Obituaries

Apr 27, 2018

Leah Celeste Swenor, of Hoover, was taken too early in life as she passed away tragically on Friday, April 27, 2018, at age 22. She was born on December 29, 1995, in Anaconda, Montana. Leah went to Hope Christian School and worked as an Operations Support Specialist at Proctor U. Leah loved her family and friends and loved spending...

Apr 25, 2018

Staci Turner Less, 39, of Birmingham entered the gates of heaven on April 25, 2018.  Born on May 8, 1978, Staci was a life-long resident of Birmingham and graduate of Homewood High School. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Alabama in 2000.

Staci is survived by her daughter Lila,...

Apr 22, 2018

Frank Steven Cusimano was born on November 15, 1952, in Birmingham, AL to Vincent and Mary Cusimano. Mr. Cusimano passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018 after a courageous ten-year battle with prostate cancer. He was an active parishioner of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Montevallo, AL and attended Church of the Highlands with Jan.

Mr. Cusimano attended...

Apr 22, 2018

Mr. Jacob Richard Simmons (Jake) was born on October 1st, 1926 in Nathalie, VA to the late Leanna and Jacob Simmons.   At the age of 12 he moved to work in Baltimore, Maryland, and eventually settled in New York to continue to work. Jake met and married his loving wife of 43 years, Mae Simmons. He has four...

Apr 21, 2018

James "Jim" Hulett, of Pelham, went to be with his Lord Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the age of 88.  He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp.  He was retired after 40 years from the railroad in New York. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Rita Hulett; his daughter, Aleda...

Apr 18, 2018

Kathleen Owens Perkins, of Helena, passed away on April 18, 2018, at age 88. She was a retired elementary school teacher who served for 30 years in both the Birmingham and Shelby County school systems. She was a charter member of Riverchase Church of Christ. She was a strong and faithful Christian who loved God's word. She had a...

Apr 18, 2018

Wayne G. King, of Homewood, passed away on April 18, 2018, at the age of 93. He was a member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church and a founding member of Raleigh Avenue Baptist Church.He was Veteran of World War II in the US Navy, first in Alabama to volunteer for the new aircraft carrier "Lexington", served 30+ years in...

Apr 17, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Brenda Sue (Craven) Ellerbe. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 17, 2018

Margaret Louise (Battle) Verciglio, of Lilburn, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at age 96.  She was a graduate of Woodlawn High School and was a lifelong member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church.  Margaret also managed Blach's Department Store in Mountain Brook for many years.  She is preceded in death by her husband, John William "Willie" Verciglio; and...

Apr 10, 2018

Mildred S. King, of Homewood, passed away on April 10, 2018, at the age of 92. She was a member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church and a founding member of Raleigh Avenue Baptist Church.  She was a retired bookkeeper with Dixie Industrial and a member of the American Business Women’s Association and the Dahlia Society. She was preceded in...

Apr 9, 2018

Betty Branch, of Hoover, loving mother and grandmother, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018, at the age of 84.  Betty retired from SouthTrust having served as the Assistant Vice President.

She is survived by her children, Amy Branch LeJeune (Mark), Jeff Branch (Jana), Jane Branch Bell (Steve), Billy Branch (Cathy), and Jim Branch; 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren;...

Apr 8, 2018

James Wilson “Bill” Snipes, age 92, of Vestavia, Alabama passed away on April 8, 2018. He was predeceased by his wife, Lillian Shermer Snipes. He is survived by his brother, Wade Snipes of Virginia Beach, Virginia, daughters Betsy Snipes of Beaverdam, Virginia and Lila Slappey (Dr. Carter) of Birmingham; grandchildren Kristina Raney, Meredith Slappey Halcomb (Kevin), Adrienne Slappey Moore...

Apr 8, 2018

Rodger David Rasp, of Montevallo, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018, at age 58. He loved to play the drums and had played with several local bands.

Rodger is survived by his mother, Margaret Rasp; two brothers, Michael Boyd and Ronald Todd Rasp; a niece, Meredith Rasp; and a nephew, Hunter Rasp.

The family...

Apr 4, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of George Lee Loyd announces his sudden passing on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at the age of 69.

George is survived by his loving wife, Penny Loyd; son, Phillip Loyd (Shannon); stepdaughter, Lindsay Zannis (J.C.); and grandchildren, Jason, Brandon, Eli, Tessa and Andi. He will also be fondly remembered...

Apr 3, 2018

Louise C. Darby was born in Bessemer, Alabama on February 19th, 1927. She touched many lives until her death on April 3rd, 2018. Louise lived a full, active life during her 91 years in the Bessemer area. There is no doubt the wealth of love and grace she has shown to all who knew her, will continue as the...

Apr 2, 2018

Darrin Lee VanLandingham, 53, of Hoover passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 2, 2018, at his home. He was born in Geneva, AL on January 19, 1965. He was a graduate of Geneva High School Class of 1983 where he played football and Troy University Class of 1988 where he studied business and was a member of Pi Kappa...

Mar 28, 2018

Jerry Louise Wildsmith Vickery passed away quietly at her home in Birmingham, Alabama surrounded by her family on March 28, 2018. She was born on November 2,1937 to Henry Alexander Wildsmith and Elizabeth Sudderth at South Highland Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Scott Vickery, grandchildren Anna and Patrick Werszner, and son-in-law Samuel (Boggie) Rowe....

Mar 28, 2018

John Dwight Spence, Sr. of Hoover, Alabama died at the age of 87 on March 28, 2018.  John was born in Montgomery, Alabama on November 24, 1930.  His family moved to Miami, Florida when he was 6 years old and he grew up there.  He graduated from Miami Edison Senior High School in Miami, Florida.  He attended the University...

Mar 26, 2018

Freddie Limbrick Stewart, of Alabaster, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018, at the age of 92. The only child of William and Emma Limbrick, Freddie grew up in Billingsley, AL. She was a member of Rocky Mount United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, James Eldridge Stewart. She is survived by 4 daughters,...

Mar 25, 2018

Her children arise up and call her blessed. Proverbs 31:28 Jenny LoRayne Stovall Meeks, of Hoover, born June 29, 1928, passed away on March 25, 2018. After her first career as full-time wife and mother, Mrs. Meeks enjoyed a twenty year career with the Jefferson County Personnel Board as Chief Examiner. She was a member of Hunter Street Baptist...