Obituaries
Marlin Brasher
Feb 17, 2017
Marlin Pounds Brasher peacefully and sweetly passed away on February 17, 2017 at her Birmingham home surrounded by her family. Born on August 19, 1928 to Richard and Essie Pounds, she married the love of her life, Floyd Jackson Brasher on November 19, 1948. She is survived by her husband and children Larry Jackson Brasher (Kaye) of Birmingham, Richard W....
Robert Herndon
Feb 16, 2017
Robert Bruce Herndon, 68, of Alabaster, AL, passed away at UAB Hospital on Thursday, February 16, 2017, after a brief illness. Born October 15, 1948, a native of Aberdeen, MS and a longtime resident of Alabaster, AL. Known to his family and friends as Poppa, Bobby B, and Pinky. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, long-time Alabama football fan, an...
James Dorough
Feb 16, 2017
James H. "Jim" Dorough, of Homewood, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017, at the age of 92. He was born and raised in Cordele, GA. Mr. Dorough graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology where he was an honorable mention All American football player. He served his country in the USMC during WWII and the Korean Conflict. Mr. Dorough retired from...
Delores Nilson
Feb 13, 2017
Delores "Dee" Ericson Nilson, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 13, 2017, at the age of 81, after a lengthy illness. Among Dee's final words to her family were, “Ring the Bells of Heaven, there is joy today, Grandma Dee is free from pain and with her blessed Lord”....
Connie Scollin
Feb 13, 2017
Connie Christopher Scollin, of Hoover, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017, at age 62. She was a member of Shades Mountain Baptist Church. She retired from Children's Hospital after 38 years of service. She attended Auburn University and was a graduate of Samford University School of Nursing. Connie loved people well. She stepped in with others in celebration and...
Donald Ashworth
Feb 7, 2017
Donald Ray Ashworth, of Shannon, passed away on February 7, 2017, at age 77. He and his wife, Annette, were married for 58 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edmond W. and Lillie Ashworth; brothers, Bobby J. Ashworth and Billy Earl Ashworth; and one sister, Betty Jean Taylor. He is survived by his wife, Annette Ashworth of...
Charlotte Shelton
Feb 6, 2017
Mrs. Charlotte Marie Shelton passed away Monday, February 6, 2017, at the age of 90. Mrs. Shelton was a native of Bessemer, AL but lived her last few years in Franklin, TN. She attended Parkwood Church of God. She worked at the Social Security Administration in Birmingham for 35 years. In retirement, she and her husband enjoyed traveling in their...
Mildred Coker
Feb 5, 2017
Mildred Marie Hamlet Coker went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 5, 2017. She served Him faithfully at Shawmut First Baptist Church and was a current member at Hunter Street Baptist Church. She retired from West-Point Stephens finishing department. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilford Earnest Coker, her son, Danny Wilford Coker; her great...
Margaret Donahue
Feb 5, 2017
Margaret "Peggy" Golden Donahue, 87, of Vestavia Hills, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 5, 2017, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Joseph Donahue; son, Joseph Donahue, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Janice Holmes Donahue; parents, Catherine and Thomas Golden; brothers, Thomas, Michael and Joseph Golden; and sister, Anna Marie Golden. She was...
Steven Hedden
Feb 3, 2017
Steven William Dee Hedden, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017, at age 58. He was born on January 16, 1959, in Deerborn, Michigan, the third child of Larry and Ada Hedden. Steve graduated from Athens State University where he played basketball and led his team to the Junior College national finals. After college, Steve lived and worked all over the...
Betty Wallace
Jan 31, 2017
Betty Lois "Carver" Wallace, of McCalla, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at age 81. She was of Baptist faith and retired from Alabama Power after 25 years. Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She is preceded in death by a brother, W.A. "Bill" Carver. Betty is survived by 2 sons, Keith Wallace and Mark...
Ralph Ozley, Sr
Jan 30, 2017
Ralph E. Ozley, Sr., of Helena, went to be with his Lord, Monday, January 30, 2017, at the age of 90. He was the past district governor of the Lions Club. Ralph also was a past trustee, and he was a member of Hunter Street Baptist Church since 1969. He retired from the real estate business after 37 years. He...
Yvonne Stephenson
Jan 27, 2017
Yvonne "Von" Carlene Stephenson passed away peacefully on January 27, 2017 at her home in Alabaster, Alabama. She was born on June 1, 1960, in Welch, West Virginia. She was a 1978 graduate of Gary High School. She worked as a CNP Manager at Vestavia Hills Central Elementary School for 10 years, where she loved and enjoyed her time with...
Susie Carpenter
Jan 23, 2017
Susie Maniscalco Carpenter, of Homewood, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017, at the age of 81. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank B. Carpenter, Sr; brothers, Paul Maniscalco and Sam Maniscalco; sisters, Lorine Alesci and Josephine Passantino; and her parents, Sam and Josephine Maniscalco. She is survived by her sons, Frank Carpenter and Jack Carpenter; daughter, Gina...
Mary Fortenberry
Jan 23, 2017
Mary Frances Garrett Fortenberry, of Alabaster, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017, at the age of 82. She is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Robert Edward "Bobby" Fortenberry, Sr.; and her daughter, Barbara Joyce Fortenberry. She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Ann Fortenberry, Mary Lynn Fortenberry Tidwell (Rowdy), Cornelia Gail "Nelia" Fortenberry; her son, Robert...
Rick Mccrary
Jan 23, 2017
Rick McCrary, noted sculptor and artist of Birmingham, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017, at the age of 59. He is preceded in death by his father, James McCrary. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Tammy Hines McCrary; mother, Jane Goree McCrary; sister, Laura McCrary; brother, John McCrary (Sherri); and niece, Samantha McCrary. The family will receive...
Walter Mims
Jan 21, 2017
Walter Mims of Birmingham, AL, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at the age of 72. Walter was born to parents, David and Jean Mims on January 8, 1945, in San Antonio, Texas. He was the youngest of four children. Walter attended Jones Valley High School, Jacksonville State University and was a member of the United States Coast Guard....
Larry Chambless
Jan 21, 2017
Larry Fee Chambless, of Ensley, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at the age of 56. He was a big hearted person who loved his wife, his kids and grandkids and enjoyed life to the fullest. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Candace; 2 sons, Jonathan and Matthew (Flora); 2 daughters, Amanda and Alyson; 4 grandchildren,...
Lois Avery
Jan 21, 2017
Lois Crumpton Avery, of Shelby, AL, passed away on January 21, 2017, at the age of 89. Born in Jemison, AL, on April 13, 1927, she was the daughter of Monroe and Myrtle Crumpton. Shortly after marrying, Lois and Sam moved to Chicago, IL, before settling in Bessemer, AL, to raise their four children. Later, they both retired to Shelby,...
Joseph Grill
Jan 18, 2017
Joe Grill, of Alabaster, Al, entered the heavenly kingdom of our Lord Wednesday, January 18, 2017. Joe was the beloved husband of Joyce Grill for 64 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Louie Grill; his mother, Stella Grill; four brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his children, Randy Grill (Cathy), Sandra Grill Beans (Mel), Karen...
