Obituaries
Dr. Barbara Ferguson Caughran
Aug 2, 2025
Barbara Ferguson Caughran, age 93, passed away on August 2, 2025. A memorial service will be held at Forest Lake United Methodist Church in Tuscaloosa, AL on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. There will be a time of visitation at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow on the same day at Currie-Jefferson Memorial Gardens in...
Jack White
Aug 18, 2025
Jack Reynolds White, Age 91, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Carolyn Weeks White. He is survived by his sons Preston White (Gay Nell), Gregory White (Donna) and daughter Janet Lovett (Art). Grandchildren: Amanda Beckham (Jonathan), Honey Ferguson (John), Martha Austin (Matt), John Anderson, Sarah Childers (Jonathan),...
Sarah "Anne" York
Aug 17, 2025
Sarah Anne York, age 82, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025, after a brave battle with lung cancer.Born on October 30th, 1942, in Atlanta Georgia, Anne was raised in Buckhead, Georgia.She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Preston Byron York; Son David York, daughter-in-law Annie York and grandsons Spencer (Nicole), Harrison, and Grayson; Son Todd York,...
Mira Vann
Aug 12, 2025
Mira Fairly Vann of Hoover, Alabama passed peacefully into eternity with her Lord and Savior at her home on August 12, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Mira was born to Erle Bryant Fairly and Elmira Belle Hetherington Fairly on July 13, 1938 in Fountain, Alabama. She graduated in 1956 from Monroe County High School before attending Howard College (now Samford University)...
Charlotte Shake
Aug 16, 2025
Charlotte "Chars" Ann (Pearce) Shake, age 90, of Birmingham, Alabama, and formerly of Tellico Village, Loudon, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025. She was born on September 3, 1934, in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Martine and Keith Redenbaugh.
After graduating from Ahrens Trade High School, Chars married the love of her life, Norris Dean Shake,...
Tommy Ray Payne
Aug 15, 2025
Tommy Ray Payne was born February 2, 1958, and grew up with his older brother, Wade, in Hueytown, Alabama. He spent most of his childhood outdoors — playing ball in the yard, adventuring through the woods, and skiing at the lake. He was blessed with godly parents, Jim and Martha Payne, who faithfully took him to First Church of the...
Timothy Jerome Aycock
Aug 14, 2025
Timothy Jerome Aycock, age 77, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, following an extended battle with Parkinson’s disease. He is survived by his devoted wife of 44 years, Myra Aycock, whose love and partnership were a constant source of strength throughout his life.
Born on October 18, 1947, in Birmingham, Alabama, Tim was raised in Adamsville alongside his sister Marcia....
James Lloyd Peoples
Aug 11, 2025
James Lloyd Peoples (James), 87 years old, resident of Helena (AL), passed away on August 11, 2025, after a lengthy and courageous battle with illness. He is preceded in death by his father, Lloyd W. Peoples, his mother, Kathleen D. McMillan, his brother, Hoyt W. McMillan, his grandparents, Ira and Lannie DeLay, and his aunts, Irene Looney and Emily Heaton....
Patricia Davenport
Aug 11, 2025
Patricia Ann Davenport, lovingly known as Pat, Mother, and Granny, age 88 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025. She was born on May 1, 1937 in Monessen, Pennsylvania to Howard Richard and Anne Kusenko Dennis. Pat was a longtime devoted employee of Pizitz and UAB Special Studies before retiring. After retiring from UAB, she worked for...
Rosemary Ledlow
Aug 7, 2025
Rosemary Ledlow, age 97, passed away peacefully August 7, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family.
Born January 8, 1928 in Joy, Alabama to Otto W. Faile and Lona A. Faile. Rosemary, a curious child, was fascinated by the old pump organ on her Grandmother's back porch. Testing and playing until music happened. Her love of piano and singing...
Gary Lee Hand
Aug 5, 2025
Gary Lee Hand passed away in his home August 5, 2025. Born December 7, 1940 in Lipscomb, Alabama, Gary was a loving husband and father, and an adoring grandfather.
Gary was one of five sons born to Willis and Ruby Hand. He grew up running around town making mischief with his brothers, fishing, and getting into too much trouble. After graduating...
Mary Baker
Aug 3, 2025
Mary K Baker, beloved wife, mother and educator joined friends and family in Heaven on August 3, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of strength, wit and devotion to her family and community. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Clifton Edward "Buddy" Alexander III and sister Elizabeth Alexander and is survived by her loving husband of 58 years...
George William Manning
Aug 2, 2025
George William Manning passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025. He was a devoted husband to Tandy Crisan Manning, father to Daniel Manning, Daniel Brawdy and Cindy Sweatt; brother, uncle and friend to many. George was also a soldier serving our country valiantly. His most treasured role was that of grandfather, even his friends called him Papaw.
His grandchildren William and Michael...
Donald Honeywell
Jul 29, 2025
Born the eldest son and child of Elmer Mitchell Honeywell and his wife, Evalene Gilbert, Don was a native of Baltimore City, MD, as was his father, his paternal grandfather, Francis Levi Honeywell, and his paternal great-grandfather, John Honeywell. He was raised in a stable Methodist household with his three siblings, all of whom were educated in Baltimore City public...
Howard Patton Jr.
Jul 25, 2025
Howard David Patton Jr. known as David, or if you were one of the lucky ones you knew him as Daddy or Pawpaw, passed away in his home in Hoover, AL on July 25, 2025 with loved ones by his side.
Howard David Patton, Jr. was born on April 21,1935 to parents Howard David Patton Sr. and Mildred Gardner Patton....
Charles Taylor
Jul 22, 2025
Charles Ray Taylor, age 85 , of Hoover, Alabama, died on the morning of Tuesday, July 22, 2025, after a short stay at The Oaks Nursing Home near Birmingham.
Ray was born in Charleston, WV on July 2, 1940 and was the third youngest of 15 children born to Doy and Margaret Taylor. At the age of 18, Ray joined...
Thomas Ward Sr.
Jul 20, 2025
Thomas Emory Ward, Sr. (94), born November 5th, 1930, met His Savior, Jesus, face to face on July 20th, 2025.
Thomas (Tom) is survived by his wife of 74 years, Mary (Caton) Ward. He is also survived by his daughter Janet Finley (Donny) and his son, Tommy (Kellie), as well as his grandchildren: Catie Lumpkin (Jamie), Leah Glasscock (Ben), Trey Ward,...
James Albert Mabius
Jul 13, 2025
Mr. James Albert Mabius, 84, of Pelham, Alabama entered the arms of Jesus on July 13, 2025. He was born in Birmingham, AL on September 16, 1940. He spent most of his life in the greater Birmingham area. He served his country in the US Navy before he met the love of his life Tonie Hughins. He loved his Lord...
Reginald Emory
Jul 8, 2025
Mr. Reginald Strickland "Ray" Emory, 86, of Birmingham, Alabama entered into the arms of Jesus on July 8, 2025. He was born in Spartanburg, SC on May 23,1939. He spent most of his life in the Carolina's, as well as many years in Birmingham. He served his country in the Air Force as an Airman Police and retired as a...
Angela Cooper Jones
Jul 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Angela (Angie) Cooper Jones, a loving mother and a remarkable woman. Angie fought a vigilant battle against pancreatic cancer that ended on July 4, 2025. Born September 28, 1964, Angie was 60 years old. She was a warrior in every sense of the word, tough as nails, independent and fiercely...
