Jan 16, 2025

Ellen Elizabeth Wade, of Hoover, AL., passed away on January 16, 2025.  Services to honor Mrs. Wade's life will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 4pm at Riverchase Community Church (2053 Old Montgomery Hwy. Hoover, AL). .

Jan 4, 2025

Michael C. Rockett, Sr., met his Savior face to face on January 4, 2025. A man deeply loved and respected by all who knew him, he was known by many nicknames throughout his life: "Mickey", "Pig","SkyRockett", and "Chief". His legacy of love, faith, and humor leaves an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to have known him.

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Jan 3, 2025

Sophie Thrash, of Pleasant Grove, AL., passed away on January 3, 2025.  Services to honor Sophie's life will be held on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Valhalla Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11:00am – 12:00pm, with a celebration of life service following at 12:00pm. Interment will be held at Valhalla Cemetery following the service.

Dec 25, 2024

Born in Maryville, Tennessee, the fourth child of Melvin Reynolds Joyce and Jessie Eunice Shaw Joyce. He lived in the Birmingham, Alabama area his entire life except for his time in the Marine Corps. He served in Vietnam as a helicopter mechanic, and became a helicopter crew chief, which can be a very messy job in combat. He received...

Dec 24, 2024

Mrs. Betty Hadaway, of Bessemer, AL., passed away on December 24, 2024.  Services to honor Mrs. Hadaway's life will be held on Monday, December 30, 2024 at North Highlands Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 10:00am – 11:00am, with a celebration of life service following at 11:00pm. Interment will be held at Valhalla Cemetery following the service.

Dec 14, 2024

Ms. Evelyn Jones, of Calera, AL., passed away on December 14, 2024.  Services to honor Ms. Jones' life will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Antioch Baptist Church (Bessemer, AL.). Visitation will be from 10:00am – 12:00pm, with a celebration of life service following at 12:00pm. Interment will be held at Valhalla Cemetery following the service.

Dec 11, 2024

Mrs. Thelma Brown, of Birmingham, AL., passed away on December 11, 2024.  Services to honor Mrs. Brown's life will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 11:00am at Valhalla Funeral Home Chapel.  Visitation will be on December 20, 2024  from 11:00am – 4:00pm, at Valhalla Funeral Home. Interment will be held at Valhalla Cemetery following the service.

Nov 30, 2024

Edith Carol Berryman Ashley of Greensboro, GA, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, at The Glen At Lake Oconee in Greensboro.  She was 77. Carol was born August 16, 1947, in Birmingham, AL to the late James Black Berryman and Edith Alexander Berryman.  She attended Baker Elementary School, Fairfield Junior High and graduated from Fairfield High School. In 2004...

Nov 11, 2024

Ms. Alice Jeanette Priestley Arnett passed away on November 11, 2024. She was born on July 31, 1935, in Birmingham, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents John Anthony Priestley and Clara Capley Priestley and her brother John Anthony Priestley Jr. and his wife Sarah Jane Priestley. Ms. Arnett graduated from Ensley High School, Auburn University (when...

Nov 7, 2024

Tina Ward Hull, aged 82, of Bessemer, died peacefully at home on November 7, 2024.  She was a 1960 graduate of Shades Valley High School.  She was a member of the Bessemer Jayceettes, Junior Service League of Bessemer, and held various positions with the Greenwood Elementary School PTSO while her children were students.   She was a dedicated student advocate...