Obituaries
Charles Taylor
Jul 22, 2025
Charles Ray Taylor, age 85 , of Hoover, Alabama, died on the morning of Tuesday, July 22, 2025, after a short stay at The Oaks Nursing Home near Birmingham.
Ray was born in Charleston, WV on July 2, 1940 and was the third youngest of 15 children born to Doy and Margaret Taylor. At the age of 18, Ray joined...
Thomas Ward Sr.
Jul 20, 2025
Thomas Emory Ward, Sr. (94), born November 5th, 1930, met His Savior, Jesus, face to face on July 20th, 2025.
Thomas (Tom) is survived by his wife of 74 years, Mary (Caton) Ward. He is also survived by his daughter Janet Finley (Donny) and his son, Tommy (Kellie), as well as his grandchildren: Catie Lumpkin (Jamie), Leah Glasscock (Ben), Trey Ward,...
James Albert Mabius
Jul 13, 2025
Mr. James Albert Mabius, 84, of Pelham, Alabama entered the arms of Jesus on July 13, 2025. He was born in Birmingham, AL on September 16, 1940. He spent most of his life in the greater Birmingham area. He served his country in the US Navy before he met the love of his life Tonie Hughins. He loved his Lord...
Reginald Emory
Jul 8, 2025
Mr. Reginald Strickland "Ray" Emory, 86, of Birmingham, Alabama entered into the arms of Jesus on July 8, 2025. He was born in Spartanburg, SC on May 23,1939. He spent most of his life in the Carolina's, as well as many years in Birmingham. He served his country in the Air Force as an Airman Police and retired as a...
Angela Cooper Jones
Jul 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Angela (Angie) Cooper Jones, a loving mother and a remarkable woman. Angie fought a vigilant battle against pancreatic cancer that ended on July 4, 2025. Born September 28, 1964, Angie was 60 years old. She was a warrior in every sense of the word, tough as nails, independent and fiercely...
Lee Hitchcock
Jul 3, 2025
Lee Hitchcock was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on December 4, 1941. On July 3, 2025, at 83 years old, he passed peacefully in Birmingham and went to be with the Lord.
Lee was born to Ray and Amelia Hitchcock of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, and his siblings Gary, Ray Jr., and Jane are still living. After graduating from Shades Valley High School,...
Michael Duty
Jun 29, 2025
Michael "Mike" Lowell Duty, age 78 of Hoover, AL passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2025 surrounded by family and friends.
Mike was born June 1, 1947 to Lowell and Louise Duty in Little Rock, AR. He moved to Athens, AL when he was in the 9th grade and graduated from Tanner High School in 1965. After graduation he...
Linda Kay Martin
Jun 27, 2025
Linda Kay Buckelew Martin, wife mother, and dear friend to all who knew her, passed away peacefully on June 27th, 2025 at the age of 78, while in the comfort of the beautiful home she shared with her family for 36 years.
Linda Kay was born in Fulton, AL, on June 1st, 1947, to parents Elma Lou Baines and Troy...
Mattie Wallace
Jun 24, 2025
Mattie Wallace
Sunrise: June 9, 1946 | Sunset: June 24, 2025
Mattie Wallace, a loving mother, grandmother, and proud member of her community, passed away at the age of 79. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee, in a small country home with the help of a midwife. From the very beginning, her life was shaped by hard work, perseverance, and...
Charlie Nebraska Purter
Jun 14, 2025
Charlie Purter, 89, an eternal optimist and man of incredible accomplishments, passed away peacefully at his home on June 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on May 28, 1936, in Eclectic, Alabama, Charlie was a true "nature boy," finding joy and solace in the tranquil streams, the ever-shifting tapestries of clouds, and the steadfast embrace of trees. He graduated...
Robert Michael Montiel
Jun 13, 2025
Robert Michael Montiel, 74, of Birmingham, Alabama returned to his heavenly home on the afternoon of June 13th, 2025. He passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family at a local hospital.
He was born in Gadsden, Alabama on April 13, 1951. Raised in Mobile, Alabama, he graduated from University Military School (UMS) in 1969. A gifted athlete from an early age,...
Gloria Czapala
Jun 11, 2025
Gloria Louise (Lou) Czapala, a woman of incredible strength and warmth, passed away on June 11, 2025 at the age of 79. Born in Louisville, KY, Lou always put her family first and her kindness touched countless lives. She loved unconditionally and her laughter and positive spirit will be deeply missed.
Lou is survived by her loving husband, Bill Czapala. She...
Pearl Elizabeth McCahon
Jun 10, 2025
Pearl was best known as a mother who loved her family and a hard worker who never left a job incomplete. She would move Heaven and Earth to help any of her family in need. Her heart loved unconditionally, all of her family and her friends.
Prior to her retirement, she spent many years working at the Borough of Downingtown....
Sue Rainer
Jun 7, 2025
Sue Rachels Rainer passed away June 7, 2025, at the age of 93. She was a resident of Vestavia Hills, Alabama for the last 51 years.
Born in Bartow, Georgia to Jasper and Susie Rachels. She grew up with siblings: Franklin, Polly, W J, Neet, J M, Mary Jo, and Martha. She always remained close with her siblings.
Sue attended...
Leonard Velez
Jun 7, 2025
Leonard Velez of West Blocton, Alabama formerly of Birmingham, Alabama passed away very unexpectedly on Saturday June 7, 2025 at his home at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife Rosa (Prince) and his son Gabriel (Ashley Stano). He is also survived by his sisters: Norma, Patsy, Joyce and Elizabeth all of Indiana and a host of...
Roby L. Bedford, Jr
Jun 6, 2025
Roby L. Bedford, Jr
December 28, 1966 — June 6, 2025
Roby Lemuel Bedford Jr., lovingly known as Bubba, passed away on June 6, 2025, at the age of 58. He was born on December 28, 1966.
Roby grew up on Indian Crest Drive in Indian Springs, just outside Birmingham, Alabama. As a boy, he played sports, rode his motorcycle across the family...
John Watson
Jun 3, 2025
Watson, John Harold, of Hoover, AL, passed away June 3, 2025, at the age of 85. He was preceded in death by his parents Annie and William Watson, and his sister Janice Watson.
He is survived by his loving wife Carolyn, daughter Lisa Braddock (Rick), two grandchildren Kaela and Skyler (Laura) Braddock, two great grandchildren Graham and Caden Braddock, all of...
Mary Long
Jun 1, 2025
Mary Jean Long
October 15th 1946-June 1st 2025
Though you're no longer with us, your spirit and laughter remain forever in our hearts. We will always miss you!
Keith Byrd Jr.
May 29, 2025
Needham Keith Byrd, Jr. passed peacefully on May 29, 2025, at the age of 89. He is free and joyfully reunited with his Savior and the family and friends who have gone before him. Keith is survived by his two loving daughters Deborah Boswell (Steve), Beverly Mize (Ron); his 5 grandchildren Steve Boswell, III (Erin), Will Boswell (Caroline), Zac Boswell...
