Lynda Jean Bereiter Love was born February 5, 1953 in Elmhurst, Illinois to Robert Bereiter and Ann Bereiter. Her family moved to Birmingham, AL in 1969 for Robert to work at Barbers Ice Cream. She graduated from Berry High School in 1971 where she was a member of Delta Tau Omega sorority.  She then followed in her mother’s footsteps to go into nursing and graduated from Jefferson State’s nursing school in 1984 where she was in the Phi Theta Kappa honors society.  She...

HANEBRINK, ELIZABETH (BETTY), of Hoover, AL (formerly St. Louis, MO) passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claudia and John Hanebrink of St Louis, MO; brother, Joe Hanebrink (Teddy) of Anderson, SC; sister, Fran Hanebrink formerly of St. Louis, MO; and nephew, Tommy Hanebrink. Betty is survived by her sister, Marge Gornati (Bob) of Hoover, AL; brother, Jack Hanebrink (JoAnn) of The Villages, FL; and many nieces, nephews,...

William “Bill” Warnock McCulloch Jr., 73, of Pelham, AL entered his Heavenly home on October 16, 2021. Bill was a graduate of Berry High School and Auburn University School of Pharmacy. He was a beloved pharmacist in the Hoover and Pelham communities for many years.  Bill is preceded in death by his parents, William Sr. and Mildred McCulloch; son, Scott McCulloch; sister-in-law, Connie McCulloch; and niece, Jaime Gambrell.  He is survived by his wife of 51 years,...

Mr. James “Jim” H. Brooks, 72, of Crane Hill, AL passed away on October 15, 2021. Jim is a graduate of Goodlettsville High School and Middle Tennessee State University. He worked over 40 years in the mattress business and attended Bluff Park United Methodist Church while living in Hoover. Jim was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Louise Brooks. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Louise M. Brooks; sons, James...

Eleanor “Ellie” Harris was a woman after God’s own heart.  No matter her circumstances, she always believed God was in control, and he had a plan for her life.  Anyone whose life she touched was made better.  After a long illness, on Thursday, October 14, she was reunited with her Savior.  Family was everything to Ellie.  She is preceded in death by two sisters, her brother, and her parents.   Ellie is survived by her husband, Ralph, his three...

Ms. Eddy Carol Bunn Turner, 74, of Birmingham, AL passed away on October 10, 2021. Eddy received her undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama and MBA from Samford University. She was retired from Southern Company/Alabama Power after 35 years. She loved plants, flowers, and Alabama football. Most importantly, she loved her daughter and lived for her granddaughter, Lila. Lila and her father, Brian, took exceptional care of her during her last days. She is preceded in death by her...

Born in Alabaster, Fred later attended LSU and served in the Marine Corps before attending the University of Alabama earning a Master's Degree in Public Finance. While completing the Ph. D. program, he relocated his family to Birmingham to teach Economics at UAB where he retired. Fred later earned his J.D. He spent his later years doting on his beloved wife, and spending precious time with his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and many golfing buddies. He was preceded in death...

Janice Marie Brainard Belk went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 8th, 2021, at the age of 89. Janice was a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother (Nana). Janice attended the Missionary Training Institute in Nyack, New York, where she earned a degree in missions. She served as secretary to the Birmingham Gospel Tabernacle, Taught Kindergarten at Alliance Christian School, and later opened her own daycare. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and...

Ms. Glinda Sue Waldrop Stansberry, 72, of Bessemer, AL, went to her eternal home on October 6, 2021. Ms. Stansberry was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, & friend who lived a life of giving & kindness. She retired with 35 years of service from Bellsouth Communications. She also enjoyed square dancing with close friends in her younger years.  Ms. Stansberry is preceded in death by her parents, Don & Manilla Waldrop, & grandson, Shane Stansberry. She is...

Mr. Maurice Williams, 64, of Helena, AL passed away on October 5, 2021. He was born on February 14, 1957 to the late Rufus and Christine Williams. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from General Motor Institute. He married Amancia Carrera in 2004 and to that union was born Karlamarie. He loved his family and others. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rufus and Christine Williams; brother, Gerald; sister, Katherine; and nephew, Tyvis. He is survived by his loving...

Shehadeh "Sam" Shehadeh, 62, from Chelsea, Alabama, passed away on October 5, 2021. He was born in Beirut, Lebanon, and came to the United States at the age of 19 to attend college at UAB. He lived the remainder of his life in the Birmingham area. He often said, "I wasn't born in the South, but I got here as fast as I could". Sam is preceded in death by his loving parents, and step-daughter.  He is survived by Andrea Shehadeh, his wife of 24 years, and his...

It is with great sorrow that the family of Paul Donald Jerome announces his passing on October 2, 2021. Paul was born on January 5, 1935 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania to Mary Ann (nee Hnath) and Domenic Donald Jerome.  He  graduated from East High School in Youngstown, Ohio in 1951  He attended the University of Pittsburgh and was a member of the SAE Fraternity.  Paul also served in the US Army from 1954 to 1956.  On June 15th, 1957 he married the love of his life,...

Peggy Morgan White went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children. She was the daughter of Ernest W. and Catherine Carter Morgan of Americus, GA where she was born and raised. Peggy attended Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville, GA and received her BS degree in Education while living in Jackson, MS. She married William David (Bill) White, Jr on December 23, 1956. They lived in Athens, GA...

Mr. Fred C. Popwell, 89, of Indian Springs Village, AL passed away on October 1, 2021. He was born in Clanton, AL on January 7, 1932 . He was a 1950 graduate of Chilton County High School. Mr. Popwell was employed at ACIPCO, where he retired after 40 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Hoover. Fred loved to garden, and he grew delicious vegetables. He loved to cook for his church friends, helped them by taking them to church, and was the Lord’s servant. He is preceded in...

Geraldine "Gerry" Lofton of Pelham, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at the age of 74. She was preceded in death by a son, Daniel. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Danny Lofton; her mother, Christine Broughton; a brother, George and his wife Gail, and their son, Trey; her mother-in-law Doris Lofton; brother-in-law, Ray Lofton and his wife, Carolyn and their son, Tyler. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 from 1:00 to 2:00...

Lou Edna (Goff) Pierce went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 27, 2021. Lou was born on July 5, 1957 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was a long-time resident of Helena, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Eleanor Goff; and her brother-in-law, Larry Clayton. She is survived by her son, Derek (Tiffany); grandsons, Britton (14), Eli (9), and Tucker (5); sisters, Cathy Elaine Clayton and Patsy Glasscock (Wayne); numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and...

Jane Cumberland Jones Stapp, age 82, of Columbiana, Alabama, passed away on September 27, 2021. She was born on June 4, 1939. Jane was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Morris Jones. She is survived by her husband of 8 years, Chuck Stapp, sons, Jimmy (Donna) Jones, Jerry Jones, Jeff (Kathy) Jones, and her daughter, Janell (Mark) Witherspoon; 7 grandchildren, Michael (Heather) Jones, Matt (Lauren) Jones, Philip (Lianna) Witherspoon, Rebecca (Clay) Evans, Karry (Blythe) Jones,...

Janet Rose Berst of Hoover, Alabama, formerly of Evanston, Illinois, entered heaven on September 23, 2021. Ms. Berst, third child of John Albert and Mary Ruth, nee Barnes, Berst, was born in Indiana. Ms. Berst was employed for 31 years in Information Technology. Ms. Berst was one of the producers of the TV Series “Faith in Community” on ECTV from 1994 to 2004 and won an EVVY award for the documentary “St. Paul’s Ephesus”. After retirement, Ms. Berst published...