Obituaries
Donnie Guthrie
Mar 15, 2014
Donnie J. Guthrie, of Homewood, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014, at the age of 83. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Gerald R. Guthrie; 2 daughters, Marcia Cullifer and Leigh Ann Wilson (Mark); 2 grandsons, Andy Wilson, (Joanna) and Luke Wilson (Lindsey); 1 great grandson, Jackson Wilson; a brother, James E. Halbrooks (Millie); and a sister,...
L Thomas, Jr
Mar 15, 2014
L.S. Thomas, Jr. died peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2014. L.S. was born in Birmingham on December 29, 1928, but lived most of his early life in Jasper, AL. After returning to Birmingham, he attended Birmingham Schools, was a carrier of the Birmingham News for over ten years, and was a graduate of West End High School. He entered the...
Sophia Griffin
Mar 12, 2014
Mrs. Sophia Juanita Roy Griffin, of Vestavia Hills, AL, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at the age of 89. She was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church and employed by Pemco/Hayes Aircraft for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Griffin, daughter, Patricia Greene, and five siblings. She is survived by her daughters; Deborah...
William Bacon
Mar 11, 2014
William Holcombe Bacon, (96) passed away on March 11, 2014. Born in Birmingham on December 19,1917, Bill was a lifelong resident of Birmingham, Alabama and dedicated his life to serving family, church, community and country. As an active member of Hunter Street Baptist Church since childhood, Bill served the Lord as a Sunday School leader, Chairman of the Board of...
Beatrice Hughes
Mar 5, 2014
Beatrice Marie McLain was born in Lawrence County, TN. She was a long time member of 9th Street Church of Christ and a current member of Flint Hill Church of Christ. Beatrice was a resident of the Eastern Valley Community. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Boyd Hughes; son, Jimmy Hughes (Rhonda); 2 daughters, Janie Blankenship (Buddy)...
Velma Jones
Mar 1, 2014
Mrs. Velma Louise Black Jones, of Columbiana, AL, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2014, at the age of 88. Graveside services will be Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at 2:00 PM at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South. Graveside 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ,Monday, March 3, 2014 Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244
Dolores Hobbs
Feb 28, 2014
of Helena, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 28, 2014 at Fairhaven Retirement Home at the age of 82. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by a son, Joe Hobbs; a daughter, Kathy Gladden (Marty Johnson); 3 grandchildren, Dawne Potts (Will), Traci...
Mary Mcbride
Feb 27, 2014
Mrs. Mary Speltz McBride, of Hoover, AL, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014, at the age of 98. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit, and granddaughter, Michelle McBride. She is survived by a son, Matthew McBride (Patricia), a daughter, Liz Easterling (Mark), and 2 grandchildren, Kelly Murphree (John) and John Mark Easterling. The family will receive friends...
Joseph Kennington
Feb 25, 2014
of Hoover, AL , passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at the age of 84. He was a member of Shades Mountain Baptist Church for almost 40 years. He was retired from the US Army as a Lt. Colonel, and a recipient of the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, two overseas bars, Bronze...
Steven Jones
Feb 19, 2014
Mr. Steven Andrew Jones, of Wilsonville, AL, died Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at the age of 45. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Melissa Hurst, and their children, Ethan Knight, Madison Chase, and Emma Claire, his mother, Regina C. Phillips, his siblings, Cary Lee Jones (Danette), Theresa Jones Bradley (Jeffrey), Leanna Phillips Smith (Barry), and Victoria Ann...
Barbara Blackwood
Feb 19, 2014
Barbara Jean Norris Blackwood went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 19, 2014. Barbara was born on October 23, 1932 in Ft. Payne, Alabama as the youngest of 3 children. Her father passed away when she was 7 and the family moved to Chattanooga. She was an excellent student and upon her graduation received...
Duain Clark
Feb 18, 2014
Mrs. Duain V. Clark, of Birmingham, AL, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at the age of 89. She was a loving mother, grandmother, whose top priority was caring for her family and home. She is survived by two sons, James and George Clark, one daughter, Janice Philpot (John), four grandchildren, Sherri Clark, Mary Morgan, Michael (Dana) and Justin Philpot,...
Ruth Kelly
Feb 17, 2014
Mrs. Ruth Sawyer Kelly of Birmingham, AL, passed away Monday, February 17, 2014, at the age of 88. Ruth was always there when needed. She was an extremely dedicated mother and wife. She married her high school sweetheart on Christmas Eve in 1942. After 71 years of marriage, they were always seen together. After the children were grown, she served...
Tyler Poole
Feb 15, 2014
Tyler Poole, of Alabaster, AL, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Saturday, February 15, 2014, at the age of 27. He was a graduate of Hope Christian School. He served in the US Marine Corp and was a member of Church of the Highlands. He is survived by his parents, Seth and Mary Jo Poole, Sr.,...
John Anderson, Jr
Feb 14, 2014
John M. Anderson, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on Friday, February 14, 2014. A longtime resident of the City of Hoover, he was born on July 24, 1934 in Clarksville, Tennessee. During college, he took a two year break to proudly serve as a member of the Military Police in the United States Army....
Ann Scogin
Feb 13, 2014
Ann Scogin, of Birmingham, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2014, at the age of 89. She was a member of Shades Mountain Baptist Church, a faithful Christian woman, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to many. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Scogin, Sr. and her son, James Scogin, Jr. She is survived by...
George Reitzammer
Feb 10, 2014
George William (Bill) Reitzammer, 68, went to be with his Lord and Savior February 10, 2014. He was the most loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Ann F. Reitzammer; daughter Lisa O’Dell; grandsons, William and Walker; sisters, Sharon Hammonds and Susan Williams; and brothers, Dr. Rocky Reitzammer and Alan Reitzammer. Mr. Reitzammer...
William Moody
Feb 8, 2014
William (Bill) Howard Moody, age 71 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away February 8, 2014 after a long battle with heart disease. Born in Covington, Tennessee, he attended Byars Hall High School and Memphis State University. He was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Bill began his forty year career as a salesman with the Illinois Central Railroad and retired...
Willard Morrow
Feb 7, 2014
Mr. Morrow of Hoover, AL passed away, Friday, February 7, 2014, at the age of 81. Graveside services will be Monday, February 10, 2014, at 10 AM at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South. Graveside 10:00 AM ,Monday, February 10, 2014 Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244
Chalice Tucker
Feb 4, 2014
Chalice Elaine Tucker, of Hoover, AL, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014. She graduated from W. A. Berry High School in 1978, Auburn University in 1982, where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority, and Cumberland School of Law in 1985. She practiced law in the states of Mississippi, Pennsylvania and Alabama, and was a former managing partner...
