Obituaries
Wesley Herring
Sep 8, 2022
Wesley “Wes” Wayne Herring Sr, of Hoover, Alabama, passed away on September 8, 2022. Wes was born on November 13, 1945 to Evelyn and Otis Herring. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Glen Herring; and survived by his beloved wife, Krista Herring; his three children, Shanon Jarmon (Brian), Wesley W Herring II, and William Herring; along with...
Melissa Mccarthy
Sep 8, 2022
Melissa Trueheart McCarthy, loving wife, mother, daughter & friend, went home to her Lord and Savior on September 8, 2022 at St. Martin’s in the Pines, Birmingham, Alabama, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She is survived by her parents, Bruce and Trudy Martin, her beloved husband of 41 years, Blane McCarthy, and her adored...
Vera Robertson
Sep 7, 2022
Vera Marie Robertson passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at her home in Hoover, Alabama. Marie was born to Revis and Avalene Carver in Cordova, Alabama. She grew up on a small farm with her younger sister Ruby Helen. Her fondest childhood memories were of experiencing nature and time with her grandmother. She loved to paint, travel and cooking...
Michael Scogin
Aug 29, 2022
Michael Scogin, age 71 passed away Monday, August 29, 2022 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. Michael was born September 23, 1950 to Pauline Warren Scogin and Truman Scogin. Michael is survived by a son, Denver McCool and his wife, Gabe McCool; a granddaughter, Cara McCool and a grandson, Jensen McCool. A sister, Faye Carter and...
Martha Cline
Aug 27, 2022
Martha “Jane” Cline passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022 at her home in Montevallo, Alabama.
Jane was born December 31, 1939 here in Alabama to Eschiel and Vernon Cannon and later married Jack Cline.
She is survived by her three children, Jimmy (Connie) Dean, Renee Stewart, Jeff Dean; a granddaughter, Jennifer, three great...
James Starnes
Aug 13, 2022
James Richard Starnes, son of LaVerne and George Starnes Sr. He is preceded in death by his parents and survived by his beloved wife, Sharron Starnes, his 5 children, Christy (Michael), Dana (Ray), Michael (Karla), Seth (Rachel), and Nicholas, along with his grandchildren, Tyler, Kiana, Micayla, Austin, Alex, Myah, Jude, Logan, Brodie, and Briella. Jimmy left...
Eric Stell
Aug 13, 2022
Eric Scott Stell, 59, of Calera, Alabama, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2022. Scott was born in December 1962 to Billy and Ellie Stell. Scott graduated from Thompson High School in Alabaster, Alabama, in 1981. He received his Bachelor’s degree in theoretical math from the University of Montevallo. Scott later earned a Master’s of Business...
Anne Schilleci
Aug 12, 2022
Anne Marie passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her husband and children on August 12, 2022. Born in Birmingham, AL she was the eldest daughter of ten children. She married John Schilleci in 1964 and raised her four children in Hoover, AL. She enjoyed cooking, music, dancing, travel, learning new technology, taking pictures, and especially planning and hosting...
Margaret Davis
Aug 11, 2022
Margaret P. Davis, of Birmingham, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at the age of 85. She divorced after 7 years of marriage. She mainly lived alone and took care of herself and had several life long friends. Margaret worked at a plastic plant, tool and die company, and later worked for an engraving company. Margaret was very independent...
Michael "Mike" Watters
Aug 10, 2022
Michael Edward Watters September 10, 1990 – August 10, 2022 Michael Edward “Mike” Watters, 31, of Birmingham, AL passed away on August 10th, 2022. He is survived by his parents, William and Angela Watters of Birmingham, AL; his sister Erin Watters of Birmingham, AL; his sister Katelyn Novak and husband Ryan Novak of Lexington, SC, and their daughters Graelyn...
Theodore "Ted" Oelschlager
Aug 6, 2022
Ted Oelschlager of Helena, Alabama passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022 at his home, at the age of 89. He was born January 15, 1933 in Glendale, West Virginia to Theodore and Wilhelmina Oelschlager. Ted attended Union High school where he was an avid athlete and upon graduation joined the United States Air Force. He served for...
Eric Artner
Jul 27, 2022
A memorial service will be held at the Alabama National Cemetery at 3133 Hwy 119, Montevallo, AL 35115 on March 14th at 2:00 p.m.
Mr. Eric Anthony Artner, February 23, 1948- July 27, 202 passed away in his home in Birmingham, Alabama. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Anthony and Marilyn Artner. He attended Ohio...
Charles "Chuck" Wilkinson, Sr.
Jul 26, 2022
Charles “Chuck” Edward Wilkinson, Sr. was born on January 22, 1938, to Dan Wilkinson, Sr. and Mardell Stewart-Wilkinson in Anniston, Alabama.
He was a graduate of Lincoln High School and married his high school sweetheart, Sylvia “Sib” Yvonne Williams-Wilkinson, on December 15, 1957. To this union, four children were born:...
Lloyd Stephen "Steve" Mahan
Jul 26, 2022
Lloyd Stephen (Steve) Mahan was born to Lloyd Leldon Mahan and Betty Louise Shelton on January 15, 1952 in Bessemer, Alabama. His sisters are Robin Mahan Vickers and Connie Mahan Scott. He attended Canaan Baptist Church in Bessemer, Alabama for many years while growing up and professed Jesus Christ as his Savior on September 25, 1966....
Malinda Wills
Jul 26, 2022
On the morning of July 26, 2022, Malinda Wills passed quietly from this life into eternal life at the age of 77.
She was born to Jeannette and Paul in Glendale, California in 1945. At the age of 18, she moved to Oklahoma and two years later she met Gene Wills at Oklahoma State University....
James Rooney
Jul 25, 2022
Odenville, AL/Holyoke, MA - James T. Rooney, 39, unexpectedly passed away, July 25, 2022. James was born August 9, 1982 to Debra (Peck) and James Rooney Jr. He grew up in Holyoke and was a graduate of Holyoke High School. Most recently he has been a resident of Odenville, AL. James was the owner and DJ of JT Productions. ...
Betty Hinson
Jul 23, 2022
Betty Hinson, age 98, of Hoover, AL went to be with the Lord and her family on July 23, 2022. A private burial took place on July 29, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband Parks and children Kenneth and Sherry. Betty was a loving wife and mother and a true southern lady. She...
Betty Hinson
Jul 23, 2022
Betty Hinson, age 98, of Hoover, AL went to be with the Lord and her family on July 23, 2022. A private burial took place on July 29, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband Parks and children Kenneth and Sherry. Betty was a loving wife and mother and a true southern lady. She...
James Brooks
Jul 23, 2022
James Paul Brooks of Hoover, AL passed away at the age of 88 in the early morning hours Saturday, July 23, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents JD Brooks and Lora Bell Brooks, brother Ralph Brooks and daughter Paula Cordes. He is survived by his loving wife of...
David Downing
Jul 22, 2022
Dr. David M. Downing, of Hoover, went to be with the Lord, and with his beloved wife Joyce. We find great comfort knowing that he is no longer suffering and is in Heaven. Born June 4, 1939 in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Rex Downing and June Downing. In addition to his...
