Obituaries
Joyce English
Nov 20, 2012
Mrs. Joyce Anne Horn English, of Birmingham AL, born in Centreville, AL, March 12, 1928, passed away on November 20, 2012, in Canton GA. Joyce was a long time member of Philadelphia Baptist Church in Cahaba Heights, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Lawrence English Sr, and her daughter Joy Lynne English. She is survived by...
Cliff Collier
Nov 18, 2012
God took him home on Sunday, November 18, 2012 at the age of 78. He graduated from Elmore County High School and was an avid Auburn fan. Cliff worked as a Salesman for Jim Burke Buick for 46 years, and was an active member of First United Methodist Church for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his...
Eugene Smithson
Nov 16, 2012
74, of McCalla, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Smithson; five children, Jeff Smithson (Donalise), Regina Spradlin (Marlon), Allan Smithson (Lisa), Kathryn Shelton and Jarrett Jackson; one grandson, Jeremy Smithson (Ashley) and two grand daughters, Heather and Stephanie Jackson; one brother, Donald Smithson. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 19,...
Debbie Carver
Nov 15, 2012
of Hoover, went to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at the age of 41. She was born in Starkville, MS, graduated from Starkville High School and Bauder College. She was a member of Hunter Street Baptist Church, an active volunteer at Rocky Ridge Elementary school and Hoover East Ball Park. She was...
Diana Mitchell
Nov 12, 2012
Mrs. Diana Mitchell, of Hueytown, AL, passed away Monday, November 12, 2012, at the age of 73. Services will be Saturday, November 17, 2012, at 11 AM Holy Trinity Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Entombment will follow in Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South.
Joel Bearden, Jr
Nov 8, 2012
Mr. Joel Elwyn Bearden, Jr., 81, of Helena, passed away at home on Thursday, November 8, 2012. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a long-time faithful member and Elder at the Pelham Church of Christ. He was born and raised on Bearden Farms and loved his many years as a dairy farmer. He...
Julia Winton
Nov 5, 2012
of Birmingham, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at the age of 100. Ms. Winton was a charter member of Christ Church United Methodist Church and was active for many years. She is survived by her grandson, Johndavid Winton; and 2 great grandchildren, Jacob and Johndavid Winton, Jr. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM, Sunday, November 10,...
Eugene Cagle
Nov 2, 2012
Mr. Eugene Curtis Cagle, age 91, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, November 2, 2012, at his home in Hoover, AL. Mr. Cagle was born in Holly Springs, GA and moved to Birmingham in 1940. His love of cars provided him a long career in the car business. He was a member of Riverchase United Methodist Church. He was...
Beth Erwin
Nov 2, 2012
Mrs. Beth F. Erwin, 85, of Inverness, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles W. Erwin and a daughter, Kim Erwin Stone. She is survived by a son, Charles W. Erwin Jr., a daughter, Lisa Erwin Putman, two grand daughters, Ashleigh Hudson and Caitlin Stone and a great grandson Layton Hudson...
Hannah Wood
Nov 1, 2012
of Alabaster, went to be with Jesus Christ on Thursday, November 1, 2012 at the age of 15. She was a 9th grade Honor Student at Shades Mountain Christian School and loved playing in the SMCS Band. Hannah was an avid artist who loved being outdoors with her family. She was an active member of Church of the Highlands and...
Clara Nolen
Oct 31, 2012
Mrs. Clara Guy Nolen, 85, of Alabaster, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2012. She was a lifelong member of Siluria Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Callie Guy who were lifelong residents of Shelby County. She is survived by her husband of 63 years James Nolen; two children, Sheila Wallace (Brent) and James...
Irene Griffith
Oct 31, 2012
88, born Myrtle Irene Stough and affectionately known as "Pat," passed away peacefully on October 31, 2012, in the presence of her family, at the Alive Hospice on Patterson Street in Nashville, Tennessee. Irene was the beloved wife of the late Alton Coke Griffith and mother of their daughter, Gwendolyn Griffith. Born on February 20, 1924, in Fayette County, Alabama,...
Francis Boutwell
Oct 29, 2012
Memorial services for Francis "Randy" Boutwell, 87, of Hoover, will be on Saturday at 2:00 with visitation at 1:00 at Mountain Chapel United Methodist. Reverend Tom Parrish will officiate. Mr. Boutwell passed away peacefully on October 29, 2012. He was born in Gardendale, AL. He is survived by Judy Malley, a twin sister, Violet Branham of Ruston, LA, and his...
Walter Selman
Oct 26, 2012
Walter Selman, of McCalla, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 26, 2012, at the age of 77. Mr. Selman was a life-long resident of the Bessemer area, a graduate of Bessemer High School, and the owner-operator of Selman Fabricating for over 30 years. His family, especially his grandchildren, were his passion in his retirement. He is survived...
Edward Stacy
Oct 25, 2012
Mr. Edward Lee Stacy, of Helena, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 25, 2012, at the age of 84. Mr. Stacy was a member of the First Baptist Church of Alabaster. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Bettye Stacy; daughters, Angela Bovender (Buddy) and Jan Stacy; son, Greg Stacy; 5 grandchildren; and 6 great...
Patricia Salter
Oct 22, 2012
Mrs. Patricia "Patsy" Salter, of Hueytown, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2012 at the age of 66. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Emery Salter; 1 niece; 2 nephews; 6 great neices and nephews. A memorial service will be on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 2 PM at Open Door Church Community Center in Minor, AL.
Wilton Roberson
Oct 22, 2012
Mr. Wilton E. Roberson, 67, of Hoover, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2012. He was a member of Bluff Park United Methodist Church. He was retired from the freight industry. He was an avid Alabama fan and enjoyed working out at the Hoover Rec. Center. He is survived by his three children, Selena Oswalt (Scott), Zac Roberson (Angie) and...
Jo Baker
Oct 21, 2012
Mrs. Jo Ann Weaver Baker, of Vestavia Hills, AL, died Sunday, October 21st at home after a five year battle with Ovarian Cancer. Born in Birmingham, AL, February 14, 1948, to Noah Ottice and Ila Mae Weaver, Jo Ann was a lifetime student and teacher; she received her undergraduate degree from Jacksonville State University, master's degree from the University of...
Jim Lyle
Oct 20, 2012
Few people impact as many lives as Jim Lyle. Jim spent his life working to provide children a safe environment to grow and learn. He was an advocate for people in need: a strong arm for the weak, a voice for those who could not speak for themselves. A man who will be remembered for his compassion, Jim truly lived...
Ava Gobeil
Oct 20, 2012
Mrs. Ava Maxine Fearnow Gobeil, of Pleasant Grove, passed away at age 96 on Oct. 20, 2012. She was born in West Virginia to John Tyler and Bettie Fearnow in 1915, but lived most of her life in Homewood. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Henry G. Gobeil, her son and caregiver, Henry G. Gobeil,...
