Obituaries
James Gordon Stevens
Mar 26, 2025
James Gordon Stevens “Stevie”, 82, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully on March 26th. A beloved, father, grandfather, and friend, James lived a life marked by passion, dedication, and achievement. Born in Birmingham, James graduated from Phillips High School before earning degrees from Auburn University and Birmingham School of Law. His sharp mind and commitment to justice led him to...
Susan Mary Lemieux
Mar 22, 2025
Sue was born in Westover Air Force Hospital, near Springfield, Mass to Phyllis (Brown) and Milton Raymond Lemieux. In 1964, the Air Force transferred the family to Tripoli, Libya. After the Six-day War in 1967, Sue, her mother and brother moved to Dover, Delaware while Mr. Lemieux was stationed in Thailand as a Master Sergeant.
Sue graduated from Caesar Rodney high...
Donald Blackburn
Mar 20, 2025
Donald Edgar Blackburn went to be with his Lord on March 20, 2025, at the age of 92 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was born on March 25, 1932, in Athens, Alabama. He was number 10 of 12 children.
After high school, he served his country in the Korean War. For the majority of his career, he was in sales. However, his...
Robin Baker
Mar 18, 2025
Robin Annette Baker, lovingly known as "Robbie," of Homewood, AL, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025, surrounded by her entire family and special loved ones. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend whose warmth, intelligence, and generosity left an indelible mark on those who knew her.
Robin was born on September 23, 1959, and was a proud graduate...
Ronald Ellis Stephens
Mar 15, 2025
Ronald Ellis Stephens, age 60, of Bessemer, AL, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025. Ronald was born on February 12, 1965. He graduated from Bessemer Faith Academy in 1983. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, L.E. and Betty Stephens, and his brother Leslie G. Stephens. He is survived by his sisters Deb Dennis, Cindy Oglesby (Van), and...
Dewey McKinnon, Jr
Mar 11, 2025
Dewey A. McKinnon, Jr., of Riverside, AL, left this world on March 11, 2025, at the age of 74. Dewey was born on February 1, 1951.
Dewey was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley McKinnon. He was also preceded by his parents, Ruth and Dewey McKinnon, and his brother, Tommy Hale.
Dewey is survived by his brother,...
Karen Jackson
Mar 9, 2025
Karen Bailey Jackson, our beloved mother and grandmother, entered Heaven on March 9, 2025. As Karen drew her last breath on this earth she was surrounded by family with love. She was 72.
Karen was the matriarch and heart of our family. Along with her high school sweetheart Albert 'Buddy' Jackson, Karen raised her two children, Todd and Holly in...
John David Hyde
Mar 6, 2025
John David Hyde, age 74, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 6, 2025, with his wife, his stepdaughter, her significant other, stepson and Daughter-In-Law; his grandchildren, his Sister-in-Law, his nieces and his best friend surrounding him with their love.
He was born on November 3, 1950, in Birmingham, Ala to John and Viola Hyde. He graduated from Ensley High School where in...
Rebecca Jean Russell
Mar 6, 2025
Rebecca Jean Russell , 84, of Pelham, Alabama, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025. Rebecca was born in Columbus, Georgia to Margaret Ann Everett and Marshall McArthur on December 30, 1940. Rebecca worked at Matthews Electric.
She was a loving and devoted wife and mother. Rebecca lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; being with family and friends, enjoying...
Inez Saia
Mar 5, 2025
Inez Pitts Saia, 87, passed away on March 5, 2025, in Hoover, Alabama.
She was born on April 17, 1937, in Birmingham, Alabama. She was predeceased by her husband, Claude Saia, her father, Jake Pitts, her mother, Josephine Pitts, her son, Paul A. Saia, her brother, Anthony Pitts, and her sister, Angela Campisi.
She graduated from Ensley High School in 1953. She...
Paul Simmons Sr.
Mar 4, 2025
Paul Howard Simmons Sr., age 71, of Birmingham, AL passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 4, 2025. Paul was born on March 12, 1953. He graduated from Ramsay High School in 1971.
Paul was preceded in death by his daughter Sonya Leigh Simmons, his parents C.J. and Louise Simmons, his brother Julian Simmons and sister-in-law Denice Simmons....
Louise Moore Linton Robertson
Mar 4, 2025
Louise "Lou" Moore Linton Robertson, 95, passed away on March 4, 2025 in Hoover, Alabama.
She was born on August 23, 1929 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph G. Robertson, her father, Barrett Moore, her mother, Bertha Moore, her sisters, Inez Donahoo and Bennie Campbell, her brother, Aubrey Ray Moore, her step-sons, John Robertson and Joseph Robertson,...
Bette Sue Talley
Feb 21, 2025
Bette Sue Talley, 84, of Lynchburg, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 21, 2025. Bette was born in Clifftop, WV on September 3, 1940, the daughter of James and Juanita (Butcher) Tilley. She married John Daniel Talley, Jr. on June 26, 1959. John preceded her in death on January 15, 2018. She was...
Joe Fant, Jr.
Feb 21, 2025
Joe Branson Fant Jr. of Emele Al was called Home by his Lord and Savior Friday Feb.21 2025.
Mr. Fant was born to Mrs. Sue White Fant and Joe Branson Fant Sr. in La Grange Ga. Aug. 29, 1943.
He attended West End High School in Birmingham Al. After serving in the US Air Force Joe taught courses in self-improvement...
Nancy Allen
Feb 21, 2025
Nancy Russell Allen of Alabaster entered eternal life on February 21, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born on January 22, 1947, to the late Virginia (R.V.) and Jesse Russell. She was a 1965 graduate of Thompson High School. She worked in the banking industry and crane services, but she was most proud to have worked as a...
Tommy Hyde
Feb 19, 2025
Tommy Ray Hyde, 74, of Hoover, AL, formerly of Jasper, AL, passed away, Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Tresia Medders Hyde, daughters Natalie Hackney (Jeremy), Amy Bodnar (Tim), Kelley Wilbanks (Matthew), and son Nick Madison (Alison); ten grandchildren: four grandsons, Jack Rigsby, Cade Rigsby, Harrison Spilko, Gunnar Wilbanks, six granddaughters, Lia Creel, Madison...
Gerald Newell
Feb 18, 2025
Gerald "Jerry" Emmitt Newell passed away on February 18th, 2025 at the age of 82. He was born to Emmitt Mocell and Dorothy Louise Malone Newell in Meridian, MS on October 26th, 1942. He is survived by his wife of over 58 years, Rita Lyles Newell, his son Gerald Scott Newell (Amy), granddaughter Briley Jane Maurell (Arik), grandson Casey Jacob...
Grace Ingle
Feb 17, 2025
Grace Borders Ingle, aged 74, passed away on February 17, 2025. She was a beloved mother, wife, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Grace was born on September 7, 1950, in Carbon Hill, Alabama, where she spent her formative years. She went on to attend the University of Alabama and later became a Systems...
John Tschudin Sr.
Feb 17, 2025
John Richard Tschudin, Sr., (Dick), of Hoover, Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 17th, 2025, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 14th, 1947, in Douglas, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents; Frederick B. Tschudin and Winefred Kirkland.
Dick was a graduate of Auburn University and received his Doctorate of Medical Dentistry...
Samella Martin
Feb 14, 2025
Samella Cabil-Martin, was born to Promise and Pearlie Cabil on August 5, 1948. She was affectionally known as "Sam" and the youngest of ten children.
Samella graduated from Western High School (Jackson-Olin) in 1966, married and later birthed the love of her life, Dimple Jennell.
She went to Birmingham-Southern College earning a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. She completed her Master's, Administration,...
