Veteran Birmingham Radio Personality Lisa Mason Dies

BIRMINGHAM, AL — One of Birmingham's most familiar voices in radio died Wednesday from health complications. Mason was an on-air personality for 106.9 The Eagle for more than 17 years.

"Mason not only served her community on-air with entertainment and news but also hosted and worked countless community events including Do Dah Day, local town festivals, Toys for Tots events, tornado relief drives, annual Boo Halloween Party, and so much more," WBPT said in a statement. "Lisa Mason and her commitment to the station, community, and her listeners will be dearly missed."

Mason hosted the "Mason-Dixon Morning Show" on 99.5 FM from 1997-99. Mason was from Huntsville, the daughter of NASA scientist Bob Carter, and graduated from Samford University.

An outspoken advocate for animals, Mason was a key supporter of the ASPCA, and Summit Media issued a statement asking that donations be made in her honor to the ASPCA at the following link by checking the “mail a paper card” and including the following information: Recipient is Lisa Mason Tribute at 2700 Corporate Drive, STE. 115, Birmingham, AL. 35242.