Obituaries

Jan 28, 2016

George Robert "Bob" Colburn, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016, at the age of 80. He was an active member of Grant Street Baptist Church. Mr. Colburn retired from Watters Cash and Carry. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rev. George and Geneva Colburn, and brother, Kenneth Colburn. He is survived by his wife of 36 years,...

Jan 28, 2016

Emma Marie Driggers, 86, of Birmingham, AL went to be with her loving Savior on Thursday, January 28, 2016. She enjoyed her early morning walks with her son, Jacob, at the Galleria. She also loved cooking and shopping. She was a long time member, of forty years, of the First Baptist Church of Hoover. She is preceded in death by...

Jan 24, 2016

Family and friends celebrate the 94 wonderful years of Rick’s life. He was born in Millport, AL, on Dec. 29, 1921, and was a graduate of Millport High School. Not only was Rick a letterman in three sports, but he was also inducted into the Millport Sports Hall of Fame. Rick joined the United States Army in 1942 and...

Jan 20, 2016

Peggy Ann Pool, of Pelham, AL, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at the age of 84. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Pelham and enjoyed the activities at the Pelham Senior Center. She was loving and loyal adopted member of the Lochamy's and their extended family. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Ginny. She...

Jan 16, 2016

Emilie Jo Ezell, of Oak Ridge, TN, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016, at the age of 78. She was a graduate of Oak Ridge High School and University of Tennessee, and earned her Ph.D. from Illinois State University. She was the head of the Art Department at Jacksonville State University from 1975 to 1988. She is survived by...

Jan 15, 2016

Catherine "Cathy" Crawford Walls, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2016. Cathy was a Birmingham native although she spent most of her life in Montevallo where she attended and graduated from the University of Montevallo. She is predeceased by her husband, Steve Walls of Montevallo and her parents, Raymond M. Crawford and Alice C. Crawford of Birmingham. Services...

Jan 14, 2016

Mrs. Pauline Acton Finley, age 88 of Shelby County, AL passed away January 14, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, MSGT John W. Finley, parents, James V. and Mabel Acton, brothers, James and Curtis Acton. She is survived by two brothers, Richard G. Acton (Helen) and Ronald T. Acton (Sue) and many friends and relatives. Burial will...

Jan 14, 2016

Gay Gonzales Negrette, affectionately known as "Mama Gay," transitioned peacefully from her earthly to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 14, 2016 in Birmingham, Alabama. She lived 83 years as a faithful Christian and spent her last 20 years as a resident of Gulf Breeze, Florida. Gay lived life to its fullest and was always young at heart. She...

Jan 14, 2016

Anna Jane Vosler of Stuart, Florida, formerly of Lockport, New York, beloved wife of the late Cleon W. Vosler, passed away on January 14, 2016, at her daughter’s home in Birmingham, Alabama. She was surrounded by her children, David (Tara) Vosler of Huntington, West Virginia, Richard (Beth) Vosler of Lockport, Rebecca (Bob) Babanats of Birmingham, Alabama, Sam (Fariba) Negahban of...

Jan 13, 2016

Ms. Patricia Ann Foote, of Woodstock, AL, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at the age of 69. She graduated from Bessemer High School and UAB. She had a Master's degree in Accounting and an Associates degree in Investments. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack D. Meyer, Sr. and Esther Lee Meyer. She is survived by her...

Jan 11, 2016

of Vestavia, AL, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016, at the age of 94. She was a loving mother of nine, grandmother seventeen and great grandmother of eighteen. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.E. Robershaw and a daughter, Opal Robershaw. She is survived by four sons, Sam Ward, Don Ford, Joe Robershaw and Rodney Ford and four...

Jan 11, 2016

Ret. Cpt. James R. Pace, Sr., of Vestavia, AL, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016, at the age of 86. He was a retired Captain of the City of Bessemer Police Department. He was a graduate of Samford University. He is preceded in death by his parents and five siblings. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dovie...

Jan 10, 2016

Louise passed away Sunday morning at home in Mobile. She was a member of Dauphin Way Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bart Naish, her daughter, Pat Naish McNiel and her son Wayne Naish. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Sue Duke; grandchildren, Greg Duke, Bart McNiel, Andy McNiel, Sandra McNiel, Shane Naish and Chad...

Jan 5, 2016

Mike Gilotti, of Hoover, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at the age of 33. He is survived by his wife of 8 years, Heather Higgins Gilotti; sons, Russell and Kevin Gilotti; his parents, Michael J. and Angela Gilotti; his sisters, Lauren and Kristen Gilotti; and his Aunt Pamela Bender. The family will receive...

Jan 3, 2016

Charles W. Callans age 88 of Birmingham, Al died on January 3, 2016.

Charlie is remembered most as a leader by example for his selfless caregiving, for his undying love and devotion to his family, dedication to his church, utmost integrity, hard work and kindness for all.

He is survived by his wife of 66...

Dec 30, 2015

Hazel Louise Miller Weaver, of Shannon, AL, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at the age of 89. She was a member of Pine Haven Baptist Church. She retired as Postmaster of Shannon after thirty years and was the pillar of the community. She is preceded in death by her husband; Chester L. Weaver, son; Terry Weaver, two daughters;...

Dec 30, 2015

Mr. B. J. "Bill" Hendrix, age 84, of Hoover, Alabama, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. He was a member of the Dawson Memorial Baptist Church serving over the years as a Sunday School teacher, usher, and greeter along with participating in disaster relief locally and nationally to build and rebuild houses and churches. During...

Dec 29, 2015

Mrs. Frances M. Triantos, of Birmingham, AL, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at the age of 95. She was a member of Holy Trinity Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church. She was a graduate of Berry High School in Berry, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Triantos, Sr. She is survived by two sons,...

Dec 25, 2015

Mrs. Etta Payton Redmond, of Alabaster, passed away on December 25, 2015 at the age of 84. Born and raised in Chilton County, she lived in Midfield for a number of years before moving to Alabaster. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Midfield before becoming a member of the First Baptist Church of Alabaster. Etta's...

Dec 15, 2015

Carl Larry Brock, age 73, of Vestavia Hills passed away unexpectedly, December 15, 2015. He was married to his loving wife, Glenda Sandlin Brock, for 53 years. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on December 18, 2015 at Metropolitan Church of God. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Funeral at 1 p.m. and burial...