Obituaries
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...
Margaret Stokes
Jul 5, 2015
Mrs. Margaret Stokes, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015, at the age of 80. She was a U.S. Army Veteran and served during 1953-1955. She was born in Duquesne, PA but had been a resident of Bessemer since 1984 and retired as a sales clerk from J.C. Penneys. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by...
Chris Mazur
Jul 5, 2015
Mr. Chris Mazur, of Hoover, AL, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015, at the age of 87. He was a US Army Veteran and served in the Korean War. He was an avid woodworker and was a member of the Woodworkers Guild. He was also a member of the Quiet Birdmen. He was a former flight instructor. He loved his...
Carroll Mcvea
Jul 2, 2015
Carroll Burt McVea died peacefully on Thursday, July 2, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bogalusa, LA on May 30, 1929 to Lois Wertz McVea and Truman Charles McVea. Burt served our country for 20 years (10 years in the Air Force and 10 years in the Navy). He attended West End High School and worked for...
Thomas Fortenberry
Jul 1, 2015
Mr. Thomas H. Fortenberry, of Alabaster, AL, went to be with his Lord Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at the age of 70. He was a trucker and loved everything about the trucking business. He was an avid fisherman. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving proudly during the Vietnam War Era. He loved his family and genuinely loved...
Morrissey Marich
Jun 29, 2015
Mr. Morrissey James "MJ" Marich,of Hoover, AL, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015, at the age of 70. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ann Marich; daughter, Kelli Ann Newell (Jeff); son, Joshua Morrissey Marich (Rachel); six grandchildren, Morgan, Graham, Jenna, Madison, Aaron and Quinn. A graveside service will be Thursday, July 2, 2015, at 2 PM...
Brett Howland
Jun 27, 2015
Mr. Brett A. Howland, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the age of 55. Brett graduated from Vestavia Hills High School in 1978 and attended UAB and UAH. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby, and his father, John P. Howland. He is survived by his mother, Rachel Howland, and siblings Johnny, Dwight and Lori. A...
