Obituaries
Bettie Elaine Smith
Dec 14, 2021
Bettie Elaine Smith, 89, of Hoover, AL passed away on December 14, 2021. Elaine and her husband loved traveling in their spare time, spending time with family and friends, and having fun.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years, Jack Smith; son, Jack Smith, Jr.; and nephew, Christopher Holt.
She...
Peggy Shores
Dec 14, 2021
Peggy Ruth Heard Shores was born at home in the Inglenook neighborhood of Birmingham, AL on October 5, 1933. She graduated from Phillips High School in 1951. Her career began at State Farm Insurance Company during which time she joined the Beta Sigma Phi sorority where she made life-long friends. In 1951 she married John Wesley Shores, Jr. and...
Annabell Fleming
Dec 13, 2021
Annabell Fleming, age 98, passed away peacefully on December 13th. She was born September 29, 1923 in Wylam, AL to Andrew and Emma Abercrombie. Annabell was preceded in death by her husband Walter Fleming, and also her siblings Hunter, John and Marguerite. Annabell and Walter were married in 1945 after just two weeks of dating and shared 71 years...
Tajdin Jiwani
Dec 13, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for Tajdin Jiwani. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Emma Hammitt
Dec 10, 2021
Emma Hammitt passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021 at the age of 87. She loved the Lord and was a member of Loveless Park Baptist Church for 70 years. An avid baker, she loved baking for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Hammitt; her mother, Bertha Snyder; great grandson, Clifford Wade...
Lawrence Phillips
Dec 8, 2021
His journey began in Nelson County, Virginia on April 29, 1938, and passed on to the Lord in Dadeville, Alabama, on December 8, 2021, at the age of 82. Growing up, he loved to come home from school and grab an apple from the orchard or take the saltshaker to the garden and polish off a few tomatoes. He...
Kyle Rutherford, Jr.
Dec 8, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for Kyle Rutherford, Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Rhonda Wharton
Dec 7, 2021
Rhonda Henley Wharton Obituary
October 26,1953 - December 7, 2021
Rhonda Wharton, native name Ozawaa Bizhiw, was born in Birmingham, Alabama and came home from Jefferson/Hillman hospital (now known as UAB) to her 3-year-old brother, and a very thrilled 7 year old sister, who considered this her very own, real-life baby doll. By the time...
Linda Coopwood
Dec 3, 2021
Linda Grace Coopwood, age 82, of Hoover, AL went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 3, 2021 in Indian Springs. She was born on January 12, 1939 to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil E. Rankin of Selma, Al who preceded her in death.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Treadwell B. Coopwood of...
H. Wingo
Dec 3, 2021
H. Elwyn Wingo, of Hoover, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 at the age of 89. He was a member of many social and religious organizations. He served as a Deacon, Elder, Youth Leader, Bible Teacher and Choir Member. He grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor's and Master's Degree...
Richard "Dick" Alvin Umstead, Sr.
Nov 30, 2021
Mr. Richard “Dick” A. Umstead, Sr., 96, of Hoover, AL passed away on November 30, 2021. He was born in Chelsea, Michigan on February 13, 1925. He was a farmer, cattle truck driver, Radioman in the Army Airforce during WWII, TV Repairman, Computer Systems Analyst, and Owner/Operator of Dino’s Hotdogs in Woodlawn, AL. Dick volunteered for WWII at the...
Vaughn N. Burrell
Nov 29, 2021
Vaughn Nelson Burrell, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2021, at home in Bessemer, Alabama. He was the son of the late Murphy Marion Burrell and Cora West Burrell. He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Geraldine Marter Burrell.
Born October 4, 1931, or 5th, depending on whether you believe...
Stephen Beckers
Nov 28, 2021
Stephen Alan Beckers
Steve served a short time in the Army but was medically discharged after a knee injury. Steve had many positions over the years but his favorites were driving a wrecker and later working as a gas station attendant. He loved helping and meeting new people. He loved Alabama Football, NASCAR, his cat Fussy and...
James "Jim" Dennis Blackburn
Nov 25, 2021
James Dennis Blackburn, 85, died unexpectedly but peacefully at home of natural causes on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at the side of his beloved wife of 65 years, Miriam.
He was born on September 15, 1936, to James Lee and Ruby Kallenbach Blackburn. He entered the world in the family home near Etterville, Miller County, Missouri, unassisted...
Delma Austin
Nov 24, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for Delma F. Austin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Robert Stagner
Nov 19, 2021
There will be a graveside service on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South, Hwy. 150, Hoover, AL for Mr. Stagner.
Charles Hartley
Nov 16, 2021
Mr. Charles G. Hartley, 75, of Pelham, AL passed away on November 16, 2021. He was born on November 15, 1946 at home in St. Clair county. He was a part of Woodlawn High School Class of 1965. Charles and June were married on April 14, 1967 and have been married for 54 years and 7 months. He owned...
James Ingram
Nov 14, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for James William Ingram. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
James "Jim" Herman
Nov 14, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for James "Jim" David Herman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
