Obituaries

Olean Terry Clark

Olean Terry Clark

Apr 1, 2020

Olean Terry Clark, of McCalla, passed away on April 1, 2020 at the age of 79. She was a graduate of Auburn University. She was a long-time volunteer and supporter of the American Red Cross. She is preceded in death by her husband of 22 years, Harry F. Clark; her sisters, Madelyn Guilian and Louisa McMickens; and granddaughter, Brandy Clark....

Elaine Tatum Stephens

Elaine Tatum Stephens

Mar 31, 2020

Elaine Tatum Stephens, of Bessemer, passed away on March 31, 2020 at the age of 86. She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Charles E. "Charlie" Stephens, Sr.; parents, William Charlton Tatum and Georgia Irene (Ramer) Tatum; sister, Frances Jean Ellis; brothers, Ralph Tatum, Clyde Tatum, Jerry Tatum, Owen Tatum, Richard Tatum and Willis "Butch" Tatum....

David Michael Chapman

David Michael Chapman

Mar 31, 2020

David Michael Chapman, of McCalla, passed away on March 31, 2020 at the age of 55. He is preceded in death by his father, Herbert M. Chapman. He is survived by his wife, Penni Crider Chapman; sons, David Bradley Chapman and Michael Alan Chapman; granddaughters, Emily and Addison Chapman; mother, Ann Downs Chapman; sister, Teresa Chapman (Rick) Gunter; brother, Randy...

Gillis Warren

Gillis Warren

Mar 30, 2020

Gillis Warren, of Bessemer, passed away on March 30, 2020 at the age of 91. He was a loving husband and father, devoted friend and servant. He was a deacon and longtime member of New Faith Baptist Church Pleasant Grove. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Donna Susan Sanders; son, Joel Scott Warren; brother, Lecil Warren; and sisters,...

Angela D. Wardlow

Angela D. Wardlow

Mar 30, 2020

Angela Diane Wardlow, of Hueytown, passed away on March 30, 2020 at the age of 49. She is survived by her husband, George Michael Wardlow; daughters, Taylen Victoria Leigh Noehren and Margie Calyesse Noehren; parents, Harold and Patricia Mobley; brothers, Andrew Mobley and Kerry Mobley; and many other relatives and friends. Memorial services have not been planned at this time.

James Mason Garner

James Mason Garner

Mar 30, 2020

James Mason Garner, 32 of Bessemer, AL passed away March 30, 2020. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Virgil and Virginia "Mawmaw" Garner; uncle, Michael Simpson. He is survived by his mother, Tammy Evans (step-dad, Jerry); dad, Tom Ridley; brother, Corey Garner (Courtney); step-sisters, Starr serena and Christie Marquard; cousins, Angela Foley, Shirley Sullivan, James Sullivan, Allen Sullivan;...

Adrienna A. Lala

Adrienna A. Lala

Mar 28, 2020

Adrienna A. Lala, of Hoover, passed away on March 28, 2020 at the age of 103. Services, in New Orleans, have not been finalized at this time.

Ruben Bland

Ruben Bland

Mar 27, 2020

Ruben Bland, of Birmingham, passed away on March 27, 2020 at the age of 86. Graveside service will be Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 11:00 AM in Bethlehem East Cemetery in Hanceville, Alabama.

Carol Posey Leeth

Carol Posey Leeth

Mar 26, 2020

Carol Posey Leeth, age 79 of Hoover, Alabama, peaceably passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Carol was born on July 17, 1940 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Myrtle Posey. Carol grew up in the Bush Hills neighborhood of Birmingham and attended Ensley High School, class of 1958. She attended The University of...

Marshall K. Whitacre

Marshall K. Whitacre

Mar 24, 2020

Marshall K. Whitacre, of Ohio, passed away on March 24, 2020 at the age 82. No services are planned at this time.

Waylon Robert Burnette

Waylon Robert Burnette

Mar 24, 2020

Waylon Robert Burnette passed away on March 24, 2020. He is survived by his mother, Stephanie Renee Gerardo; father, Paul Ray Burnette, Jr.; brothers, Kayden C. Swafford, Timothy A. Swafford and Zachary E. Swafford; grandparents, Michael R. Gerardo & Rhonda Reid and Paul Ray Burnette & Keva L. Jones (Gene), Tina Harris and Barry Doss; aunt, Jennifer Gerardo and Casey...

Toshia Terry Laster

Toshia Terry Laster

Mar 24, 2020

Toshia Terry Laster, of Michigan, passed away on March 24, 2020 at the age of 51. No services are planned at this time.

John Howard Buchanan

John Howard Buchanan

Mar 21, 2020

John Howard Buchanan, age 65, died peacefully at St. Vincent's Hospital on Saturday, March 21, from a brief illness. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama to Paul A. Buchanan, Jr., and Marian K. Buchanan. John is survived by his wife of 31 years, Lady Anne, his brother Paul A. Buchanan, III (Ina), his sister Sharon Buchanan Ryan, his Aunt Judith...

Brenda Jordan

Brenda Jordan

Mar 21, 2020

Brenda Jordan, of Birmingham, passed away on March 21, 2020. Service of memory has not been planned at this time.

Jean Scott

Jean Scott

Mar 20, 2020

Gloria "Jean" Scott, of Tuscaloosa, passed away on March 20,2020 at the age of 68. She worked for many years as a Childcare Assistant. She is preceded in death by her mother, Sarah "Carol" Scott. She leaves to cherish her memory, one daughter, Carol Scott Maynord (Keith Jones); two grandsons, William Scott Maynord and Christian Michael Maynord; and many other...

Lois Shaver

Lois Shaver

Mar 19, 2020

Lois Shaver, of Illinois, passed away on March 19, 2020. Private graveside service was held March 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile, AL.

Arthur Gilliland

Arthur Gilliland

Mar 19, 2020

Arthur Gilliland, 75 of Hueytown, Alabama passed away March 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice; parents, James and Mary Lee Gilliland; brother, J.C. Gilliland. He is survived by his daughters, Wendy Brown (Jim), Christy Ragland (David); grandchildren, Cody Gilliland, Daulton Brown, Shelby Brown and Jacob Ragland; brother, J.R. Gilliland, Jr. (Wanda). An Entombment service will...

Regina Lumpp

Regina Lumpp

Mar 16, 2020

Regina Lumpp, of Illinois, passed away on March 16, 2020. Services are incomplete at this time.

Nancy Elizabeth Boone

Nancy Elizabeth Boone

Mar 15, 2020

Nancy Elizabeth Boone of Pleasant Grove, Alabama went to be with the Lord on March 15, 2020. She was born on August 7, 1940 in Jonesborough, Tennessee. She was adopted on September 7, 1945 by Aughtie Self Batson and John Daniel Batson of Concord, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers: John Quincy Batson, Tom Allington...

Frances Annette Varnon Angwin

Frances Annette Varnon Angwin

Mar 14, 2020

Frances “Annette” Varnon Angwin, age 81, transitioned to her Heavenly body on March 14,2020. In Heaven she will join her husband, John F. Angwin, Sr.; Son, Martin “Marty” Angwin; Daughter, Vari Sleigh Angwin; along with many others that have gone on before her. Graveside Services will be held at Elmwood Cemetery on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 3:00 pm. Visitation...