Obituaries

May 9, 2026

Barbara V. Antonio, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home in McCalla on May 9, 2026. Born on September 5, 1935, Barbara lived a life devoted to her family. Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Bernard S. Antonio. 

She is survived by her children, Richard “Rick” Antonio, Robert “Bernie” Antonio (Katie), and Debra Antonio...

May 8, 2026

The thought comes easy that somewhere today Tony Lewis Wilson is trading hot jazz licks with the angel Gabriel on their respective horns.

Tony Wilson, a retired computer technician and professional-level musician, died peacefully at home May 8, completing a well-lived life of integrity, solid friendships and faith.

He was a large man with a large heart and a trumpeter's...

May 3, 2026

May 7, 2026

Wayne Wilson Dill was born on December 21, 1929 to Aubrey and Cora Wilson in Tallassee, Alabama and passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on May 7, 2026. 

Wayne grew up in a home full of love and carried that same environment into her own home. Her great love story started at only 18, when she met her future...

May 2, 2026

Faye Hollis Voce, 84, a woman of deep devotion and endless warmth, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026, surrounded by the family who was the center of her world.

Faye's journey began on March 12, 1942, in Sylacauga, Alabama, born to Tol H. and Fannie Louise Parrish Hollis. Though her family moved to Guin when she was a small child, she later graduated from...

Apr 29, 2026

Joseph Grant Wheeler, Jr., born November 16, 1947, in Birmingham, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, at the age of 78, surrounded by family. He was a devoted husband, loving father, proud Poppa, and cherished friend to many.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Frances Lovelady Wheeler; his children, Joseph (Melinda) Wheeler, Amanda (Mitchell) Marcum,...

Apr 27, 2026

Mildred "Millie" Jean Lunsford, 83, of Hoover, Alabama, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, surrounded by her family whom she dearly loved and who dearly loved her. She will be remembered as a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother with a gentle and kind heart. Millie was born in McDonough, Georgia to George and Emma Grace Perry where...

Apr 21, 2026

Kenneth Michael Murray, age 78, of Hoover, Alabama passed away suddenly at his home on April 22, 2026. Born in New York City on June 20, 1947, he was the youngest of 6 children of the late Dr. Francis Joseph Murray & Madge O'Donnell Murray. He attended Columbia University in New York City, where he received both his B.A. and...

Apr 19, 2026

Roy Franklin Ellas, age 91, of Vestavia Hills, Alabama passed away on April 19th, 2026.

Roy was a master electrician and the owner of Kirkpatrick Electric in Birmingham. Roy served in the 101st Airborne division of the Army for 2 years.

Roy was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Betty Ellas; his eldest daughter Regina E. Barnes...

Apr 17, 2026

Karl Heckman, 64, of Birmingham, Alabama, unexpectedly gained his angel wings on April 17, 2026. He was born on May 9, 1961, in Nashville, Tennessee. Karl was preceded in death by his parents, Dot Reynolds, Don Heckman Sr., and Mozelle Heckman; and his siblings, Sandy Lassiter and Becky Dean. His loving wife of 30 years, Christie Heckman; daughters, Karlie (Blair)...

Apr 14, 2026

Michael Stephen Henderson Sr., age 68, of Blue Ridge, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 in Blue Ridge.

Born on November 2, 1957 in Birmingham, Alabama, he was the son of the late Raymond Franklin Henderson and Virginia June Bailey Henderson. Michael honorably served his country in the United States Air Force, where he served in Desert Storm, and...

Apr 13, 2026

Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Clyde passed away on Monday, April 13th, 2026 surrounded by his family. Services will be held on April 20, 2026 at 11AM (visitation 10 AM) at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home in Hoover, Alabama.

Clyde proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a young man. He later owned and operated several restaurants and spent more than 45...

Apr 12, 2026

“Pete” Luther Hester Hyde, 85



Born on July 8, 1940, Pete was a proud veteran who served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was well known in the Woodstock community as the owner of Y Auto, where he spent over 50 years working hard and serving others.



Pete was a man full of personality—funny, set in...

Apr 10, 2026

Donna Dodson Franklin, age 78, of Bessemer, Alabama, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, with her loving family by her side.

Donna was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Earnest Lee Franklin; her father, Walter Dodson Jr., who passed during her childhood; and her mother and stepfather, Charlotte Marie and Roy Wesley Shelton.

She is survived by her devoted son,...

Apr 10, 2026

Constance "Connie" Lee Estep, age 86, passed away peacefully on 10 April 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and family. She was born on February 4, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Elwyn M. Liverett and Helen E. Liverett, who preceded her in death.

She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ron Estep; her sister, Patricia...

Apr 6, 2026

Danny L Lofton, of Pelham AL, passed away April 6, 2026 at the age of 77. He was born in Calhoun City, Mississippi on March 9, 1949, to the late Doris Jean Chandler Lofton and Harvey Willard Lofton.

He married the love of his life, Geraldine Broughton, in October of 1970. They had one son, Daniel Keith Lofton in November...

Mar 30, 2026

Gregory Brian Pitts, a lifelong resident of Bessemer, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly on March 30, 2026, at the age of 61. Known affectionately by those who loved him as "Pops" or "Pawpaw," Brian was a man whose life was defined by steady faith, hard work, and an unwavering devotion to his family.

Born and raised in Bessemer, Brian remained a pillar...

Mar 29, 2026

John Joseph Carney, Jr., of Hoover, Alabama, passed away at his home on March 29, 2026.

Born on April 10, 1960, in Cumberland, Maryland. John’s parents, John Joseph Carney and Mary Ann (“Pollie” Hotchkiss) Carney, predeceased him in death.

John attended Sts. Peter and Paul Elementary School and was a 1978 graduate of Bishop Walsh High School. He continued his education as...

Mar 27, 2026

Michael Wonestal Turquitt "Pops" passed peacefully on March 27, 2026, in his home in Bessemer surrounded by his family at the age of 90.

Born March 21, 1936 in Jefferson County to Ted Turquitt and Lulu Gilletine. He graduated from the 8th grade in 1953 at Bluff Park Grade School. He enlisted in the army, and was a vet...

Mar 27, 2026

Glenda was a joy to know! She was born in Jefferson County, AL on August 19, 1936, the daughter of Harvey and Nadine Vanderver Brasher and lived in the Birmingham area her entire life. In 1952 she married Charles H. Self, Sr and they celebrated 46 years together until his death in 1998. They had three sons, Charles Jr, Timothy,...