Obituaries
Jane Francis Dunlap
Sep 28, 2023
Jane Francis Vance Dunlap, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away September 28, 2023. Mrs. Dunlap was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on November 30, 1923. Her husband of 78 years,' Thomas James Dunlap, preceded her in death as well as her parents, James F. Vance, Pearl G. Vance and beloved stepmother Stuart G. Vance.
At 12 years...
Hellon Hartley
Sep 24, 2023
Hellon was born in Chelsea, AL, to Howard & Jewel Moore, on December 12, 1929. The middle child of three, (brother Roy & sister Madie) most of her early childhood was spent in the Montevallo area. As a teen, her family later moved to Morgan where she attended McAdory High School.
As a result of a blind date, Hellon met...
Martha Leverett
Sep 23, 2023
Martha "Steele" Leverett, 93, of Vestavia Hills, AL passed away surrounded by her beloved family on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023.
Born on September 1, 1930 in Buhl, Alabama to William and Maude Reynolds, Steele showed a tenacious streak and a passion for taking care of others from the time she was young. This passion to provide care led her to...
Sandra Hyde
Sep 21, 2023
Sandra Hyde, 82, passed away on September 21, 2023, at her home in Pelham, AL.Sandra is survived by Lytle Hyde - husband, of Pelham, Stephen Hyde - son, of Pelham, Scott Hyde - son, of Brunswick, GA, Stephania Hyde Nelson - daughter, of Pelham, Christine Borgh - daughter-in-law, Charlene Hyde - daughter-in-law, David Nelson - son-in-law, Brandy Meredith - granddaughter,...
Shirley Foster
Sep 19, 2023
Shirley Peden Foster, 81, of Hoover, Alabama died on September 19th, 2023. She was born in Centerville, Tennessee on May 23, 1942 to William and Oneita Peden who preceded her in death as did her twin brother Gary Peden. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Marvin Foster, daughter, Connie Foster Goodwin (John), son, Keith Foster (Virginia),...
Albert Pearson
Sep 18, 2023
August 5th, 1952 - September 18th, 2023
Bessemer
Mr. Albert Ray Pearson, 71, of Bessemer, AL passed away on September 18th, 2023. He is survived by his children son, Brian Pearson; daughter, Kristen Boydston (Jeremy); and grandchildren, Caroline, David, and Nathan. He was the owner of Valley Drive Auto Service which served the Greater Shannon Community for over 50...
John William "Bill" Redmond
Sep 17, 2023
John William “Bill” Redmond of Alabaster, Alabama passed peacefully at home Sunday Septemer17, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his wife of thirteen years, Sarah (“Sue”) Carolyn Pettit Redmond in 1965 and his wife of 49 years Etta D. Payton Redmond in 2015, his son Andrew (“Andy”) Redmond in 2014, his parents, Clyde Cammel Redmond and Clara Floyd Redmond,...
Barney Brasher
Sep 17, 2023
Barney Ray Brasher, 89, of Pelham, AL went home to be with his Lord and Savior September 16, 2023 at Brookwood Select Specialty Hospital in Birmingham, AL.
He was born April 5, 1934 in Shelby County, Alabama son of Burley Brasher and Garey Brasher.
Barney was a machinist. He was an amazing husband, father, and grandfather. Barney...
Shirley Ann Winstead White
Sep 7, 2023
Shirley Ann Winstead White from Clanton, Al, lived a full and wonderful life. She was born December 18, 1934 and passed away on September 7, 2023 at the age of 88, with family by her side. Shirley was born in Yazoo City, MS, but was fortunate to have lived in many different areas of the US and abroad, and then...
Wendolyn Harris
Sep 5, 2023
Wendolyn “Wendy” Harris loved loud music, rescue animals and her children. Born in Key West, Florida on April 20, 1961, Wendy spent the majority of her childhood in Louisville, Kentucky. She relocated to Birmingham in the early 1980s but could still be found tearing up while singing along to My Old Kentucky Home on Derby Day.
Wendy spoke fondly of...
Patricia S. Ragan
Sep 1, 2023
Patricia Saunders Goocher Ragan, born January 7, 1934 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, passed away at home with family by her side on September 1, 2023.
Pat was the oldest child of Clay and Stella Saunders, save her adopted sister Ann. The family followed their father's military orders through his final Army assignment at Fort Gordon in Augusta,...
Pamela Denise Barnett
Aug 30, 2023
Our Daughter and Sister, Pamela D. Barnett passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. She was retired from St. Vincent Hospital as a Registered Nurse and graduated from Jess Lanier high school as Valedictorian. Pamela was an avid Auburn Fan, she was living in Opelika, AL at the time of her death.
Pamela was preceded in death by her...
Eleanor "Sue" Fairchild Tubbs
Aug 30, 2023
Eleanor (Sue) Fairchild Tubbs passed away on 30 August 2023 in Madison, AL. at the age of 85. She was born July 10, 1938 in Spartansburg, Pennsylvania.
She graduated from Spartansburg High School, which she attended with Charles W. Tubbs, her future husband. After high school she began writing columns for the local newspaper. When at a county fair,...
Leisa Lyon
Aug 27, 2023
Leisa Marie Lyon, age 63 passed away on August 27, 2023. She was a member of Rocky Ridge Baptist Church, graduated from Shades Valley School and worked for years as a legal assistant. Leisa was a fun-loving person with a beautiful smile. She will be missed by family and friends. May she rest in peace.
Graveside services and interment...
James McFerrin
Aug 26, 2023
James "Jim" Garwood McFerrin, 75, of Hoover, AL, left his temporary home to be with the Lord on August 26, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father, Jimmie McFerrin and mother, Lucile Garwood McFerrin. He is survived by the mother of his children, Martha Lovell McFerrin; their 3 daughters, Jamie McFerrin Brown (Richard Brown), Rebekah McFerrin White (Steven...
Lindsay Reese
Aug 25, 2023
Lindsay Reese Obituary
January 11, 1938 - August 25, 2023
Lindsay Reese went to her Heavenly home on August 25, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was a loving wife and was married nearly 60 years to her husband, Louie Reese III, who predeceased her in 2022. Lindsay was also a devoted and loving mother to their three children,...
Brenda Blair
Aug 25, 2023
Brenda (Hayes) Hill Blair, 80, passed away at home on August 25, 2023. She was preceded in death by her former husband Craven G. Hill, parents, R.K. & Huey Hayes, brother, Horace R. Hayes, son, Sidney Rankin, stepson, David G. Hill. Survivors include her husband, Don Blair, brother Bob (Cathy) Hayes, sister Helen Hayes (George) Frost, sons Bert (Debi) Rankin,...
Gwendolyn Kimbrell
Aug 23, 2023
Gwendolyn Marcell Studdard Kimbrell, of Hoover, Alabama, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2023 at the age of 95. Gwen was born and grew up in the small farming community of Studdard's Crossroads near Carbon Hill, Alabama. After marrying her high school sweetheart, Gwen and Charles moved to the big city of Birmingham where they had 74 years of marriage...
Roland Julian Nelson
Aug 19, 2023
Roland Julian Nelson (1943 - 2023)
Roland Julian Nelson, age 80, passed away in the early morning hours of August 19, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Katherine Yeager Nelson. Roland had a vibrant, infectious personality who brought joy to everyone he encountered.
Roland was a proud Fairfield High School cheerleader until his graduation...
