy Gwin; 2 daughters, Stacy Valentino (Kevin) and Gynger Knight (Eric); his son, Jason Gwin (Bethany); 7...