Obituaries
William "Buddy" P. Starnes, Jr.
Sep 1, 2024
William P. Starnes Jr. “Buddy” passed to his eternal, heavenly home on Sunday September 1st, 2024, at the age of 81. “Buddy” was born to proud parents William and Louise Starnes on May 19th, 1943. Buddy proudly served in the US Navy from 1961 to 1965, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to his country.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 57...
Dr. Edward C. Whittington
Aug 31, 2024
Dr. Edward C. Whittington of Hoover, AL passed away peacefully at home on August 31, 2024 surrounded by his beloved wife, Judy, and his family. Dr. Whittington, known to most as Ed, was born in Greenville, AL on September 29, 1946. He is preceded in death by his parents, John K. and Sara K. Whittington, and his older brother, John...
Richard Joseph Landry, Jr.
Aug 30, 2024
Richard Joseph Landry, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on August 30, 2024 at the age of 94. Richard, better known as Dick to almost all who knew him, was a devoted Catholic; a beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather; and an avid memoirist. He loved to tell a good story, and his long life offered ample inspiration.
Richard was born...
Ronald Freeze
Aug 26, 2024
Ronald Wilburn Freeze was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on February 14, 1943, to Mr. Rufus (Bubba) Wilburn Freeze and Mrs. Florine Tucker Freeze.
Ron's childhood and early adult life were filled with times spent with his family in Columbus, Georgia, where his family was well-known in many social circles around Columbus. Ron and his older sister, Dianne, spent much of their...
Robert Rockett
Aug 26, 2024
Robert Curtis “Bobby” Rockett, 88, was born January 4, 1936 to Myrtle and Curtis Rockett and passed peacefully into heaven on August 26, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Patrician Mize Rockett; daughters, Karen Kirkpatrick (Harold) and Diane Morris (Bradley); grandchildren, Alison Ramsey (Josh), Christopher Rockett, Stephanie Spencer (Caleb), Kristen Cabaniss (Anthony), Mitchell Morris (Kirstin); 6...
Jack Rutledge
Aug 25, 2024
Jack Brown Rutledge went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He drew his last breath on August 25, 2024, with his beloved wife, Sharon, by his side.
Jack was a quiet man with a reserved demeanor, so you knew it was important when he had something to say. During the...
Curtis Gordon Jr.
Aug 25, 2024
Curtis W. Gordon, Jr. ("Butch") 81, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away peacefully at home on August 25, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.
He is survived by sons, David Taylor Gordon (Rachel ) of Birmingham, AL, Jonathan Hays Gordon (Gwen) of Birmingham, AL, and a brother, Charles Gordon (Cindy) of Hernando, MS. Curtis was preceded in death by his...
Robert "Bob" Newton Evans Sr.
Aug 21, 2024
Robert "Bob" Newton Evans Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on September 7, 1940, in Montgomery, Alabama, Bob spent the majority of his life in Birmingham, Alabama, where he became known for his deep love for family and the great outdoors.
Bob was preceded in...
Barbara Knighten
Aug 20, 2024
Barbara Knighten of Harpersville passed away on August 20, 2024, at the age of 84. She was a loving Mother and Maw Maw. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Knighten and her son Michael Knighten. She is survived by her daughters, Terri Hamer (Don), Tracey Ousley (Scott), and Vicky Doonan (Pat). Seven loving grandsons, Connor Hamer (Abby),...
Leslie Satterwhite
Aug 19, 2024
Ottis Leslie Satterwhite, resident of Alabaster, AL, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 19, 2024, after a thankfully short battle with lung cancer.
Leslie was born in Adamsville, AL on September 27, 1943. He graduated from Minor High School and later studied at Montevallo University and the University of Alabama. As a young man he worked as a draftsman and taught...
Barbara Jones
Aug 19, 2024
Barbara Mulvehill Jones of Hoover, AL, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024.
She was born on August 16, 1945, in Countyline, AL. She graduated from Dora High School and attended Jacksonville State. She purchased her first business, a daycare in Homewood, AL in 1980. She was a true entrepreneur and owned multiple businesses and investment properties throughout her lifetime. She...
Judith Curtis
Aug 16, 2024
Curtis, Judith Shaw, 88, resident of Hoover, AL, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024.
Mrs. Curtis was born in Warrior, Alabama, on June 20, 1936. She graduated high school in 1954 from the prestigious Mrs. Howard’s School for Girls in Birmingham where she was the valedictorian of her class. She then attended the University of Alabama and later graduated Magna...
Charles Gallups
Aug 12, 2024
Charles Larry Gallups, 76, of Columbiana, passed away on August 12, 2024, after a long battle of Parkinson's disease.
Larry was born on April 6, 1948, to Renfro and Annie Bell Gallups in Birmingham AL. He graduated from Hueytown High school. After school he worked for US steel as an electrician and later became an electrical contractor until he retired in...
Lisa Avant
Aug 12, 2024
Lisa Murphy Avant, age 62, passed away peacefully in the early hours of August 12th, 2024. She was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, and was a graduate of Berry High School in 1980. She attended Auburn University, and then received her bachelor's degree in accounting from UAB. She was a partner of Stone, Avant, and Daniels LLC for over...
Linda Vance
Aug 11, 2024
Linda Ann Collins Vance, age 84, passed away peacefully in her home on August 11, 2024. Linda was born on April 11, 1940 in El Paso, Texas. From a young age she loved the arts. She started her studies in Arlington, Texas and continued to learn under many prestigious artists over the years. She came to Birmingham, Alabama where she...
Mary Reynolds
Aug 10, 2024
MARY LOIS REYNOLDS of Bessemer. AL passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, in her 91st year. Lois is survived by her children Eric Oliver, Greg Oliver, Lance Oliver, and Lori Patterson. She was beloved Muno to 11 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and one great grandchild. Two sisters, Hazel Reynolds Riley, Cartersville, GA and Louise Reynolds Cahela, Shelby Shores, AL and...
William Grimes
Aug 10, 2024
Mr. William Grimes passed away on August 10th, 2024.
Mr. Grimes worked at Walmart for 11 years as a maintenance employee.
He is the son of the owner of Grimes Garage.
He is preceded in death by his parents; W.M. Grimes and Mary Lee Grimes and his brother; Bobby Grimes.
He is...
John Tackett
Aug 10, 2024
John Haynsworth Tackett left this Earth to be with his Lord and Savior on August 8, 2024. John was born at home in Glenwood, Arkansas on February 8 , 1937 to his parents Max Andrew Tackett and Carolyn Haynsworth Tackett.
John is survived by his beloved wife Sarah Turnbow Tackett. They eloped May 11, 1957 were married for...
