John Mitchell, of Hoover, passed away on May 6, 2021 at the age of 72.  He retired from Southern Company after 40 years of service and was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church. 

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Terry Mitchell; two daughters, Vanessa O’Neal (Keith) and Mallory Mitchell; two grandchildren, Oliver and Claire O’Neal; a sister, Loretta Garrigan; and several nieces and nephews. 

The family will receive friends on Friday, Mat 14, 2021 from 5:00-7:00PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Dementia Society at www.dementiasociety.org/memorials in John’s name

“Shine on you crazy diamond” 

Aurora Ann Sharp Garrett of Birmingham passed away on March 11, 2021, following complications of a stroke. She was preceded in death just three months prior by the love of her life and husband of 71 years, Henry B. Garrett. Ann was born in Birmingham on July 5, 1930, to Elizabeth Martin Sharp and Charles Goodman Sharp. A member of the National Honor Society, she graduated from Shades Cahaba School in 1948. She completed two years of studies at Auburn University before marrying Henry in the Auburn Methodist Parsonage in 1949. Following their marriage, they returned to Birmingham and joined Huffman United Methodist Church, where they were devoted lifelong members. Ann held many leadership roles during her 50 years of membership in United Methodist Women.

She nurtured her family, offering steadfast support as they moved to various states in the US, as well as to England and Scotland, in support of Henry’s career. After raising her family, she worked at St. Martin’s in the Pines. During retirement, she enjoyed traveling and spending time at South Sauty Creek on Lake Guntersville. Their final years were spent happily at St. Martin’s in the Pines. Ann was kind, considerate, selfless, strong, hardworking, devoted, compassionate, and confident. The grace that followed her was inspired by these words she shared with us: “Live in such a way that those who don’t know God, but know you, will come to know God because they know you.”

Ann is survived by three children, Henry Michael Garrett (Cathy), Elizabeth Garrett Butterworth (Craig), Robert Charles Garrett (Shirley); four grandchildren, Elizabeth Sharp Butterworth (Duston), Joyce Butterworth McKinnon (Kyle), Charles Craig Butterworth, and Mary Dixon Garrett; and three great grandchildren, Isaac Orin Parker, Grace Anaya Parker, and Aurora Jane McKinnon.

A service to celebrate the lives of Ann and Henry will be held in the not-too-distant future. Memorials may be made to Huffman United Methodist Church (711 Gene Reed Rd, Birmingham, AL., 35235) or to St. Martin’s in the Pines (4941 Montevallo Rd, Irondale, AL., 35210).

Kevin Glandon, 59, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on April 1, 2021. Kevin was born on April 7, 1961 to Max and Gloria Glandon in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. After graduating from Clinton High School in 1979, he went on to study mechanical engineering at Tennessee Tech. After graduating, he landed his first job at Georgia Power as a Mechanical Engineer. He eventually joined Southern Nuclear in Birmingham, where he became a dedicated fleet engineering manager. While working in Augusta, GA, he met his loving wife of 29 years, Stephanie Little. They knew each other through work, but seeing each other at the Masters Golf Tournament is where it all began. Kevin and Stephanie went on to have three children, Loveday, John, and Cole. They made their home in Chelsea, AL, and he was a member of St. Marks Catholic Church. Kevin was the epitome of a family man, and known for his smile. He was the kind of man who always considered others first. Kevin had a great appreciation for the small things in life and an understanding on what makes life worth living. His pride and joy is his three children and helping them achieve their dreams. He truly enjoyed his work in engineering and took great pride in it. He had a lasting positive effect on everyone he came across and the community.

Kevin was predeceased by his father Max Glandon, and younger brother Brian Glandon. Kevin is survived by wife Stephanie Little Glandon, their children, Loveday (fiancé Jacob Murphy), John and Cole, also mother Gloria Glandon, brother Steve Glandon (Julie), nephews, Ross Glandon, Philip Glandon (Molly), Nathan Glandon, niece Rachel (Patrick) Baldwin, Great niece Charlotte Baldwin and Great nephew Rhys Glandon.

The services will be held at Ridout’s Valley Chapel in Homewood, AL. Flowers or a donation to the American Heart Association are greatly appreciated.

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John Devlin Plaxco, 97, doting husband and proud father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Sunday the 14th of March, 2021. He was born in December 1923 in South Carolina. He was the son of Reverend Moffatt Ross and Agnes Devlin Plaxco, the youngest of three children. John’s family moved to Louisville, Georgia and he attended Louisville Academy, where his father was also the head master. He attended Erskine College prior to transferring to Georgia Tech. Like others in the Greatest Generation he served in WWII graduating from the US Naval Academy in 1945. He entered active duty as an Ensign and served aboard the USS Omaha CL4 in the Atlantic and USS Steamer Bay CVE-87 in the Pacific. Upon his honorable discharge he returned to Georgia Tech graduating with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1947.

John began his professional career in Birmingham, Alabama as a draftsman for Southern Company Services. He spent 38 years with the company prior to retiring in 1986 after leading the electrical design department for many years. Birmingham was also where he met his true love, Jeanne. They met on the front steps of First Presbyterian Church after his first Sunday in 1948. When asked in 2019 where his favorite place in Birmingham was, he stated First Presbyterian for this very reason. John also served as an elder and deacon at the church.

John welcomed everyone he met with a generous heart. He was a talented woodworker creating treasured gifts for family, passionate about genealogy and history, avid tennis player and golfer, meticulous with his lawn care, and appreciated a good afternoon nap. Above all else he was devoted to Jeanne, his family, and friends.

He is survived by his son, John “Jack” Plaxco; daughter, Margaret Chandler; grandchildren, Lelia Wilcox (Ian), Kathryn Drake (Kory), John Plaxco (Kat Moore), Daniel Chandler (Megan Holder), David Chandler (Annie), Paul Chandler (Jessica), Marie Curtis (Quinn); great-grandchildren, Kathryn, Evelyn, Maggie Flynn, and Leda Wilcox; Rowan, Madelyn, and Felicity Drake; Annabelle and Sophia Chandler; Marcee Jeanne and Isabelle Chandler; and Boone and Lexi Curtis; brother-in-law, Marion Dick; sister-in-law, Allene Tynes; and many adoring nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69-years, Jeanne Tynes Plaxco; parents; brother, Moffatt Ross Plaxco, Jr.; sister, Mary Elizabeth Patrick; sister-in-law, Faye Tynes Dick; brother-in-law, Hubbard Armstrong Tynes and son, James Moffatt Plaxco.

A private graveside service will be held for family at Elmwood Cemetery, followed by a Memorial Service in the church at a later date. In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be directed to First Presbyterian Church, 2100 4th Avenue N, Birmingham, Alabama 35203 or First Light Shelter (for women and children), 2230 Fourth Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203

Cards may be sent to

Family of John Plaxco
1109 Lido Drive
Birmingham, AL 35226