Obituaries
Cindy Farley
Jun 2, 2013
Mrs. Cindy Golden Farley, born October 27, 1964, passed into the complete and perfect care of our God on June 2, 2013. Always smiling, she was uplifting, loving and made everyone in her presence feel that love. Cindy was educated at Advent Episcopal Day School, Vestavia Hills High School, where she was a Rebelette, and The University of Alabama in...
Rafael Gonzalez, Jr
Jun 2, 2013
Mr. Rafael Gonzalez, Jr., of Vestavia, went to be with his Lord Sunday, June 2, 2013, at the age of 58. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Suzie R. Gonzalez; 1 daughter, Karis Gonzalez; 5 sons, Eleos, Eirene, Yakal, Barnabas, and Jonathan Gonzalez; his parents, Rafael and Mercedes Gonzalez; 4 sisters; and 1 brother. The family will...
Ray Atchison
May 28, 2013
Mr. Ray M. Atchison, age 91 of Homewood, AL went to be with the Lord May 28, 2013 after complications of a broken hip. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Walter Atchison; mother, Jessie Lee Barber Atchison; sister, Eleanor Atchison Williams; and wife of 61 years, Doris Teague Atchison. He is survived by his daughter, Faith (Jerry)...
Glen Mears
May 26, 2013
Mr. Glen Mears, of Hoover, originally from Paulsboro, NJ, passed away at home with his family on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at the age of 82. Glen retired from Bruno's as an executive after a career in the grocery business, which started as a clerk when he was 16 years. He was an avid golfer and member of the Chace...
Michael Ray
May 22, 2013
Mr. Michael Austin "Mike" Ray, 28, of Pelham, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. He was a 2003 graduate of Pelham High School. He enjoyed outdoor activities and spending time with his dog "Dixie". He is survived by his mother, Lee Sims (Dale); father, James (Jimmy) Ray (Judy); brother, Jim Ray (Christena); niece, Ava Ray and nephew, Brooks Ray;...
Christopher Sawyer
May 19, 2013
Mr. Christopher Michael Sawyer, 39, of Bluff Park, AL passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013. He is survived by his parents, Ro and Renee Thomas also of Bluff Park; sister, Rebeccah Sawyer Myrick (Jeff), of Irondale, AL and their children, his beloved nieces, Lily and Abbey Myrick. He is also survived by his brother, Aaron Thomas (Lisa) of Vestavia Hills,...
Lucille Watters
May 16, 2013
Myrtle Lucille "Totsy" Watters, 95, of Birmingham, Alabama died on May 16th, 2013 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her daughter Suzanne Watters of Albuquerque, NM; son Timothy Watters of Bellingham, WA; son Robert Watters and wife Belinda of Germantown, TN; and son William Watters and wife Angela of Birmingham, AL; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in...
Doris Schulz
May 15, 2013
Mrs. Doris A. Schulz, of Chelsea, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at the age of 82. She was born in Erie, MI and attended high school and college at St. Johns College, Winfield, KS. Doris worked at BellSouth for over 30 years. She was a charter member of The Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills for over 50 years....
Robert Connell, Jr
May 15, 2013
Mr. Robert C. "Bubba" Connell, Jr., 51, of Woodstock, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. He is survived by his mother, Eulie Connell; father, Robert C. Connell (Nancy); sister, Leah Brown; nephews, Tom, Adam and Neal Brown; several aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of many friends. A Memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at...
Allen Arthur, Jr
May 15, 2013
Mr. Allen Thomas Arthur, Jr., passed away peacefully on May 15, 2013 in Birmingham, Alabama. Allen Arthur was born in San Francisco on April 6, 1945, the son of a career naval aviator, he and his younger brother Eugene grew up near Midland City, Ala. He received a degree in Chemical Engineering from Auburn University in 1966 and lived and...
Donald Johnson, Sr
May 14, 2013
Mr. Donald Johnson, Sr.,of Hamilton and Birmingham, AL, passed away on May 14th, 2013 at age 68. Donald graduated from Hamilton High school, Auburn University School of Engineering, and Southern Methodist University with a masters in biomedical engineering. He was one of the first biomedical engineers in the state and retired from the Veteran's Hospital. He was a 20 year...
Kelly Minyard
May 7, 2013
Mrs. Kelly Woodward Minyard, of Hoover, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at the age of 50. She was a member of Riverchase United Methodist Church. She was employed by the Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter and sister. She loved her family more than life itself....
Peggy Armstrong
May 4, 2013
of Saraland, formerly of Bessemer, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at the age of 83. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Clyde Armstrong, and her son, Thomas Wayne Sadler. She is survived by 3 daughters, Jennifer Gayle Hightower (Gordon), Marsha Dayle Hayles (Donald) and Tanya Joyce Tortorici (Paul); grandchildren and great grandchildren; and 2 brothers...
James Choate
May 3, 2013
Mr. James A. Choate, of Hoover, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2013 at the age of 96. He served his country in the US Army during WWII and was retired from Radiology Associates. Jim was a long time member of Lakeside Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jane White Choate. He is survived by...
Kenneth Faulkner
May 3, 2013
Kenneth Leroy Faulkner (born and reared in Salina, KS) of Hoover, AL passed away on Friday, May 3 at the age of 94. He was born November 7, 1918 (reborn in Norfolk, VA, 1953) and was a lifetime member of Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, AL. He was a caring and devoted husband to the love of his life, Effie,...
Sarah Robertson
Apr 28, 2013
Mrs. Sarah Robertson, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013, at the age of 76. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Billy Robertson; and their daughter, Becky Sisk. She is survived by 2 daughters, Charlotte Hanks (Charles) and Lisa Tomberlin (Chris); 6 grandchildren, Ashley Cordell (Chad), Denee McColley (Russell), Lauren Hanks, Heath Hanks, Luke Tomberlin, and...
James Duke, Sr
Apr 27, 2013
died peacefully at his home on April 27, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Etowah County in 1925, Jimmy was the only son of James Jerome and Ruby Dunn Duke. After high school he joined the Navy where he served three years on the USS Gandy. After discharge from the Navy, Jimmy earned an engineering degree at Auburn...
Michael Stanfield
Apr 25, 2013
Mr. Michael Robert Stanfield, of Birmingham, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at the age of 44. He was a sweet and loving son and brother. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Herbert J. Stanfield. He is survived by his mother, Jackie Anderson (step-father, Tommy); 2 brothers, Creig Stanfield (Christy) and Eric Stanfield; a step-brother, Brett Anderson...
Billie Rimes
Apr 24, 2013
Billie "Sammie" Rimes, of Vestavia, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at the age of 81. She is survived by 2 daughters, Becky Rimes and Patti Dunne; 3 grandchildren, Brian Dunne, Mark Dunne, and Katie Dunne. A Graveside service will be at 2 PM, Friday, April 26, 2013, at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South.
Ginny Spruce
Apr 22, 2013
Ms. Ginny Spruce, of Hoover, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013 at the age of 55. She graduated from Auburn University with a Masters Degree in Rehabilitation and was self-employed as a licensed Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist. Ginny was a member of the Oakmont Presbyterian Church where she sang in the choir and participated in many other activities. She was...
