Archive for June 2023

Christopher Edward Osborn passed away at his home in Camp Branch, on June 14.  Born June 25, 1982, he was a Southminster Day School, Oak Mountain Middle, and Indian Springs alum.  He loved being involved in city league and school sports including football and basketball, but his favorite was soccer.  He took classes at Jeff…

Mary Ellen Claburn Stuckey Hogg, of Bessemer, Alabama, passed away on June 20, 2023 at the age of 87. Her surviving relatives include husband, Dewey E. Hogg; daughter, Debra Adair Buttram; son, Kenneth Ralph Stuckey; 4-grandchildren and 1-great-grandchild. No services will be planned at this time. Her family will arrange a Celebration of Life at…

Jo Ina Alexander, age 83, passed away peacefully in her own home Thursday, June 22, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Marvel, AL on April 8, 1940, to her parents, Meldric Franklin Huckabee and Addie Ruth Pickett Huckabee, both have preceded her in passing. Jo Ina is survived by her loving…

Alabaster, AL: Marcus Whitman Jr. passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023. He was born on October 18, 1934. Dr. Marcus Whitman Jr. was passionate about life and learning. His tables were often cluttered with the latest medical journals and hunting, fishing, and Tennessee Walking Horses magazines scattered about. His formal education began at the…

Clifford Alan Jefferson, age 61, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 11, 2023. He was born on April 19, 1962 to his parents, William Luke and Patricia Faye Jefferson, both have preceded him in passing. Clifford is survived by his brother, Roger M. Jefferson (Vickie) and their daughter, Angela Gaskins and grandson, Hunter Gaskins; his sister,…

5/30/90-6/12/23 Elizabeth “Blake” Menke, age 33, of Helena, AL, entered her eternal home on Monday, June 12th, 2023.  She attended Helena Elementary, Riverchase Middle School and graduated from Pelham High School where she was a beloved member of the Colorguard in the Pelham Marching Band.  She went on to attend Auburn University, was a member…

Noal Landford Cotney, Sr., age 90, passed away peacefully at his home on Lay Lake in Wilsonville, Alabama on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, surrounded by his loving and devoted family.   Noal was the youngest child born to William Homer and Lora Odelia (Bence) Cotney of New Site, Alabama. As a young man he worked on his…

Jean Amy Cooke Martin, age 87, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Thursday, June 8, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on January 15, 1936, in Amherst, Massachusetts, to parents Howard R. Cooke and Esther Williams Cooke, both preceded her in passing. She is survived by her son…

Calvin Stanley Grant, age 68, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Panama City, Florida on January 20, 1955 to his loving parents James Hugh and Patricia Grant, both have preceded him in death. He is also preceded by his brother, Jimmy Grant; and son, Robert…

Roger H. Mayers, age 79, died peacefully at his home in Alabaster, AL, on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 after a long illness. Roger was born in Amityville, NY, on October 25, 1943, to George Mayers, Jr., and Belle Platt Mayers. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, George Mayers, III. He…