Obituaries

Jan 31, 2022

Charles Britton Spencer was born on January 3, 1941, in Greensboro, Alabama, to Charles A. Spencer, an absentee father, and Bessie Scarbrough. Tragically, at a very young age, Little Charlie lost his mother. This probably comes as a surprise to most of you, but Charles spent most of his youth growing up in an orphanage separated from his siblings....

Jan 30, 2022

Curtis Leroy Harper, 69, beloved son, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully in Hoover, AL on January 30, 2022. He was born in Lake Charles, LA to his parents, Luther and Ellen (Layson) Harper. Curtis met his wife of 37 years, Phyllis (Goodwin) Harper in 1984.

Curtis was preceded in death by his sister Beverly...

Jan 29, 2022

Mary Anne Primeau Phillips, 92, passed away peacefully at home in Hoover, AL on January 29, 2022. She was born in Royal Oak, MI to her parents, Thomas Alexander and Marie Melanise Primeau. While being employed as a flight attendant for Delta Airlines in 1950, Mary Anne met and married her husband of over 60 years, Wayne Richard Phillips,...

Jan 28, 2022

Leslie Freeman Abdo was a caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and a friend. She left this world to rest peacefully with the Lord on January 28, 2022, at the age of 60.

Leslie was born to Clyde and Wayne Freeman on May 7, 1961. She graduated from Vestavia Hills High School and received...

Jan 24, 2022

Donna Sue (Bradford) Levins, age 64, passed away peacefully at her home in McCalla, AL on January 24, 2022, with her husband by her side, after a long and courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer.

Donna was born November 7, 1957 in Birmingham, AL and graduated from Hueytown High School in 1976. On August 12, 1977, she...

Jan 23, 2022

We celebrate the life of Gerald Webster Vaughn, who “went home” to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 23, 2022, at 90 years and 9 months of age. He talked about Bible stories and how he was ready to see Jesus. He went peaceably in his sleep 2 days after saying, “I want to go home”. Gerald was born...

Jan 23, 2022

Louie Reese III went to his Heavenly home on January 23, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was married nearly 60 years to his loving wife, Lindsay and had three children, son, Louie Reese IV and daughters, Alice Klimpt and Lynn Anderson (Bill).

He was born in Birmingham, AL on August 11, 1937 to Louie Reese Jr....

Jan 21, 2022

Sarah Dean Privett Steeley went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 21, 2022.

Dean lived and loved fully for 90 years. She was a devoted wife to Larry Joe Steeley, Sr. for 60 wonderful years. Dean and Joe spent their years together raising a family and starting multiple businesses, including Rainbow...

Jan 20, 2022

Mr. Larry Gene Armstrong, 75, of Lake View, AL passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at UAB West Hospital. He proudly enlisted in the Marines at 18 years old and served four years.

He is preceded in death by the love of his life for 49 years, Sandra L. Ware Armstrong; parents, Melvin “Jack” and...

Jan 20, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Ruth Linnenbom. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 18, 2022

Ms. Traci Denee Long, 56, of Centrevile, AL passed away on January 18, 2022. She was born on April 25, 1965 and graduated from Vestavia Hills High School in 1983. Traci is a member of Happy Home Baptist Church in Leeds, AL. She loved fishing, gardening, going to the beach, antiquing, dining at La Fiesta, and watching Alabama football. So...

Jan 18, 2022

It is with profound sadness and much love that the family of Billy James Williams announce his peaceful passing at his home in Vestavia, Alabama on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at the age of 89 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his children and stepchildren, James Williams (Lisa), Karen Hills (Joe), Mark Williams (Jennifer), Mickey Johnston...

Jan 17, 2022

Mrs. Shirley N. Emory, 86, of Birmingham, AL passed away on January 17, 2022. She was born in Green Creek, NC on August 2, 1935. She spent much of her life in the Carolinas, as well as living in Birmingham for many years. Shirley was a loving wife to Ray for almost 64 years! She spent much of her...

Jan 16, 2022

Thomas Keith Langford (Tommy) of Hoover, Alabama, passed away on Sunday January 16, 2022. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Briarwood Presbyterian Church’s Chapel, located at 2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham, AL. Tommy is preceded in death by his father, Hulbert Young Langford, and his mother, Margarete Kilgo Langford. Tommy is survived by his wife of 36 years, Catherine (Cathy)...

Jan 13, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Nellie Dean (Lee) Haley. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 12, 2022

Celesta Brockman True, 90, of Hoover, Alabama, passed away on January 12, 2022. She was preceded in death by husband Howard Albert True (CDR US Navy) and daughter Stephanie True Moss (Grady Moss), and brothers Roy Eugene Brockman (Lois Brockman) and Robert Earl Brockman. She leaves behind daughters Mellanie True Hills (David Hills) of Decatur, Texas, and Tracy True...

Jan 12, 2022

Mr. Larry Joe Steeley, Sr. of Birmingham, Alabama went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 12, 2022.

Joe and his wife Dean spent 59 loving years together growing their family and several businesses. In 1971 they founded Do It Yourself Pest Control, Inc. and later grew it into what is...

Jan 11, 2022

Thomas “Keith” Cruce, age 55, passed away on the morning of January 11, 2022 at his home in Hoover, Alabama. Keith was born December 19, 1966 in Birmingham, Alabama. He worked for the City of Bessemer Police Department as a Police Officer. He enjoyed fishing, relaxing and watching movies. Keith was predeceased by his father, Lamar Cruce, and his other father...

Jan 8, 2022

Sherry Michelle McInnish of Chelsea, AL passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2022 at the age of 48. She was born May 17, 1973 in Jasper at Peoples Hospital to Johnny B. Cohron and Margaret Diane Smith. Sherry was a graduate of Pelham High School class of 1991. Later on, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business from...

Jan 6, 2022

MacDonald Brown “Mac” Fleming was born on June 8, 1923 and he passed away peacefully in the early morning of January 6, 2022.  Mac Fleming was a native of Laurens, South Carolina. He was a student at Presbyterian College when the United States entered the Second World War in December, 1941. He left school to join the United States...