“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness!” II Timothy 4:7-8 Eden Jeanette Calhoun went to be with Jesus on October 3, 2022, while tenderly and lovingly being held by her parents, Dylan and Lexie Calhoun.  Though Eden had just been with us since September 6, 2022, her short life made a profound impact on many. She entered this world with a spunky spirit immediately...

William L. Smith, of Cahaba Heights, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022 at the age of 96. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Evelyn Grace Bailey Smith. He is survived by his children: Bill Smith, Jr. (Cindy), Jackie Smith Whited (Lane), Steve Smith (Karen), and Greg Smith (Lane); 9 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren. Also survived by his siblings: his brother, Rondel Smith (Betty), and his sisters, Louise Alberson (Gene), Dorothy Penton and Dessie McCord. He...

Barbara G. Castleberry, born on August 6, 1928, peacefully entered into Heaven on Sunday, October 2, 2022. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, S.W. (Woody) Castleberry, her parents George and Juliette Baxter, sister Anne Cox, and granddaughter Katelyn Castleberry.  Barbara was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and later moved to Birmingham where she met Woody while working together at Loveman’s Department Store. They married on December 28, 1949. They were...

Margie Benedict entered this world on January 7, 1926 in Salina, Kansas, the oldest child of Raymond and Juanita Preston. She passed away on October 2, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama where she had moved to be closer to her son’s family. Always a lively and people oriented person she had a “finger in every pie.” Even in her final years when her health was failing, Margie was interested in every person who came into her life and endeared herself to the staff of her nursing home....

Gloria Dean Shiver Kircus, 88, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on October 1, 2022 in Sylacauga, Alabama. Gloria was born in Shreveport, Louisiana to Roy and Daisy Shiver. She graduated from Fair Park High School in 1952. She went on to earn a degree in Education from Jacksonville State University. She furthered her education and received her masters and double A from University of Alabama, Birmingham. She taught elementary school for over 45 years. In her spare time she enjoyed...

Mrs. Jacque Yvonne Dryden, age 86, passed away on in her home in Pelham, AL on September 29, 2022. She was born May 25, 1936 in Dewar, OK. She graduated High School in 1954 from Liberty HS, Brentwood, CA, earned her RN degree at Seminole Junior College, Okla. in 1986. She married her school sweetheart, Barney Dryden on 8/5/1955. They were married 62 years till his death in 2017. She loved studying her Bible, teaching Sunday School, baking, and gardening. She was a faithful christian,...

Doris Faye Davis  (Salser), 91, a resident of Vincent, AL, passed away September 25, 2022 at her home in Vincent, AL. She was born July 19, 1931 in Shelby, AL to William and Jessie Bell Salser. Doris was a matriarch to a very large family, a devout Christian, and life long member of Berney Points Baptist Church,  She was a valued asset of the JCPenney Corporation for many years. She was also the co-owner of Davis roofing in Birmingham Alabama, She was an avid Gardener, an...

Dana “Dan” Tunmire March 15, 1930 – September 24, 2022 Dana “Dan” Tunmire, died on September 24, 2022 at the age of 92. Dan was preceded in death by his father, Lewis Turnmire; his mother, Margaret Turnmire; his sister, Freeda Davidson; and his brother, Bruce Turnmire. Dan is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jean Coleman Tunmire; son, Danny Tunmire (Amy); daughters: Mary Trotman (Jeff) and Carol Saville (James); two granddaughters, Mary Catherine Saville and...

David L. Crockett, age 71, formerly of Helena, AL, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, September 21, 2022. He is survived by one son, David (Ashley) T. Crockett; one daughter, Marcy (Chad) Campbell; four grandchildren: Tyler (Patience) Ayala, Owen Campbell, Abbey Crockett, and Jenna Crockett; one great grandchild: Anderson Ayala; one sister: Barbara (Dale) Golko. Preceded in death by his parents George and Helen Crockett. 

Betty Jo Denton, 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning of September 20, 2022. She joined her beloved husband, E.P., who preceded her in death. Betty was born to Chester and Esse McCrary on December 9, 1931, in Russellville, AL, and grew up in Haleyville, AL. She met E.P. while in Haleyville, and they were married shortly after and spent 62 wonderful years together. They settled in Hoover and were longtime members of Hunter Street Baptist Church. Betty loved people, and...

Sandra (Sandy) Reker Samples of Birmingham, AL, cherished by her family, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Monday, September 19th, 2022 at the age of 67.  She was preceded in death by her husband William Bryan Samples and father Kenneth Reker. She is survived by her son, William Bryan Samples Jr. (Jennifer); daughter, Shannon Samples Schiefer (Robb); seven grandchildren, Emma Charles (Jacob), Jordan Samples, Noah Samples (Madison), Alyssa Schiefer, Brylee Samples, Carrington...

Eva Almeda Ladner Millican was a caring and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother who passed away on September 18, 2022. She was 81 years old. Born the only daughter of Harold C. and Irma Ladner in Birmingham, Alabama on February 4, 1941, Eva was raised in North Birmingham, where she attended 35th Ave Baptist Church, along with her brothers Kenneth E. and Harold C. Ladner, both now deceased. Eva spent the majority of her adult years living mostly in Atlanta, Georgia and...

Katherine “Katie” Lynn Wesley passed away on Saturday, September 17th, 2022, at her home in Pelham, Alabama. She went to be with her Lord peacefully, surrounded by her family. Katie was 42 years old, and fought a tremendous 20-month battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). To family, friends and to so many who followed her B+ Journey, Katie won this battle. She was courageous and always stayed positive. She...

Janet Lee Garrison, of Homewood, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her children on the afternoon of September 15th, 2022. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 31 years, David T. Garrison, Jr; her mother, Ann Downey Morgan; her father, James T. Morgan; and her brother, Jay Morgan. She is survived by her three children, Justin White (Aubrey); Joby White (Kacey); and Krista Lutz (Stephen), as well as her eight grandchildren, Katy Weathers (Holden); Anna Grace, Will,...

John Avington Farrington, of Birmingham, Alabama and more recently of Franklin, Tennessee went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Born to John and Ethel Farrington in Coleanor, Alabama, November 9, 1935, John grew up in Fairfield. He was graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. John began his long and productive career with Anderson Electric Company in Leeds, and stayed with that company through...

Lewis M. (Pete) McLean, Jr. passed away September 13, 2022.  Pete was born in Dothan, Alabama, on January 22, 1940. He was the first child of Lewis M. McLean, Sr. and Elva Scott McLean.  As a child, he attended First Baptist Church in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He later became an usher, deacon, active Sunday School member and teacher as a member of First Baptist Church and Dawson Memorial Baptist Church of Birmingham. He loved singing in the Dawson choir because of his love of...

Martha Morrow Yawn know to many, especially her grandchildren as “Memama” peacefully passed away at 7:05pm on September 12, 2022, and was surrounded by her family. She was born July 24, 1931 and lived most of her life in Helena, Alabama and is preceded in death by her parents Hugh Morrow and Reine Fore (Tom), her husband of 57 years Dennis Yawn, her eldest son, Timothy Dennis Yawn and her granddaughter Erin Chelsea Benson. She is survived by her sisters Betty Ogburn and Jo Sims;...

Harriett Ann Branch, age 89, was called home to be with Jesus on September 11, 2022. Harriett was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and she was truly a blessing to all those she met. She made others feel special and God's light shined through her. She made the best of every situation and always had a positive attitude. She was beautiful inside and out. She had strong moral values, a spirit of hard work and a giving heart. She had a beautiful voice and glorified...

June Turner Bruce went to her Heavenly home on September 10, 2022. Born on July 24, 1937, in Birmingham, Alabama, she was the oldest daughter of James and Nell Turner and the sister of Wynelle Knight. She grew up in West End and was a member of Berney Points Baptist Church. In 1955, at the age of 17, she married Robert “Bob” Bruce. They eventually settled in the Huffman area and raised two children. She held secretarial positions in several different businesses and schools. June...