Elizabeth "Bettie" Ives, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at the age of 92. She is survived by her daughter, Pam Sartain (Bob); 2 sons, Russell Ives (Regina) and Chris Ives (Paige); 7 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.  A memorial services will be scheduled at later date in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Charlsie C. Smith, 82, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on September 14, 2019.   Charlsie is survived by her son, David Smith (Suzy Smith); daughter–in–law,  Jan Smith; and granddaughters, Lindsey (Nathan Wilbanks), and Kimberly Smith.   Charlsie was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Smith, Sr.; and son, Charles E. Smith, Jr.  She will be deeply missed by her family, church community and neighbors.  In lieu of flowers, donations...

  Kelly Lynn McCulley Murphy, age 50, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Friday, September 13, 2019. Kelly was born July 8, 1969 in Birmingham, Alabama. During her adolescent and teen years, she was active in the Dawson Memorial Baptist Church youth group, whose members and leaders became life-long friends, confidants and inspirational figures. Kelly graduated from Homewood High School in 1987 and then graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham where she was...

Ann Cummings Parsons peacefully passed away Monday, September 9, 2019 at her home after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Charles T. “Buddy” Parsons; grandson, Todd Michael Parsons; and many brothers and sisters-in-law. She is survived by son, Charles T. “Tommy” Parsons, Jr., (Nancy); granddaughter, Stephanie Day (Steve); great-grandchildren, Savannah Grace Day, Cooper William Day and Elliot Kate Day; sister-in-law, Margean...

Charles "Eddie" Smith Jr., 62, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on September 7, 2019.  Eddie is survived by his wife, Jan Smith of 36 years; daughters, Lindsey (Nathan Wilbanks) and Kimberly; brother, David (Suzy) Smith; and his mother, Charlsie Smith. Eddie was well known for being a great storyteller, a sports enthusiast, and a proud father. Visitation will be 10am on Wednesday, September 11 at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home, 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244...

  Kenneth Wayne Jordan, of Helena, went to be with the Lord Friday, September 6, 2019, at the age of 70.  Ken served the Lord in 3 full-time pastorates: Meadville Baptist in Meadville, MS; Calvary Baptist in Columbia, MS, and Hoover First Baptist in Hoover, AL.  He served as interim pastor for a number of churches in the Maryland-Delaware Convention.  Additional service included the Marriage Enrichment Consultant for Baptist Sunday School Board/Lifeway Baptist Resources...

Addie Dennis went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 5, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, nine brothers and sisters, her husband, William Herbert Dennis, her daughter, Dorothy Sturges, and her daughter-in-law, Clara Dennis. She is survived by her sons, Gary Dennis, and Ralph Dennis (Beth), eight granddaughters, twenty great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. A native of Marbury, Alabama, she has resided in Shannon, Alabama since 1941. Upon moving...

Garrett is a native of Watson, Louisiana. He moved to Alabama in 2001 and lived in Mobile for 5 years before moving to Hoover in 2006.  Garrett is a 2008 graduate of Hoover High School and he attended the University of Alabama Birmingham from 2008-2010. Garrett was a young entrepreneur, opening his first business, Five Star Flooring, when he was 19 years old. He was a hardworking man who would give you his shirt off of his back to anyone in need.  He was loyal, caring and had a...

Mrs. Martha Ann Rutland, 74, of Bessemer passed away on August 31, 2019. Martha is preceded in death by her loving husband, Roger; parents, M.T. and Susie; and brothers, William and Paul. She is survived by her daughter, Andrea (Kip); grandchildren, Reid and Rhyne; sisters, Tommie Sue, Ruth, and Lula; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. A special thanks to Lula, Sharon, Marcia, Lori, Terri, Michelle, and Chris for caring for Martha during her time of illness. A...

Richard D. Anderson, Jr. passed away peacefully at home from battling a long illness. He was born Sept. 28, 1958, in Birmingham, AL to Richard D. and Mary Louise (Condon) Anderson. He was a 1976 graduate of Shades Valley High School and attended Jefferson State College. He married Patsy (Hobbs) Anderson in May of 2000 in Gatlinburg, TN. He co-owned two Birmingham Industrial companies, Anderson Hughes Industrial and Valley of Birmingham Corp. He was a dedicated worker all his working career....

Benjamin “Ben” Oliver Kingsley, passed away at his home on August 28, 2019. Ben was born on January 21st, 1979, in Birmingham, Alabama to Oliver Dowling Kingsley, Jr. and Sally Yeaman Kingsley, his beloved mother who preceded him in death. Ben grew up in Birmingham, Alabama; Jackson, Mississippi; and Signal Mountain, Tennessee, where he graduated from Red Bank High School. Ben attended Auburn University and graduated in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. He was...

Jamie Lynn Burchfield, born April 1, 1980, lost her courageous battle with cancer on August 25, 2019, at the age of 39.  Jamie was born and raised in Hoover, AL but found peace in recent years at her Santa Rosa Beach, FL home.  She was a caring daughter, mother, LaLa, and friend that will be missed by all that knew her.  She is preceded in death by her brother, Jerry, Jr.; and grandparents, Joe and Gladys Giovinco and Cecil and Lil Burchfield.  She leaves her...

Reverend Carl P. Miller, 93, of Bessemer passed away on August 24, 2019. He was born at 1314 15th Street on the 16th of May to the late Jesse Curtis Miller and Annie Mae Jenkins Miller. Reverend Miller served two years in the Army during World War II and four years in the Air Force during the Korean War. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was a professional jokester. He served the Lord as a Minister in the Church of God and loved his family dearly. Carl is preceded in death by his parents,...

Mrs. Paula Brooks Cordes, 61, of Hoover passed away on August 21, 2019. Paula enjoyed a long career in Elementary Education, teaching at Whispering Pines Montessori School for 15 years and Clay Elementary School for 21 years. She was an artist, avid gardener, and traveler. Paula loved animals, especially her pet dogs. Most importantly, she loved her children and grandchildren. Paula is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, David Lee Cordes; son, Jaron Cordes; daughter, Amber Cordes...

Mr. Richard G. Wood, 90, of Hoover passed away on August 16, 2019. He was born in Shiloh, NJ on December 22, 1928. After service in the U.S. Air Force, he graduated with honors from the University of Florida. He had a career as Sales Representative in the Food Processing industry. He is preceded in death by his son, David; parents, Clarence and Thelma; and brother, Robert. He is survived by his wife, Kay; sister, Jean; sons, Melvin, Ted, Donald, and Randy; and their families including...

Joshua Brian Heatherly, age 24, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019. He was a life long resident of Birmingham, AL. Joshua was a free spirit, known for his love, compassion and incredible artistic abilities. Joshua also had a love for cooking and a passion for being a chef. He had spiritual connection with nature and found freedom on the water. He was deep in his thinking, seeing beauty in everything and everyone. Joshua loved his brothers and looked up to both his older and younger...

  Johnie Mae Ingram Seale, of Bessemer/Somerville, stepped into heaven Thursday, August 8, 2019, at the age of 93.   She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Alex Seale; her brother, Rudolph Ingram; and her sister, Bobbie Reynolds.  She is survived by her daughter, Gail S. Sharpe (Rick); 1 grandson, James Reid "Jim" Sharpe; her sister, Betty Rayfield; and her brother, Jerome Blankenship (Sara).   The family will receive friends from 9:30 - 11:00,...

  Dorothy "Dot" Grant, of Pleasant Grove, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at the age of 87.  She was the owner/operator of Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio in Pleasant Grove for 50 years.   She is preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Bill Grant and her son, Robert David Grant.  She is survived by her children Jo Lavender (Eugene), Todd Grant, and Jerri Grant; 8 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 3 brothers; and 2 sisters.   The family will...