Obituaries
Francis Grantham
Jan 13, 2013
of Hoover, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013, at the age of 80. He was retired from Bellsouth after 30 years of service. He is preceded in death by his father, Connie Francis Grantham, his mother, Bertha Lee Hemphill, and a brother, Telford Neely. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Evelyn Daniel Grantham; his son, Mike W....
Leah Tomlin
Jan 13, 2013
Newborn daughter of Adam and Bevin Tomlin, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 13, 2013. She also leaves behind her big sister Taylor Tomlin; grandparents, Roney and Patricia Tomlin and Rex and Donna Keene; and a host of extended family members and friends. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 12 noon at...
Joe Dwyer
Jan 13, 2013
of Hoover, died peacefully at home on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at the age of 82. He was born to Cora (Voisinet) and Denis Dwyer. He was an Eagle Scout and proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his loving wife, Margie; his children, Mary Jo Goodman (Gerald), Dan Dwyer, Kathy Moore (Ricky)...
Mona Hammock
Jan 12, 2013
Mona Sizemore Hammock, of Hoover, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013, at the age of 86. She is a long-term member of Hoover First Baptist Church. Mrs. Hammock was also active in the Birmingham Ballroom Dance Association and JBY Ballroom Dance Club. She retired from Lloyd Nolan Hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Dwight...
Patricia Brown
Jan 10, 2013
Ms. Patrica Ann Brown, 63, of Birmingham, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Jennie Boyd. She is survived by two children, Chris George and Kelly Brown; one grandchild, Isaak Brown; one sister Jennifer Atwell. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 11 AM at the...
Ruth Lambert
Jan 10, 2013
Ms. Ruth Duke Lambert, 89, of Helena, passed away on January 10, 2013. She was a graduate of Thorsby Institute in 1940, and a graduate of Birmingham School of Nursing in 1945. The Birmingham School of Nursing is now the Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing at Samford University. Mrs. Moffett was a special friend and mentor to Ruth. She...
Marcia Gartner
Jan 7, 2013
of Hoover, passed away Monday, January 7, 2013, at the age of 52. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, John Gartner; son, Paul Gartner; parents, Phillip and Lois Lavine; 2 sisters, Amy Lavine (Diana Price) and Lauren Lavine; and her brother, Michael Lavine (Dottie). The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM, Thursday, January 10, 2013, at...
Charles Juliano
Jan 6, 2013
Mr. Charles J. Juliano, of Hoover, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at the age of 73. Charles was known as Pawpaw to his 6 grandchildren whom he loved more than life. Charles lived a life of devotion to God and his family, always putting others first. He was loved and respected by an overwhelming number of family and...
Aldon Lagle
Jan 5, 2013
It was a cold Saturday morning, but the peace in Parkwood, Alabama for Aldon J. Lagle has made it's complete circle. He was born and raised in his mother and father's home just yards away from the home where he raised his family and passed away in. He passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2013 with his wife, Doris Dodson...
Laura Isbell
Jan 4, 2013
51, of Mt. Olive, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2013. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Gordon and Agnes Taft and Hubert and Lydia Lang. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Michael "Buddy" Isbell; one daughter, Jennifer Isbell and one son Michael Scott Isbell; parents Robert and June Lang, one brother, Tim Lang and...
Mary Maze
Jan 3, 2013
Today we lay to rest a lady who can only be described as one who: brightened the hardest of hearts with her smile; comforted those in need with her warm spirit; eased the minds of the weary with her gentle voice; provided hope to the lost with her unquestionable faith; was a stronghold for those blessed to be called family,...
Scotty Dorrough
Jan 1, 2013
Mr. Scotty Dee Dorrough, age 68 of Birmingham, died January 1, 2013. He was born November 11, 1944 in Stuttgart, Arkansas and raised in Leeds. He was a graduate of Leeds High School and Jacksonville State University and retired as a long-time employee of Industrial Supplies Inc. He was a devoted member of the Episcopal Church, serving on the vestry...
Regina Slayton
Dec 30, 2012
Mrs. Regina Slayton, of Hoover, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at the age of 52. She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Jim Slayton; a step-daughter, Tristan Slayton Graham (Dusty); 2 grandchildren, Windsor and Gabriel Graham; her mother, Attracta Hutchinson; her sister, Ursula Leahy (Frank); a niece, Kyra Leahy; two nephews, Keenan and Kyle Leahy; and...
Flora Francis
Dec 30, 2012
Mrs. Flora Francis, of Millbrook, AL, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012, at the age of 72. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, George Francis, three sons; Michael Francis, Ronald Francis (Etta), and James Francis (Rebecca), two daughters; Rebecca Franklin (Chris) and Angela Francis (Anthony), four brothers; Fred, Larry,...
Zane Hood, Sr
Dec 24, 2012
Mr. Zane Grey Hood, Sr., of Helena, died Monday, December 24, 2012, at the age of 78. Mr. Hood is a retired veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a choir member and life deacon at Shades Crest Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Hilde Hood; Daughter, Demetria Hood; son, Zane Grey Hood,...
William Ivey
Dec 24, 2012
Mr. William P. "Bill" Ivey, 98, of Birmingham, AL, passed away December 24, 2012. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 28, 2012, at Union United Methodist Church at Chelsea Park. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M., and his service will be held at 11:00 A. M. with burial at the National Cemetery in Montevallo,...
Greathell Mills
Dec 23, 2012
Mrs. Greathell Mills, 89, of Vestavia, formerly of Mt. Vernon AL passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2012. She was a member of the Amity Sunday School at Mountain Chapel United Methodist Church. She is retired from Searcy Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry Eugene Mills. She is survived by her two sons,...
Nan Harvey
Dec 22, 2012
Mrs. Nan Harvey, age 94, of Hoover, passed away on December 22, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gillie Herbert Harvey. Nan is survived by two daughters, Linda Manasco (Robert) and Diana Carlisle (Jeff); three grandchildren, Shane Manasco, Van Carlisle, and Abigail Manasco; and many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was a member of Shades Mountain...
Ruby Brown
Dec 21, 2012
Mrs. Ruby Ann Brown, 95, of Pelham, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2012. She was retired from Western Supermarket. She is survived by her son Raymond Brown; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 23, 2012 from 1:30 pm until 2:30 pm at the Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home chapel with...
Lenora Williams
Dec 16, 2012
Mrs. Lenora Corona Williams, 64, of Alabaster, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Williams, her daughter, Mary Jo Williams Gothard and her parents, Joseph and Mary Corona. She is survived by her daughter Rebecca Falkner and her son Joseph Eugene Williams (Amy), six grandchildren, Cody Williams, Maria Falkner, Madysen Williams,...
