Obituaries
Ada Melville Abrahams
Sep 8, 2025
In Loving Memory
Celebrating a Life of Service and Love
With deep affection and gratitude, we remember a devoted mother, cherished friend, and dedicated community member whose journey touched many across continents and cities. Born May 10,1935 in Demerara, Guyana, she lived a life marked by compassion, resilience, and unwavering faith.
As one of seven children (Leo, Prince, George, Sheila, Clinton and Willie)...
James Ketchersid
Sep 2, 2025
James S. Ketchersid, age 84, of Hoover, Alabama, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife, Gaile R. Ketchersid; daughters Melissa Ketchersid McCullough (William) and Cynthia Ketchersid Byzek (Stephen); grandchildren Colleen McCullough and Andy McCullough; brother David Ketchersid (Mary); and sister Carol Ketchersid Doucette (Arthur). He is preceded in death by his sister Nancy...
Jean Cooper
Sep 5, 2025
Jean Chapman Cooper, age 90, passed away peacefully at UAB Center for Palliative Care in the early morning of September 5, 2025. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents William and Eunice Chapman of La Follette, TN; sisters Helen Graves (Nolan) of Detroit and Merle Johnson of Cincinnati.
She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Gary M....
Cathy Green
Sep 1, 2025
Cathy Hawkins Green of Alabaster, Alabama passed into eternity with her Lord and Savior on September 1, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Cathy was born to Arthur Allen Hawkins, JR. and Ressie Mae Brasher Hawkins on March 14, 1957, in Columbiana, Alabama.
Cathy was blessed with godly parents who took her to church starting at the age of seven years old. Her...
Raul Andres Braidot
Aug 27, 2025
Raul Andres Braidot
7 de mayo de 1951 – 27 de agosto de 2025
Raul Andres Braidot ha ganado sus alas y ahora está en la gloria, con sus queridos padres, Bruno Braidot y María Dolores Cardile de Braidot. Le sobreviven su amada esposa por 47 años, Celia Beatriz Sabre-Braidot, hija Mercedes Braidot (yerno Ricardo Ortiz), nietos Ricardo Andres Ortiz-Braidot y Luis...
Thomas Missildine
Aug 25, 2025
Thomas (Tommy) Robert Missildine born August 20, 1949 of Birmingham, AL, passed away at the age of 76 on Monday, August 25, 2025. He was born to Robert and Mary Jane Missildine and grew up in Homewood, AL as an only child. After completing high school, he worked at Alabama Central Heating and AC, then went on to obtain a...
Thyron Davis
Aug 23, 2025
Mrs. Thyron Davis, age 93, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Born on June 1, 1932, in LaFayette, Alabama. Living and working In Bessemer for many years. She lived a long and full life rooted in devotion to her family and the simple joys that brought her happiness.
Thyron was a loving mother and Nana, whose...
Jack White
Aug 18, 2025
Jack Reynolds White, Age 91, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Carolyn Weeks White. He is survived by his sons Preston White (Gay Nell), Gregory White (Donna) and daughter Janet Lovett (Art). Grandchildren: Amanda Beckham (Jonathan), Honey Ferguson (John), Martha Austin (Matt), John Anderson, Sarah Childers (Jonathan),...
Sarah "Anne" York
Aug 17, 2025
Sarah Anne York, age 82, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025, after a brave battle with lung cancer.Born on October 30th, 1942, in Atlanta Georgia, Anne was raised in Buckhead, Georgia.She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Preston Byron York; Son David York, daughter-in-law Annie York and grandsons Spencer (Nicole), Harrison, and Grayson; Son Todd York,...
Charlotte Shake
Aug 16, 2025
Charlotte "Chars" Ann (Pearce) Shake, age 90, of Birmingham, Alabama, and formerly of Tellico Village, Loudon, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025. She was born on September 3, 1934, in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Martine and Keith Redenbaugh.
After graduating from Ahrens Trade High School, Chars married the love of her life, Norris Dean Shake,...
Tommy Ray Payne
Aug 15, 2025
Tommy Ray Payne was born February 2, 1958, and grew up with his older brother, Wade, in Hueytown, Alabama. He spent most of his childhood outdoors — playing ball in the yard, adventuring through the woods, and skiing at the lake. He was blessed with godly parents, Jim and Martha Payne, who faithfully took him to First Church of the...
Timothy Jerome Aycock
Aug 14, 2025
Timothy Jerome Aycock, age 77, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, following an extended battle with Parkinson’s disease. He is survived by his devoted wife of 44 years, Myra Aycock, whose love and partnership were a constant source of strength throughout his life.
Born on October 18, 1947, in Birmingham, Alabama, Tim was raised in Adamsville alongside his sister Marcia....
Mira Vann
Aug 12, 2025
Mira Fairly Vann of Hoover, Alabama passed peacefully into eternity with her Lord and Savior at her home on August 12, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Mira was born to Erle Bryant Fairly and Elmira Belle Hetherington Fairly on July 13, 1938 in Fountain, Alabama. She graduated in 1956 from Monroe County High School before attending Howard College (now Samford University)...
James Lloyd Peoples
Aug 11, 2025
James Lloyd Peoples (James), 87 years old, resident of Helena (AL), passed away on August 11, 2025, after a lengthy and courageous battle with illness. He is preceded in death by his father, Lloyd W. Peoples, his mother, Kathleen D. McMillan, his brother, Hoyt W. McMillan, his grandparents, Ira and Lannie DeLay, and his aunts, Irene Looney and Emily Heaton....
Patricia Davenport
Aug 11, 2025
Patricia Ann Davenport, lovingly known as Pat, Mother, and Granny, age 88 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025. She was born on May 1, 1937 in Monessen, Pennsylvania to Howard Richard and Anne Kusenko Dennis. Pat was a longtime devoted employee of Pizitz and UAB Special Studies before retiring. After retiring from UAB, she worked for...
Rosemary Ledlow
Aug 7, 2025
Rosemary Ledlow, age 97, passed away peacefully August 7, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family.
Born January 8, 1928 in Joy, Alabama to Otto W. Faile and Lona A. Faile. Rosemary, a curious child, was fascinated by the old pump organ on her Grandmother's back porch. Testing and playing until music happened. Her love of piano and singing...
Gary Lee Hand
Aug 5, 2025
Gary Lee Hand passed away in his home August 5, 2025. Born December 7, 1940 in Lipscomb, Alabama, Gary was a loving husband and father, and an adoring grandfather.
Gary was one of five sons born to Willis and Ruby Hand. He grew up running around town making mischief with his brothers, fishing, and getting into too much trouble. After graduating...
Mary Baker
Aug 3, 2025
Mary K Baker, beloved wife, mother and educator joined friends and family in Heaven on August 3, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of strength, wit and devotion to her family and community. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Clifton Edward "Buddy" Alexander III and sister Elizabeth Alexander and is survived by her loving husband of 58 years...
George William Manning
Aug 2, 2025
George William Manning passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025. He was a devoted husband to Tandy Crisan Manning, father to Daniel Manning, Daniel Brawdy and Cindy Sweatt; brother, uncle and friend to many. George was also a soldier serving our country valiantly. His most treasured role was that of grandfather, even his friends called him Papaw.
His grandchildren William and Michael...
