Obituaries
Helen Dorman Collier
May 19, 2024
In the quite early hours of May 19, 2024, Helen Collier left this earth and was escorted by angels into paradise.
It is difficult to sum up Helen’s legacy and love in just a few paragraphs. She was born to sharecroppers and was raised in Luverne, Alabama. After high school, Helen married Bishop Thompson and supported him throughout his military career...
Linnie Mae Travis
May 18, 2024
Linnie Mae Hawkins, age 94, of Birmingham, AL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, May 18, 2024 surrounded by her loving son and daughter. Born on June 12, 1929 in Jay, FL, she was the second daughter to the late Harry and Varie Morris. Linnie was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years...
Mary Nell Sampley Wyatt
May 16, 2024
Mary Nell Sampley Wyatt was born at home in Birmingham, Alabama on January 16, 1927, to Ruby Alma Kendrick Sampley and Jefferson Cleveland Sampley. She was the beloved little sister to Martha Ann, and they remained close throughout life. She spent the formative years of her childhood in New Orleans where she developed a lifelong love of music, especially jazz....
Jack Price
May 14, 2024
Jack A. Price, a beloved father, grandfather (Pa), and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2024 at the age of 89. Jack's life was defined by his unwavering love for his family, his humor and his kind and generous spirit.
Jack was born on June 1, 1934 in Mt. Olive, Alabama. Upon graduation from Mortimer Jordan High School, Jack...
Lucas Muthuri
May 13, 2024
Lucas Manyara Muthuri was born on December 7th, 2023 to his loving parents Brian Mutuma Muthuri and Cynthia Wangari Kinuthia who are very hands on young parents. Lucas not only added much joy to their day to day lives, but was also intentionally included in what they were doing and they specifically allowed and made time for their families and...
Shirley Martin Byrd
May 11, 2024
Shirley Martin Byrd of Birmingham, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and cherished friend, died peacefully on May 11, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Shirley was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on January 4, 1939, to the late Charles Allen Martin and Cora Elizabeth Martin (Darnell). She is survived by her children Karen Byrd Kasuba (David)and Gregory Martin Byrd (Regina), grandson Andrew Kasuba, and a...
Carol Ann McWhorter
May 5, 2024
Carol Ann Fountain McWhorter
January 11, 1940 - May 5, 2024
Carol was born on January 11, 1940 in Lawley, Alabama. She was the second child born to Helen and Lem Fountain. Carol had two brothers, Billy and Ed Fountain.
Carol graduated from Bessemer High School with the class of 1958. She then married Jimmy Kitchens, Sr. from Bessemer Alabama and he is...
Patricia McCormick
May 4, 2024
Patricia A. McCormick of Hoover, AL passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the age of 85 in Chattanooga, TN. She was born January 8, 1939, in Sweetwater, TN. She was one of four sisters including Carolyn, Theresa, and Elaine. Part of her childhood was spent in Michigan and the rest in Tennessee. After graduating from high school, she attended...
Philip Tryon
Apr 27, 2024
Philip (Phil) Tryon, 92, of Helena, Alabama passed away peacefully at home on April 27, 2024. Born on June 19, 1931, in Kansas City, KS to Glenn and Jesse Francis Tryon, but was raised by Glenn and Teresea Tryon from the age of 2 years old.
Phil joined the Army in 1952-1957. He valued this service highly and attained the rank...
Jeffery Brasfield
Apr 25, 2024
With great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Jeffery Brasfield, from Birmingham, AL aged 69 on April 25th, 2024. He was a loving parent who touched the lives of everyone who knew him. He is survived by daughters Melissa (Brian) Clark and Jennifer (Michael) Carter, son Tyler (Kori) Brasfield, 6 grandchildren, 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
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Amelia Lorraine Weaver
Apr 20, 2024
Amy passed unexpectedly on April 20, 2024 leaving her husband James who she was married to for 34 years and whom she adored. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Audry. A sister Sarah Oliver (Charles). She is survived by sisters Marjorie Johnson and Lesa Rogers (David). ...
Lela Darlene Adams
Apr 20, 2024
Darlene Adams, was born May 21, 1953 in Gadsden, Alabama to Talmon “Tab” Aaron Preston and Esther “Gaynell” (Alvison) Preston. She was the youngest of six children. From childhood Darlene was spiritually hungry and searched for the truth, and for the true God. She learned that God’s name was Jehovah from her mother who had studied the Bible with Jehovah’s...
Jovan Pjeshkazini
Apr 20, 2024
Jovan Pjeshkazini, 80, passed away on April 20, 2024 in Hoover, AL.
Jovan was born on January 22, 1944 to parents Prokop and Leonora Pjeshkazini in Tirana, Albania. After graduating high school, Jovan completed two years of military service for his country and then attended university to study economics.
His career was spent leading the Ministry of Finance...
Michael Thompson
Apr 18, 2024
Michael "Mike" B. Thompson passed on April 18, 2024 at the age of 69. Upon arriving in Heaven, he is joining his parents and daughter, Celyce, who preceded him in death. Mike is survived by his wife of 36 years, Elyce Thompson; his two sons, Benjamin and Willie Thompson; and five grandchildren, Jack, Grayson, Analyce, Ila, and Ivy. In life,...
Peter Hunton
Apr 16, 2024
Peter "Pete" Hunton of Vestavia passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 16th, 2024, just 21 days shy of his 92nd birthday.An adoring Grampie, loving father, and devoted husband, he will be deeply missed and remain in our hearts forever. Pete was predeceased by his parents, Harold Morris, and Madelyn (Hanlon) Hunton, his beloved wife of 48 years and...
Charles E. Fox, Sr.
Apr 11, 2024
Charles E. Fox Sr. passed away on April 11, 2024. Charles was born in Birmingham, AL on August 23, 1941. Charles was a beloved husband, father, and friend. Charles departed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.
After retiring from Buffalo Rock in 1996, Charles most enjoyed spending time with his beloved wife Betty by sharing their love of camping and traveling around...
Charles Lee Joiner
Apr 8, 2024
Charles Lee Joiner
October 16, 1939 to April 8, 2024
Charles Lee Joiner was born October 16, 1939, to Florice Johnson Joiner and Kenneth Alexander (Alec) Joiner in Birmingham, Alabama. Their family included big brother Kenneth and grew as they welcomed an adored little sister Elizabeth Ann and baby brother Henry. Their home in Woodlawn was full but always had room for...
Rogers Redding
Apr 7, 2024
Rogers "Rog" Walker Redding, age 81, went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2024. Rog was a follower of Jesus Christ and a faithful member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School for many years. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
Rog was born in Frankfort, Kentucky to George and Carolyn...
