Leslie Dale Danielson, age 79 of Hoover, AL passed away in Birmingham, Alabama on May 12, 2021 at the age of 79. Les was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 6, 1941 and spent the majority of his life in Hoover, Alabama. Les is survived by his wife, Beverly Danielson; his son, Gregg Danielson (April) and his daughter, Meredith (Mindy) Falkner (Jason); his grandchildren; Catherine, John, Jason and Mackenzie; a sister; Jan Danielson. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Lathan and...

James Wallace Gray, of Vestavia Hills, passed away on May 10, 2021 at the age of 97, at home. Jim (known as Wallace throughout his young adult life) was born in Corinth, Mississippi on December 9, 1923, to Walter Oris Gray and Leona Stephenson Smith. Jim was next to the oldest of four children (Edward, Wallace, Emma Ruth and Travis). His parents and siblings, and his wife of 73 years, June Cordella Gray, precede him in death. He is survived by his children- three daughters Daphne Elaine...

Ernest Miller Burgess (“Ernie”) of Hoover, Alabama entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of May 7, 2021, at the age of 90 after a long battle with Dementia. Ernie is survived by his wife of 70 years, Josie; daughter, Gina Cody; grandsons, Michael Cody (Maegan) and James Cody (Nicole); three great-grandchildren, Noah Robinson, Aldyn and Callan Cody; fours sisters-in-law who were always like sisters, Sarah Morris, Joyce LaFoy, Nellie Henderson...

John Duke Johnson, loving husband, father, son, and brother passed away on May 7th, 2021 at age 56. John was born in El Paso, Texas on November 19, 1964. He was raised in Huntsville, Alabama but has been a resident of Hoover for many years. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as an intelligence officer, doing a full tour in US Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Upon completing his military career, he returned to Huntsville and obtained his B.S. degree in...

Sydney "Faye" Creamer, age 82 of Alabaster, AL passed away on May 7, 2021.  Born in Sycamore, Alabama, Faye began teaching Kindergarten at Pelham Baptist church before starting the Westwood Weekday program. She retired after seventeen years and loved her church family and mission work. She loved her family and loved to dance.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Sammy Creamer (35 years); her parents; George Henry Chitwood and Dixie Louise Chitwood; her...

John Mitchell, of Hoover, passed away on May 6, 2021 at the age of 72.  He retired from Southern Company after 40 years of service and was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church.  He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Terry Mitchell; two daughters, Vanessa O'Neal (Keith) and Mallory Mitchell; two grandchildren, Oliver and Claire O'Neal; a sister, Loretta Garrigan; and several nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends on Friday, Mat 14, 2021 from 5:00-7:00PM...

Sarah Hogg passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021.  She is survived by her children, Andrea and Michael Emery, Geoffrey and Charlotte HoggAnd Michael  and Susan Hogg/Vacciano; her grandchildren, Josh and Kristin Emery, Jonathan and Heather Emery, Lauren Emery, Megan and Sayge Sims, Rachel Hogg and Madelynn Hogg; great grandchildren,William McGhee, Elizabeth McGhee and Sophia Marie Toumey; and her brothers and...

Doris F. Crain 87, of Hoover, Alabama passed away Monday May 3, 2021.  Doris retired from U.S. Steel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Crain and her sister Betty Edwards.  She is survived by her brothers: Ellis B. Franklin and Don Franklin (Sandra) and three nieces and one nephew.  There will be a Graveside service at the Abbey Mausoleum in Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South Monday May 10, 2021at 2:00pm

Ann Drummond Odle, 88, of Lillian, Alabama passed away on May, 3, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Odle was preceded in death by her husbands, James P Drummond and Felix Odle ; her beloved son, Jack Drummond; her parents , Joseph and Mamie McCormack; her siblings,  Mary Jo Chappell Yielding, Charles McCormack and Charlene Harvey. She is survived by her brother Gary P Franklin (Emily) and numerous nieces and...

Steve was a good man and was loved by all who knew him. He grew up in the church singing with his father, mother and sister. His greatest dream was to fly, and now he has gained his wings and made that dream come true. He enjoyed every minute he got to spend with his grandchildren and spoke often of his immense love for them. His greatest gift from God was his voice which he loved to share with everyone. He is survived by his wife, Lynn Hudgins; a son, Chris Hudgins; daughters, Michelle...

John "Travis" Hill, 74, passed away April 28, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones.  John was born in Birmingham, AL and graduated from Ensley High School.  He served in the US Navy where he gained an interest in early electronics.  John was the president of ACR Systems, Inc. where he served with his heart and soul for 40 years, retiring in 2019.  He preferred to do business the old...

Reverend, Dr. Edwin Thomas “Tom” Cleveland passed away in Birmingham, Alabama on April 26, 2021. He was born to Eddie and Genevieve Cleveland in Louisville, Kentucky on March 3, 1938.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Sue (Pittman) Cleveland; his brother, Robert “Bob” Arthur Cleveland (Alice); and his great-grandchildren, Joshua Thomas Lyon and Caleb Roberson Lyon.  He is survived by his wife, Margaret Phillips Cleveland; his brother,...

On April 24th, 2021 at the age of 75, Diana Louise Nesbitt left this Earth and went to her eternal resting place. All who knew her can almost hear God shouting  “Well done, good and faithful servant! Come into your eternal rest.” Matthew 25:23,34 She was born in San Francisco, CA on July 24th, 1945 where she lived with her mother, Juanita Ballard until her passing in 1953. Their reunion in Heaven had to be the most beautiful and joyful sight for all the angels to see. She...

Julia Ann Nichols Harrison passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, April 21, at the age of 73.  She was born in Luverne, AL, on March 7, 1948, to William Porter and Evelyn Pinckard Nichols. Julia was a founding member of Phi Mu sorority at Troy and a member of the Troy State Collegiate Singers. In the choir she met the love of her life, Danny, from Florala. They were married May 3, 1970, and welcomed their twins, Keith and Kevin Harrison, one year later on May 3, 1971. Julia...

Mary Sam Bowdon Folds passed away April 16, 2021 at the age of 100. She was born March 2, 1921 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl Pierce Folds of Cullman, Alabama and Son-in-law Harold Maynard Sylvest of Montgomery, Alabama. She is survived by her children Margaret Folds Sylvest and Carol Folds Ahlstrand, and her son-in-law, Donald Charles Ahlstrand. She is also survived by her five grandchildren (Trey) Harold Maynard Sylvest III and wife Wendy Girone...

Louise Hollis Hosey Jun 30, 1931 - Apr 16, 2021 Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many passed peacefully Thursday surrounded by love.  A musician, singer, seamstress, gardener and bird watcher, Lou enjoyed retirement showering her family with love in Calera, AL. She was always ready with a smile and a laugh. She loved to dance and to cook for her loved ones. When you had her as a friend, you knew you had a friend for life.  Preceded in death by loving husband, Amos...

Charles D. Russell, 78, of Birmingham, AL passed away on April 15, 2021. Born on February 23, 1943, Charles grew up in McCalla and went into the Navy for four years right after graduating high school. Upon returning home, he began a career with ACIPCO. He met his wife, Kay “Honey” Russell in 1966. Charles made a career move to UPS from where he worked until he retired. Charles was lovingly known as Chuck to his grandkids as well as his family, friends, and neighbors. His favorite...

Michael Allen Von Kanel, 70, of Helena, AL passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Mike was born on October 4, 1950, in Columbus, Mississippi to Lewis and Madge Von Kanel. As a graduate of William Carey College, he spent many years in full time ministry as a music minister at churches in Mississippi, Florida, and Alabama. He also had a long time career in sales. His parents, Lewis and Madge Von Kanel of Pascagoula, MS, and his nephew Landon Von Kanel of Tupelo, MS precede him in death. He is...