Obituaries
Sarah Hopper
Jun 9, 2014
Mrs. Sarah E. Scribner Pirkle Hopper, of Pelham, AL, passed away Monday, June 9, 2014, at the age of 86. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Mattie Dee Hopper, Jr. and son, David Ray Pirkle. She is survived by daughter, Linda Russell (Ron) and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday, June...
Edna King
Jun 7, 2014
Mrs. Edna S. King, age 85 of Vestavia Hills, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2014. She was a member of Shades Mountain Baptist Church. She graduated from Huntington College in Montgomery. She worked for the WMU of the Southern Baptist Convention. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 59...
Alta Hoffman
Jun 6, 2014
Mrs. Alta A. Hoffman, age 72, of Hoover, passed away on June 6, 2014. She was a department manager for Walmart for 19 years and 8 months. She was a graduate of Rose Hill High School in Rose Hill Kansas. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Robert Hoffman; two sons, Bobby Hoffman and Proc Hoffman (Sheila Marie);...
Margaret Rich
Jun 4, 2014
Mrs. Margaret P. Rich, of Birmingham, AL, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away June 4, 2014, at the age of 91. She retired from the Pfizer Company and spent 15 years as a volunteer at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park, IL. She is preceded in death by her husbands, William Hodges and John J. Rich, daughter-in-law, Shirley...
Walter Mcdaniel
Jun 3, 2014
Walter M. McDaniel, of Wilsonville, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at the age of 90. Mr. McDaniel is both a WWII and Korean Conflict veteran. He is survived by a son, Wayne McDaniel (Lisa); 3 daughters, Dorothy Jones, (Don), Deborah Bailey, and Jennifer Lacenere; 10 grandchildren; and 21 great grandchildren, The family will receive friends from 1-2 PM, Thursday,...
Elizabeth Shaw
Jun 1, 2014
Miss Elizabeth Ann Shaw, of Hoover, AL, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014, at the age of 35. She attended Hunter Street Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her father, Larry Dan Shaw, and her sister, Susie Shaw. She is survived by her parents, Sarah and Ken Camp, brothers, Mark Shaw, Craig Shaw, Kenny Camp, Sean Camp, and...
Sally Kingsley
Jun 1, 2014
Mrs. Sally Yeaman Kingsley passed away quietly at her home on June 1, 2014. Sally was born along with her twin sister, Susan Yeaman McCall, on October 19, 1944 in Defuniak Springs, Florida to the late James Edward Yeaman and Mildred Reeves Yeaman. She grew up in Florala, Alabama and was a member of the First Baptist Church where she...
Nicholas Peters, Jr
Jun 1, 2014
Nicholas J. "Nick" Peters, Jr., of Hoover, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014, at the age of 91. He was born in Savannah, GA to Alva and Nick Peters, Sr. and moved to Birmingham at a young age. Nick served in the Air Force and later went to work for Brown Shoe Co. After retirement from Brown, he sold real...
Minnie Garrett
May 31, 2014
Minnie Elizabeth "Betty" McCoy Garrett, born December 25, 1940, Betty succumbed to colon cancer on Saturday, May 31, 2014. Betty is survived by her husband of over 54 years, Charles Garrett of Calera; children, Charlene Garrett, Clifton Garrett (Ritcha), and Terry Garrett; grandchildren, Heather Harlow (Matt), Amanda Garrett, Cody Garrett, and Heath Garrett; great grandchild, Layla Harlow; brother, Richard McCoy...
James Mccormick
May 24, 2014
of Hoover, AL passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at the age of 60. He was born in McDonald, NC and attended Rowland High School. He graduated from North Carolina State University and the Duke Fuqua School of Business where he obtained his MBA. Jim retired from pharmaceutical sales after 35 years service. He is survived by his wife...
Myrtice Manley
May 23, 2014
81, of Hoover, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2014. She is survived by her son, A. Scott Manley (Kristi); three daughters, Terrie White (William), Donna McClure (Rick) and Louise Holt (Greg); six grandchildren and two great grandchildren; her brother, Roy Stephens and her sister, Dorothy Wilson. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 from 1 until...
Jeanette Ruffino
May 23, 2014
Mrs. Jeanette Manzella Ruffino, of Pelham, AL, passed away May 23, 2014, at the age of 86. She was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church and Our Lady of Fatima Altar Guild. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Albert S. Ruffino Sr., sons, Anthony Ruffino (Paula) and Albert S. Ruffino, Jr., sister, Bernadine...
Gary Winterberger
May 20, 2014
Major General Gary A. Winterberger, USAF, Retired, of Hoover, AL, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at the age of 65. While not religious, Gary was spiritual. He loved this country and proudly served for 34 years. Gary cherished his family. He will be remembered as good son to Lou and Gwen Winterberger, a faithful and true husband, a great...
Bobby Scott
May 20, 2014
Bobby Wayne Scott, of Shannon, "went fishing with his father (Aaron Scott)," Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at the age of 74. He is survived by Ruth Ann Scott Perkins; sons, Jeffrey Wayne Scott and Edsel Joe Scott; daughter, Elizabeth Marie Bishop (Charles); mother, Lois Marie Scott; sister, Annette Ashworth (Donald); brother, Danny Scott (Connie); 5 grandchildren, Brandon, Eric, Blake, Daulton,...
Roy Shelton
May 20, 2014
Mr. Roy W. Shelton, of Bessemer, AL, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at the age of 81. He was a member of New Home Baptist Church in Pisgah, and also attended Parkwood Church of God, where he coached the men's and women's softball teams for many years. After retiring from US Steel, he and his wife enjoyed traveling in...
William Schiesz, Sr
May 15, 2014
The son of Willard and Nona Schiesz, of Birmingham, AL, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2014, at the age of 79. He was retired after 40 plus years as a sales engineer in the material handling industry. A recent member of Briarwood Presbyterian Church, he was involved in lay ministry and grief support ministry. He was an active Scouter in...
Leandra Campbell
May 13, 2014
Mrs. Leandra Gaye Garner Campbell, of Hoover, AL, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at the age of 51. She was born in Gadsden, AL, and graduated from T. R. Miller High School in Brewton, AL, and University of Alabama. She was employed by Sherry and Co. for more than 24 years and was the VP of Ops at Accustaff...
Harold Roberts
May 9, 2014
Mr. Harold W. "GG" Roberts, of Hoover, AL, passed away Friday, May 9, 2014, at the age of 75. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Hoover for the past 42 years. A loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather, he will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He is survived by his wife, of 55...
Charles Greene
May 9, 2014
Mr. Charles Lessley Greene, of Pelham, AL, passed away May 9, 2014, at the age of 88. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Stella Greene, a daughter, Paula Greene Payton, 2 brothers, Frank Green, Jr. and A.J. Green, and a sister, Mae Hall. He is survived by a son, Charles R. "Ricky" Greene (Felicia); 2...
Brenda Barnett
May 9, 2014
Mrs. Brenda J. Barnett, of Vestavia, passed away Friday, May 9, 2014, at the age of 70. She was a member of Metropolitan Church of God. She taught 1st grade at West Hills School in Bessemer, AL before retiring, and loved her students. More than anything she loved being with her family, going on an all girls trip along with...
