Obituaries

Sep 11, 2021

Edward A. Chazal Jr., 78, passed away on Sept. 11 in Birmingham, Ala., after a short illness resulting from complications from Multiple Sclerosis (MS), the debilitating central nervous system disease he had endured for nearly 25 years. His close, loving family, to which he was so devoted, will long cherish memories of his generosity, intelligence, faith, humor, and optimistic...

Sep 11, 2021

Thomas Charles Dickerson, Jr. (Tommy), age 75, of Alabaster passed away peacefully in the early hours of September 11, 2021, with his wife and brother at his side.

Born in Bayview Alabama in 1946, he was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Charles Dickerson, Sr. and Annie Earline Argo. He is survived by his loving and...

Sep 10, 2021

Mrs. Wilma Guy, 86, of Helena, AL passed away on September 10, 2021. Wilma was of the Baptist faith. She worked for Golden Flake for several years, and later she was owner and teacher of her ceramic shop. She also drove a Jefferson County school bus. Wilma was Fred’s truck driving partner for Southwest Freight for many years. She...

Sep 9, 2021

Pinkney Tooson, Jr., passed away on September 9, 2021. Most who know Pinkney knew him as “Buddy,” his grandchildren and great-grandchildren called him “Papa Shug.” Proverbs 18:22 “Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord” He was a devoted husband of 56 years, a loving father of four children, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren who...

Sep 9, 2021

Mrs. Genice Walker Lewis Shaw, was born December 11, 1931, in Jefferson County, Alabama, to Eva Mae Thompson Walker and Frederick Bernice Walker, one of five children. Genice passed away on September 9, 2021. Her mother and father preceded her, as did her only brother Fred, Jr., two sisters, Margaret Lee Gross and Juanita Grimes, and granddaughter, Anna Lewis....

Sep 7, 2021

Gus William Kunath, III was born September 15, 1936 in Smithville, Texas, to Gus William Kunath, Jr. and Ida Lee Barrett Kunath. Gus passed away on September 7, 2021 at UAB in Birmingham, AL. He lived in Montevallo, Alabama. He was a father, grandfather, and a great friend to many as well as a best friend and companion to...

Sep 6, 2021

Vera Denise Stewart age 94 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 6th, 2021. Ms. Stewart was born June 28, 1927 in Chilton County, Alabama to David DeWitt Atchison and Roxie Atchison.

Ms. Stewart, referred to as Mom, Mother and Nanny was a strong, independent person who loved everyone she met. She...

Sep 6, 2021

Myrtle Morrison Williams March 30,1928 - September 6, 2021 Myrtle Williams, age 93, died on September 6, 2021 at Vintage Care, Palatka, FL. She was born on March 30, 1928, in Birmingham, AL, to Homer and Elma Morrison. She lived most of her life in the Birmingham area and the last few months in Florida.  She was a retired...

Sep 6, 2021

Mario Peña

03/08/1959 to 09/06/2021

Mario Peña, passed away on September 6, 2021. Most who know Mario knew him as Don Mario, dueño de Gordo’s, but he was so much more than that. He was a devoted husband of 31 years, a loving father of five children, and “abuelo” of grandchildren who loved him dearly.

Sep 5, 2021

Mark Howard Garlington, Age 60, of Hoover, Alabama passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021, surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife Sherry and children Taylor, Payton, and Sydney; parents John and Barbara Garlington; brothers J.P Garlington and Steve (Alana) Garlington; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Mark graduated from Bessemer Academy in 1979 and the University of...

Sep 4, 2021

Enid Massey was born in Shimla, India on April 25, 1951. She accepted eternal salvation from Jesus Christ at an early age and became a God-fearing woman and filling her heart with the Lord’s Love. Enid was the youngest of five sisters, she also had a younger brother. In 1983, she became a devoted wife to Noble Massey and...

Sep 3, 2021

Carl C. (CC) (Pat) Patton of Bessemer, Alabama went to his Heavenly home Friday, September 3, 2021.

Born to Margaret & Cecil Patton in Hinton, West Virginia. Number three of five children in a military rooted family that moved all over the United States. Carl followed his father’s footsteps proudly serving in the United States military for...

Aug 29, 2021

Mrs. Shelby Jean Hollis Sharp, 83, of Birmingham, AL passed away on August 29, 2021. Shelby graduated from Ensley High School and received a degree at Shorter College. She furthered her education at the University of Montevallo and taught at Kingwood Christian School and West End High School. She married Hughes Clayton Sharp in 1961 and was an active...

Aug 28, 2021

Dewey F. "Buddy" Hart

January 2, 1927 -  August 28, 2021

Mr. Hart was proceeded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Lenora Mosley Hart, his parents Joseph and Dovie Adkison Hart, 3 brothers and 6 sisters.

He is survived by his loving daughter and caregiver, Diane Hart, and numerous nieces...

Aug 27, 2021

Memorial Service:

Church of the Highlands

Grants Mill Campus

In the Chapel

4700 Highlands Way

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Aug 25, 2021

Mrs. Carolyn Shumaker McBrayer, 85, of McCalla, AL received her eternal reward on August 25, 2021. Carolyn spent her life in service to her creator. She worked at the Church of God state office for 30 years. She was a member of the South Park Church of God and played the piano for many years. Her greatest honor was...

Aug 25, 2021

Lois Jane Ritenbaugh Bush entered into glory on August 25, 2021 in Birmingham, Alabama.  What a glorious homecoming it was!  She is now face to face with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and reunited with the love of her life Pat and her daughter Sarah.

Lois was born June 28, 1944 to Raymond List Ritenbaugh and...

Aug 24, 2021

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Aug 23, 2021

Glenda Jean Crow Dumas, 81, joined her Lord and her love in Heaven on Monday, August 23, 2021.  She and Jere enjoyed 45 years of marriage, while being actively involved at Shades Crest Baptist and Green Valley Baptist.  Recently she has been serving at Shades Mountain Baptist with her family.   She loved and spoiled her children, Christi(Ken) and Celeste(Billy), and...

Aug 21, 2021

After a full and joyous life, Mary LaVonne (Clarke) Patterson peacefully went home to our Lord Jesus Christ on August 21, 2021. Mary, born in Iowa, was a gentle Christian spirit who used her talents to help others. Mary met the love of her life, Dean Patterson, at college. Their love endured WWII and marriage blessed them with three...