Obituaries
Robert Richard
Jun 11, 2012
Robert Stanley Richard (Uncle Bob), age 84, of Vestavia Hills, AL, passed away on Monday June 11, 2012. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama and spent most of his adult life in Montgomery, Alabama. His career, as an attorney, at Capell Howard Knabe & Cobbs was marked by his great tenacity in the court room and contagious sense of humor....
Adelia Rockett
Jun 10, 2012
Mrs. Adelia Thompson Rockett, age 69, of Calera, went to be with the Lord on June 10, 2012. She was a breast cancer survivor and bravely fought lung cancer for four years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, James Bruce Rockett. She is survived by two sons, David (Angela) of Alabaster, and Craig of Birmingham;...
Janet Ozley
Jun 9, 2012
This morning, June 9, 2012, our precious Janet awoke in her heavenly home. She was loved by everyone who met her. She was born with cerebral palsy that appeared to affect only her walking, but she never complained. In fact, due to her unusual condition, several hurtful remarks were directed to her; but she always had a forgiving nature, sweet...
Euin Mclemore
Jun 9, 2012
Mr. Euin McLemore, age 88, of Pelham, passed away on June 9, 2012. Euin was born in Sulligent, Alabama on August 10, 1923. He served as a medic in World War II and worked at U.S. Steel and APAC in Birmingham Alabama where he retired. Euin is survived by his loving wife, Maxine, after 66 years of marriage, two children,...
Constance Walrond
Jun 9, 2012
Constance Keith Walrond, of Birmingham, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2012, at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Andrew Cicero Walrond and her granddaughter, Constance "Conni" McClenny. She is survived by 4 daughters, Andrea Howard (Edward), Carol McMillian, Cheryl Wood (Coy Michael), all of Birmingham, and Audrey Charlene Davis (Jonathan) of...
Norene Amerson
Jun 8, 2012
Mrs. Norene Amerson, 88, of Hoover, formerly of Montgomery passed away on Friday, June 9, 2012. She was retired from the State of Alabama after 20 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry C. Amerson. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Marvin (Tom), grand daughters, Amy Wood (Rob) and Jacquelyn O'Brien (Daniel), three great...
Jim Meadows
Jun 6, 2012
Mr. Jim Meadows, of Leeds, AL, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at the age of 64. He was a graduate of Berry High School and the University of Alabama. Retired from Jefferson County, he was an avid golfer, hunter, and fisherman. He was a member of Midfield Baptist Church for many years, the American Legion Post 107 for the...
Edith Rambeau
Jun 6, 2012
Mrs. Edith Gay Rambeau, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at the age of 100. She was a graduate of Overbrook High School and Westchester University. She received her master's in psychology from Temple University. She started her career as a preschool teacher, then became a social worker and finished her career as a reading consultant. She...
Ruby Dison
Jun 4, 2012
Mrs. Ruby M. Dison, of Vestavia, AL, passed away Monday, June 4, 2012, at the age of 80. She loved to write poems and stories with the theme, "The Glorious Land Above." She loved to play golf as long as she was able, and was a member of Altadena Valley Country Club. She loved her children, grandchildren, but especially her...
Larry Edwards
Jun 3, 2012
Mr. Larry Edwards, of Hoover, AL, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2012, at the age of 54. Larry worked the past 30 years as a tow boat pilot and captain with Compass and Ingram Barge Co. Recently, Larry has worked as an independent agent helping certify new pilots on the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. Larry was a very kind, loving...
Charles Bellsnyder, Jr
Jun 3, 2012
Mr. Charles R. Bellsnyder, Jr., age 72, of Alabaster, AL was born July 7, 1939 and passed away Sunday June 3, 2012, after a short battle with cancer. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Sallie Bellsnyder. He is survived by sons, Charles R. Bellsnyder, III (Deanna), Carl Ryan Bellsnyder (Penne) and Jason M. Bellsnyder (Christy). Mr....
Lorine Worlthington
Jun 1, 2012
of Hoover, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2012 at the age of 94. She was an active member of Shades Mountain Baptist Church for the past 50 plus years where she was a member of the Senior Adult Choir and Sunday School Class. Mrs. Worthington was a former member of Acipco Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and...
Laura Grimes
Jun 1, 2012
went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 1, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Gary, two daughters, Laurie Fargason (Bill), Linda Moore (Wade), three grandchildren, Will, Rebekah, and Brian, and one step grandchild Lindsay (Nathan). Laura was a member of Lake Crest Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, AL and a former member...
Melissa Parker
Jun 1, 2012
22, of Hoover, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2012. She was a member of Hunter Street Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Hoover High School class of 2008. She was employed by Keith and Libby Jacobson of Inverness Dermatology. She is survived by her parents Keith and Kelly Parker and her brother, Brad Parker; extended family, Keith and...
Betty Caver
May 31, 2012
Ms. Betty R. Bradford Caver of Chalkville, AL, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012, at the age of 76. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Caver Ronchetti (Joseph), six brothers, 4 sisters, 2 sisters-in-law, and a grandchild, Marie Charlene Tenney (David). The family will receive friends Monday, June 4, 2012, from 6-8 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home. Funeral services...
Rod Anders
May 30, 2012
Mr. Rod Anders, of Hoover, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at the age of 59. He was employed with Morrison Health Care for more than 30 years, finishing his tenure with them as Director of Food and Nutrition Services at Shelby Baptist Medical Center. Rod was a loving husband and a true southern gentleman. He was generous beyond compare....
William Meeks
May 29, 2012
Mr. William David Meeks, of Hoover, AL, passed away on May 29, 2012. Mr. Meeks was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Ogden Meeks, father, William Oscar Meeks, and grandson, Patrick Lee McWhorter. Mr. Meeks was a loyal and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He is survived by his wife of almost sixty-six years, Jenny LoRayne Stovall...
Mary Lanza
May 27, 2012
Mary G. Pumilia Lanza passed away peacefully on May 27, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Born November 29, 1921 she was preceded in death by her husbands, Angelo Pumilia and Vincent Lanza; parents, Grace and Michael Giardina; sisters Teresa Giardina Galleno and Nancy Giardina; and brothers John, Michael, Vincent and...
Robert Crowe
May 20, 2012
Robert "Robin" Crowe, of Hoover, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012, at the age of 81. He is survived by a son, Walter Gene Crowe; 3 daughters, Merri Lynn Crowe, Judith Ann Crowe, and Charlotte Mae Crowe; 3 brothers, Hugh Crowe (Anita), Ronald Crowe (Kandi), and Frank Crowe (Verdel); and a sister, Gloria Bailey. The family will receive friends from...
Joseph Donahue
May 17, 2012
Mr. Joseph Thomas Donahue, age 84, of Vestavia Hills, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 17, 2012. Mr. Donahue was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 9, 1928, to the late John Joseph Donahue and Mary Ward Donahue. He graduated from Corpus Christie High School and St. Joseph's University where he played on the Freshman...
