Obituaries
Robert Prince
May 12, 2012
Mr. Robert "Bob" Prince, of Pelham, AL, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012, at the age of 69. He was a US Navy Veteran with 9 years of service. He retired from Xerox Corporation after 30 years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman and fisherman and an enthusiastic Alabama football fan. "Roll Tide!" He was a beloved husband, father,...
Esker Kennedy
May 11, 2012
Ms. Esker Kennedy, of Vestavia, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012, at the age of 88. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Lindeneau; her son, Jeff Kennedy; grandchildren, Candace Smedley, Brent Nelson, Sam Kennedy, Vincent Kennedy, and Nick Kennedy; great grandchildren, Chase and Cole Smedley, Lucy Nelson, Kayla, Nolan, and Sara Kennedy; and her sisters, Mildred Steel and Kathrine...
Donald Lonergan
May 11, 2012
of Hoover, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2012 at the age of 83. He was a proud University of Alabama graduate and a U.S. Air Force Veteran during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Green Valley Baptist Church and a retired Medical Supply salesman for a number of years. Mr. Lonergan was a skilled wood craftsman and...
Michael Tucker
May 10, 2012
Mr. Michael Louis Tucker of Birmingham went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 10, 2012, after a courageous battle with Cancer. Mike was born in Chattanooga, TN and grew up in Atlanta, GA. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Tucker, Jr. of Birmingham. He is survived by his wife of...
Katie Pearson
May 6, 2012
Mrs. Katie L. Fuller Pearson, of Hoover, AL, passed away May 6, 2012, at the age of 69. She was a member of Canaan Baptist Church in Bessemer, AL, where she was instrumental in the research, editing, and publication of "The Garden Spot Grows: History of Canaan Baptist Church, 1968-2005." Katie was devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and worked faithfully...
Pennelope Paracca
May 3, 2012
Mrs. Pennelope Fields Paracca, of Hoover, AL, our precious Witness of God's Love through Jesus Christ, passed from this life into the Glory of His Presence on May 3, 2012, at the age of 66. In her passing, she joins her precious daughter Ashley Brooke Paracca Isbell (deceased). Penny is survived by her husband, Rev. William R. P. Paracca, Jr....
Jewel Carter
May 2, 2012
Mrs. Jewel H. Carter, of Pleasant Grove, AL, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at the age of 70. She is survived by her sister, Joyce Whaley, brothers, Billy (Velda) and Harold Harrison, many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and a host of friends. She is also survived by a very special friend,...
Jimmy Brasher
Apr 29, 2012
Mr. Jimmy Lee Brasher, of Hoover, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012, at the age of 72. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Eleanor Sansing Brasher; 3 sons, Jay Brasher (Terry), Mike Brasher (Susan), and Gary Brasher; a daughter, Tammy White (Todd); 2 step-daughters, Sherri Horton (Buck) and Kelli Smitherman (David); 7 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 5 great...
Mary Mitchell
Apr 25, 2012
Mrs. Mary Ann Mitchell, of Marietta, GA, passed away April 25, 2012, at the age of 86. She is preceded in death by, her husband, Ned Alfred Mitchell, Sr., her son, Ned Mitchell, Jr., and sister, Shirley Brewer. She is survived by a son, Jeff Mitchell (Laura) of Marietta, GA, three grandchildren; Matthew, Corey, and Laney, and a brother, Bob...
Renee Argersinger
Apr 22, 2012
Ms. Renee Frey Argersinger, of Trussville, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012, at the age of 36. She graduated from UAB School of Nursing and was a member of Briarwood Presbyterian Church. She was a loving mother, daughter, and sister, who was actively involved in her son, Micah's activities. She was an avid reader, who loved listening to music and...
Frances Whitehead
Apr 22, 2012
Frances Dawson Whitehead, of Montevallo, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012, at the age of 77. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist #1 in Jemison. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Whitehead, and her parents, Paul and Nell Dawson. She is survived by her daughter, Cathy Connor (Tom), three brothers; Bob Dawson, Clyde Dawson, and...
David Long
Apr 18, 2012
Mr. David Long, age 60, of McCalla, AL, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012. He is survived by his two brothers; Richard Long and Johnny Long (Peggy), his sister, Donna Austin (Clark), three nieces, three nephews, and several great nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Monday, April 23, 2012, from 1-2 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home. Funeral services...
Sara Mullins
Apr 15, 2012
Mrs. Sara Young Mullins, age 92, of Helena, Alabama, died on April 15, 2012. She is survived by three children, David Mullins (Jacqueline) of Johnson City, TN; Laurita Mullins Miller ( David) of Pelham; Leanne Mullins Sharp (Michael) of Atlanta; seven grandchildren, Julie Mullins Stauss of Nashville, TN; David Miller, Jr. of Pelham; Brooke Mullins Bowers of Elizabethton, TN; Sara...
Arthur Jones
Apr 14, 2012
Mr. Arthur McDonald (Mac) Jones, of Hoover, AL passed away on April 14, 2012 at the age of 64. He was preceded in death by his son, Arthur McDonald Jones, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Trudy Canant Jones; daughters: Sally Jones Gay (Noah), and Robin Jones Whitesides (Rob) of Atlanta, Georgia; grandchildren: Mason and Laura Kathryn Gay, Andrew,...
Paula Trunec
Apr 13, 2012
Mrs. Paula Schillaci Trunec, age 54, of Hoover, passed away Friday, April 13, 2012. She graduated from John Carroll High School in 1977. She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church where she was active in the Ladies Auxiliary. She was a beloved wife, mother, and sister, who loved caring for children. She never met a stranger and...
James Jones
Apr 13, 2012
of Shelby, passed away on April 13, 2012 at the age of 75. He is survived by his wife Jane, of almost 55 years; his sons Jimmy of Wetumpka; Jerry (Jenny), of Oxford; Jeff (Kathy) of Columbiana, and daughter Janell (Mark) Witherspoon, of Melbourne, Florida; grandchildren Michael (Heather) Jones; Matt (Lauren) Jones; Zachary and Brady Patterson; Rebecca and Karry Jones;...
Kathryn Thomas
Apr 12, 2012
Mrs. Kathryn McDonald Keeton Thomas, age 83, of Maylene, AL, formerly of Alabaster, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Alabaster. She was retired from Shelby County Hospital. She grew up in the Eastlake Community and is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Hettie McDonald, her first husband, Earl...
Joan Lewis
Apr 12, 2012
Mrs. Joan B. Lewis, age 77, of Pelham, AL, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012. She was a member of Hunter Street Baptist Church. She was retired from the Jefferson County Health Department. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who gave herself to her family and her Lord. She is survived by her husband, Robert T....
Billy Brantley
Apr 9, 2012
Mr. Billy Ray Brantley, age 66, of Pelham, passed away Monday, April 9, 2012. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and a friend to many. An avid hunter and sportsman, he was larger than life. He was a lifelong Shelby County residence and a 3rd generation homebuilder. He was preceded in death by his parents, JW & Helen Brantley,...
Eithel Pacheco
Apr 9, 2012
Mrs. Eithel Pacheco, of Hoover, went to Heaven Monday, April 9, 2012, to join her husband Joe and her son Jerry. She was 94. She is survived by 2 sons, Bob Pacheco (Mary) and Wayne Pacheco (Patricia); 9 grandchildren; 1 brother; and 2 sisters. The family will receive friends from 9-10 AM, Thursday, April 12,2012, at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home, Hoover....
