Obituaries

Sep 27, 2021

Jane Cumberland Jones Stapp, age 82, of Columbiana, Alabama, passed away on September 27, 2021. She was born on June 4, 1939.

Jane was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Morris Jones. She is survived by her husband of 8 years, Chuck Stapp, sons, Jimmy (Donna) Jones, Jerry Jones, Jeff (Kathy) Jones, and her...

Sep 23, 2021

Janet Rose Berst of Hoover, Alabama, formerly of Evanston, Illinois, entered heaven on September 23, 2021. Ms. Berst, third child of John Albert and Mary Ruth, nee Barnes, Berst, was born in Indiana. Ms. Berst was employed for 31 years in Information Technology. Ms. Berst was one of the producers of the TV Series “Faith in Community” on ECTV...

Sep 22, 2021

John Sperando, 89, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent’s hospital. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rosalee Campisi Sperando, his parents Mike and Jean Lovoy Sperando, and his sister Frances Taylor. He is survived by his daughter Jenny Lutomski (Don), daughter Marie Parker (Jim), son Michael Sperando (Elise), grandchildren Christopher, David,...

Sep 19, 2021

Mrs. Alicia Marie Holt, 66, of Pelham, AL passed away on September 19, 2021. Alicia was born in Cullman, AL on May 15, 1955 and moved to Ohio in the early 1960s. She graduated from Tecumseh High School in New Carlisle, OH in 1973. She received a B.S. in Education at Miami University, Ohio in 1977 and a Master’s...

Sep 19, 2021

Mrs. Mary Glenn Lollar Hankins of Hoover, Alabama, passed away on September 19, 2021, at the age of 65 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. She grew up in Columbus, Mississippi and graduated from Heritage Academy in 1975. She attended Mississippi State College for Women in Columbus and Wallace Community College near Dothan, Alabama. She dedicated her life...

Sep 18, 2021

Don Redmond, of Birmingham, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the age of 84. He grew up in Minor and graduated from Minor High School. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, where he served as an Electronics Technician from 1957 to 1963. In June of 1963, he married his sweetheart, Linda Grace Dockins. They had 2...

Sep 15, 2021

David Walter Campbell (“Dave”) of Birmingham, was called into the presence of his Savior on September 15, 2021. Those who love David are overwhelmed with joy through our sorrow, as we see glimpses of his Heavenly healing and reunion with his precious father and mother, David and Loraine Campbell, his nephew, Blake David Brown, and many dear friends. David...

Sep 14, 2021

Sandra Ann (Clark) Spencer of Alabaster, Alabama, born August 10, 1947, left her earthly body on September 14, 2021. We all know that this feisty, woman with the larger than life personality was shouting, “War Eagle!” as she entered the pearly gates of Heaven. We rejoice through our tears with the thoughts of her grand reunion with her parents, Onnie...

Sep 14, 2021

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

Sep 14, 2021

Mrs. Joyce E. Miller, 87, of McCalla, AL passed away on September 14, 2021. She enjoyed fellowship with God, church, playing the organ, collecting recipes, and spending time with her great- grand kids, grandkids, and kids. She and Carl would have been married for 69 years on September 27th.

She is preceded in death by her loving...

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...