Obituaries

Jeanie Wallace

Apr 1, 2020

Jeanie P. “Mimi” Wallace.  Born on April 26, 1952 in the Atlanta, Georgia area.  Jeanie, or “Mimi” as she was known to her many beloved grandchildren, children, friends, and pets, returned to her Lord Jesus on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at the age of 67 while being tended to by her loving husband Dr. Stephen L. Wallace at their...

James Wendell Andrews

Mar 31, 2020

Lieutenant Colonel (RET) James Wendell Andrews died 3/31/2020.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years Joan; three daughters, Pamela Key, Karen Budowle, and Kathryn Bruce; six grandchildren, and eight and 1/2 great grandchildren.

He was a proud alumnus of Oklahoma University where he received two masters degrees in art. He loved his O.U....

Virginia Franklin

Mar 30, 2020

Mrs. Virginia Woods Franklin, age  73, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2020 with her husband, children, and grandchildren around her. She was born July 15, 1946 to Walter and Arlyn (McKinnon) Woods. She graduated from Ensley High School in 1963 and married the love of her life, Bobby Joe Franklin the same year. She met Bobby at...

Alice Nunnally

Mar 29, 2020

Alice Acker Nunnally passed away Sunday March 29th with her family at home. Alice is preceded in death by her loving husband Paul E Nunnally Sr.. Their marriage spanned almost 70 years.

Alice is survived by her sister Nora Russell, son Paul Jr and daughter Amanda Craig (Kevin). Her grandchildren Falon Jordan (Carlos) and Paul Nunnally III(Amber)....

Barbara Key

Mar 27, 2020

Mrs. Barbara Ann Elwell Key, 87, of Birmingham passed away on March 27, 2020. Barbara enjoyed gardening, Disney, and was a Den Mother in the Cub Scouts. She was a devoted member of Pine Lane Church of Christ and was a 1951 graduate of Fairfield High School. Most importantly, she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

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John Wesley "Wes" Day

Mar 26, 2020

John Wesley Day, of Pelham, AL, debuted in Birmingham, AL on November 23, 1981. He made his final stand against cancer on March 26, 2020.  He was 38 years old.  This world could not contain him.  He was a lover of life, a lover of people, and a conveyor of beauty.  His words were the lyrics and his living...

Dorothy Cooke

Mar 24, 2020

Dorothy Aurelia Galloway Cooke, age 100, was born on January 12, 1920 in Abbeville, Alabama and passed away on March 24, 2020 in Leesburg, Alabama. She graduated from West End High School in 1937 and attended Birmingham Southern College where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. Dorothy was a stay at home mom until her children...

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...