Obituaries
Donna Brinson
Jul 7, 2024
Donna Leah Bates Brinson, beloved mother, sister, partner, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024, in Rochester, NY, at the age of 66. Born on July 18, 1957, in Huntsville, AL, Donna lived a life full of love, dedication, and adventure.
Donna graduated with a bachelor's degree in Communications and Journalism from the University of Alabama in...
Bret Watlington
Jul 6, 2024
Stephen "Bret" Watlington, passed away on July 6, 2024, in Pell City, Alabama, at the age of 52. Bret was born November 15, 1971, in Birmingham, Alabama.
He is survived by his loving wife, Aliska Ann Watlington; his sons; Cody (Madilyn) Watlington; Malachi (Anna) Jones; Andon Jones; his grandchildren, Chloe Ann (8) and Thomas Gene (4); his mother, Sharron (Odell)...
John David Murphy III
Jul 4, 2024
John David Murphy, III peacefully left his earthly home and entered into his heavenly home and the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on the evening of July 4, 2024. John was loved by many and his warmth and jovial personality will be missed by all.
John grew up in his beloved Prosperity, South Carolina where in junior high school he...
Jacquelyn Boswell
Jun 28, 2024
Jacquelyn (“Shirley”) Gunn Boswell (June 27, 1938 - June 28, 2024). Our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother was received by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven on June 28, 2024. Joining Stephen Middlebrooks Boswell, the love of her life, who preceded her in his home going September 9, 2014. She leaves behind her four children, 12 grandchildren...
Richard Winther
Jun 26, 2024
Wimpy Winther's Obituary
Richard "Wimpy" Lew Winther, age 76, passed away Wednesday night on June 26, 2024. A memorial service is scheduled for 2pm on Monday July 1, 2024 at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens. A viewing followed by a service will be led by friends and family.
He was born in Charles City, Iowa...
Michael Thorsen
Jun 25, 2024
Michael Terry Thorsen, affectionately known to most as Coach, passed away on June 25, 2024, leaving behind a lasting legacy. Mike was born on September 30, 1947, in Pensacola, Florida. After graduating from Pensacola Catholic High School in 1965 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Mike served during the Vietnam War from 1966-1968. When he returned home he...
Treadwell Coopwood
Jun 24, 2024
Treadwell B. Coopwood age 94 of Hoover, AL went to be with the Lord on June 24, 2024, at his home in Indian Springs. He was born December 12, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Marion Coopwood of Clarksdale MS. He is survived by his son Mark Edwin Coopwood (DeWana) grandchildren Parker and Abigail of Thomasville, AL, His daughter Nancy...
Gloria Calhoun
Jun 22, 2024
Dr. Gloria Ann Weber Calhoun, age 86, passed away at Galleria Woods Senior Living Community in Birmingham, AL on June 22, 2024.
Gloria was born on August 27, 1937, in Lexington, Nebraska, to Arthur Ernst Weber and Elizabeth Martha Roth Weber. She and her sister, Margaret Weber Wicklund, were raised in Nebraska until the end of World War II...
Gary Owen
Jun 20, 2024
Gary L. Owen of Hoover, Alabama, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully in his home with family on June 20, 2024, at the age of 78. He will be deeply missed by his son, Jason Owen (Katie), his grandsons Carson Owen and Ethan Owen, and his granddaughter Allie Owen. He is survived by his brother Billy Owen,...
Ann Harriet Franklin Marchino
Jun 15, 2024
Ann Harriet Franklin Marchino
October 4, 1942 - June 15, 2024
On June 15, 2024, Ann Marchino left this world knowing that death was just a doorway to a resurrected life and started walking around Heaven. Ann was born on October 4, 1942 in Center Point, Alabama. She is the daughter of Reverend Lee Franklin and Macie Franklin of Millbrook, Alabama. She...
Mary Ellen Dewberry
Jun 13, 2024
Mary Dewberry (born Mary Ellen Broom) went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 13, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter E. Broom, Millicent M. Prouty, and stepfather Max. She lived a blessed life with her daughter, Jamie Prewitt Holtzclaw, and her grandchildren, Keaton and Jaida. But her first love was Christ and then...
Caroline Tamburello
Jun 12, 2024
Caroline Gugliotta Tamburello, age 87, of McCalla, Alabama passed away on June 12, 2024.
Caroline was referred to as Maw to family and friends. She was born in Ensley, Alabama on December 29, 1936. Maw was employed as a Bank Branch Manager until she retired. She possessed a wonderful, kind, and loving personality. Once you met her, you...
Hoyt Garland Harwell
Jun 12, 2024
Hoyt Garland Harwell, 93, of Hoover, AL, died at home surrounded by family June 12, 2024, after a brief illness.
He was born March 8, 1931, in Jacksonville, FL, and grew up in Mobile. The son of the Rev. and Mrs. H.H. Harwell, Hoyt was the eldest of seven and a graduate of Murphy High School. He lettered in football in...
Paula Randolph
Jun 11, 2024
Paula Quick Randolph, born August 28, 1958, age 65 passed away on June 11, 2024, at her home in Hoover, AL surrounded by family. She graduated in 1976 from Shades Valley High School.
She will be remembered for the love she had for her parents Albert Maurice Quick, who preceded her in passing March 13, 2000, and her mother...
Frank Brizendine
Jun 8, 2024
Mr. Frank David Brizendine, age 80, of Hoover, Alabama, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Frank was born July 26, 1943, in St. Louis, MO, the son of the late Frank Brizendine and Ruth Irene Anderson. He was a graduate of Auburn University with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. He later graduated from the...
William H Coggins, Jr.
Jun 6, 2024
“Huge Footprints”
William H. Coggins, Jr., 85, in recent times resident in Tampa, Florida, formerly of Dothan, Birmingham and elsewhere, passed away June 6, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents William H. Coggins, Sr. and Lucille S. Coggins, and his sister Joyce Shields. Mr. Coggins was an adored husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend to...
Jay Michael Cleveland
Jun 6, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Jay Michael Cleveland, age 62, of Birmingham Al. Surrounded by loving family and friends Jay entered his eternal rest on the morning of June 6, 2024. Jay was born on April 25, 1962, in St. Louis, Missouri to loving parents, Bennie Ray and Ellen Beth Cleveland. His family eventually...
Lisa McDaniel
Jun 5, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lisa Wambsganss McDaniel, age 66, of McCalla, AL. Lisa passed away peacefully in her home on June 5, 2024. Lisa was born on May 3, 1958, in Birmingham, Alabama to Jack and Melba (Culpepper) Wambsganss.
Lisa will be deeply missed and forever cherished by her spouse, Wayne McDaniel; children, Ginger...
Michael Wildman Sr.
Jun 4, 2024
Michael R. Wildman, Sr. of Helena, Alabama, a beloved husband, father, Papa, and friend passed away surrounded by his loving family on June 4, 2024, at the age of 82. He leaves behind his devoted wife, Kay Wildman; his son, Michael Wildman (Tanya); his daughter, Missy Wildman Brooks (Thomas); his cherished grandsons, Joshua Wildman (Meri), Christopher Wildman (Morning) and Gabriel...
