Obituaries

Feb 26, 2026

Mar 1, 2026

Joan Lean Ensor née Hudgins, a resident of Mobile, Alabama for the past 36 years, went to be with the Lord on March 1st, 2026.

She was born to William Scott Ensor, Sr., and Annie Lee Kilgore Ensor, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 34 years, James Perry...

Feb 25, 2026

Feb 24, 2026

Janis Elizabeth Lucas, 87, passed away peacefully February 24, 2026. Born November 1, 1938, in Alexander City to Alonzo and Mittie Williams Brock, Janis lived a life defined by faith, service, and deep love for her family. 

Janis proudly served her country in the United States Air Force before dedicating 30 years of service to Brookwood Hospital as a Nurse Anesthetist....

Feb 24, 2026

Barbara Lounette Oliver was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on November 21, 1942. On February 24, 2026, at 83 years old, she passed peacefully with family in Vestavia Hills and went to be with the Lord.

Barbara was born to Cecil and Bertha Oliver of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, and had an older brother, Harvey Holmes Oliver, also of Vestavia Hills. After graduating...

Feb 24, 2026

 Pauline “Polly” Haapanen, age 83, passed peacefully in her sleep, entering into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family. 

Polly was born on June 25, 1942, in Sylacauga, Alabama. She graduated from Bessemer High School and had an early career as a model before dedicating many years of faithful service...

Feb 19, 2026

Paul Adrian Hicks went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 19, 2026. He was born in Greenville, Mississippi and lived most of his life in Birmingham, Alabama. He was a son of Morris Adron Hicks and Agnes Ware Stanfield Hicks. He worked for many years at Channel 6/WBRC. He was also a gifted classical guitarist. He taught guitar...

Feb 18, 2026

Jo Ella Sink went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. She was born in Ansted, WV and was the daughter of the late Ralph Jennings Nuckols and Thelma Mildred Nuckols. She was a graduate of Berea College with a degree in Education. She married the late Jack Merritt Sink on June 11, 1955. She lived and...

Feb 16, 2026

Elaine Hulsey Kirby, a devoted follower of Christ, entered into the presence of her Savior and Lord on February 16, 2026.

Mrs. Kirby was a faithful member of both Eastern Valley Baptist Church and Bellview Baptist Church. She loved singing in the choir and teaching Sunday School. She especially enjoyed her ministry to the young married couples’ class at Bellview Baptist...

Feb 14, 2026

Carrie Sue Hinds, of Pelham, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the age of 93. She died peacefully in the home her husband built in 1953—the same home where they raised their four children on the family’s dairy farm.

A graduate of Shades Valley High School, Mrs. Hinds was a faithful, lifelong member of Pelham First United Methodist Church...

Feb 5, 2026

Jettie Ruth Brown Roberts passed away on February 5, 2026 at the age of 83. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and was a member of First Baptist Church of Hoover for over 50 years.

Jettie was born on September 21, 1942 in Sylacauga, Alabama as the only daughter of the late William “Arcie” Brown and...

Feb 5, 2026

Kathryn Roberta "Nana" Buckels Hardman passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on February 5, 2026, at the age of 86. Born January 13, 1940, in Valdosta, Georgia, Roberta was raised on a farm in Jasper, Florida, where she developed a deep love for nature and learned the value of hard work, including the ability to pick and...

Feb 4, 2026

Our beloved wife, mother, and sister, Judy Wilson passed into eternity on February 4, 2026.

She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Ross Wilson, sisters Rachel Powers and Becky Wallace (Dan), daughters Lynn McAfee (Kevin), Cheryl Kirchner (Daryl), and Becca Cowan (BIlly Ray), and son Jeff (Denise), and son-in-law Chuck Wallace. She was preceded in death by...

Feb 3, 2026

Kenneth Franklin Priddy, age 88, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026. He was born on July 23, 1937, in Nettleton, Mississippi, to the late Esmond and Agnes Priddy.

Kenneth shared a beautiful life and marriage of 67 years with his devoted wife, Ann Elmore Priddy. Together, they built a family rooted in faith, love, and laughter.

He was a...

Feb 3, 2026

Jared Guess, age 46, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on February 3rd, 2026, in the city where he was born and spent his life.

Jared was the kindest soul you could ever meet. He had a rare gift for seeing the good in everyone, and time spent with him always left people feeling better about themselves than they did before. He...

Feb 3, 2026

Pasqual "Pat" Frank Cerniglia 1946-2026, beloved father, grandfather, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026.Born on August 5, 1946, in Birmingham, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his mother Angeline Conova Cerniglia, his father Frank Cerniglia and his sister Vinzene Cerniglia Vetrano. Pat, born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, attended Ensley High School and Jeff...

Feb 3, 2026

Thomas Watson Scott Jr., 76, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CST at the Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel,2701 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover, Alabama 35244. There will be a reception at Tom Scott III's home after the funeral services at 725 Lakecrest Drive, Hoover AL,...

Jan 31, 2026

Mrs. Doris Chesser, 97, of Bessemer, Alabama (Greenwood Community) passed away on Saturday-January 31, 2026.

She was born January 17, 1929 in Montevallo, Alabama, the daughter of Young & Ole Mae Pickett.

Mrs. Chesser worked for the Hercules Powder Plant for 18 years as a purchasing agent and retired in 1984. She worked for Monroe Electric for a couple of...

Jan 30, 2026

Hugh Joseph Shaw (1949-2026), beloved husband, father, encourager and friend to many, passed from this world to the great Yankee Stadium in the sky on Jan. 30, 2026. Hugh was dedicated to his family and, in particular, to his wife of 54 years, Rosemary. He was known for his generosity of spirit, calm demeanor and wisdom, which made him a...

Jan 27, 2026

Lytle Hyde of Pelham, Alabama, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 27, 2026. He was a devoted husband and caring father, beloved by those in his family. He will be remembered for his tender heart, his contagious sense of humor, and the boundless amount of work he performed to take care of those he loved.

Mr. Hyde was preceded...