George Roscoe Rogers, Jr.  Age 67 Date of Birth: 12/20/1952 Date of Death: 10/23/2020 Montevallo, Alabama   In the early hours of Friday morning, “Little George”, as affectionately called by his parents and family was called home to heaven and into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  A true living miracle from birth, George was born with multiple holes in his heart which required open heart surgery as a baby. His life was given a bleak...

Patricia was born in Homer, LA, second of five children. She graduated from Judson College where she received a teaching degree. She taught for many years, and continued to be involved with Education, tutoring and helping new teachers through Delta Kappa Gamma teacher society. She enjoyed baking and was an excellent cook. Patricia played bridge, enjoyed gardening, reading and playing with the great grandchildren. She was a member of FL PEO and DAR and a faithful member of North Minister...

Charlayne Crabtree Pickett Blaylock was born on November 27, 1926 in Chattanooga, TN to Charles Crabtree and Jewell Stillwell. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Robert E. (Bob) Pickett and Wesley H. (Wes) Blaylock; stepfather, Clarence Eggleston; and grandparents, Alice Catlett Stillwell and William Stillwell. She is survived by her daughter, Jan Pickett (Brian) Roy of Ventress, LA; son, Hunter L. Pickett of Helena, AL; grandchildren, Robert E. (Robbie), Haley Jane, and Carl E....

Mr. Larry Eugene McGriff, 84, of Vestavia Hills, AL passed away on October 17, 2020. He was born in Holly Pond, AL on August 17, 1936 to the late Willard and Lorene McGriff. Larry was a Deacon at Oak Grove Baptist Church for numerous years. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was always smiling and loved everyone, never met a stranger. He never had a complaint and was always optimistic about life. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Patricia Malone McGriff; son,...

On Saturday October 17th, 2020 Geraldine “Gerri” Blythe, 85 of Hoover, Alabama went to Heaven and was reunited with her husband of 64 years, William “Bill” Blythe. Gerri was an avid reader and accomplished seamstress. She enjoyed all sports, but baseball was her favorite. Gerri was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved every moment spent with her large family. Gerri is survived by her sister, Gloria Watson (Joe); her six children, Bill Blythe Jr. (Regina), Lynn...

Lyda Perry Canterbury of Bessemer died Wednesday, October 14 at Grandview Hospital. She was 89 years old. Services will be at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Hoover on Saturday, October 17 at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. Brother Bill McCall will officiate. Survivors include sons, Wayne (Candi) and Lynn (Paula); grandchildren, Traci (Lamar) Burton, Aimee Canterbury, Patrick (Amber), Ryan (Jennifer), and Jacob (Crystal); great grandchildren, Dierks, Dixie, Landon, Molly, and...

Cathi Denise Massey, 70, of Bessemer, AL passed away on October 13, 2020. She was born on March 17, 1950. Cathi is survived by her husband Larry Massey, sister Paulette McDaniel, son Camron Massey, daughter Staci Harris, and several grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2020 from 2:00pm to 2:30pm at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home in Hoover, AL. The funeral service will begin from the funeral home chapel at 2:30pm with Bishop Allan Kendrick officiating. Interment...

Ruth Carolyn Scott “Nana”, 94, of Hoover Alabama, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, October 12, 2020.  Nana was born February 16, 1926 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Harry and Alma Winger. She toured the country as a singer and piano player with Ada Leonard’s All American Girl Orchestra before becoming a homemaker. She loved her family, her dogs, playing golf, playing the piano, doing crosswords, playing cards, baking German coffee cake, watching sports and...

Paul V. Moore (59) passed away October 10, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth W. Moore (father), Cornelia Moore (mother). Paul was survived by his wife of 28 years, Bonnie Moore, his daughters Anna Grace Moore, Amy Catherine Moore, and his brother, Hardy Moore (Alma), his sister Mary Catherine Nance (Bob), along with numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends from one end of the map to the other. Paul owned Lorna Music Academy for 30 years in Hoover,...

Geraldine "Jerri" Burrell of Bessemer, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020, at the age of 85.  She was born in Sunflower, MS but has been a resident of Birmingham for the past 58 years.  She was also a longtime member of Birmingham First Church of the Nazarene. Jerri is survived by her husband of 65 years, Vaughn Burrell; a son, Dwight Burrell (Celeste); 2 daughters, Kathy Benson (Steve) and Carolyn Stanford (Doug); 9 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and 1...

Austin Robert Boyd passed away at the age of 38 on the evening of Monday, September 28th. Austin was a loving husband, father, brother, and son. He was born in Brunswick, Maine, the first of four children. Throughout his life he lived in many places, from California, to Florida, Virginia, and ultimately, Birmingham, Alabama. Birmingham is where he put down his roots, met his wife, started a family, and made a home. Austin was an avid lover of sports and the outdoors. As a young man, he...

On Friday, September 25, 2020,  Lindie Karen Brown, loving daughter, aunt and cherished friend to many, passed away following a valiant and extended journey. Her last few decades confounded medical expert’s predictions of her prognosis. Lindie was born in Bessemer, Alabama to Jack and Kate Brown. She graduated from the University of Alabama with a Marketing Degree. She was a member of the AOPi sorority and an active member of the University of Alabama Baptist Student Union. Over...

Linda Ann Sitton, 74, of Indian Springs Village, Alabama, passed away peacefully September 22, 2020, with her husband by her side. She was born February 25, 1946 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Linda graduated from Tuscaloosa High School in 1964 and received her bachelor’s (1968) and master’s (1971) degrees from the University of Alabama. Linda is survived by her beloved husband of almost 49 years, Dale Abbott Sitton; her son, Todd (Patie) Sitton and grandsons, Jacob, David, and Zack;...

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Jimmie Gould, our loving father, grandfather, and friend to all whose lives he touched. Jimmie died on September 22, 2020, two days after his 87th birthday after a hard battle with Covid 19. Jimmie is preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Edna Earle. He is survived by his daughters, Lee and Lane; grandson, Evan; and dog, Lily. Jimmie was very fond of his sons-in-law, David Wagner (Lee) and John Langlow (Lane). Born in Mobile,...

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Church of the Highlands College.                      

Evelyn Mansfield, age 83, of Hoover, Al passed away on September 19, 2020.  She was born December 12, 1936 in Hartford, AL. She graduated high school in Gary, IN and went to work at Gary National Bank. Married in 1959. She lived in California, Huntsville and Dothan before settling in Birmingham where she was both a homemaker and active volunteer. She donated her time to the UMW, church office support, and many other programs of church life including making THE BEST cookies for Kairos....

Charles G. Harrison, Sr. of Alabaster, AL left to meet his Savior and Lord September 19, 2020. After 5 ½ years of dialysis, he died at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Lynell Harrison; daughter, Janet Warnick (Eddie); son, Andrew Harrison (Mary); grandchildren, Drew and Blake Harrison, Taylor Harrison, Katie Warnick Duncan (Ryan); and great-grandson, Collin Duncan. He is preceded in death by his son, Glenn Harrison, Jr.; grandson, Adam Warnick;...