Obituaries

May 16, 2020

Mr. James Ray Trimm, 89, of Hoover, AL passed away on May 16, 2020. He served in the U.S. Army for five years, built houses in the Hoover area for 35 years, and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

He is preceded in death by his wives, Mary S. Trimm and Patricia Arlene Trimm; son,...

May 16, 2020

Jeraldean R. Morris, of Hoover, Alabama, peacefully passed away on May 16, 2020, at ninety years of age surrounded by her loving daughter, Linda Morris Peveler (Clay). Jeraldean was born in Millport, Alabama, on April 18, 1930. She graduated from Millport High School and went to work for Southern Bell, later South Central Bell and BellSouth, where she retired...

May 13, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Virginia June (Bailey) Henderson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 8, 2020

Dr. Wright was born in Gainesville, Georgia in 1935 and died May 8, 2020 in Birmingham, Alabama. He grew up in Gainesville, the fifth of the seven children of A. D. and Miriam Wright. After graduating from Gainesville High School, he attended Vanderbilt and Emory Universities. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. Dr. Wright graduated from...

May 8, 2020

Leo Lowery, 95, of Alabaster, AL, was received by his Lord and Savior on May 8, 2020, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Helena, AL on November 7, 1924.

In 1942, Lowery joined the U.S. Navy as America entered WWII and served on the U.S.S. Tennessee assigned to the South Pacific to war again Japanese...

May 4, 2020

Mr. Robert E. Battles, 87, of Adamsville, AL passed away on May 4, 2020. Robert was born on January 12, 1933 in Oneonta, AL to the late Robert and Josie Tidwell Battles. He served in the Army for 16 years, ending his career as a Military Policeman. He loved to make everyone laugh and was a devoted Christian. Most...

May 1, 2020

Mr. James Wade Trucks age 82, of Griffin, Georgia passed away Friday May 1, 2020 at Brightmoor Nursing Facility in Griffin, Georgia. Mr. Trucks was born in Birmingham, Alabama on August 19, 1937. He is preceded in death by his father Virgil Oliver Trucks Sr., mother Mamie Alice McFarland, step-father Samuel Murdock McFarland, brother David Murdock McFarland, and sister-in-law...

Apr 27, 2020

Carmen June Frost Smith, age 94 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away April 27, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Albert Edward Frost and Carmen Florence Hinkle Frost, all of Chicago, Illinois.

A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Morris Smith, son David Morris Smith, grandchildren David Eric...

Apr 27, 2020

David Randall ”Randy” Culver, age 67, one of the most wonderful men on earth, went home to be with his Savior on April 27, 2020. He loved the Lord, his family and friends, and laughter. Randy was a graduate of Auburn University where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and of Troy University Dothan where he obtained...

Apr 25, 2020

Randall Jack Mitchell, 74, of Hoover, Alabama, died peacefully on April 25, 2020, surrounded by wife, Cathy and his son Brian after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Mitchell, of Hoover, Al; a daughter, Colleen Mitchell Savage (Raven), of San Juan, CA; a son, Brian Mitchell of Hoover, Al.; a brother, Steve Mitchell and a...

Apr 25, 2020

With his family close around him, Ken Williamson passed away peacefully Saturday, April 25, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents, Peggy (Crowson) and James Williamson of Trussville, AL, Ken is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years Teresa (Venz), sons Kyle, Atlanta, GA and Brody, Charleston, SC; sisters Micki Mugnier, Birmingham and Sheila Wardy (John), Birmingham; his...

Apr 25, 2020

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Garrett Williams, 81, of Helena, AL passed away on April 25, 2020. Ann attended Thompson High School, and the University of Montevallo and graduate studies at University of Alabama and University of Alabama-Birmingham. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend, and teacher. She has been reunited with the love of her life and...

Apr 23, 2020

Clay Edd Morris, of Hoover, Alabama, peacefully passed away on April 23, 2020, at ninety years of age surrounded by his loving wife of seventy years, Jeraldean Morris, and daughter, Linda Morris Peveler (Clay). Clay was born in Millport, Alabama, on July 2, 1929. He graduated from Millport High School and went to work for U.S. Steel where he...

Apr 22, 2020

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

Apr 19, 2020

Karen Bagwell, 69, of Pelham passed away on April 19, 2020. Karen loved going to the beach, listening to music, and watching Auburn football. She was a loving mother and friend. Most importantly, she loved her kids more than anything in the world. She will be deeply missed by everyone.

She is preceded in death by her...

Apr 19, 2020

Sarah Mae Payton, 93, of Hoover passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020. Sarah was a lifelong resident of Bluff Park. She was born to T.W. and Gracie Campbell in Bluff Park. She was a dedicated wife to Arthur and loving mother to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur L. Payton...

Apr 18, 2020

John Lucian Herndon, 76, of Bessemer passed away on April 18, 2020. He was born on November 9, 1943 and was raised in Blountsville, Alabama. He made a career in the US Navy, served his country in the Vietnam War and retired after 20 years of service. He went on to spend 14 years as the captain of an...

Apr 15, 2020

WWII veteran Jack Allan Stipes, 93, passed away April 15, 2020 in his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama.

A private, military funeral will be held Monday, April 20, 2020 at the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, Alabama. The Military Celebration Of Life will be held in December of this year.  Details to follow.

Jack was born...

Apr 14, 2020

Mr. Gene Ingle, 71, of Calera passed away on April 14, 2020. Gene was born on June 21, 1948 and was raised in Carbon Hill, Walker County, and a long-time resident of Hoover. He was a graduate of the School of Accounting at the University of Alabama and loved sports, especially Alabama and the St. Louis Cardinals. He had...

Apr 13, 2020

Jeanette Burford Payne left this earth on April 13, 2020, at the age of 79 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lillie Fikes Burford and Robert Belton Burford, and her brother, Robert Eldridge Burford.

She leaves behind her husband of 62 years, the love of her life, Kenneth Edwin Payne, her children...