Obituaries
William C Hatfield Jr.
Jun 10, 2026
Mr. William C. Hatfield, age 78. A resident of Calera, Alabama passed away on June 10, 2026. He was retired from Local 312 where he worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Hatfield; two sons, Darren Wayne Hatfield (Leslie), William D. Hatfield; grandchildren, Brandon Hatfield, Amber Hatfield, Sabrina Hatfield and five great grandchildren. Funeral...
Charleen Meade
Jun 6, 2026
Charleen Meade, 90, passed away on June 6, 2026, at her home in Hoover, Alabama
Charleen is survived by her son Craig Meade and long time family friend Amy Jo Schamens and neighbors and friends. Charleen is preceded in death by John Bollinger - father, Aileen Bollinger - mother.
The service for Charleen Meade will be held on Saturday, at 12:00 PM...
Don Calhoun Genry
Jun 3, 2026
Don Calhoun Genry returned to his heavenly home on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama. He was born in Brantleyville, Alabama on January 19, 1938. Don was well-known for a sound sense of direction. Once—at age 6—when separated from his family at a parade in downtown Birmingham, he walked and hitchhiked 30 miles to his home in rural Brantleyville....
James Cleveland Powell
May 29, 2026
James (Jimmy) Cleveland Powell, age 75, of Alabaster, Alabama, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on October 30, 1950, Jimmy lived a life defined by devotion to the people he loved. He never missed an opportunity to talk about his family. His children and grandchildren were the pride of his life, and...
Idus Copeland Jr.
May 27, 2026
Idus Copeland, Jr., age 90 of Pelham, Alabama passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Idus was born on December 6, 1935, in Oneonta, Alabama and grew up in Shannon, Alabama. He retired as the owner of Shades Valley 76 service station in Homewood, Alabama in 2002.Idus loved spending time with family, especially his beloved wife of 67 years, Martha and...
Janet Lee Murphy
May 26, 2026
Janet Lee Murphy (Smith) was received by the welcoming arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, into His Heavenly Home on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Jan performed her Earthly work astonishingly well – all for Jesus. Her maternal grandfather, Otto Sieloff, was a bareknuckle Chicago Prize Fighter, and husband to Ottilia (Heringer). She was preceded in death by her...
George Benjamin Garrett III
May 25, 2026
George Benjamin Garrett, III, age 85, passed away at his home on May 25, 2026. Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on May 20, 1941, George lived a life defined by faith, devotion to family, humility, and kindness.
George attended Louisiana Tech University, where he played baseball and formed lifelong friendships. It was also there that he met the love of his life,...
Mary Lou Gilmore
May 21, 2026
HELENA – Mary Lou Pace Gilmore, age 80, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026. She was born January 27, 1946, in Hollywood, Alabama to David Tate Pace and Elora Craze Pace.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 10 am to 11 am in the sanctuary of Riverchase United Methodist Church in Hoover, Alabama immediately followed by a memorial...
Patti Lynn Brake
May 20, 2026
Patti Lynn Brake, 66, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on May 20, 2026.
Patti was a strong-willed woman with a bold personality who never hesitated to speak her mind. She was known for her tough-love nature, sharp wit, and gift for conversation. Patti never met a stranger and could talk to just about anyone willing to listen. She was someone who...
Wilma Nel Miller
May 19, 2026
Wilma Nel Miller of Helena, Alabama passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the age of 103. She was born on December 5, 1922 in Jester, Oklahoma to the late William Cross Hogan and Bonnie Lee (Houck) Hogan and was raised in Mobeetie, Texas. She was married to Jesse Layton Miller of Echo, Alabama from June, 1946 until...
Eleanor Stewart
May 18, 2026
Eleanor Wilson Stewart, age 91, passed away Monday May 18th, 2026. She was born September 26th, 1934, near Goodman, AL in Coffee County, AL. to father, Gorman and mother, Charles Sessions Wilson.
Eleanor is survived by her children Monte R Stewart (Paula) and Millie Stewart McElveen (Huck); her grandchildren, Austin Stewart , Hannah Cusack (Wilson), Champ Stewart (Kathryn) and Stewart McElveen;...
Gregory Jay Taylor
May 18, 2026
Gregory Jay Taylor returned to his heavenly home on Monday, May 18th, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama after a long illness.
Greg was born in Jackson, Tennessee on September 16th, 1960. One of three boys, he grew up in the tight knit community of Grand Junction, TN. He spent his youth riding horses, working on his family's farm, and participating in...
William David Elliott
May 16, 2026
William "Will" David ElliottCelebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 12 noon from Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Family will receive friends at the church beginning at 11 am. Interment will be in Jefferson Memorial Gardens South. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Big Oak Ranch,
Gregory Alan Segrest
May 15, 2026
Gregory Alan Segrest was born into this world on February 16, 1982, in Huntsville Al. He went home to the Church Triumphant on May 15,2026 in Helena, Al.
He grew up in Hoover, AL with his parents Charles (Chuck) and Lee, and older brother Michael. He was active in the church and youth group. As he got older, he continued to...
Bobbie Rae King
May 15, 2026
Bobbie Rae Craddock King went home to be with Jesus on May 15, 2026.
She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Joseph "JD" King; her children, Joseph Donald King, Charles Randall King, Regina Lynne Stamps and Timothy David King; her grandchildren, Joseph, Zachary, Tracy, Randy, Samantha, Savannah, Scarlett, and Lauren; four great-grandchildren; and many other beloved family...
Dorothy Virginia Kincaid
May 13, 2026
Dorothy "Dot" V. McGee Kincaid, age 97, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026.
Born on May 22, 1928, in Chilton County, Dot later made her home in Birmingham, where she lived for many years and built a life centered around faith, family, and service to others.
Dot was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Sadie McGee; her...
Robert Frank Gornati
May 12, 2026
Robert "Bob" Gornati, 93, of Hoover, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home on day, May 12, 2026. A beloved husband, devoted father, and faithful Catholic, Bob lived a life deeply rooted in family and faith.
Bob was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Mary and Joesph Gornati. He was a man of warm character and quiet strength, cherished by all...
William Marcus Moore
May 12, 2026
William Marcus Moore
William Marcus Moore, age 59, of Bessemer, Alabama, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, following a courageous battle with metastatic melanoma. He passed away peacefully at a hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, surrounded by the love of his family.
A Life of Faith and MinistryMark dedicated the majority of his...
Barbara V. Antonio
May 9, 2026
Barbara V. Antonio, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home in McCalla on May 9, 2026. Born on September 5, 1935, Barbara lived a life devoted to her family. Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Bernard S. Antonio.
She is survived by her children, Richard “Rick” Antonio, Robert “Bernie” Antonio (Katie), and Debra Antonio...
Tony Lewis Wilson
May 8, 2026
The thought comes easy that somewhere today Tony Lewis Wilson is trading hot jazz licks with the angel Gabriel on their respective horns.
Tony Wilson, a retired computer technician and professional-level musician, died peacefully at home May 8, completing a well-lived life of integrity, solid friendships and faith.
He was a large man with a large heart and a trumpeter's...
