Obituaries
Myra Jean Pool
Apr 18, 2023
Myra "Jean" Wells Pool of Verbena, AL age 91 pasted away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 in Azle, Texas. She was born November 8, 2023 in Helena, AL to Nida Martin Wells and Clifton Wells. Jean was a wife, mother and grandmother; she worked as Nurse for many years but enjoyed being a homemaker and taking care of family.
Jean...
Floyd Jackson Brasher
Apr 17, 2023
F. Jackson Brasher, age 94, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2023 at home in Birmingham, Alabama into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ.
Jack was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marlin, his parents, Ola Wright and James Louis Brasher, Sr. and his brother and sister-in-law, Frances and James Louis Brasher, Jr.
He is survived by his...
Floyd Edgar Gilliland
Apr 10, 2023
Floyd Edgar Gilliland was born September 23, 1942 and passed away April 10, 2023 at 80 years of age. He went home to be with Our Lord, his parents and little dog, Gizmo, that he dearly loved. April 10th was six days after his 53rd wedding anniversary. He was a loving son, husband, father and friend. Floyd was predeceased by...
Brian Sanders
Apr 7, 2023
Brian Sanders sadly left us on April 7, 2023 after fighting a long battle with cancer. He is no longer suffering and resting in peace. Brian was a sweet soul with a smile that could light up a room. He was kind, witty and precious. When he loved, it was like no other. Heaven gained quite a character. Brian was...
Judith Gayle Dobyns
Apr 7, 2023
On Friday, April 7, 2023, Judith Gayle Barbour Dobyns departed this life for her eternal home. Judy was born on September 13, 1941, in Ashland, KY, to Maurice and Jewell Barbour. She was married to her loving husband Clifford Nolan Dobyns for 57 years until his passing in 2016. She was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church where she was...
Arthur Allen Hawkins
Apr 5, 2023
Arthur Allen Hawkins, Jr. of Alabaster, Alabama passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 5, 2023 at the age of 92.
He is preceded in death by his father Arthur Allen Hawkins, Sr., mother Ella Kate Burns, brothers Robert, Jack, Paul, Tom, great grandsons Parker Green, Noah Green.
He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years,...
Mamie Owens
Apr 3, 2023
Mamie Carden Owens
December 29, 1935 - April 3, 2023
Mamie C. Owens of Hoover, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 3, 2023, at the age of 87 after battling Dementia for several years.
She is survived by her son Dave Owens; daughters, Tami Bearden (Wayne) and Kris Faulkner (Billy); 8 grandchildren, Destinee Patterson (Tracey), Elyse Bristow (Wesley), Paden...
Eva Smith
Mar 30, 2023
Eva Lee Parton Smith was born in Anniston, Alabama September 6, 1927 and was raised in Ohatchee, Alabama.
She was a dedicated member of Saint Mark United Methodist Church in Vestavia for 47 years from the time her family moved to Alabama in 1976 until her death. This was her “extended” family.
She and her husband, Clarence “Smitty” Smith, were...
Mary Gail Robbins
Mar 30, 2023
Mary Gail Robbins of Birmingham went to be with our heavenly father on March 30, 2023, at the age of eighty-eight. Mrs. Robbins spent time taking care of young children in her home and eventually opened her own daycare. In her later years she was caregiver to nursing home residents. She was instrumental in organizing the neighborhood watch in her...
Rena Cummings
Mar 30, 2023
Rena Jo Fetner Cummings, 96, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2023. She was the third of seven children born to Joseph and Irene Fetner in Roanoke, in Randolph County Alabama. She married Carl Ray Cummings and together they had three sons. Rena Jo completed her Bachelor of Science Degree at Jefferson-Hillman Hospital Medical College of Alabama and began a...
Ida Champion
Mar 27, 2023
Ida Mae Mahan Champion, 91, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend passed from this life to her heavenly home on March 27, 2023.
She was born on November 30, 1931 in Bessemer, AL, to Arthur Alvis Mahan and Rosa Belle Morrow Mahan.
Ida married Malcolm Champion on January 17, 1953 in Columbus M.S. They were married for 68...
Margaret Rasp
Mar 25, 2023
Margaret Ann Rasp, 86, of Alabaster, Alabama passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023. She was born in Austin, TX to the late Robert Frank Sanders and Mary Louise Melsoni Sanders.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Larry Fredrick Rasp; son Rodger Rasp, brother; Robert Frank Sanders Jr (Bobby) and sister Helen Johnson.
She is...
Robert Hollingshead
Mar 25, 2023
Robert (Bob) Thomas Hollingshead took his first step into Heaven to be greeted by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, early Saturday morning, March 25, 2023.
He was born on September 8, 1943 in Brownsville, TN.
He is predeceased by his father, Thomas Jonas Hollingshead, and his mother Mary Catherine (Styers) Hollingshead. He is survived by his...
Patricia Daily
Mar 24, 2023
Patricia Barry Daily, 84, of Huntsville, Alabama passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023. Patti was born
on January 9, 1939, to Joe and Johnnie Barry in Birmingham, Alabama. She adored her brother Joe, graduated from Shades Valley High School, and then attended Auburn University before marrying Jerry R Daily Sr and the US Army.
Patti soon became an expert...
Nelda Garcia de la Torre
Mar 23, 2023
Nelda Faye Van Hook Garcia de la Torre, 92, of Birmingham, passed away on Sunday, March 26th, 2023. She was a member of North Shelby Baptist Church and loved her church family. She was born in El Dorado, Arkansas to Herman and Selma Van Hook. She was a graduate of the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Arts in...
Billy McPherson
Mar 22, 2023
Billy Lee McPherson, 71, of Helena, AL, passed away on March 22, 2023 from lymphoma. He was predeceased by his parents Billy and Christine McPherson, and his brother Wayne McPherson. Billy is survived by his wife Karen McPherson, son and daughter-in-law Michael and Meredith McPherson, daughter Brandi McPherson, and his beloved dog Vader. A funeral in Billy's honor will be...
Gloria Thompson
Mar 19, 2023
Gloria Jane Thompson, age 85 of Hoover passed away peacefully Sunday March 19, 2023. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband Tommy Thompson, son Alan Thompson and sister Bobbie Garvey. She is survived by her children Kenny Thompson (Janie), Jerry Thompson (Mary), Linda Gunning, daughter in law Cindy Thompson,...
Michael Daniels
Mar 17, 2023
Mike Daniels, age 75, of Birmingham claimed victory in Jesus as he passed into glory and into the arms of his Lord and Savior on March 16.
Predeceased by his wife, Julia (Cargile Moon) Daniels; and his parents, Sam Daniels, and Paula (Herring) Daniels. He is survived by his sister, Mitzi (Daniels) Lafferty, his brother, Wayne Daniels (Terri),...
