Obituaries

Feb 20, 2023

  On Monday, February 20, 2023, Jeffrey Lynn Watson (Jeff), age 67, loving brother, cousin, uncle and friend, was found deceased at his home.  His death was unexpected, but due to ongoing medical problems.  Jeff was born on June 7,1955 in Lorain, OH to Russell and Opal (nee Bohon) Watson. He graduated from W.A. Berry high school and retired from Honda Corporation....

Feb 16, 2023

 

Timothy Lynn Harris, 69-years-old, died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 16, 2023, after succumbing to a brief illness.  His unwavering faith in God, independent spirit and concern for others were in full evidence until his passing.

 

Timothy (Tim) was born in 1953 in Birmingham, Alabama to James and Elizabeth Harris and was the second of four...

Feb 14, 2023

Lucy(Colene) Smith age 90 went to be with our Lord and savior on February 14th, 2023, she was a Mother who loved with all she had. She raised 4 children that loved her beyond measure one of which will be waiting at the gate along with her husband. A loving sister that put her life on hold to help...

Feb 12, 2023

Evelyn Juanita Mitchell, 75, of Birmingham, AL passed into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Sunday, February 12, 2023.  Juanita was born on March 14, 1947 in Birmingham, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred E. Mitchell III, and her parents, Evelyn Duke Causey and Vester Lane Causey.    Juanita is survived by her daughter Robin...

Feb 12, 2023

Ronald Allmon Robinette was born March 8th, 1947, to Wilson Allmon Robinette and Hazel Brock Robinette in Albertville, Alabama. He grew up in Ensley and graduated from Ensley High School in 1965. Ron attended the University of Alabama, joined the National Guard, and then graduated from Jacksonville State University in 1970. He married Betty Colston in 1974. In 1980 they...

Feb 8, 2023

Peter W. Weston, 90, died February 8, 2023. Born in Terre Haute, Indiana, he was raised in Dayton, Ohio. He attended the State College of Washington where he was student body president and a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He degreed in Forestry and Education and was a member of the ROTC. After graduation he married Jo...

Feb 8, 2023

Harold Gaines Clark, 86, of Homewood, Alabama, passed away February 8, 2023.  Services will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, February 11, at Currie Jefferson Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens in Hoover, Alabama, with Rev. Jim Alexander officiating.

Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Memorial Gardens behind the funeral...

Feb 7, 2023

Catherine Brooks of Pell City, Alabama passed away on Feb 7, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Feb 1, 2023

Timothy Jack Lee, III, 38, of Northport, Alabama, passed away on February 1, 2023. He was born to Barbara and Timothy Jack Lee, II on January 19, 1985. He is pre-ceded in death by his father Tim, step father, Rodney; great grandmother, Cora Wages.

He leaves behind his wife, Samina, and son Rehan Dylan and his daughter...

Jan 31, 2023

Aliakbar (Ali) Rismanchi Yazdi passed away peacefully on January 31, 2023, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents Khanoom Taj Aziz and Ali Rismanchi Yazdi, as well as his sisters Maheen, Ashraf, and Akram.  He is survived by his wife, Roya; daughters, Leila (Mohammad) Dolatabadi and Maryam (Demetri) Holmes; son, Zaki Yazdi (Colleen); brother, Reza;...

Jan 31, 2023

A loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and soror, Harriett Powell Richardson departed this life and will be remembered for her generosity, her sense of humor, and love of God. She accepted Christ at an early age and held fast to her faith throughout her life. Harriett received her Bachelor’s of Biology from Tuskegee University (ne’ Institute) where she became...

Jan 29, 2023

Virginia Fay Baker Cook passed away on January 29, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Colonel Fletcher Monroe Cook Jr; mother Faye Camble; and sister Betty Pomeroy. She is survived by her two sisters, Janice Caldwell and Nancy Godsey; two sons, Randy Cook and Wayne Cook; seven grandchildren; and ten...

Jan 27, 2023

Michael John Reitz, 67, passed away on January 27, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri where he graduated from Bishop DuBourg High School. He went on to attend Davis & Elkins College in Elkins, West Virginia on a soccer scholarship graduating with a degree in Chemistry in 1978. Upon graduation, he...

Jan 26, 2023

Rebecca Jane Galdo (nee Williams) of Hoover, AL, age 70, peacefully ended her struggle with Alzheimer’s on January 26, 2023 after an infection with COVID-19. Becky was born on March 30, 1952 in Amherst, OH to John “Jake” and Genevieve “Genne” (nee Sennett) Williams.

Early in life, Becky found herself to be the life of any party,...

Jan 26, 2023

Rebecca Jane Galdo (nee Williams) of Hoover, AL, age 70, peacefully ended her struggle with Alzheimer’s on January 26, 2023 after an infection with COVID-19. Becky was born on March 30, 1952 in Amherst, OH to John “Jake” and Genevieve “Genne” (nee Sennett) Williams.

Early in life, Becky found herself to be the life of any party, devoted to family,...

Jan 26, 2023

William Alan Jones passed away peacefully on January 26 surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Betty Jones, and best friends Pete, Johnny, and Larry. He is survived by his wife Marcie Mitchell - Jones on February 12, 1989. Daughters, Morgan Lee Jones and Marissa Lyn Jones, grandson Ryker, brother Davey (Janie) Jones, nephews...

Jan 26, 2023

William Alan Jones passed away peacefully on January 26, 2023, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Betty Jones, and best friends, Pete, Johnny, and Larry. He is survived by his wife, Marcie Mitchell - Jones who he married on February 12, 1989; daughters, Morgan Lee Jones, and Marissa Lyn Jones; grandson, Ryker;...

Jan 24, 2023

Ralph Webster Bearden, Sr., 86, of Vincent, Alabama passed away January 24, 2023, at his home. Ralph was born April 27, 1936, to loving parents Joel Elwyn, Sr and Irene Lanning Bearden in Helena, Alabama. Ralph was a life-long dairyman in Shelby County, having moved to Shel-Clair Farm in 1974.  He is a founding member and longtime elder of Logan...

Jan 24, 2023

Ralph Webster Bearden, Sr., 86, of Vincent, Alabama passed away January 24, 2023, at his home. Ralph was born April 27, 1936, to loving parents Joel Elwyn, Sr and Irene Lanning Bearden in Helena, Alabama. Ralph was a life-long dairyman in Shelby County, having moved to Shel-Clair Farm in 1974.  He is a founding member and longtime elder of...

Jan 22, 2023

Lois Louisa (Sherry) Okon, 81, of Hoover, AL, passed away on January 22, 2023, in Hoover AL.

Visitation will be held at Prince of Peace Catholic Church on February 3rd at 10:00 AM. Funeral service will be held at Prince of Peace Catholic Church Hoover AL following visitation at 11:00 AM with Reverend John Fallon of Prince of Peace Catholic Church officiating. Burial and graveside service will be on February 15that Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Syracuse NY....