Obituaries
Joseph Robertson
Aug 8, 2015
Robertson, Lt. Col. Joseph G. (retired), 90 years of age passed away Sunday, August 8, 2015, a resident of Hoover, Al. formerly of Montgomery, Al. He was born May 10, 1925 in Birmingham, Alabama, to Otto L. and Amy Elizabeth Robertson who are deceased. He was a loving Father, Grandfather, Husband and Friend. Joe Robertson was a graduate of the...
Joseph Mccormick
Aug 8, 2015
Joseph P. McCormick, of Hoover, AL, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2015, at the age of 75. Joe was born September 12, 1939 and grew up in Johnson City TN. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. While in school he met Pat who became the love of his life. After...
Randle Nelems
Aug 5, 2015
Randle Jackson "Jack" Nelems, 83, of Bluff Park, passed peacefully, Wednesday, August 5, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Jack was the last surviving of the Nelems triplets, the first set of triplets born at Carraway Hospital on August 25, 1931 to H. C. And Clyde Nelems. Raised in Pratt City, Jack attended Pratt School and Ensley High School. Jack...
Tina Campbell
Aug 3, 2015
Mrs. Tina Beckham Campbell, of Hoover, AL, passed away surrounded by her family at the age of 58. She was born in Birmingham, AL. She met Scott, her husband in 1990 and they were married for 20 years. She loved her daughter, Shelby and she was Tina's life. She loved animals, music and the outdoors, especially the Smokey Mountains. She...
Barbara Perry
Aug 2, 2015
Mrs. Barbara E. Perry, 76, of Odenville, AL, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2015. She was the loving wife of Guyles C. Perry for 55 years. She was a loving mother of 5 children, 10 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. Mrs. Perry was born in Tarrant City, AL and raised in Roebuck, AL. She was preceded in death by her...
Joyce Downing
Jul 28, 2015
Joyce S. Downing, of Hoover, went home to take care of God's garden on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at the age of 74. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, David M. Downing; 2 sons, Danny Downing (Linda) and Todd Downing (Rhonda); her daughter, Tammy Moore; 5 grandchildren, Carole Ann, Merry Emily, Hannah Kate, Luke, and Grace; 2...
Randy Vines, Sr
Jul 26, 2015
Randy Wayne Vines Sr. born January 17, 1958 of Sylvan Springs, formally Minor, passed away on July 26, 2015 at the age of 57. He was a graduate of Minor High School class of 1976. He had a tender heart and touched many lives. He was a hard worker and very dedicated to his family. He worked for 35 years...
Amy Lavender
Jul 24, 2015
Amy Marie Lavender, 38, of McCalla passed away on Friday, July 24, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Rickey Lavender; two sons, Andrew Tinory and Nathan Lavender; one daughter, Rachel Lavender; parents, Tom and Glenda Thompson; and one brother, Reid Thompson. She was loved and will be missed by all. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, July 28,...
June Corn
Jul 23, 2015
Mrs. June R. Corn, of Bessemer, AL, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015, at her home at the age of 85. She was a lifelong resident of Bessemer, AL and a member of Cannon Baptist Church. She was a retired nurse from BMC Princeton after 25 years. She was dearly loved by her sons, family and many friends. She was...
Richard Rushing, Sr
Jul 23, 2015
Richard Earl Rushing, Sr. of Hoover passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015 at the age of 69. He is a member of the Baptist Church at McAdory and a former member of Hunter Street Baptist Church. He recently retired from Drummond Coal with over 40 years’ service in the coal industry. He was a long time business owner of Pearson...
John Hiers, Jr
Jul 18, 2015
John M. Hiers, Jr. of Birmingham, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015, at the age of 73. He was a member of the Baptist Church of the Covenant and New Merkle Senior Center. He is survived by his daughter, Sheila H. Snoddy (David); 4 grandchildren, Brandi Burgess, Blake Burgess, Diane Snoddy, and Samantha Snoddy; and sister, Betty Miller (George). A...
Charles Campbell, Jr
Jul 17, 2015
Charles W. Campbell, Jr., a lifelong resident of Alabama, passed away July 17, 2015. He was born July 21, 1926. Charles grew up in Ensley, Alabama and graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Prior to graduating, he served in the U.S. Navy. He began his professional career with and retired from Vulcan Materials. As long as...
Juanita Haun
Jul 17, 2015
Juanita F. Haun, of Pleasant Grove, passed away Friday, July 17, 2015, at the age of 87. She is survived by her sons, Earl Haun (Anne) and Alan Haun (Lori); 4 grandchildren, Brent, Traci, Joey, and Chris; and 4 great grandchildren. Graveside service will be 10 AM, Monday, July 20, 2015, at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South. ROLL TIDE Graveside 10:00...
James Kerr
Jul 13, 2015
Mr. James "Patrick" Kerr, of Minor, passed away Monday, July 13, 2015, at the age of 34. He graduated from Minor High School and worked as an Electrician. He is survived by his daughter, Chandler Leanne Kerr of Cullman, parents, James "J.L." and Dianne Kerr of Minor, sister, Shalene Kerr Boyd (Tim) of Dora, two nephews and a niece. A...
Aline Tucker
Jul 13, 2015
Aline F. Tucker, 90, of Birmingham, Al passed away on July 13, 2015. She was born in 1925, in Fayette County, Al. She was a graduate of the University of Alabama and a retired teacher, teaching elementary and middle school for 23 years in Huntsville, Al. She and her husband Paul loved camping in their RV at Lake Guntersville. In...
Karen Pender
Jul 11, 2015
Karen L. Pender, of Mobile, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015, at the age of 66. She is preceded in death by her parents, Carlos and Edna Pender; her sister, Anne Brooks Michelini; and her sister-in-love, Angela Pender. She is survived by 3 brothers, Alton Pender (Linda), Gary Pender, and Wayne Pender (Judy); and many extended family members. Graveside service...
Jerome Butchko
Jul 10, 2015
Mr. Jerome David Butchko, Sr., of Hoover, died July 10, 2015 after a short illness. He was 78. He will be remembered at a memorial Mass Thursday, July 16, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church on Preserve Parkway in Hoover with visitation at 10 a.m. and Mass at 11 a.m. A native of Ohio, Jerry moved to Birmingham more than...
Craven Hill
Jul 8, 2015
Mr. Craven R. Hill, of Pelham, AL, formerly of Prattville, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at the age of 86. He was born and raised in Akron, OH and had a lifelong career with the General Tire and Rubber Company. He was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived...
Lucy Chiles
Jul 8, 2015
Mrs. Lucy "Carol" Chiles, of Hoover, AL, formerly of Farmerville, LA, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at the age of 80. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, who lived life to the fullest. She was preceded in death by her husband, of 56 years, Carle C. Chiles. She is survived by two sons, Cliff Chiles (Beth)...
Carolyn Jordan
Jul 7, 2015
Mrs. Carolyn L. Jordan, of Birmingham, AL, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at the age of 83. Greatly loved by her family and by her many friends across all walks of life, Carolyn was a joyous soul, a sweet Texas girl with a wry sense of humor, a progressive force of nature, and a beautiful woman. Her family was...
