Obituaries

Aug 23, 2018

Rebecca Ellen Williams Smith, of Vestavia Hills, AL, passed away on August 23, 2018, to be with her husband, Jimmie Lee “Jim” Smith.

Ellen was born on November 19, 1931, and was raised in Marshville, North Carolina.  She graduated from Marshville High School in 1950 and married Jim Smith a few weeks later.  She worked for Cannon Mills...

Aug 22, 2018

Maudie Bell, of Bessemer, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at age 91. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Effie Hill; husband, Charles Nathan Bell, Jr.; and a son, Charles Douglas Bell.

Maudie is survived by her daughters, Barbara Gaston and Janice Layton (Steve); a son, Robert Bell (Janette); 5 grandchildren; and...

Aug 13, 2018

Peggy Louise Wisenbaker Sizemore, of Hoover, passed away on August 13, 2018, at age 77.  Born on July 17, 1941, in Georgia, Peggy spent most of her life in Birmingham, Alabama.  During her life she had various jobs including in an attorney’s office, at a high school and in a dental practice, but was most fulfilled as a homemaker. ...

Aug 12, 2018

Dewey “Dee” Murchison III, was born on May 21, 1962, in Birmingham, Alabama.  On Sunday, August 12, 2018, Dee passed away peacefully in his sleep at his house in Helena.  It’s probably an understatement to say he loved anything that had to do with Alabama football.  He also loved to fish.  But mostly, he loved his family, friends, coworkers...

Aug 12, 2018

June Ballard, of Hoover, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018, at age 89.  Born on June 30, 1929, she was a native of Bogue Chitto / Brookhaven, Mississippi, but moved to the Birmingham area 10 years ago and decided she didn't want to leave.  She will be remembered by her children and grandchildren for her love for people,...

Aug 11, 2018

Ray Massey, of Hoover, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018, at the age of 72.  Ray was known for his love of Harley-Davidson motorcycles.  He was loved dearly by all of his family.

He is survived by 2 sisters, Wanda Hudson and Melba Shaw; 4 nephews, Greg Hudson (Louise), Steve Shaw (Janet), Chris Shaw, and Butch Massey;...

Aug 9, 2018

Gerald Ernest Neyman, 80, of Birmingham, Alabama and Highlands, North Carolina found peace on August 9, 2018. He was deeply loved by wife Joan, children Greg Neyman and Kimberly Simpson, stepchildren Dennis and Stan Douglas, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. His parents, Leona and Maurice Neyman, and brother Wayne preceded him in death.

An accomplished business owner, Gerald was also...

Aug 6, 2018

Edgar “Eddy” Earl Davis, Jr., of Helena passed away August 6, 2018 at the age of 70 years old.

Eddy grew up in Birmingham, AL and joined the Marine Corps at the age of 17. He was extremely proud of his service that included two tours in Vietnam as a Marine Infantryman and Forward Observer. Eddy retired...

Aug 5, 2018

Frances "Ethlene" Smith Hicks, of Bessemer, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 5, 2018, at the age of 87.  She grew up in Our Town and graduated from Alexander City High School, which is now Benjamin Russell High School, in Tallapoosa County.  Ethlene moved to Birmingham at age 17 where she attended the Birmingham School of...

Aug 4, 2018

Ms. Ann Phillips Shirley, born May 18, 1929, lost her battle with Parkinson's disease on August 4, 2018, at age 89. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert E. Shirley and her son, Alan Shirley.

Ann leaves behind a son, David L. Shirley (Susan); a daughter, Diane S. Quick (Billy) and a granddaughter, Kelly A. Green...

Jul 31, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Velma Jean (Payne) Horton. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 29, 2018

Rose Mary Daniels Spence of Hoover, Alabama, died at the age of 87 on July 29, 2018.   Rose Mary was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on May 30, 1931.   She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville, Florida.   She graduated with High Honors from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida.

Rose Mary was preceded in...

Jul 29, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Elsie Arlene (Patton) Landry. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 24, 2018

Peggy Blackstock, of Birmingham, passed away, Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at the age of 86.  She was a very great and considerate person.

She is survived by her nephew, Bud Mosely; great niece, Jennifer Ferguson (Brian); niece Margaret Raines; great great nephew, Colton and Caden Moody; and great nephews, Sam Raines (Amy) and Steven Raines.

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Jul 24, 2018

Don Ed Hicks, age 91, passed away on July 24, 2018.  A native of Jericho (later Heiberger), Alabama, Don proudly served his country in WWII, returning home to graduate from the University of Alabama in 1951. He was a pioneer in the computer industry, developing the Data Processing Center for the Southeast Region of State Farm Insurance. An active...

Jul 24, 2018

Curtis E. Flatt, of Birmingham, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at the age of 96.  He was a faithful preacher of the Gospel for 70 years, serving in various capacities in the ministry.  Mr. Flatt was a combat veteran of WWII in Europe.

He is survived by his daughter, Candace Heard (C.B.); 2 grandchildren, Barry Heard...

Jul 23, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Freida Mae (Icenhower) Phillips. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 22, 2018

Rev. Claude D. DePrine III, 72, was called home by his Heavenly Father Sunday, 22 July 2018, after a short illness.  He was born  in Baltimore City, MD, the son of Claude D. DePrine, Jr. and Grace DePrine.  He was a 1968 graduate of Covenant College and a 1971 graduate of Westminster Theological Seminary.

He pastored Reformed...

Jul 21, 2018

Todd Lawrence Slessman, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 21, 2018.

Born in Columbus, Ohio, to graduates of The Ohio State University, Todd still found a way to pull for the football program in Tuscaloosa. This was a source of great concern for his family. This problem was compounded when he convinced his...

Jul 17, 2018

Daniel B. "Dan" Henderson, Jr., of Hoover, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at the age of 79, surrounded by his family.  Most mornings, since his retirement, one could find him having coffee at Jack's in Homewood with a close group of special friends.  Dan was a faithful member of Hunter Street Baptist...