Obituaries
Larry Guthrie, Jr
Apr 8, 2012
On Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012, Larry Lee Guthrie, Jr, our dearly beloved father, husband, son, brother, uncle and friend at the age of 40 suffered a massive heart attack. Lee was born June 8, 1971, in Atlanta, Georgia, to his parents Larry and Becky McBrayer Guthrie. The family moved to Tennessee shortly thereafter where he resided until finishing middle...
Don Scott
Apr 7, 2012
of Helena, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at the age of 65. He was a member of Church of the Highlands, Riverchase Campus and was a loving, caring and dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Denna Scott; 3 daughters, Ginger Scott Martin (Chad), Paige Scott Knight (Adam) and Lindsey Owens;...
Renie Rockett
Apr 5, 2012
Mrs. Renie Brown Rockett, born November 28, 1927, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2012, at the age of 84. She graduated from Elyton Grammar School and West End High School. She was a former member of Vine Street Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters; Edwina Corum and Dorfa Wildsmith. She is survived by her husband of...
Eugene Nail
Apr 2, 2012
Rev. Eugene Roberts Nail of Plano, Texas, formerly of Birmingham, Alabama, went home to be with his Lord on April 2nd, 2012. He was 83 yrs. old. "Gene" was born in Birmingham, Alabama on November 28, 1928. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, Gene became a graduate of Southeastern Bible College in Birmingham, AL, Gordon-Conwell Seminary...
Robert Grantham
Mar 28, 2012
Mr. Robert L. “Bob†Grantham, age 82, of McCalla, AL, passed away March 28, 2012. He was a US Air Force veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was a founding member and deacon of Rock Mountain Lakes Baptist Church. He was a founding member and current board member of the McCalla Fire District. He was also an active...
Jerry Walker
Mar 28, 2012
went to meet his Heavenly Father on March 28, 2012. He was a lifelong resident of the Alabaster community and a proud veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Mary; sons, Dale Walker (Kendall) and David Walker (Regina); five grandchildren, Lindsay and Jake Brown, Nicholas, Trace, and Dylan Walker; two sisters, LouRay Mask and Gay Taylor;...
Louis Stanton
Mar 24, 2012
Mr. Louis Cooperman Stanton, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 24, 2012. Lou, as he was known to his family and friends, was the long time proprietor of Bluff Park Auto Service. Lou is survived by his wife of 37 years, Rebecca Mosier Stanton; son, Dustin Stanton; stepson, Shawn Adams; granddaughter, Bailey; and his brother, Joel Stanton, all of the...
Daniel Kremer
Mar 20, 2012
went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 20, 2012. He passed away suddenly on Tuesday afternoon from a heart attack. He was a long time employee of Rust International, and more recently, Southern Company. Danny was known as a man of God. His family and friends cherished him for his sense of humor and generous nature. He...
Wayne Phillips
Mar 19, 2012
Mr. Wayne R. Phillips, age 85, of Hoover, formerly of Houston, TX, passed away Monday, March 19, 2012. He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. He served in the US Army during WWII. He was preceded in death by two sons, Rick & David Phillips. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Anne Phillips,...
James Iii
Mar 18, 2012
Mr. James "Jamie" Maxwell, III, of Helena, a loving servant of Christ passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012, at the age of 44. He was a 1986 graduate of Berry High School and then graduated from UAB, where he was a member of the ATO Fraternity. He was a licensed CPA and owned his own business, Maxwell and Associates, for...
George Watson, Sr
Mar 15, 2012
Mr. George F. Watson, Sr., age 91, of Homewood, AL passed away Thursday, March 15, 2012. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Dadeville in Dadeville, AL. He was retired from Dundee Mills and served in the US Army during WWII. He was a graduate of NC State University. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and...
Wenona George
Mar 12, 2012
Mrs. Wenona Thoma George, age 91, of Birmingham, went to be with her Lord on Monday, March 12, 2012. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Birmingham. She was greatly loved and will be dearly missed. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marion Louis Thoma. She is survived by her husband, Frank W. George, two daughters;...
Glenn Kennedy
Mar 11, 2012
of Hoover, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at the age of 90. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. He was a charter member of Shades Mountain Independent Church and more recently attended McCalla Bible Church. Mr. Kennedy retired from McCullough Oil Company after 40 years service. He loved his bride of 64 years and was a...
Lillie Lacy
Mar 8, 2012
88, of Midfield, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2012. She is a member of New Faith Baptist Church and lived in Sandusky for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband Johnnie G. Lacy, a son, Phillip W. Lacy, parents Bessie and Quince Cox, two sisters and seven brothers. She is survived by her two daughters, Darlene...
Audrey Fain
Mar 8, 2012
of Hoover, formerly of New Orleans, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2012, at the age of 64. She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, a graduate of Ursuline Academy and Charity School of Nursing in New Orleans. She was preceded in death by her son, Eston Brooks Fain. She is survived by her loving husband of 43...
Glenda Littleton
Mar 6, 2012
Mrs. Glenda Littleton, age 51, of Bessemer, AL, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2012. She was a faithful member of Grants Street Baptist Church in Bessemer. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who was kind hearted and always put others before herself. She always proclaimed Jesus to everyone she met. She was preceded in death by a son,...
Charles Smith, Sr
Mar 5, 2012
Mr. Charles Edward Smith, age 78, of Birmingham, AL, passed away March 5, 2012. Charlie was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He attended Tuscaloosa High School and then enlisted in the Marine Corp where he served in the Korean War. He was a member of Rocky Ridge Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was retired as co-owner of C & C...
David Powers
Feb 29, 2012
Mr. David Powers, age 51, of Birmingham, AL, passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012. He had been employed for the past 20 years by Tool Smith Company and attended Church of the Highlands. He was a devoted husband, father, son and brother. Also, an avid Auburn and music fan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sheila. He is...
Samuel Kuykendall
Feb 26, 2012
Mr. Samuel "Papa" Kuykendall, 88, of Liberty Park passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2012, after a brief illness. He was born in Leland, Mississippi on January 28, 1924, and was one of six children born to William Mason Kuykendall and Irene Grantham Kuykendall. Sam attended Delta State University where he played football. During WWII Sam was a member of...
Peter Young
Feb 25, 2012
Mr. Peter H. Young, 58, of Pelham, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2012. He was a man of faith and a member of the First Baptist Church of Pelham. He was an avid golfer and worked in the Club and Community business for 30 plus years. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He...
