Obituaries
Dr. John Haywood Jr.
Mar 16, 2020
Dr. John Thomas Haywood, best known as J.T. or J, passed away March 16, 2020. He was a member of Cahaba Heights United Methodist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Ruth Haywood; brother, George Haywood; and sister, Louise H. Griffin.
He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years,...
Mary "Estelle" Lepper
Mar 14, 2020
Mary "Estelle" Hammell Lepper of Fairfield, went to be with the Lord on Saturday March 14,2020, at the age of 92. She was born January 25,1928 in Verbena to James and Zola Mae Hammell. She was a lifelong resident of Fairfield. She graduated from Minor Highschool and attended The University of Montevallo.
She was preceded in...
Lieutenant Michael "Mike" Lucas
Mar 13, 2020
Lieutenant Mike Lucas, age 52, resided in Hoover, AL. Mike was born in Alabaster, Alabama, to the late Wayne and Nancy Lucas. He was preceded in death by brothers, Mark and Johnny; and survived by brother, Jason Lucas. He was married for 29 years to Shellye Lucas. He was a graduate of Bethel (College) University and the Alabama Police...
Dianne Brown
Mar 13, 2020
Dianne S. Brown of Birmingham went to be with the Lord on Friday March 13, 2020, at the age of 77. She was born July 5, 1942 in Birmingham to Luther and Thelma South. She graduated from Fairview High School in 1960 with honors as Valedictorian. In August 24,1962, Dianne married Raymond Brown and together they raised two sons...
Donald White
Mar 11, 2020
Mr. Donald Fred White, 79, of Pelham, AL passed away on March 11, 2020. Originally from Hanceville, AL, he was born on April 19, 1940. Don was a graduate of Hanceville High School, was a member of the 1955 State High School football championship team, and attended Jacksonville State University and UAB. He worked 37 years as a State...
Henry Barr Jr.
Mar 10, 2020
Mr. Henry S. Barr Jr., 82, of Birmingham passed away on March 10, 2020. Henry enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and yard work. He was a devout Christian, often helping cook and work in the nursery, and was a foster parent to numerous babies. Henry was the President of Citizens Bank and Trust in Alabaster for a number of years....
James Parson
Mar 9, 2020
James Van Buren Parson of Pleasant Grove, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at the age of 69. James was born on March 10, 1950 in Birmingham, Alabama to James and Jean Parson. He graduated from Jacksonville State University in 1973 with a double major in Business and Economics and went on to serve as a firefighter for...
Bernice Callans
Mar 8, 2020
Bernice Ann Callans, died March 8, 2020, at the age of 91. Bernice’s answer to most questions over the last few years was “I’m safe in the arms of Jesus”. Even homebound, Bernice watched daily Mass and Lawrence Welk on Saturday night singing and praying along. One of ten children Bernice returned to college obtaining her AD, RN Degree...
Rebecca Stanton
Mar 8, 2020
Rebecca Stanton of Helena, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at the age of 70. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at 2:00 PM at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South, Hwy. 150 in Hoover, Alabama.
Dr. Sigurd Bryan
Mar 8, 2020
Sigurd Franklin Bryan passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the age of 96. He was preceded in death by his parents, Errol D. and Mamie L. (Self) Bryan, and his older brother, Wayne D. Bryan. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sara (Pate) Bryan, his daughter, Catherine Lawrence (David), his sister, Lillian McDonald, his...
Grayson Eggleston
Mar 7, 2020
Grayson Anthony Eggleston was called home on March 7, 2020 at the age of 2 years old. He was an active and inquisitive child and always had a big smile on his face. He loved playing with his trucks and balls. He loved music and singing with his grandma. Despite his short time on earth, he was deeply loved and...
John Baldwin
Mar 5, 2020
Baldwin, John R, 89, of Hoover, AL passed away peacefully on March 5, 2020 at his home, watched over by his son and daughter-in-law. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, where he was best known as “Jack” or “Jackie,” and attended John Bartram High School and St. Joseph’s University. He relocated to South Florida in 1969, and then to...
Rosalyn Marie Wyatt Wyatt
Mar 5, 2020
Rosalyn Marie Hester "Rosie" Wyatt, died Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the age of 83. She was born on September 2, 1936 to the late Edward Norris Hester and Ruby Moody Hester. She was preceded in death by a sister, Myra Warren and brother-in-law, Otis Stone. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Charles F. Wyatt; a...
Mary Nelda Atwood
Mar 4, 2020
Mary “Nelda” Atwood (née Pody) of Birmingham was born on Nov. 9, 1943, in a log cabin in Coosa County, Ala. She never lost her love of the Appalachian foothills where her hard-working family raised cotton and chickens. She was a proud graduate of Weogufka High School.
Eventually, Nelda married the love of her life, a Mississippi...
Dannie Carter Iii
Mar 4, 2020
Mr. Dannie Havard Carter III, 65, of Natchez, MS passed away on March 4, 2020. He was born in Natchez, MS on January 28, 1955. Dannie was a loving husband, father, a successful car salesman for 25 years, and enjoyed playing the piano, cooking food, and telling stories in his free time.
He is preceded in death...
Scott Estes
Mar 3, 2020
Mr. Scott Carter Estes, age 57, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020. A resident of Helena, AL, he was a graduate of Shades Valley High School with advanced study in arts and graphic art.
He is survived by his son, Ian Lionel Estes; brother, Keith Morgan Estes (Margaret) of Cummings, GA; and father, William M. Estes of...
Olivia Terry
Mar 1, 2020
Olivia Terry, of Birmingham, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her mother, Audrey Hardin; father, Kirby H. Hardin; and her husband, Collis S. Terry.
Olivia is survived by her son, Donald W. Terry (Vandi); daughter, Janice Welliver (Don); and grandchildren, Joshua E. Murphree and Amanda...
Jack Smith Sr.
Mar 1, 2020
Mr. Jack Marchand Smith Sr., 90, of Hoover, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 surrounded by his family at home.
He is preceded in death by his son, Jack M. Smith Jr.; grandson, Chris Holt; parents, Clarence and Josephine Smith; brothers, C.E. Smith, Reid Smith, and Joe Smith.
He is survived by his loving wife...
Bobby Hale
Feb 28, 2020
Mr. Bobby Ray Hale, 74, of Hoover, AL passed away after a lengthy illness on February 28, 2020. Bobby was born on May 13, 1945. He grew up in Alabama and loved Alabama football. He loved to fix things and never saw a broken item or machine he could not fix. This led to his career in the HVAC...
Adle "Tiny" Kirkland
Feb 27, 2020
Adle “Tiny” Reach Kirkland, lifelong resident and beloved icon of Alabaster died peacefully at home surrounded by her family the morning of February 26, 2020.
Miss Tiny is survived by her beloved son Billy and his wife, Dawn; 3 adored grandchildren, Jennifer Howard (Marc), Brandon Kirkland and Will Davenport, 6 great grandchildren: Tyler Howard (Kiersten), Laci Howard,...
