Obituaries
Hazel Cash
Nov 29, 2024
Hazel Louise Cash, born September 28, 1930 met her Heavenly Father on Friday, November 29, 2024 at the age of 94. She was known and loved by many friends and family.
Hazel was born in Decatur, Arkansas. At an early age, she trusted Jesus as her Savior. Her love for Jesus led to a life of obedience and service...
Kenneth Thomas Nelson
Nov 28, 2024
Kenneth Thomas Nelson
Kenny was born in Birmingham, September 27, 1945 to Sam Buckley Nelson and Emily Summerour Nelson who both predeceased him and he passed on November 28, 2024. He grew up and lived his entire life on Shades Mountain. Kenny was a graduate of Bluff Park School, Shades Valley High School and Jacksonville State University. He was a military...
Lesley Ann Howard
Nov 26, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lesley Ann Howard, beloved mother, and adored wife. Lesley went home to the Lord on November 26, 2024. Lesley was 32 years old.
A stranger in passing will read this and think simply of a life cut too short. While Lesley had many great years on this Earth to go,...
Jacqueline Lojaun VandeLune
Nov 25, 2024
Jacqueline "Jackie" L. VandeLune, a beacon of strength and love, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024, in Dothan, AL, at the age of 93. Born on October 17, 1931, in the welcoming community of Sylva, NC, Jackie lived a life marked by dedication, resilience, and an unshakable spirit that touched the hearts of everyone she knew.
Jackie's journey took her...
Mary Louise Jones
Nov 15, 2024
Mary Lou Jones passed into God’s glory on Friday, November 15th. She lived a long life of 98 years. She leaves behind 4 children Sue LaRussa (married to Joe), Jill McAnally, Jan Bodiford (married to Tom), and Danny Jones (married to Cassie Oliver Jones); 8 grandchildren Michelle LaRussa Box, Tonya Bodiford Emmons, Jim McAnally, David LaRussa, Tracy Bodiford, Angela Jones,...
Kenneth Dalton Taylor
Nov 14, 2024
Kenneth Dalton Taylor, age 85 of Fairfield, Alabama passed away on Wednesday morning, November 14th 2024. Preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Patricia Taylor; and his mother, Lessie Taylor. He is survived by his daughter, Melissa Ann Taylor, and host of close family and friends.
He graduated from Glenn Vocational School in 1960; he was a member of...
Doris Peeples Ray
Nov 7, 2024
Mabel Doris Peeples Ray, age 92, of Sylacauga, Alabama passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024. Born in Moundville, Alabama on May 18, 1932, Doris was the beloved daughter of Jim Peeples and Bressie Mae Johnson Peeples Taylor, both of whom predeceased her. She was also preceded in death by her siblings Linda Nell McGlashin, Jim Thomas Peeples, Kay Carroll...
Rosalie Campanotta
Nov 1, 2024
Rosalie Tortomasi Campanotta of Helena, AL, passed away peacefully at her home on November 1, 2024. She was 93 years old. She was born in Pratt City and a graduate of Ensley High School. She was a longtime, faithful member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and a devout catholic who practiced her faith daily. Her greatest loves were...
Frances Byars
Oct 27, 2024
Frances Carroll Putman Byars, age 91, went to be with her Savior on October 27, 2024.
She was born in the Pleasant Hill community of Calhoun City, Mississippi, to John Gus and Elvie Barton Putman on December 10, 1932. Frances graduated from Calhoun City High School, where she played basketball for all four years. In 1949, the team won...
Lee Higginbotham
Oct 26, 2024
Lee E. Higginbotham, age 65, passed away on Saturday October 26, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father Lawrence E Higginbotham. He is survived by his mother Constance K Higginbotham, brother Lawrence E "Bud" (Joann) Higginbotham jr, sisters Constance (Ronnie) Willis and Coleeta (Steve) Dove. Multiple nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
Judith Holt
Oct 23, 2024
Judith Faye (Carver) Holt, aged 82, of Jacksonville, AL, passed away peacefully at home on October 23, 2024. She was born November 6, 1941, at the old Hillman Hospital, now UAB, in Birmingham, AL, and raised in Wenonah, AL. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Survivors: son Jerry Don Holt, Jr. and his son...
Patricia Reese
Oct 21, 2024
Pat went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 21, 2024, at the age of 91, after an extended illness.
Pat was born on June 6, 1933, in Amity, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Mary Elaine Brown and Kenneth Q. McAfee. She married Ralph O. Reese in November of 1951. She worked for...
Leasi Carranza Crookshank
Oct 20, 2024
Leasi Carranza Crookshank was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at age 84. While her passing was sudden and unexpected, those that loved her find comfort in knowing that she went to be with the Lord and has entered her eternal resting place. Leasi was born in Knoxville, Tennessee and was one of twelve children. Leasi...
Ola Mae Forbes
Oct 19, 2024
Ola "Mae" Forbes, aged 80, passed away on October 19, 2024, in Helena, Alabama. Born on June 4, 1944, she lived a full and vibrant life enriched by her passions and the love of her family.
Mae is survived by her devoted husband, Robert E. Forbes; daughters, Donna B. Corbin, Anita B. Melton, and Kim Keene (Roger); stepdaughter, Jennifer Watts (Ricky);...
Joe Harrison Wallace
Oct 16, 2024
Joe Harrison Wallace was born on October 27, 1941 in Vernon, Alabama and passed away surrounded by loved ones on October 16, 2024. He was the second oldest and last surviving of four brothers. Though he called many places home at some point in his life, Birmingham, Alabama was where he settled down to raise his family.
Joe spent his life...
Cheryl Burkhalter
Oct 11, 2024
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Cheryl Lynn Burkhalter, loving wife, devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched, on October 11, 2024. She was 69 years young.
Cheryl was born and raised in Eastlake, (Birmingham) Alabama. She was educated in the Birmingham Public School System, where she graduated from Banks High School, Class of...
Mary Lowery
Oct 5, 2024
Mary "Louise" Lowery, 90, of Alabaster, AL, entered through the pearly gates of Heaven on October 5, 2024. She passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home with loved ones nearby. Louise was born in Jemison, AL on July 6, 1934.
Louise met her husband, Leo Lowery, while attending Thompson's Chapel Church and they were later...
Marsha Phelps
Oct 1, 2024
Marsha entered Heaven earlier this month. She was preceded in death by her mother, Martha J. Roberts and her father, Lawrence W. Flippo
Marsha went to Auburn University where she received a bachelor’s degree in business education and pre-law. She used these degrees her entire adult life. She enjoyed cooking, theme parks, and animals in addition to being generous to those...
Howard Rose
Oct 1, 2024
Howard Kelley Rose of Hoover, Alabama, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at the age of 84.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Mary Morris Rose, his parents Roseanna and Howard Rose, and sisters Marjorie Lowe and Otho Self. He is survived by his two daughters, Deborah Brakefield and...
