Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Feb 27, 2020

Edwin Peebles Nichols, Jr. of Birmingham, AL passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at the age of 95. Mr. Nichols was a manager for Bell South Corporation for 40 years. He was a member of The Club, Shriners, Lions Club and Concordia Dance Club. He served in the US Army during World War II. Edwin was preceded in...

Feb 24, 2020

Mr. David Michael Johnson, 64, of Hoover, AL passed away on February 24, 2020. David was an avid sports fan, especially Alabama football.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Stewart E. Johnson Sr and Catherine R. Cobb Johnson; and brother-in-law, Jimmy Grammer.

He is survived by his brothers, Stewart Johnson Jr. (Martha Jo)...

Feb 22, 2020

Tommie T. Johnson age 94 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Tommie was born on June 28, 1925. She attended Ensley High School and worked at US Steel, various insurance jobs, and as dental hygienist. She was a member of Hoover First United Methodist Church.

Tommie loved working in...

Feb 19, 2020

Margaret Anne Walker Lewis of Hoover, Alabama, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at the age of 87. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama and was the oldest of five children. Margaret Anne was a beloved and dedicated member of Riverchase United Methodist Church, where she served in many ways but was most passionate...

Feb 19, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Jacqueline Doris (Adam) Condon. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 18, 2020

Gary Donald Moore, 88, of Birmingham, AL, born on November 20,1931, transitioned to heaven on February 18, 2020 in Birmingham, AL. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, March 8, at 4 pm in the Galleria Woods Community Room. The sons of Gary and Ella Moore will be officiating. Burial will occur on Monday 9 at 10:15 AM...

Feb 18, 2020

Nina was born in California, September 10, 1928, to Midwestern parents and educated in Texas; worked as a secretary, school teacher, Deputy US clerk, resource associate in Texas, California, Florida, North Carolina and Alabama; married in Florida; two children born in North Carolina and able to be a stay-at-home mom.  She was a proud resident of Alabama beginning in...

Feb 18, 2020

James "Jimmy" Pete Mitchell, of Hueytown, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at the age of 78.

The family will receive friends on Friday, February 21, 2020, from 11 AM until 2 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home.  The service will follow in the chapel at 2 Pm with Father Gregory Edwards officiating.  Entombment will be at...

Feb 15, 2020

Lee Lutomski , 84, passed away on February 15, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald F. Lutomski, and her parents, Clara Lee Jackson and Berchard M. Jackson. Lee is survived by her sons Wayne (Teresa) and Don (Jenny); grandchildren Rand (Nicole), Geneva, Evan (Alex), Christopher, David, Mark and Erin Lutomski; great-grandchildren, Kennedy, Carter and Wyatt...

Feb 14, 2020

Gordon Earl Sprouse, Sr., 86, of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, went home to be with the Lord at 4:40am on February 14, 2020.

Gordon is preceded in death by his parents, William and Della Sprouse and his sister Betty Lou Williams. He is survived by his loving wife, Carol Sprouse, his children, Gordon Sprouse, Jr. (Carol), Lisa Kiser...

Feb 13, 2020

Honorable Roger Dale Halcomb passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the age of 75.

Roger was born to his late parents Clements Leon and Johnnie Hortense Halcomb.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Lionel Judson Halcomb (Kay).

He is survived by the love of his life of 50 years, Charlotte Mann Halcomb,...

Feb 10, 2020

Mrs. Clara Tucker, 88, of Birmingham, AL passed away on February 10, 2020.

Clara is preceded in death by her husband, Tal Tucker; two brothers; two sisters; and her parents.

She is survived by her sons, Jon Tucker (Linda), David Tucker (Julie), and Tim Tucker (Michelle); grandchildren, Brandon Tucker, Matthew Tucker (Emily), Meredith Linville (Chris),...

Feb 8, 2020

Mr. Smith Lowell Ragan, "Lowell" to his friends and family, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 8, 2020 of pulmonary fibrosis at the age of 83. Lowell earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 1957 from Mississippi State University in the School of Business and Industry. He was the president and owner of the Manufacturers Distribution Center of the South,...