Elvin Quentin “Buddy” Waters went to be with his Lord June 3, 2020. Buddy was born on August 28, 1936 in Cullman AL. He graduated from Hueytown High School in 1955 and spent 3 years in the Army at Fort Gordon GA and 3 years in the Alabama Army National Guard.  As a civilian he worked for Square D Corporation for 40 years. He is survived by the loves of his life. Wife, Joyce Moody Waters, daughter Carol Waters Walker, her husband Mike, son Michael Wayne Waters, his wife...

Charles (Chuck) Dwain Barber was born to Zeno and LaVern Barber on January 4, 1946 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He spent his early years in Perryville, Missouri before moving to Highland, Illinois. On August 12, 1967, he was united in marriage to Carol Ann Meyer, his high school sweetheart. Throughout their marriage, they lived in various locations across the country, to include Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, Colorado, Texas, Virginia, before finally settling in Birmingham, Alabama. Chuck...

Teresa Lightsey Zackerman, age 95, went to be with her Heavenly Father on May 28, 2020. She was born on October 22,1924 in Bibb County, AL to Van and Roberta W. Lightsey. She was preceded in death by her parents, six siblings, her loving husband, Daniel “Danny” Zackerman, and children, Larry Zackerman and Joann Connolly. At the time of her passing she resided in Odenville, AL after being a longtime resident of Hoover, AL.She was a retired secretary for the government, where she...

Mr. John Q. Adams, 78, of Hoover, AL passed away on May 28, 2020. John was born in Gilmer, TX on November 14, 1941. He proudly served in the United States Air Force for three years as a Russian Linguist and was based at the Berlin Wall. He worked as a Computer Programmer for many years and was honored for his volunteer work teaching English as a second language. His hobbies included ballroom dancing during his 50's, reading, coaching little league baseball, and loved everything Texas. At...

Mrs. Elizabeth "Libby" Marlar, 86, of Hoover, AL passed away on May 28, 2020. She enjoyed spending time with her family, entertaining, singing, and dancing, traveling with the antique car clubs, and collecting antiques. Libby also enjoyed her life-long friends, Marie and Mary Sue, and her new found friends at Briar Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center. ​ She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, James "Jim" D. Marlar; and parents, Grady Franklin...

Charles "RAB" Kimbrell, 95, passed away at his home on May 28th, surrounded by his loving family. He attended Berry High School in Fayette Co., AL. Charles was drafted out of high school into the U.S. Army. He served his country in the Philippines during WWII with the 1140th Combat Engineers. After returning home from the war he married Gwen Studdard. They were married 74 years and raised 3 sons; Johnny, Mike and Tim. Charles retired from U.S. Steel after 38 years of service. He...

Tran Thi Ba Petras was born in Hoc Mon, Vietnam on November 27, 1934.  Our beautiful Mother left this world to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ, on May 27, 2020. Married in true love to our father, Theodore Michael Petras (MSgt USAF), for 58 years - she was the Matriarch of our family, with 7 children, 14 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. We  love you MOMMA and cannot wait to see you in Heaven! May your legacy last forever and the memory of you be...

Born in Laurel, MS the youngest of four & only daughter of Mary Ellen & Paul Silas Hearn, Sr. Dorris was the salutatorian of Enterprise (MS) High School and an All State Mississippi basketball star. She attended The University of Alabama - School of Home Economics. She & her husband, Earnest “Deas” Deason, were married for 62 years until his passing in March 2008. They worked side-by-side throughout their marriage in several business ventures. In the early 50’s,...

Mr. Paschal "Pat" Salamone, 74, of Bessemer, AL passed away on May 23, 2020. Pat was born in Birmingham on January 11, 1946. He attended John Carroll Catholic High School and Jacksonville State University. He worked as Sales Manager at Alabama Jack Co. for many years, and loved horses, cooking, Auburn football, and rescuing animals. Pat was a mentor to his children and very close to his brothers and sisters. He had a magnetic personality, enjoyed the company of others, and never...

Mr. Glenn H. Stanley, 71, of Calera, AL passed away on May 22, 2020. Glenn proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp and received two Purple Heart Medals for his service in the Vietnam War. After the military, he worked as a Commercial Contractor for 30 years, and during the last 10 years he owned his own business. At the age of 50, he adopted two boys he loved more than anything. He recently became a grandfather to his granddaughter, Taylor Ann Stanley. He made a lasting impression and would...

David Brooks Thomas, 69, of Hoover, AL, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Thomas, mother, Kathryn Thomas, as well as his two sons, Adam Thomas and Christopher Sawyer.   Ro was raised in Homewood, AL.  He was baptized as a baby at Trinity United Methodist Church in Homewood. As a young man, he attended and was educated at Edgewood Elementary School, Homewood Junior High School, Columbia Military Academy in Columbia, TN and...

Mr. James Ray Trimm, 89, of Hoover, AL passed away on May 16, 2020. He served in the U.S. Army for five years, built houses in the Hoover area for 35 years, and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is preceded in death by his wives, Mary S. Trimm and Patricia Arlene Trimm; son, Donald Trimm; granddaughter, Ashley Trimm; brother, William Hershel Trimm; sister, Wynelle Atkinson; and parents, William Aaron Trimm and Eva May Mobley Trimm. He is survived by his...

Jeraldean R. Morris, of Hoover, Alabama, peacefully passed away on May 16, 2020, at ninety years of age surrounded by her loving daughter, Linda Morris Peveler (Clay). Jeraldean was born in Millport, Alabama, on April 18, 1930. She graduated from Millport High School and went to work for Southern Bell, later South Central Bell and BellSouth, where she retired in 1987. She was famous for her homemade banana nut bread, fried apple pies, baking for her beloved church, and could always be found...

Leo Lowery, 95, of Alabaster, AL, was received by his Lord and Savior on May 8, 2020, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Helena, AL on November 7, 1924. In 1942, Lowery joined the U.S. Navy as America entered WWII and served on the U.S.S. Tennessee assigned to the South Pacific to war again Japanese aggression.  After the war he returned to Helena and met Mary Louise Ray while attending Thompson’s Chapel Church.  Married in 1951, Leo and Louise settled in...

Dr. Wright was born in Gainesville, Georgia in 1935 and died May 8, 2020 in Birmingham, Alabama. He grew up in Gainesville, the fifth of the seven children of A. D. and Miriam Wright. After graduating from Gainesville High School, he attended Vanderbilt and Emory Universities. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. Dr. Wright graduated from Emory University School of Medicine and interned at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. Afterward he entered the U. S. Public Health Service...

Mr. Robert E. Battles, 87, of Adamsville, AL passed away on May 4, 2020. Robert was born on January 12, 1933 in Oneonta, AL to the late Robert and Josie Tidwell Battles. He served in the Army for 16 years, ending his career as a Military Policeman. He loved to make everyone laugh and was a devoted Christian. Most importantly, he was a loving husband, father, and Paw Paw.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa Johnson; brothers, Ross Battles and...

Mr. James Wade Trucks age 82, of Griffin, Georgia passed away Friday May 1, 2020 at Brightmoor Nursing Facility in Griffin, Georgia. Mr. Trucks was born in Birmingham, Alabama on August 19, 1937. He is preceded in death by his father Virgil Oliver Trucks Sr., mother Mamie Alice McFarland, step-father Samuel Murdock McFarland, brother David Murdock McFarland, and sister-in-law Jan Trucks. He retired from the Civil Service and the Army after 32 years of service with the rank of Sergeant Major....

Carmen June Frost Smith, age 94 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away April 27, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Albert Edward Frost and Carmen Florence Hinkle Frost, all of Chicago, Illinois. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Morris Smith, son David Morris Smith, grandchildren David Eric Smith, Amy Leigh Smith and brother, Albert Edward Frost, Jr. She is survived by son Kirk James Smith (Lynn), grandchildren Benjamin Kirk Smith...