Obituaries

Jan 29, 2018

Sue Chandler Parker, 87, longtime resident of Bluff Park, AL passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018. She was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of nearly 60 years, Norman Parker, as well as her grandson, Christopher Michael Sawyer. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and known well in her community. She...

Jan 28, 2018

Mary E Davis, at age 97, lost her battle with cancer and went to be with her beloved husband of over 50 years Paul, who preceded her in death, and her Lord Jesus. Mary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and loyal Christian who truly loved all she knew. She also was preceded in death by her son,...

Jan 27, 2018

Fred Allen Blackwell, of Bessemer, passed away, Saturday, January 27, 2018, at the age of 89. He was the best and most loving father anyone could ever want. He loved God, his family, and Alabama Football. He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Helen Blackwell. He is survived by his son, Bruce Allen Blackwell (Barbara); his...

Jan 26, 2018

Lloyd Arthur Rafalsky, of Hoover, born May 29, 1942, died peacefully surrounded by family on January 26,2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marjorie and Lloyd Rafalsky; brother, Lee Rafalsky; and sisters, Celeste O'Donnell and Diane Hayes. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Gail Reid Rafalsky, as well as children, Gregg Rafalsky (Alysia), Natalie Denton...

Jan 25, 2018

Kenneth "Ray" Kiker, of McCalla, passed away on Thurs, Jan 25, 2018, at age 71. He was raised in B'Ham, AL, and attended Phillips H.S.. In 1965 he joined the U.S. Army and served for 3 years. Ray later retired after 34 years of service with the Homewood Parks and Recreation Board. He was also a member of Open Door...

Jan 24, 2018

Dr. Bruce W. Atkinson, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018. Born on July 17, 1953, in San Francisco, CA, Bruce attended schools in California, completing a PhD degree in Mathematics at the University of California San Diego in 1980. He completed 40 years dedicated to researching and teaching Mathematics at four different universities culminating in 20 years of...

Jan 24, 2018

Katherine Acton Abraham, 47, of Calera, Alabama, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 24, 2018. A respected Realtor in the Birmingham area, Katherine loved spending time with family and friends. She had a big heart and adored her two sons immeasurably. Katherine is survived by her mother and father, Martha and Ty Acton; her sons, Eason...

Jan 22, 2018

Amy Long, of Hoover, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018, at age 37. She was born December 16, 1980, in Wilmington, North Carolina. Amy was a 1999 graduate of Hoover High School and loved music. During her youth, she won national awards in dance. Amy lived in Jacksonville, Florida, for 10 years where she was in the Sandalwood High...

Jan 20, 2018

Teresa Gibilisco Goff, formerly of Birmingham, AL passed away on January 20, 2018, at age 97. She was one of the kindest people you would ever meet and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Susie Daidone Gibilisco and Joe Gibilisco; sisters, Pauline Robarge and Rose Elliott; brothers, Cero Gibilisco and Santo Gibilisco; and...

Jan 18, 2018

James Lloyd Thornton, Jr., of Hoover, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018, at the age of 96. He was employed with and retired after 40 years from Western Grain Company. Following this, he worked as a security guard for Jim Dandy. Mr. Thornton was a long time member of Shades Mountain Baptist Church. Most significant, he was a passionate...

Jan 16, 2018

Virginia Hood Wilson, of Hoover, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at the age of 91. She was a native of Decatur, GA, where she graduated from Decatur Girls High School and then from Georgia State College for Women. She taught high school in the Atlanta, GA public school system for 5 years. She was also a school librarian in...

Jan 15, 2018

Robbyn Lynn Wells, of Bessemer, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018, at age 62. She graduated from Bessemer Academy and later from UAB where she earned a BA degree in business accounting. Robbyn was the owner of Wells of Beauty. Her mother and their fur babies were the loves of her life. She loved Jesus and other people and...

Jan 15, 2018

Dr. John D. Talley, Jr., of Pelham, went to be with the Lord, Monday, January 15, 2018, at the age of 77. Dr. Talley was a decorated Army Chaplain, having been awarded, among others, the Silver Star, the Soldier's Medal, and the Bronze Star. One year of his service was in Vietnam. He also served the Lord as a pastor;...

Jan 15, 2018

Julitt "Judy" Smith Nelson, of Birmingham, AL, passed on Monday, January 15, 2018. She is at peace with our Lord and Heavenly Father. Judy was a loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend. She thoroughly enjoyed the company of her many dear friends and the special fellowship shared during her ladies’ weekly Bible studies and luncheons. She was a member...

Jan 14, 2018

Jesse Milton Wright, Jr., age 88, of Hoover, AL, born July 1, 1929, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Milton Wright and Mary Estelle (Jackie) Allums Wright Springer; his wife of 64 years, Carolyn Ruth Roberts Wright; his brother, Joe Eugene Wright; his son, Gary Milton Wright; and a granddaughter, Ashley...

Jan 14, 2018

Willie Bell Peacock Young of Navarre, FL, passed away on January 14, 2018. Willie was born on February 27, 1919, to Ethel and Fisher Peacock in Birmingham, AL. She grew up in North Birmingham, where she attended North Birmingham Elementary and Phillips High School. She met the love of her life, Neil Brawley Young, Jr., a WWII vet, on a...

Jan 14, 2018

Robert Joe McLean, of Birmingham, beloved character, dragon in the courtroom, and amateur weather enthusiast, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018, at age 72.

They broke the mold when Joe was born in Waco, TX and grew up in the nearby town of Groesbeck. He was the oldest of four children and loved regaling anyone who...

Jan 14, 2018

Melvin A. "Pat" Morton, Jr., of Birmingham, entered glory on Sunday, January 14, 2018, at age 79. He graduated from Howard College in 1961. Pat worked for Proctor and Gamble for 15 years then Bradford and Company where he was President and CEO until he retired. He was a member of the Church at Brook Hills where he served for...

Jan 12, 2018

Stephen Norwood Shepherd of Hoover, AL, passed away on Friday, January 12, surrounded by family. Steve was born on December 28, 1951 in Charlotte, NC to Victor and Sarah Shepherd. Steve was a proud alumnus (1974) of The Citadel Military College in Charleston, SC. In 1978, Steve earned his degree in Dentistry from Emory University in Atlanta. Steve loved being...

Jan 11, 2018

***SERVICE SCHEDULE CHANGE*** All services For Tuesday, January 16, 2018, have been postponed until Thursday, January 18, 2018, due to snowy conditions. Melba Spink, of Vestavia Hills, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018, at the age of 84. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Marvin, Durwood, and Max. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, John...